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Occupational Outlook for Biological Scientists
Mississippi College's Department of Biology
Skills, knowledge needed for this field:
- Possess attention for accurate detail; ability to distinguish minute differences between objects or behaviors
- Continuous growth in knowledge of the information and techniques needed in the biological/medical fields
- Ability to identify complex problems, critically analyze alternative actions, and implement the best solution
- Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
Develop your resume:
- Join Beta Beta Beta and Kappa Delta Pi
- Shadow a professional in your desired field
- Obtain necessary licensures, certifications, and specialized training
- Participate in research programs and projects
| Employers of MC Alumni | |
| American Cancer Society | Mississippi Sports Medicine |
| American Public Health Association | Private Practice |
| Baptist Health Systems | Rankin County School District |
| Hinds Community College | The Nature Conservancy |
| Hinds County Sheriff's Office | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| LSU Health Sciences Center | VA Medical Center |
| Mississippi Department of Health | Wellness Health & Pharmaceuticals |
Additional resources and links:
- American Fisheries Society
- American Health Care Association
- American Institute of Biological Sciences
- American Physiology Society
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Society for Cell Biology
- American Society for Microbiology
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums
- Botanical Society of America
- Ecological Society of America
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
- Nature Jobs
- Science Careers
- Science Jobs
- Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology
- Student Doctor Network