Careers in Biology
What can I do with this major?
Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Biology alums:
| Physician | Chiropractor | Medical Director | Technical Writer |
| Administration Budget Coordinator | Radiation Technologist | Optometrist | Physician Assistant |
| Professor of Anatomy | Director of Human Resources | Wildlife Biologist | Occupational Therapist |
| Medical Sales Representative | Environmental Planner | HIV Testing Advisor | Speech Pathologist |
| Insurance Representative | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative | Graduate Placement Advisor | Adoption Counselor |
| Dentist | Epidemiologist | Veterinarian | Science Teacher |
| Marketing Manager | Design Engineer | Education Consultant | Cytotechnologist |
| Research Scientist | Lawyer | Anesthesiologist | Senior Financial Analyst |
Student Spotlights:
- Hieu Van '16 (Biochemistry), Cancer Research Summer Fellow, University of CO Cancer Center
- Nick Zweber '13 (Biology), Mossel Bay, South Africa
Alum Spotlights:
- Mike Bancks '08 (Biology), Graduate Student (NHLBI Pre-Doctoral Fellow), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Corey Brenner '97 (Biology), Owner/Dentist, Brenner Family Dental
- Jessica (Mader) Cavazos '08 (Biology), Health Educator, Newborn Screening Program and Public Health Laboratory, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
- Trace Christensen '89 (Biology), Sr. Research Technician, Electron Microscopy Core Facility, Mayo Clinic
- Jenny (Stephenson) Dixon '04 (Biology & Environmental Studies), Environmental Protection Specialist, US EPA
- Autumn Durfey '07 (Biology), Graduate Student (Master's in Public Health in the Division of Environment Health), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Brian Hansen '06 (Biochemistry), Internal Medicine Physician, HealthEast, St. Paul, MN
- Jason Hoffmann '08 (Biology & Environmental Studies), Estimator/Project Manager, Quam Construction Co.
- John Kamman '05 (Biology), Director of Admissions & Systems, Ecology Project International (EPI), Missoula, MT
- Alyssa Meuwissen '12, (Psychology & Biology), Research Associate at the Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Jessica Nelson '09 (Biology & Peace Studies), Research Consultant at The Lewin Group, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN
- Jill Pyatt '09 (Biology), Field Ecologist, National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
- Nritya Ramani '08 (Biology), Content Writer at BlogMutt
- Heather Stoven '1998 (Biology), Pest Protection and Pest Management, University of California at Davis
- Mary Sweet '13 (Biology & Hispanic Studies), Bioinformatics Post-Doc, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
- Emily Tschida '16 (Biology), Peace Corps English Education Volunteer (TEFL Certified) in Comoros
- Alex Van Loh '14 (Biology), Volunteer, MN Green Corps
To explore more of what CSB/SJU alums are doing with this major, visit the XPD Resource Centers and check out the Alum Career Network database.
Links for Biology majors:
- CSB/SJU Biology Department Homepage
- Careers in the Biological Sciences
- Careers in Human Genetics
- Horticulture Career Opportunities
- On Assignment (science temp positions)
- National Science Foundation (summer undergraduate research programs)
- Science Jobs
Careers Working with Animals:
- American Zoo & Aquarium Association
- The Humane Society of the United States
- International Marine Animal Trainers' Association
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Environmental:
- CSB/SJU Environmental Studies Homepage
- EE-Link - Environmental Information on the Internet
- The Environmental Careers Organization
- The Forum of Women in the Environmental Field
- MN Interactive Directory of Environmental Education Resources
- Student Conservation Association
Health Related:
Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
Visit the CSB/SJU XPD Resource Centers for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career coaches and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills. [email protected]
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