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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $36.04 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Manufacturing $17.25 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $47.92 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Appliance Technicians

Manufacturing $18.72 High school diploma or equivalent 100%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $19.04 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Equipment Repairers

Manufacturing $30.54 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $49.04 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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.

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Health Science $19.15 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Business Management & Administration $23.28 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Marketing $16.98 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.