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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.21 Doctoral or professional degree 23%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Study the chemical composition or 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.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Health Science $41.32 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $43.67 Doctoral or professional degree 31%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Biological Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $36.28 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.76 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Boilermakers

Architecture & Construction $31.51 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Architecture & Construction $24.94 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $15.09 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Broadcast Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.40 Associate's degree 22%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Brokerage Clerks

Finance $24.02 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.