Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas.

• Zoologist

• Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
• Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
• Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
• Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
• Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
• Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
• Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
• Oversee the care and distribution of zoo animals, working with curators and zoo directors to determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage facilities.
• Perform administrative duties such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
• Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
• Raise specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments.
• Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
• Study characteristics of animals such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.

• adhere to safety procedures
• advise animal owners regarding treatment of animals
• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze ecosystem data
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• breed animals to propagate stock or to develop new types
• capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes
• classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
• collect academic research data
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct fund raising activities
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• develop budgets
• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• estimate population or condition of plant life, fish, or wildlife
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• explain complex mathematical information
• explain genetic data
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow microbiology procedures
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• identify animal species
• identify insect characteristics
• maintain records, reports, or files
• make decisions
• make presentations
• oversee execution of organizational or program policies
• perform statistical analysis
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• prepare biological specimens for examination
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• prepare vaccines, biologicals, or serums
• read maps
• recognize disease or parasites in animals
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• research human or animal disease
• resolve animal breeding problems
• resolve engineering or science problems
• select animals to be bred
• study development of plants, animals, or microscopic organisms
• understand animal habits or needs
• use animal disease control techniques
• use biological research techniques
• use biological testing instruments
• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use hazardous materials information
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of vivisection
• use laboratory equipment
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use microscope
• use project management techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use teaching techniques
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• write business project or bid proposals
• write research or project grant proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers