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Scientific Research and Development Services
OJT for Scientific Research and Development Services: NAICS 5417
The Scientific Research and Development Services subsector is part of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
This subsector 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 subsector are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.
Subsector Context
The following chart breaks down the parent sector into its subsectors. It shows the percentage of people that these subsectors employ, relative to the entire sector, and the projected growth of these subsectors through 2026.
Largest Occupations
The following table shows the top 10 projected occupations, in size, for this subsector through 2026. It also shows the educational requirements and OJT requirements for these top-sized occupations. The OJT.com training directory provides a listing of the state-by-state training providers that can fulfill your on-the-job training requirements.
Largest Occupations in Subsector, Projected for 2026
| Occupation | 2026 Projected Employment (in thousands) | 2026 Projected Percent of Subsector | Percent Employment Change (2016-2026) | Education Requirements | OJT Requirements |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | 49.8 | 6.5 | 17.4 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Biological technicians | 28.2 | 3.6 | 17.5 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Mechanical engineers | 23.3 | 3.0 | 17.8 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Software developers, applications | 21.4 | 2.8 | 28.9 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Software developers, systems software | 20.5 | 2.7 | 17.0 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Natural sciences managers | 20.2 | 2.6 | 17.1 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| General and operations managers | 18.8 | 2.4 | 12.4 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Biochemists and biophysicists | 17.6 | 2.3 | 17.8 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Chemists | 17.6 | 2.3 | 17.8 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Electrical engineers | 16.7 | 2.2 | 17.8 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
Growth Occupations
The following table shows the top 10 projected occupations, in growth, for this subsector through 2026. It also shows the educational requirements and OJT requirements for these top-growth occupations. The OJT.com training directory provides a listing of the state-by-state training providers that can fulfill your on-the-job training requirements.
Highest Growth Occupations in Subsector, Projected thru 2026
| Occupation | 2026 Projected Employment (in thousands) | 2026 Projected Percent of Subsector | Percent Employment Change (2016-2026) | Education Requirements | OJT Requirements |
| Mathematicians | 0.8 | 0.1 | 40.8 | Master’s degree | None |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | 0.2 | 0.0 | 35.5 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Computer and information research scientists | 6.6 | 0.9 | 35.3 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Statisticians | 6.5 | 0.8 | 33.7 | Master’s degree | None |
| Lawyers | 3.5 | 0.5 | 31.7 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Paralegals and legal assistants | 1.2 | 0.2 | 31.6 | Associate’s degree | None |
| Operations research analysts | 3.2 | 0.4 | 30.0 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Physicists | 7.0 | 0.9 | 29.1 | Doctoral or professional degree | None |
| Software developers, applications | 21.4 | 2.8 | 28.9 | Bachelor’s degree | None |
| Genetic counselors | 0.1 | 0.0 | 27.4 | Master’s degree | None |
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