Environmental Biologist Job Description
Environmental scientists work to control and prevent land, air and water pollution. Their job is to analyze pollutants and attempt to eliminate them without causing economic hardship to business and industry. Environmental biologists are environmental scientists who focus on the relationship between the environment and the living world.
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Function
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Environmental biologists study the influence of factors such as weather, pollution and human interference on the populations of organisms. This may include carrying out research to uncover different types of pollution or hazards in an ecosystem and proposing plans to protect it. Environmental biologists typically work for the government or private companies.
Qualifications
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Environmental biologists need a bachelor's degree in something like environmental science. Many will also need a master's degree in natural science if they want to progress to work in prominent roles within this field.
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Working Conditions
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The work of an environmental biologist takes place either in the office or in the laboratory. The role also involves outside work when environmental measurements need to be taken for analysis. The work may involve an element of national and international travel for those working in the field.
Prospects
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In 2008, there were 85,900 environmental scientists (of which environmental biologists form a part), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This sector is expected to grow by a much faster rate than the national average for all jobs in the U. S., due to increases in pollution and environmental damage.
Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of an environmental biologist in 2008 was $65,280 a year.
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