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 3 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 3 of 22
Backend Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and builds server-side applications, APIs, microservices, and database systems that power technology products…
Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Designs and manages enterprise backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring business continuity…
Battery Energy Storage Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design, model, and optimize battery energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications…
Battery Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Design, develop, and test advanced battery systems for various applications, focusing on energy density, lifespan, and…
Behavioral Scientist (Applied)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies behavioral economics and psychology principles to design nudges, choice architectures, and interventions that…
BIM Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $99,280
Manages Building Information Modeling processes for real estate development and facilities management, coordinating 3D…
Bioacoustician / Wildlife Acoustics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $76,780
Studies animal communication and biodiversity through acoustic monitoring, developing automated sound recognition…
Bioanalytical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates bioanalytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices, supporting…
Biochemist and Biophysicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Biochemists and biophysicists study how molecules behave inside living systems, from protein folding to drug-receptor…
Biochemistry Lab Technician
Associate's Degree · $57,510
Performs complex laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses to support scientific research and development in…
Bioenergy & Biomass Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design and optimize bioenergy systems including anaerobic digestion, biomass gasification, and biorefinery processes…
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Biomedical engineers design devices like prosthetic valves, drug delivery implants, and diagnostic software for medical…
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $171,270
A biofuels technology and product development manager runs research programs testing new feedstocks and processes for…
Bioinformatics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Analyze biological data using computational and statistical methods to interpret DNA, protein sequences, gene…
Bioinformatics ML Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to biological data including genomics, proteomics, and clinical data to…
Bioinformatics Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Bioinformatics scientists write code and design algorithms to process genomic data for pharmaceutical companies,…
Bioinformatics Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $81,490
Bioinformatics technicians write scripts and maintain databases to turn raw genomic and protein data into results that…
Biologics / Monoclonal Antibody Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and characterizes biologic therapeutics including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and…
Biologist
Master's Degree · $98,920
Biologists design experiments and collect samples to answer questions about how living systems work, serving labs,…
Biology Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $57,510
Conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, and maintains laboratory equipment to support scientific…
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Associate's Degree · $61,660
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex medical equipment, ensuring proper functionality and patient safety.…
Biomedical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge, develop new treatments, and improve human health…
Biomedical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates biological processes and diseases to develop new treatments and diagnostic tools, advancing medical…
Bioprocess Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Designs, develops, and optimizes processes for the production of biological products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and…
Bioprocess Engineer / Biomanufacturing Scientist
Master's Degree · $109,370
Designs, optimizes, and scales up biological manufacturing processes for producing biopharmaceuticals such as…
Biostatistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Biostatisticians design and defend the statistical methods behind clinical trials and genetic research, working closely…
Biostatistician Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,650
Assists biostatisticians in designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results for medical,…
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Biotech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Applies engineering principles to biological systems to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and…
Biotechnologist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Develops and applies biological systems and organisms to create new products and technologies, advancing fields like…
Biotechnology R&D Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs and oversees research and development activities in biotechnology, leading scientific teams to innovate and…
Blockchain Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Blockchain developers write smart contracts in Solidity that handle value transfers and enforce agreements without a…
Blockchain Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops blockchain and cryptocurrency systems; implements smart contracts and distributed ledgers.
Bootstrapped developer tools founder
No Formal Education Needed · $81,000 - $99,000 owner take-home/SDE
Bootstrapped developer tools founder builds and sells developer-facing software without relying on institutional…
Botanist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,850
Study plant biology, ecology, and evolution to advance scientific understanding of plant life and its role in…
Brand Tracking Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Designs and manages continuous brand health tracking programs measuring awareness, consideration, preference, and…
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
Building Energy Auditor
Associate's Degree · $74,690
Conduct comprehensive energy audits of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings to identify energy…
Building Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Evaluates and optimizes the energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall operational performance of buildings. This…
Building Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
A Building Scientist applies scientific principles to the design, construction, and operation of buildings, focusing on…
Business Continuity Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops, implements, and manages strategies to mitigate risks and ensure an organization's ability to continue…
Business Intelligence Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Designs and builds BI solutions including data models, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics platforms that…
Business Intelligence Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads the development and execution of business intelligence strategies, leveraging data to drive informed…
Business Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes an organization's business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and developing solutions.…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Caching Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in caching strategies; implements Redis, Memcached, and other caching solutions.
CAD Designer
Associate's Degree · $63,520
Create detailed 2D and 3D models and technical drawings using specialized CAD software for complex projects across…
Capacity Planning Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Plans infrastructure capacity; forecasts growth and optimizes resource allocation.
Carbon Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Measure, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions for organisations, projects, and supply chains. Develop emissions…
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Develop, manage, and report organizational greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate…