BIOCHEMIST
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry or related field and a Ph.D. Will begin in a research position for a couple of years and then continue on to post-doctoral research
RESPONSIBILITIES: plan and conduct complex projects in research, manage lab teams and monitor quality of work, research effects of substances, prepare technical reports and research papers, and present research efficiently
DOCUMENTATION: Summary. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 2, 2013 from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science/Biochemists-and-biophysics.htmltab-2
SELF-REFLECTION: This is the ideal job that I would want to do for the rest of my life. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry before I go to veterinary school. I chose this career journal to place in my portfolio because it is my dream job. Projected job growth is supposed to be much faster than average. As they gain experience, there are increasing opportunities to control their own lab team and research lab. Top states with openings are California and states in the Northeast. All of the lab-based skills that I learned in class will help a person interested in this career, such as: designing
RESPONSIBILITIES: plan and conduct complex projects in research, manage lab teams and monitor quality of work, research effects of substances, prepare technical reports and research papers, and present research efficiently
DOCUMENTATION: Summary. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 2, 2013 from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science/Biochemists-and-biophysics.htmltab-2
SELF-REFLECTION: This is the ideal job that I would want to do for the rest of my life. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry before I go to veterinary school. I chose this career journal to place in my portfolio because it is my dream job. Projected job growth is supposed to be much faster than average. As they gain experience, there are increasing opportunities to control their own lab team and research lab. Top states with openings are California and states in the Northeast. All of the lab-based skills that I learned in class will help a person interested in this career, such as: designing
Clinical Researcher
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health field. As well as, 5-8 years of experience and knowledge of FDA requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, implement, and monitor clinical trials. Prepare integrated medical reports, protocols, case reports, and consent forms. Analyze chemicals and hormones, identify bacteria, examine immune system and identifying complex proteins and other small molecules. Collect human tissues and study life systems to develop medicines and treatments.
DOCUMENTATION: Clinical Research Jobs. San Francisco State University: College of Extended Learning. Retrieved December 9, 2013 from www.cel.sfsu.edu/clinical-trials/jobs/descriptions.cfm
REFLECTION: I would greatly enjoy this job because I appreciate discovering new things, especially in science and medicine. I picked this career to put in my portfolio because it is realistically one of my future career options. The need for medical scientists is expected to grow by 40%, and biotechnology is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the United States. The median earnings for clinical researchers are around $72,000. There are a lot of lab/class skills that I have learned that would help my in this job. All of my experience in designing and carrying out scientific experiments and preparing lab reports would be very useful in this interesting career.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, implement, and monitor clinical trials. Prepare integrated medical reports, protocols, case reports, and consent forms. Analyze chemicals and hormones, identify bacteria, examine immune system and identifying complex proteins and other small molecules. Collect human tissues and study life systems to develop medicines and treatments.
DOCUMENTATION: Clinical Research Jobs. San Francisco State University: College of Extended Learning. Retrieved December 9, 2013 from www.cel.sfsu.edu/clinical-trials/jobs/descriptions.cfm
REFLECTION: I would greatly enjoy this job because I appreciate discovering new things, especially in science and medicine. I picked this career to put in my portfolio because it is realistically one of my future career options. The need for medical scientists is expected to grow by 40%, and biotechnology is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the United States. The median earnings for clinical researchers are around $72,000. There are a lot of lab/class skills that I have learned that would help my in this job. All of my experience in designing and carrying out scientific experiments and preparing lab reports would be very useful in this interesting career.
Hematologist
EDUCATION: Must complete medical school and gain a license. Earn advanced degree in hematology and may continue to further specialization.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Treat blood disorders with blood cells, bone marrow, and vascular system. Consult with patients and provide them with proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Spend time in laboratory looking at blood samples. Perform research and surgeries. Prescribe and perform blood tests, medical procedures, blood work.
DOCUMENTATION: Hematologist Job Description. StateUniversity.com. Retrieved February 2, 2014 from careers.state.university.com/pages/7828/Hematologist.html
REFLECTION: I believe this is an interesting career because it involves a lot of research and work with blood. I might not enjoy consulting with patients, but I would like to work in a laboratory and perform scientific tests.
I chose this career out of the three that we did, because it interested me more than Phlebotomist or Clinical Geneticist. Only a small percentage of doctors specialize in this field. The healthcare industry is expanding, so job growth is estimated to be fairly high for hematologists. Salary depends on years of experience on the job, but the maximum is $685,000 per year. The hematocrit that we performed in class is just one of the procedures that hematologists do. Earlier in the year, we also tested blood samples to determine blood type which is part of typical hematologists' blood work.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Treat blood disorders with blood cells, bone marrow, and vascular system. Consult with patients and provide them with proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Spend time in laboratory looking at blood samples. Perform research and surgeries. Prescribe and perform blood tests, medical procedures, blood work.
DOCUMENTATION: Hematologist Job Description. StateUniversity.com. Retrieved February 2, 2014 from careers.state.university.com/pages/7828/Hematologist.html
REFLECTION: I believe this is an interesting career because it involves a lot of research and work with blood. I might not enjoy consulting with patients, but I would like to work in a laboratory and perform scientific tests.
I chose this career out of the three that we did, because it interested me more than Phlebotomist or Clinical Geneticist. Only a small percentage of doctors specialize in this field. The healthcare industry is expanding, so job growth is estimated to be fairly high for hematologists. Salary depends on years of experience on the job, but the maximum is $685,000 per year. The hematocrit that we performed in class is just one of the procedures that hematologists do. Earlier in the year, we also tested blood samples to determine blood type which is part of typical hematologists' blood work.