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 CSB/SJU XPD 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.