Scientific Research & Development Services
This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.
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Occupations
in Demand for Scientific Research & Development Services |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Computer Software Engineers | 30 |
52.0% |
40 |
213 |
Bachelor's
degree |
|
| Medical Scientists | $55,931 |
80 |
33.5% |
ND |
ND |
Doctoral
degree |
| Exec. Secretaries & Admin. Assistants | $32,508 |
480 |
6.1% |
170 |
224 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| Biological & Chemical Technicians | $29,521 |
30 |
5.3% |
10 |
10 |
Associate
degree |
| Chemists | $56,738 |
80 |
7.3% |
30 |
40 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| General & Operations Managers | $64,107 |
760 |
11.3% |
390 |
622 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Mechanical Engineers | $56,919 |
20 |
10.8% |
10 |
20 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Business Operations Specialists | $40,850 |
1,080 |
22.6% |
420 |
972 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| General Office Clerks | 1,680 |
4.4% |
1,040 |
1,245 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Computer Support Specialists | $33,842 |
130 |
15.0% |
40 |
83 |
Associate
degree |
| Secretaries, Exc. Legal, Medical & Exec. | 250 |
-9.4% |
170 |
170 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Electronics Engineers | $60,362 |
320 |
21.7% |
20 |
23 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Engineering Managers | $79,532 |
40 |
12.0% |
30 |
45 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $63,650 |
260 |
16.0% |
ND |
ND |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Natural Science Managers | $73,174 |
60 |
13.8% |
10 |
18 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Electrical Engineers | $64,925 |
30 |
12.8% |
30 |
49 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Sales Representatives (Mfg. & Services) | 660 |
9.4% |
420 |
627 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians | $39,520 |
600 |
-0.6% |
40 |
40 |
Associate
degree |
| Accountants & Auditors | 480 |
19.8% |
280 |
572 |
Bachelor's
degree |
|
| Computer Programmers | $52,637 |
50 |
1.3% |
70 |
74 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Computer & Info. Systems Managers | $86,403 |
240 |
25.6% |
40 |
92 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $53,061 |
100 |
44.0% |
20 |
93 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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