Careers for people who need to understand the thing first
One thousand and eighty-two careers that suit Investigative people, the research, analysis, diagnostics and engineering work that suits people who follow questions, hunt for patterns, and prefer to figure things out from first principles. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 15 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 15 of 22
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $292,910
Obstetricians and gynecologists manage pregnancies, deliver babies, and perform surgeries such as hysterectomies for…
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Occupational health and safety specialists inspect workplaces, investigate incidents, and work with supervisors to…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $112,230
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Oncology Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes, designs, and implements information systems and technology solutions within oncology departments to optimize…
Oncology Research Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,790
Collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence from publicly available sources to support national security, law…
Operating Room Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Prepare patients for surgery, assist surgeons during procedures, and monitor patients during recovery.
Operational Risk Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks across the bank including process failures, system outages,…
Operations Research Analyst
Master's Degree · $88,940
Operations research analysts build mathematical models to help organisations solve problems like scheduling, inventory,…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $300,080
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal tears for outpatient and…
Options Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Specializes in trading options; manages volatility, Greeks, and complex option strategies.
Optometrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $136,570
Optometrists examine eyes, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose conditions such as glaucoma using instruments like…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $352,220
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons remove tumors, repair fractured facial bones, correct cleft palates, and extract…
Org Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises organizations on structuring their teams, processes, and culture to optimize performance and achieve strategic…
Organic Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Orthodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $289,140
Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and jaws by fitting braces, aligners, and custom appliances that gradually shift…
Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Assists orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical duties, often functioning as a Physician…
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $358,550
Orthopedic surgeons repair bones, joints, and tendons damaged by injury or disease, working across both the operating…
Orthoptist
Bachelor's Degree · $115,210
Orthoptists assess and treat conditions where the eyes fail to align or move in coordination, working alongside…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $87,220
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Packaging Technologist and Sustainable Packaging Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Design and develop packaging solutions for consumer goods, food, and e-commerce, balancing product protection,…
Pain Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic pain conditions using interventional procedures, pharmacological…
Palaeontologist / Palaeobiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies fossilized organisms and ancient ecosystems to understand evolutionary history, extinction events, and…
Paleontologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Study the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils, ancient organisms, and geological records.…
Parasitologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies parasitic organisms and their host interactions, researching tropical diseases, developing antiparasitic drugs,…
Parks and Recreation Director
Bachelor's Degree · $79,520
Oversee the development, management, and programming of public parks and recreational facilities.
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,110
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,870
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Pediatric Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $559,030
Pediatric surgeons repair congenital anomalies, remove tumors, and treat injuries in patients ranging from fetuses to…
Penetration Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A penetration tester spends their days probing networks, web applications, and services to find security weaknesses…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Penetration testers are paid by organisations to break into their own systems legally, finding weaknesses before real…
People Analytics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce…
People Analytics Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and machine learning to HR data to generate insights that improve talent acquisition, employee…
Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, marketing campaigns, or product performance,…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that align individual and team goals with…
Performance Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes digital marketing campaigns across various channels to drive customer acquisition and engagement,…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Perfusionist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,310
Operate heart-lung machines and other life support equipment during cardiac surgery and other medical procedures.
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $224,990
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Master's Degree · $90,390
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacoeconomist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $124,720
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…