Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on average make:
$81,120 ($39.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
10
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Animal Behaviorist, Animal Biologist, Aquatic Biologist, Behaviorist, Conservation Biologist, Cryptozoologist, Dolphin Researcher, Entomologist, Ethologist, Field Naturalist
Technology/Skills
ESRI ArcGIS software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint
Tools Used
35 millimeter cameras, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Aerial nets, Air compressors, All terrain vehicles ATV, Animal transmitters, Animal traps, Archery bows, Axes, Benchtop centrifuges
Tasks
- Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
- Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
- Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
- Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
- Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
Personality
Cooperation, Integrity, Initiative, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Persistence, Analytical Thinking, Achievement/Effort, Independence
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