Careers in Science Fields

Which use

Microscopes

Forensic Scientistaka Criminalists or Crime Lab Analysts

Forensic scientists use specific principles and method to analyze, identify, and classify physical evidence relating to criminal or suspected criminal cases.

Work Performed

Analyze drugs, blood, poison, firearms, explosives, toolmarks, documents, fingerprints, and trace evidence.

Find clues at crime scenes Use knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physics.

Types of Forensic Scientists Serologists

Examine blood for type, DNA profiling, poisons, drugs, or alcohol.

Drug Chemists Identify broad range of techniques to identify various drugs and quantity

Arson specialist Investigate the origin and causes of fires.

Document Examiner Look at documents to determine authenticity of handwriting and chemical

components of ink

Working Conditions At scene of crimes

Indoors Outdoors

Laboratories Mobile crime labs Use a wide range of

complex equipment and instruments.

Education and Training 4 year bachelor’s degree Major in criminalistics, forensic science, natural or

physical science Courses in physics, chemistry, biology, instrumental

analysis, and microscopy. Computer skills are very important. Lots of on the job training. Must Continue Education

Personal Qualifications

Patients and Persistence Inquiring mind and talent for objective inquire to

access data, work with figures and to evaluate facts.

Make good measurements and observations Self-confident Work well underpressure

Where Employed FBI Drug Enforcement

Administration US Customs Service US Postal Service Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

and Firearms Food and Drug Administration Armed Forces State Labs and Large City

Labs

Employment Outlook Good job market Due to increase crime Physical evidence is very

important for criminal cases

Hours and Earnings

5 days a week, 40 hrs. Nights and weekends Average starting wage $22,000 Up to $53,434

PathologistsUse laboratory methods and

equipment to examine samples of blood, tissue, and body fluids to

determine the presence, nature, and progress of disease in humans, plants,

and animal.

Broad Range Discipline Blood banking/transfusion

medicine Forensic pathology Chemical pathology Cytopathology Medical Microbiology Dematopathology hematology, Immunopatholgy, Neuronpathology Pediatric pathology

The Two Types of Human Pathologist

Anatomic pathologists Work in hospitals where they examine tissue and

cells from patients during surgery study the effects of diseases Perform autopsies

Confirm causes of deathExamine abnormalities

Two Types of Human Pathologists

Clinical Pathologists Work in hospital labs Direct and carry out testing procedures Responsible for accurate and efficiency of all tests

performed Decide what tests to run and what equipment to

use.

More Work for Pathologists

Researcher to acquire further understanding of the processes,

identifying, controlling, and preventing disease. Professors

Teach pathology to med students, residents, and allied health personal,

Advisors to university graduate students.

Working Conditions

Well equipped, well lighted, air-conditioned labs, hospitals, and med schools.

Confer with other physicians about a diagnosis, the progress of disease, and cause of death.

Clinical pathologist may spend much of their time on hospital management and producers and reports.

Education and Training Takes on average of 13 years to complete High school students should take college prep courses including Undergrad college students will enroll in premed-4 years College seniors will take the MCAT(Medial College Admission Test.) VERY COMPETETIVE!! Med School-4 years Med School Grad take 4-5 years in residency program approved by Accreditation

Council for Graduate Medical Education. Specialty in pathology-2 additional years.

Licenses and Certification

American Board of PathologyCertification testTests on knowledge, problem-solving, interpretive

skills, and diagnostic abilitiesMust hold valid medical license

Personal Qualifications

Very intelligent Interested in scholarship and study Motivated Diligent Persevering-it’s a long haul to be a pathologist!

Where Employed

75% work in hospitals Others work in labs

med schoolspublic health agenciespharmaceutical firmsprivate research foundations.

Hours and Earnings

40 hours a week Regular Hours, 9am-5pm Average Starting Salary $122,613 Up to $423,473

VeterinariansCare for animals. They diagnose illnesses, treat sick and injured animals, administer medication,

perform surgery, deliver preventive care, inoculate animals, and give

advice on care and breeding.

Types of Veterinarians Small Animal

Cat, Dog Large Animal

Horses, Cattle, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, Goats Exotic

Birds, Lions, Elephants, Lizards, Zoo animalFederal and State

Administration and Investigation

Work Performed EVERYTHING!!! Vet are very well rounded individuals that perform Surgery Internal medicine Anesthesiology Ophthalmology Radiology Microbiology pathology

Work Condition

Nice clean offices and clinicsSmall animal

Dirty, musty, muddy barnsLarge animal

Education and Training

Pre-vet can take 2-4 years 4 years in vet school 1-2 years residency(if apply) Very competitive!!!!

Education and Training240+ hours of experience of veterinary medicine during undergraduate

To prepare for college-level preveterinary courses, you should complete a college-preparatory curriculum that includes:

• At least 1½ years of algebra, one year of geometry, and ½ year of trigonometry

• One year each of chemistry, biology, and physics

• Academic core subjects, including English (writing and literature), social sciences, history, and any other subjects required by your high school and by the college you plan to attend

Education and Training Total application 1108 Selected applicants 122 Michigan residents 194 Non-residents 914 Applicants invited to interview 264 Mean cumulative GPA: All 3.40

Interviewed 3.59

Selected 3.60

Hours and Earnings

Regular Hours to LONG HOURS and Unexpected Hours

Average Starting Salary $26,111 Up to $150,000

Lab

Taking Observations Thinking Like a Forensic Scientist, Pathologist, or

Veterinarian