|
Career |
Location |
Description |
Degree |
Skills |
| Science Teaching |
Middle School
High School
Community College |
Science teachers will be
in great demand in the next five years,
especially in chemistry and physics. |
B.S.
M.S.
|
Enjoy working with children
or young adults.
Enjoy education. |
| Sales
and Marketing |
Industry |
Sales of pharmaceuticals,
DNA probes and polymerases, as well as,
equipment. This is a fast growing area for
people with a science background. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Like working with people.
Like sciences.
Interest in business. |
| Technical
Services |
Industry |
Help customers to use your
products. The variety is endless, some technicians
recommend experiments as well as the biomolecules
required. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
People person.
Good science background.
Enjoy variety. |
| Business
(Management) |
Industry |
Work as a research and development
manager or with strategic planning. This
could include budgeting, negotiations and
presentations about research. |
MBA |
Idea person.
Motivate people.
Listen to others. |
| BioProcess Engineering |
Industry |
Produce materials,
drugs or enzymes, in commercial quantities.
Requires training in filtration systems,
transgenic animal use, or cost assessment. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Interest in science
and engineering.
Problem solving skills.
Work in a team. |
| Biomedical
Engineering |
Academia
Industry
Government |
Can primarily do research. Or, in industry,
develop medical instruments and supplies.
Tissue engineering. Medical robotics. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Extensive science background.
Extensive math and engine- ering back-
ground. |
| Forensic
Science |
Academia
Police Forces
Industry
Government |
Scientific Detectivework....Search for
scientific clues to solve/explain crimes.
Lab screening for drugs, fire causes, etc.
Presentation of findings to courts. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Thoughtful, inquiring mind.
Good social interaction.
Substantial science background. |
| Nanotechnology |
Academia
Industry |
Scientific engineering of structures
on the billionth-of-a-meter scale. Incorporates
the sciences, computers and electronics
to manipulate single atoms to create better
products. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Ability to deal with things not possibly
seen with the naked eye.
Desire to create better products of various
types. |
| Manufacturing |
Industry |
Implementation of Good Manufacturing
Processes. Work with food, biotech, or pharmaceutical
companies. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Technical background.
Problem solving.
Work in a team. |
| Quality
Control or Assurance |
Industry
Government |
Performs environmental, raw
materials, and final product testing. Develop
tests for compliance with FDA and GMP regulations. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Detail oriented.
Scientific Background.
Like routine. |
| Journalist
and Technical Writing |
Newspaper
Journals
Magazines
Organizations |
Writing science articles
for public health information, book reviews,
or technical papers. Also science writing
for companies and organizations. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Like the sciences.
Like writing.
Enjoy new topics. |
| Policy
Makers |
Government
(Congress or FDA) |
Work with government and
organizations to develop good policies and
budgets. Determine funding policies for
agencies. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Analytical thinking.
Work well under pressure.
Like the sciences. |
| Regulatory
Affairs |
Organizations
Government |
Advise on the development
of regulatory requirements. Write clinical
investigator brochures or assess clinical
trials for compliance. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Self-confident.
Good communication skills. |
| Patent
Law |
Government
Industry
Law Firms |
Review worth of patents and
compare to other patents. Work with clients
to support any patent challenges and counsel
on patent issues. |
J.D. |
Enjoy science and law.
Logic oriented. |
| Bioinformatics |
Industry
Academia
Organizations |
Analyze DNA strands for useful
gene sequences. Use algorithms to solve
sequences. Cross species genetic analysis.
Database development for foundations. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Enjoy the sciences. Good
with computers.
Problem solving skills. |
| Computer
Modeling |
Industry
Academia
Organizations |
Computer modeling of biomolecules
for structure based drug design. Database
development. |
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Enjoy the sciences. Good
with computers.
Problem solving skills. |
| Management
Consulting |
Industry
Consulting Firms |
Restructuring for companies
or processes. Develop strategic plans or
marketing plans. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Enjoy business and science.
Like to travel. |
| Environmental
Science |
Government
Industry
Academia |
Oceanography, geologists,
population biologists, government environmental
officers. Study the effects of people on
the environment and intervention. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Interest in science.
Concerned for the environment. |
| Research |
Industry
Academia |
Investigate new research
topics. Usually hands on research or leading
a team of students or technicians. Current
topics include breast cancer and superconductors. |
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D. |
Sense of Wonder.
Ambition.
Scientific Background. |
| Health Sciences |
Hospitals
Clinics
Private Practice |
Health Sciences have become
very broad. They now include doctors, nurses,
physical therapists, dietitians, veterinarians,
physician assistants, and many others. |
B.S.
M.S.
M.D.
(etc.) |
Interest in helping people.
Enjoy education. |
