Biology Careers
Marine, wildlife, microbiology, molecular, conservation — the breadth of biology.
Biology careers split into research-track (academic, industry), conservation and field biology, lab and clinical biology, and applied paths in biotech and pharma. Each draws on a different mix of fieldwork and lab time.
16 careers in this collection
Computational Biologist
Growing
Apply computation to biological questions at research depth
Synthetic Biologist
Growing
Engineer biology to make new materials, drugs, or living systems
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Growing
Teach courses in biological sciences.
Synthetic Biology Engineer
Growing
Program living organisms to produce medicines, materials, fuels, and foods by engineering DNA and biological systems
Biological Scientists
Growing
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Growing
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Molecular Biologist
Growing
Research the molecular machinery of living cells
Microbiologists
Growing
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi.
Microbiologist
Growing
Study bacteria, fungi, and other microbes
NOAA Fisheries Biologist
Growing
Marine stock assessments + regulations
Conservation Biologist
Growing
Apply biology to protecting species and ecosystems
Biologist
Growing
Study living organisms to advance medicine, ecology, and biotechnology
Marine Biologist
Growing
Study ocean ecosystems and marine life to protect underwater biodiversity
Marine Biologist Diver
Growing
Study marine ecosystems underwater, conducting research and conservation work through scientific diving
Wildlife Biologist
Growing
Study and protect wildlife species and their habitats to ensure biodiversity and ecological health for future generations
Biological Technicians
Growing
Assist biological and medical scientists.
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