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Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.

Career A (or your current career)

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Career B (or your target career)

Histology Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricBiochemists and BiophysicistsHistology Technicians
National median salary$127,410Not published
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment33,830Not published
Typical educationPost-Doctoral TrainingAssociate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Job zone53
Important skillsScience, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem SolvingActive Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving
Related careersHistology Technicians, Histotechnologists, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, Data ScientistsSurgical Assistants, Molecular and Cellular Biologists, Chemical Technicians, Medical Equipment Preparers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

91%

10 of 11 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

11

Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.

Shared skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Science
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Coordination

Only in Histology Technicians

  • Time Management

Only in Biochemists and Biophysicists

  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Mathematics
  • Instructing
  • Systems Analysis
  • Operations Analysis
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Persuasion
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Quality Control Analysis