Mark Walker overseeing an experiment performed by a robot
Molecular biologists study genes in living organisms and try to determine why they behave the way they do. Molecular biologists mainly work in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries, biotechnology and human health. Their work often leads to new or improved vaccines, pharmaceuticals, food products, and agricultural processes.
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Entry Requirements
To become a molecular biologist you need to have a New Zealand Certificate in Science or a Bachelor of Science.
Pay
Molecular biologists who have a Bachelor's degree and are working at the technician level usually begin on $33,000 to $36,000 a year.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for molecular biologists are limited, with only 200 people in this job in New Zealand.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
