Pay: The median annual wage for a natural sciences manager is $115,730 in may of 2012.
Education: Natural sciences managers need at least a bachelors degree.
What they do: Natural sciences managers supervise scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They do activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
Work Environment: Natural sciences managers work in laboratories, and offices. They spend lots of time on computers, and conversing with other members of their organization.
How to become one: Natural Sciences Managers typically have a bachelors degree, masters degree, or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline or a related field, such as engineering.
Job Outlook: Employment of natural sciences managers is projected to grow 6% from 2012 to 2022, slower that the average for all occupations, because managers tend to be flexible in the numbers of workers they are able to manage.
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