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Growing Careers: Career Profile: Laboratory Manager, Crop Breeding and Genetics

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Meet Chris Grainger, a Laboratory Manager at the University of Guelph! In his job, Chris conducts research projects involving plant breeding and genetics. Specifically, he uses DNA technologies to determine the important genes in soybean plants. A Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc. is required to be a Laboratory Manager. Laboratory Managers can work in a variety of labs. They can work in an academic, government or company setting. Seed, chemical, biotech and animal health companies are examples of companies that hire laboratory technicians. This video is for all ages.

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