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Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

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Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Zoologist

Kaipūtaiao Kararehe

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Zoologists usually earn
$57K-$142K per year

Medical Physicist

Kaiahupūngao Whakaora

Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 8 years

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Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year

Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year

Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year

Microbiologist

Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki

Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

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Microbiologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā

Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

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Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year

Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K per year

Science Technician

Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.