Genetics Careers

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Ella Doerge

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Agricultural Research

Commercial Researcher Trait Discovery –

“Treasure Hunting” Trait Introgression and

Plant Transformation Genetic Detection

Testing for genetic purity in regulatory laboratories

Liaison with government agencies

Research in Biopesticides and Nutriceuticals

Creating nutritionally enhanced feed for livestock Transgenic insect protection for crops Improve the nutritional value of food for humans

Trans fat free oils Golden Rice

Human Genetics Research Fields

Gene MappingProtein Functions & SynthesisDifferent Types of RNAPharmaceuticals

Education Needed for Research

Ph.D or at least Master of Science degree needed to be a head researcher

Bachelors or Masters needed to be a technician

Problem solving ability, creativity are essential

Veterinary Medicine

What is a Veterinarian? What is required to get into Vet School?

Strong animal related background, exceptional GPA, many volunteer hours, challenging major and coursework

Genetics prepares us for that journey.

Opportunities within Vet Medicine

Anesthesiologists Dentistry Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Nutrition Pharmacology Reproduction

Other Alternatives dealing with Genetics

Veterinary Technician Breeding ProgramsWork dealing with Breed RegistriesEmbryo Transfer and Artificial

Insemination Companies

Physician

Genetics degree prepares you for medical school

M.D. needed Residency and possibly

fellowship needed Surgeons Physical Therapists (PhD not required)

Pediatrician Dermatologists Cardiologist

Nurse

Bachelor of Science neededNursing license required

Health Care Fields

Perinatology Amniocentesis

Oncology Gene therapy

Reproductive Technology Fertility clinics In vitro fertilization

Dysmorphologist

Pediatrician who specializes in the study of structural defects

Requires 2-3 years beyond medical school concentrating on the development and prevention of genetic disorders

Genetic Counselor

Masters of Science, Bachelors in life science or sociology, psychology, or related field (3.0 GPA)

Responsibilities include: Karyotyping Pedigrees

Prediction of likelihood of genetic inheritance

Genetic Testing Patient Counseling

Teaching

High School Bachelor’s degree in the field you teach,

teacher certification (not necessary in some states if you have Ph. D)

College Professor Can include research PhD required

Forensic Science

Bachelors degree in science field required

Masters or higher often required

Certification by American Board of Criminalistics is voluntary many sub-specialties in

forensics have their own board that give certifications or credentials

Forensics Fields

Forensic Anthropology Recovery and identification of skeleton remains Ph.D with emphasis on osteology and anatomy

Forensic Odontology Dentition/teeth, DNA profiling of associated saliva samples DDS needed, board certification

Forensic Toxicology Study of drugs and poisons on the human body Bachelors in science area with coursework in chemistry and

pharmacology Wildlife Forensics

Evidence identification dealing with illegal poaching, smuggling, selling of animals

Forensic Pathology MD needed, additional fellowship in forensic pathology needed Board certification

Park Rangers

Science degree is good background for career in National Parks Service

Conservation and use of resources in national parks

Ecology

Horticulture (plant breeding, gardening, etc.)

Aquatic biology, fisheries management

Field biology, biological recorder

Editor for scientific journal

Zoo Animal Specialist

The term zoo animal specialist includes many job opportunities such as: Trainers that train animals for live-

animal shows, and in zoos and research facilities

zoo keepers who maintain animals in zoos

and Wildlife Educators that present animals in educational presentations such as school assemblies.

Students who are interested in finding work in the animal industry (any situation where there are animals present) after graduation, will find there are many options available to them.

Zoo Animal Specialist (Cont.)

This term can also refer to a Veterinarian who specializes in the care of animals housed at a zoo. All of these careers would require at least a

Bachelor’s Degree, and possibly a Masters This type of veterinarian would require not only

the 4 years of Vet School, but 4 years of specialized residency in the Zoo Animal field as well.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

The NRCS manages natural resource conservation programs that provide environmental, societal, financial, and technical benefits.

NRCS Job Descriptions

NRCS employees provide technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs. They provide financial assistance for many conservation activities.

Science and technology activities provide technical expertise in such areas as animal husbandry and clean water, ecological sciences, engineering, resource economics, and social sciences.

Provide expertise in soil science and leadership for soil surveys and for the National Resources Inventory, which assesses natural resource conditions and trends in the United States.

As well as… Provide technical assistance to foreign

governments, and participate in international scientific and technical exchanges.

Museum Curator

A curator of a museum is a person who cares for the institution's collections. The object of a curator's concern necessarily involves tangible objects of some sort, whether it be artwork, collectibles, or historic items.

The role of the curator encompasses: collecting objects making provision for the effective preservation,

conservation, interpretation, documentation, research and display of the collection and

to make them accessible to the public.

Museum Curator Criteria

Our Genetics degrees are an excellent way for us to gain admissions into a graduate programs in: Art History Art Curating Museum Studies

A great way to get started and see if this is the career for you is to apply for an internship at our very own Stark Galleries, or even the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum!!

And yes…you can even pursue a CAREER in Brewery Science!

zy·mur·gy: noun. The branch of

chemistry that deals with fermentation processes, as in brewing.

Medical Illustrator

Create illustrations of medical procedures and human anatomy

Work on projects for: Medical Journals Films Multimedia Websites Advertising Provide drawings for court cases Hand make human prosthetics

Student Art

"Anatomy of the Hand" by C. Knox Hubard

"The Renaissance of Awake-Brain Surgery" Mock Journal Cover by Sally Griffith-Oh

Graduate School

Four programs in the US Take gross anatomy and cell

biology along with medical students in addition to art classes.

Medical College of Georgia 40-50 applicants each year,

half are accepted. Five Semester Program

"Parotidectomy" by Michael Jensen

Technical or Medical Writer

Writing and Editing Medical Information Scientific Publications Slide Presentations Medical Awareness Pamphlets Newsletters Interviews Pharmaceutical Marketing Presentations Text Books

Masters or PhD required

Lawyer

Medical Court Cases Lawyer (requires law

school) Hired by a law firms to

assist in providing medical background. (often requires a PhD of medical relevance)

Patent Law Firms Help file/process for

medical patents

Taxonomy

Classifying Living Organisms Relationship schemes and higher archeries

among organisms Use genomic sequences to trace an organisms

lineage Useful in population genetics