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Students
Biology Major
Career Information
 The Career
Profile of a Biologist-From
Vault (SU log-in required)
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
America's
Career Info Net
Possible
Job Titles
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*Denotes additional education required
Medicine/Health
*Toxicologist
*Veterinarian
Biological researcher
*Biostatistician
*Bacteriologist
*Clinical Laboratory Scientist
*Physician
Medical illustrator
*Epidemiologist
*Genetic engineer
*Health policy consultant
*Data analyst
*Administrator, HMO
*Medical librarian
*Medical technologist
*Dentist
*Optometrist
*Pharmacist
*Physiologist
*Physician
*Dental hygienist
Business/Industry
*Biochemist
Pharmaceutical sales representative
*Industrial hygienist
Retail manager
*Bioengineer
Trainer
*Molecular biologist
Food technician/technologist
Pest control consultant
Technical writer
Journalist: Science magazine editor
Wildlife photographer
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Environmental
Park naturalist
Environmental
Health Scientist
Ecologist
*Marine biologist
*Botanist
*Zoologist
*Ichthyologist
Fundraiser, environmental organization
Entomologist
Conservationist
Curator, botanical gardens
Government/Public Sector
Environmental protection specialist
*Public health officer
Hunger policy analyst
Water quality inspector
Aquarist
Park ranger
*Food and drug inspector
*Parasitologist
*City recycling manager
*Administrator, nuclear waste program
Teacher
*Professor |
Typical
Places of Employment
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Aquariums
Government Agencies
Arboretums
Agriculture Department
Botanical Gardens
Energy Department
Chemical Industries
Fish & Wildlife Service
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Colleges and Universities
Hatcheries
Consulting Firms
Publishers
Cosmetic Companies
Research & Development
Food Processors
Zoological Parks |
Required
Skills and Abilities
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Investigation
Inspecting specimens
Assessing risks
Defining expected/potential results
Identifying problems
Cataloging information
Research
Defining problems
Organizing ideas/information
Conducting studies
Designing experiments
Recording observations
Using computers for computation/simulation
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Quantitative
Preparing statistical reports
Utilizing statistical tests to predict outcomes
Determining probabilities
Applying scientific concepts to problems
Interpreting results
Utilizing laboratory equipment
Analysis
Evaluating effects of phenomena
Making projections from data
Examining components of problems/ideas
Reasoning logically
Categorizing data |
Typical
Work Activities
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Surveying
Interviewing
Analyzing community needs
Analyzing communication situations
Critiquing
Diagnosing
Analyzing manpower requirements
Organizing/classifying
Reviewing/evaluating
Systematizing/organizing material
Trouble-shooting
Decision making
Screening |
Skilled at clarifying problems/situations
Recognizing elements, relationships, structures, and organizing
principles
Ability to trace problems to their sources
Reviewing large amounts of material and extracting essence
Perceiving/defining cause and effect relationship
Anticipate problems
Problem solving
Performing ambiguous or abstract tasks
Working independently |
More Information in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the
"Browsing" Library of Career Services. There are also many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing, Interviewing
and Job Choices that you may take with you.
- Animal and Pet Care Careers
- Biotechnology Careers
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Careers for Animal Lovers and Others
Zoological Types
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Careers for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoor Types
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Careers for Plant Lovers and Other
Green Thumb Types
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Careers in Science
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Careers in the Outdoors
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Careers for Nature and Other Outdoor
Types
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Earth Works
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Environment Maryland
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Environmental Careers
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Great Jobs for Biology Majors
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Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors
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Health Care Job Explosion
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How to Become a Physical Therapist
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Job Opportunities in Health and
Science
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Job Opportunities for Health and
Science Majors
To see a complete list of career books located at the Career Services
Office click
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Job Opportunities in Health and
Science
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Jump Start Your Career in Bioscience
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Medical Sales Careers
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Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales
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Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers
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Opportunities in Biological Science
Careers
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Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care
Careers
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Opportunities in Physician Careers
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Opportunities in Physician Assistant
Careers
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Opportunities in Physical Therapy
Careers
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Opportunities
in Speech-Language Pathology Careers
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Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging
Services Careers
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Quick Reference to Occupational
Therapy
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Your Resource Guide to Environmental
Organizations
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Alumni Resources
(Listed below are examples of SU Alumni and their
Jobs in this major-For more alumni resources, go to
Mentor Network)
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ALUMNI NAME
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GRAD DATE
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CURRENT JOB
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ORGANIZATION
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Matthew Balish
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2000 |
Laboratory Technician II
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Intervet, Inc. |
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Richard Shaw |
1994
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Garden Curator |
Historic Annapolis Foundation |
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Jason McNees
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1997
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Environmental Scientist
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Straughan Environmental Services
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John Kennedy
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1999
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Lab Technician
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MA General Hospital.
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Heather McIntosh |
1995 |
Risk Assessor |
SAIC
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Maria-Luisa Carey
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1987
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Doctor of Chiropractic
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Self
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Stephanie Schultz
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2000
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Associate Scientist
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Jennifer Smith
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1995
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Senior Consultant
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Wave Bend Solutions
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Related
Links: Further Explore this Career Field
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Animal Biology Careers
The
Animal Behavior Society
Dolphin Research Center
Ornithology
Careers-working with birds.
Zoo
Keeping As a Career
Veterinarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Biochemistry Careers
Biotechnology
Career Guide
Careers in Science and Engineering
College and University Faculty from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Jobs in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Science Technicians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Science Careers
Scientist's Employment Network
Orthotics
and Prosthetics Careers-Gives good overview of the profession.
Careers
in Human Genetics
Careers
in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Botany (Plants) Careers
Careers
in Botany
Careers
in Plant Pathology
Environmental/Conservation Careers
Careers
in Biology, Conservation, and Oceanography
The Career
Profile of an Ecologist-From
Vault (SU log-in required)
Society for
Conservation Biology (SCB)
Environmental
Web Organization Directory-Great site with links to just about any area you
would like.
Forensic Careers
American Board
of Criminalistics-national organization which represent forensic
scientists.
American
Board of Forensic Entomology-Learn more about this discipline and career opportunities.
It is the science of using insect evidence to uncover circumstances of
interest to the law, often related to a crime.
American
Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
Careers in Forensic Sciences
Forensic
Science-Consulting and Education in the field
Kruglick's
Forensic Resource and Criminal Law Search Site
General Biology Careers
The
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Biology
at the National Academies
Bio Online Career Center
Biological
Sciences Jobs in the Federal Government
Careers
in the Biological Sciences
Careers
in Gerontology-Working with the Aging (SU has a minor)
Careers
in Physiology
Careers in Science
Check this out:
A major-- to career-- converter from
Monster.
Physical
Sciences Jobs in the Federal Government
Sample
Resumes for Biology Students
Science
Careers
Science Technicians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
(The)
Scientist's Employment Network
Student Academy of the
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Marine Biology Careers
Careers in Marine Science
Dolphin Research Center
General
Information about Marine
Careers
Careers
in Biology, Conservation, and Oceanography
STRATEGIES
FOR PURSUING A CAREER IN MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE
What
Does a Marine Biologist/Scientist Do?
Medical Careers
Clinical
Laboratory Scientist:
Clinical
Laboratory Scientist-What do these professionals do?
Genetic
Counseling:
Careers
in Genetic Counseling
Medical
Careers Information-Careers are described: Dentistry, Physiology,
Pharmacology, Medicine, Bioinformatics, Public Health Sciences, Nursing,
Neurosciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Chiropractic, Optometry.
Medical
Doctors:
(The) Association of
American Medical Colleges and
Considering a career as a Medical doctor?
Physician
Assistants: The
Nature of the work of Physician assistants
Physical
Therapist:
The Career
Profile of a Physical Therapist-From
Vault (SU log-in required) and
Physical Therapy Career Information
Veterinarians:
Veterinarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Optometry:
Careers in Optometry
Occupational
Therapist:
What Is An
Occupational Therapist And What Do They Do?
Orthotics
and Prosthetics-Orthotics
and Prosthetics Careers
Microbiology Careers
Careers
in Microbiology from the American Society of Microbiology
American
Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)- the preeminent organization
for clinical laboratory science practitioners. Look at careers in the
field.
Helpful sites for Graduate School
(The) Association of
American Medical Colleges
(The) Association of
American Veterinarian Colleges
Association of
Physician Assistant Programs
Association
of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
Medical Schools in the
United States By State
PhDs.org
Rankings
of the Top Graduate Programs in Biology -according to US News
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