Careers in Biology
Genetics
Agronomist
An agronomist studies soils and plants. Many agronomists work on increasing yields of important crops by improving the quality of soils and selectively breeding plants. Agronomists can specialize in a variety of research subjects, such as soil fertilizers, soil...
Anthropologist
An anthropologist is a scientist who studies various aspects of humankind. The four main areas of study within anthropology are cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology. Archaeologists study how humans lived in the past by looking for and...
Bioinformatics Professional
Bioinformatics is the use of computers for the purpose of organizing and analyzing biological data. A bioinformatics professional, or bioinformaticist, is skilled in creating databases, programs, and computer models that will help biologists to analyze vast sets of data...
Biological Illustrator
If any career melds science and art, it is biological illustration. Despite advances in photography, we still rely on vivid illustrations to help us learn about nature in a visual way. A biological illustrator produces detailed illustrations of everything...
Cancer Geneticist
A cancer geneticist approaches the fight against cancer on a genetic level. One mission of cancer geneticists is to identify the role that specific genes play in cancer and determine if these genes can be controlled with drugs or...
Cell Biologist
A person whose focus of study is cell biology will find a variety of career opportunities available. These include jobs in education: individuals who are teachers, professors, or researchers. Cell biologists will also find opportunities in the healthcare industry,...
Forensic Scientist
A forensic scientist is any scientist that analyzes evidence for a criminal investigation and may give expert testimony during court proceedings. One example of a forensic scientist is a geneticist who testifies on the probability of a DNA sample...
Genetic Counselor
When someone learns that they have a genetic disease or are at risk of developing one, a genetic counselor gives them information about the disease as well as guidance on treatment options. It is a job that requires a...
Geneticist
A geneticist studies how DNA and heredity affect the lives of humans and other organisms. The field of genetics is growing rapidly and spreading into diverse areas including medicine, agriculture, pharmacology, criminal justice, anthropology, epidemiology, law, politics, and more....
Molecular Biologist
Sometimes referred to as a biochemist, a molecular biologist is concerned with the chemical processes associated with the activities and interaction of cells and their products. A molecular biologist may do general research into the metabolism of cells and...
Pharmacist
A pharmacist dispenses medications prescribed to patients by a physician. To be a pharmacist, you must have at least two years of college, preferably in the natural sciences. This is followed by four years at an accredited college of...
Science Editor
Science editors assign, review, and edit science writing. They work in the news media, book publishing, television production, healthcare, documentary filmmaking, and many other fields. A science editor must have a strong background in science as well as a...
Science Policy Analyst
A science policy analyst uses his or her expertise to shape government policy on science-related issues such as stem cell research, climate change, energy, fisheries management, biotechnology, and more. Government is full of politicians and lawyers who have little...
Science Writer
The job of a science writer is to put science in a language that a general audience can understand and enjoy. Science writers’ works appear in general interest magazines, newspapers, textbooks, websites, radio programs, television shows, and much more....