Investigative

Investigative people like to think and observe rather than act, to organize and understand information rather than to persuade. They tend to prefer individual rather than people-oriented activities. They like to work with DATA.

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Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Agricultural Engineers

Agricultural engineers look for solutions to problems involving the use of plants, animals and the natural environment. In the past, they focused largely on improvements to crop and livestock production.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Enterprising

Allergists and Immunologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Anesthesiologists

Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Animal Scientists

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Astronomers

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Artistic Realistic

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Artistic Realistic

Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Realistic

Biomedical Engineers

Biomechanical and biomedical engineering combine the discipline of mechanical engineering with human anatomy and physiology. Work in this area may include designing prostheses, developing movement systems for people with spinal injuries, and refining equipment for athletes in high-performing sports.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Chemical Engineers

Chemical engineers apply principles of chemistry, mathematics and physics to the design and operation of industrial equipment and methods for the manufacture of chemical products. The fibers in clothing, soaps and detergents, leather, paints and plastics are all designed and produced by chemical engineers.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Chemical Technicians

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Chemists

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Computer Network Architects

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Realistic

Computer Programmers

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional

Computer Systems Analysts

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Dermatologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Career Cluster: Government & Public Administration
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Enterprising

Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Engineers who specialize in electronic systems are concerned with the design, analysis and manufacture of electronic circuits and devices.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Energy Engineers

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Environmental Engineers

Environmental engineers develop feasible solutions to problems affecting the welfare of humans and nature. They work to prevent pollution of the environment by designing systems of air and water quality control, vibration and noise reduction, and hazardous waste.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Epidemiologists

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
Career Cluster: Human Services
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Fire Investigators

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Enterprising

Food Scientists and Technologists

Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Geneticists

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Artistic Realistic

Geographers

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth’s surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Artistic

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth’s internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists

Research or develop geospatial technologies. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or coordinate projects. May specialize in areas such as agriculture, mining, health care, retail trade, urban planning, or military intelligence.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative

Hydrologists

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Industrial Engineers

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Enterprising

Industrial Safety and Health Engineers

Promote work site or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Realistic

Marine Engineers

Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Materials Engineers

Material engineers study the properties of existing materials, find new ways to work with them and develop new materials. Material engineers work in a variety of fields.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Enterprising

Materials Scientists

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Mathematical Technicians

Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Artistic

Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers use the principles of mathematics, material science, physics and economics to design, manufacture and maintain mechanical equipment. Our household appliances, ventilation systems, cars, ships and airplanes have been designed, tested and manufactured by mechanical engineers.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, and public health specialists.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Artistic

Microbiologists

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Mining engineers discover, extract and prepare minerals from the earth’s crust to be used by manufacturing and energy industries. This involves exploration, testing, mine design and construction, as well as equipment and operations management.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Enterprising

Naturopathic Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install, configure, and maintain an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Neurologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Nuclear Engineers

Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Nuclear Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and treat diseases using radioactive materials and techniques. May monitor radionuclide preparation, administration, and disposition.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Nurse Anesthetists

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional

Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Enterprising

Ophthalmologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Optometrists

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Orthoptists

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Pathologists

Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Pediatricians, General

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children’s diseases and injuries.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social

Petroleum Engineers

Petroleum engineers work in the exploration, recovery, development and processing of oil and gas. Petroleum engineers are involved in such things as determining the best location for drilling new wells, operating oil and gas facilities, and monitoring and forecasting reservoir performance.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Pharmacists

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Social

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Physicists

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Photonics Engineers

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Career Cluster: Government & Public Administration
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Artistic Social

Product Safety Engineers

Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Investigative Realistic Conventional

Prosthodontists

Construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and other oral structures to correct natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws, to restore and maintain oral function, such as chewing and speaking, and to improve appearance.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Psychiatrists

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Artistic

Radiologists

Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Robotics Engineers

Research, design, develop and test robotic applications.
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Sociologists

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Career Cluster: Human Services
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Artistic Social

Software Developers, Applications

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Conventional

Software Developers, Systems Software

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Realistic

Soil and Plant Scientists

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

Sports Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Surgeons

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic Social

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
Career Cluster: Marketing Sales and Service
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Conventional Enterprising

Urologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Social Realistic

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for animals.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic

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.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Work Personality Type(s): Investigative Realistic