Genetics Careers

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  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 Mapping Protein Functions & Synthesis Different Types of RNA Pharmaceuticals 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 Programs Work dealing with Breed Registries Embryo 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 needed Nursing 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 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.  The term zoo animal specialist includes many job opportunities such as:  Trainers that train animals for liveanimal 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. 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 "The Renaissance of Awake-Brain Surgery" Mock Journal Cover by Sally Griffith-Oh "Anatomy of the Hand" by C. Knox Hubard 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