Animal Scientists

Code: 19-1011.00
Bright Outlook Zone 5
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Median Annual Salary
£68,940
Range: £44,350 - £166,000
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Role Overview & What They Do

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Animal Nutrition Consultant Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Beef Cattle Nutritionist Beef Cattle Specialist Companion Animal Nutritionist Dairy Nutrition Consultant Dairy Research Nutritionist Research Scientist Scientist

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  • Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
  • Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Analytical or scientific software
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software SAS
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access Structured query language SQL

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
reading work related information thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
biology arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information notice when problems happen
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide choose the right type of math to solve a problem

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Investigative

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

Key Work Styles:
Innovation Achievement Orientation Intellectual Curiosity Attention to Detail Dependability Integrity

Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Scientists

In the UK, the median annual salary for a Animal Scientists is £68,940. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £44,350, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £166,000 depending on location and experience.

Entry as a Animal Scientists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Essential skills and tooling for a Animal Scientists include: Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software, SAS, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Structured query language SQL. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry): £44,350
Median Annual (Average): £68,940
90th Percentile (Senior): £166,000
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