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Genetics Careers. Allie Bryson Ella Doerge Mallory Williams. Agricultural Research. Commercial Researcher Trait Discovery – “Treasure Hunting” Trait Introgression and Plant Transformation Genetic Detection Testing for genetic purity in regulatory laboratories - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Genetics Careers
Allie BrysonElla Doerge
Mallory Williams
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