Medical Sciences
Job Titles:
Physician, Nurse, various
Potential Employers:
Hospitals, Clinics
Strategies:
- Demonstrate ability to work in individual and group settings
- Develop excellent laboratory skills and interpersonal skills
- Take qualifying exams for graduate school (MCAT, GRE, etc.)
- Pursue graduate or medical school for necessary skills
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Research and Development
Job Titles:
Biologist, Biological Researcher
Potential Employers:
Pharmaceutical Company, Food Company, Cosmetic Company, Assorted Agencies
Strategies:
- Develop excellent laboratory skills
- Demonstrate ability to be systematic, precise, and patient
- Learn federal and state job and grant application processes
- Pursue graduate degree for teaching and advanced positions
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Business
Job Titles:
Technical Sales, Consultant
Potential Employers:
Medical Device Organization, Pharmaceutical Company, Consulting Company
Strategies:
- Develop excellent written and oral communication skills
- Take courses in anatomy and pharmacology
- Consider a minor in Business
- Obtain experience in leadership and retail business
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Education
Job Titles:
Biology Teacher, Professor
Potential Employers:
Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities
Strategies:
- Consider another major in education
- Become certified/licensed for teaching in your state
- Acquire skill in working with youth populations
- Gain experience with laboratory experimentation
- Pursue graduate study for higher education positions
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Environment
Job Titles:
Park Naturalist, Zoo Keeper, Zoologist, Botanist
Potential Employers:
Zoological Parks, Aquariums, Arboretums
Strategies:
- Acquire excellent communication skills
- Obtain experience working with a variety of animals
- Develop broad background in biology and other related subjects
- Gain experience working with laboratory equipment
- Pursue graduate degree for teaching and advanced positions
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Technical Writing
Job Titles:
Journalist, Technical Writer
Potential Employers:
Medical Device Organization, Pharmaceutical Company, Publisher, Journals
Strategies:
- Consider another major or minor in Journalism or Writing
- Develop strong written communication skills
- Demonstrate abilities to problem solve and work independently
- Acquire word-processing and desktop-publishing skills
- Become familiar with scientific journals and publishers
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Scientific Illustration
Job Titles:
Scientific Illustrator
Potential Employers:
Publishers, Journals
Strategies:
- Consider another major or minor in studio art
- Acquire excellent desktop-publishing skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Find internship positions to provide specialized skills
- Become familiar with scientific journals and publishers
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Specialized Fields (Mycology, Etymology, etc.)
Strategies:
- Gain specialized skills in related field of interest
- Research certification requirements for related field of interest
- Demonstrate group interaction skills
- Develop excellent laboratory skills
- Pursue graduate degree for teaching and advanced positions
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For
current employment websites, type keywords such as "biology employment" in an online search engine.
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Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major
National Science
Foundation - Job vacancies are posted on the NSF website.
New Scientist Jobs This site provides opportunities in a variety of field, as well as, support positions in sales, marketing, etc. Post a resume, search jobs by discipline.
Protein Design Labs,
Inc. - Find management, research, and science related positions in
California, New Jersey and Minnesota with PDL.
Science Museum of
Minnesota - Job lists and application materials can be picked up at
120 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 at the Information Booth or online.
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Professional Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate
school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322.
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