CAREER COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the Scientific Research: Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Environmental Fieldwork, & Neuroscience Career Community!
If you are interested in contributing to scientific development, such as engineering new medicine, improving biotechnology, gaining a deeper understanding of the brain, contributing to the creation of sustainable energy, or conserving the planet’s resources, or if you are drawn to the possibility inventing new products or methodologies scientifically, this is the Career Community for you! As a member of this Community, you might look forward to working in a hands-on way, whether in the field, in a lab, or outdoors. Members may take part in learning about disease identification using laboratory testing, examining samples with a microscope, conducting chemical experiments, analyzing biochemical samples, conducting hands-on research, conducting fieldwork to contribute to environmental sustainability, or learning about crop production. Join this Career Community and contribute to fostering scientific progress.
Note: There can be overlap in career areas bridging this Career Community and Healthcare Services (Clinical) and Healthcare Services (Non-Clinical) Communities.
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EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS
Explore some career possibilities for this Career Community by clicking on sample job function areas below and see the associated sample job titles.
Areas:
- Agricultural chemicals
- Food safety
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical device and equipment
- Research and Development
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Technology
- Science (Bio-Statistics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Biophysics)
- Diagnostics: Illness testing (biopsies, blood tests, imaging tests)
Sample Jobs:
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- Biotechnology Production Workers
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists (ChemIDP – Explore and plan career options in Chemistry)
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Cytotechnologists
- Drug Developers
- Food Technologists
- Industrial Chemicals Workers
- Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Pharmacologists
- Toxicologists
- Quality Control Analysts
Research, design and build solutions for biological and medical conditions, such as machines, drugs, and equipment for healthcare purposes.
Areas:
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Virology
Sample Jobs:
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- Astrobiologists
- Biologists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Biomedical Equipment Technicians
- Biophysicists
- Biotechnology Research Assistants
- Cytotechnologists
- Epidemiologists
- Genetic Engineers
- Genetic Scientists
- Pharmacologists
- Microbiologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Nuclear Medicine Physicians
- Pathologists
The energy industry comprises the companies and people who locate fuel sources, harness them, and distribute them for use.
Sample Jobs:
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- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Biofuels Processing Technicians
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Biomass Plant Technicians
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists
- Energy Conservation Technicians
- Energy Efficiency Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Fuel Cell Technicians
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Geological Technicians
- Geologists
- Geophysicists
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Geothermal Technicians
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Nuclear Engineers
- Nuclear Reactor Operators and Technicians
- Petroleum Engineers
- Petroleum Technicians
- Radiation Protection Technicians
- Renewable Energy Engineers
- Solar Energy Sales Representatives
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Surveyors
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Wind Energy Project Managers
Areas:
- Criminalistics
- Toxicology
- Forensic Biology
- Pathology/Medical Exams
- Forensic Anthropology
Sample Jobs:
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Areas:
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Regulation & Assessment
- Preservation
- Environmental Science Research
- Agricultural Science
Sample Jobs:
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- Conservation Scientists
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Environmental Scientists & Specialists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Soil & Plant Scientists
- Environmental Consultants
- Environmental Planners
- Environmental Technicians
- Agricultural Consultants
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Environmental Planners
- Environmental Technicians
- Agricultural Scientists
- Groundwater Professionals
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialists
- Hazardous Waste Management Technicians
- Soil Scientists
- Soil Conservationists and Technicians
- Naturalists
- Botanists
- Aquaculturists
- Arborists
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