Prospective Careers Marine Biologist

Description of Career Scientists that study salt-water organisms and their relationship with the environment Study different topics related to marine animals o Migration of animals (seals) o Interaction between organisms and coral o Population fluctuation in different species of fish o Complex chemical composition of marine toxins o Climate change and its effect on ocean ecosystem o Independent work and teamwork is required Teamwork includes working with o Engineers o Business managers o Technicians o Other scientist Can also act as teachers at colleges and universities and as government consultants Some can develop new marine technology Working Conditions Work at: o Colleges and universities o For government o Zoos o Environmental organization o Research labs Work with: o Computers o Microscopes o Other equipment Work may force one to: o Travel o Working with and at seas for long periods of time o Work hours vary on workplace and responsibility Earnings Average earnings depend on experience, employer and specific area of expertise Beginning salary is about $25 000 / year Earnings increase to about $ 100 000 / year Educational Pathways Needed Bachelors or Masters degree PhD for academic (teacher at university and college) and for senior positions Attributes and Abilities Research skills Co-operation Communication skills Curiosity Creativity Scuba diving training and experience (Marine Biologist, 2013).

Prospective Careers Microbiologist

Description of Career Scientist that study: o Microbes o Growth of microbes o Characteristics of microbes o Relation to plant and animal life o How microbes help in production of vitamins, antibiotics, sugar and alcohol o Microbes involved in recycling Can specialize in different areas (bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, virology or mycology) o Industrial microbiologist research how to develop new products that involve microbes (waste treatment products to clean toxic waste) o Public health microbiologist look at food and patients for harmful microbes Working Conditions Work at: o Colleges and universities o For government o Research labs o Companies in: Drug industry Mining industry Agriculture industry Work with: o Computers o Microscopes o Other equipment Work may force one to: o 40-50 hours a week o If more work and responsibility hours may increase Earnings Average earnings depend on experience, employer and specific area of expertise Beginning salary is about $30 000 / year Earnings increase to about $ 100 000 / year Educational Pathways Needed Bachelors in microbiology or related field Masters degree for research positions PhD for academic (teacher at university and college) and for senior positions Attributes and Abilities Research skills Co-operation Communication skills Curiosity Hands on worker (Microbiologist, 2013).