Use your college years to develop your talents in broad liberal arts skills such as: problem solving, critical thinking, management and administration, and communication.
What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular biology jobs today.
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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Biology Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For
current employment websites, type keywords such as "biology employment" in an online search engine.
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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 one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322.
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career/bio.htm
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors/biol.htm
