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By: Kallie Albrecht

Pharmacist

Tasks

Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.

Education Required

Doctor of Pharmacy, a 4-year professional degree. They must also be licensed, which requires passing two exams.

Salary and Growth Rate

$121,500 a year

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3% Growth Rate

Pharmacy Technician

Tasks

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

Education Required

Becoming a pharmacy technician usually requires earning a high school diploma or the equivalent. Pharmacy technicians typically learn through on-the-job training

Salary and Growth Rate

$30,410 a year

9% Growth Rate

Biochemist

Tasks

Biochemists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes

Education Required

Biochemists need a Ph.D. to work in independent research and development.

Salary and Growth Rate

$82,150 a year

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8% Growth Rate