Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

43 alternate job titles:

Animal Behaviorist Animal Biologist Aquatic Biologist Behaviorist Conservation Biologist Cryptozoologist Dolphin Researcher Entomologist Ethologist Field Naturalist Fish and Wildlife Biologist Fish Biologist Fish Conservationist Fish Culturist Fish Technologist Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist Fisheries Biologist Fisheries Management Biologist Fishery Biologist Forest Wildlife Biologist Habitat Biologist Herpetologist Ichthyologist Lepidopterist Limnologist Mammalogist Marine Biologist Marine Scientist Migratory Game Bird Biologist Naturalist Nematologist Ornithologist Protozoologist Research Scientist Shark Biologist Wetland Ecologist Wetland Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Conservationist Wildlife Refuge Specialist Wildlife Specialist Wildlife Technician (Wildlife Tech) Zoologist
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Salary Information

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists: $72,860 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. Analysis
Research genetic characteristics or expression. Analysis
Research diseases or parasites. Analysis
Plan biological research. Analysis
Analyze biological samples. Analysis
Assess compliance with environmental laws. Analysis
Measure environmental characteristics. General
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms. General
Implement advertising or marketing initiatives. General
Direct fundraising or financing activities. General
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. General
Collect biological specimens. General
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. Communication
Communicate with the public on environmental issues. Communication
Supervise employees. Management
Manage organizational or project budgets. Management
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities. Management
Advise others about environmental management or conservation. Management
Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    ESRI ArcGIS software Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS systems Geographic information system
    ESRI ArcView Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS software Geographic information system
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Salesforce software Customer relationship management CRM software
    Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP Web platform development software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Python Object or component oriented development software
    R Object or component oriented development software
    SAS Analytical or scientific software
    Computer modeling software Analytical or scientific software
    Corel WordPerfect Office Suite Office suite software
    Email software Electronic mail software
    Global positioning system GPS software Mobile location based services software
    HATPRO Analytical or scientific software
    IBM Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet software
    Spreadsheet software Spreadsheet software
    Statistical software Analytical or scientific software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Database management software Data base user interface and query software
    Relational database software Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Environmental Scientist National Registry of Environmental Professionals Not Available
      Certified Manager Certification Institute of Certified Professional Managers Not Available
      Diplomate of the ACVPM American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Not Available
      Fisheries Professional Associate American Fisheries Society Not Available
      Fisheries Professional Certified American Fisheries Society Not Available
      Fisheries Professional Emeritus American Fisheries Society Not Available
      Professional Wetland Scientist Society of Wetland Scientists Not Available
      Wetland Professional in Training Society of Wetland Scientists Not Available
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