Careers in Biology
Introducing Biology
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...
Biomedical Engineer
Careers and companies associated with biotechnology have grown significantly in number over that last two decades. In addition to a degree in life science, jobs require education and experience with mathematics, computers and software, as well as lab-related technologies....
Conservation Biologist
A conservation biologist focuses on sustaining populations and protecting natural habitats, with the overall goal of preserving Earth’s biodiversity. Conservation biologists can work in all fields of biology, specializing in subjects as diverse as coral reefs, cheetahs of the...
Environmental Journalist
An environmental journalist reports on news about the environment. The stories might describe new scientific discoveries or be reports on legal, social, or political issues that have an impact on the environment. Such journalists may specialize in this field...
Epidemiologist
Epidemiology is the study of diseases and other health problems in human populations, particularly contagious diseases. Epidemiologists attempt to figure out when and where a disease first enters a human population, how it spreads, and how to prevent further...
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...
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...
Radiologist
A radiologist is a physician who uses imaging technologies such as X-rays, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to help medical and dental physicians “see” medical conditions that are otherwise difficult to diagnose in patients. Some radiologists also use radiologic technologies...
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 Museum Curator
A museum curator is in charge of setting up and maintaining exhibits and collections. In a science museum, this can mean acquiring dinosaur bones and assembling them into a skeleton, preserving fish specimens and creating a digital archive of...
Science Patent Lawyer
When someone invents a new and unique scientific technique or product, they move quickly to secure a patent to protect their work from being copied or sold by others. This is where a science patent lawyer comes in. On...
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....
Ultrasound Technician
An ultrasound technician, also known as a diagnostic sonographer, uses ultrasound technology to create images or video of the soft tissues inside a patient, allowing a physician to diagnose medical conditions. Sonographers can specialize in certain areas or systems...
X-Ray Technician
An X-ray technician, also known as a radiologic technologist, uses X-rays and other types of radiation to take pictures of a patient’s internal anatomy, usually under the guidance of a radiologist. They may also use other diagnostic technologies, such...