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Careers in Life Science

Life scientists study many things! You can find life scientists at work in such diverse places as hospitals, laboratories, tropical rain forests, and national parks.

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physiciana person who practices medicine
botanista biologist specializing in the study of plants
marine biologista person who studies animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems
emergency medical technician (EMT)an emergency responder trained to provide emergency medical services
veterinariana person that is skilled in diseases and care of animals
park rangera person who protects and guards parkland, forests, or other rural or wilderness areas
physical therapistA health professional who teaches exercises and physical activities that help condition muscles and restore strength and movement
landscape architecta person who designs the location of buildings, roads, and walkways, and the arrangement of flowers, shrubs, and trees
surgeonA doctor who removes or repairs a part of the body by operating on the patient
zookeepera worker in a zoo, responsible for the feeding and daily care of the animals. As part of this, they clean the exhibits and report signs of bad health. They may also be involved in scientific research, and in public education, conducting tours or simply answering questions put by members of the public
bio-tech salesa sales person with an in depth understanding of the materials they sell.
bio-medical salesa sales person with a deep understanding of the medical applications of his companies products.
microbio technologista scientist position that works with organisms too small to be seen.
medical image specialistperson that uses new imaging technologies to aid in medical diagnosis
dental hygienistperson that cleans and educates dental patients, performs cleaning, injects anesthesia.
food technologistuses understanding of chemistry inorder to develop new or improve existing foods.
pathologistthey use a deep microscopic understanding of cellular tissue arrangements to understand diseases and cancer.
oncologista person that works to understand and treat cancers
chiropractora person that understands how to treat and readjust muscle and bone realignments.
Nutritionista person that plans meals and educates others regarding healthy food choices
personal traineruses understanding of anatomy and physiology to help prepare client for important event or type of physical activity
registered nursework with medical teams to aid in the healing of a patient before and after medical procedures
massage therapistuses their understanding of muscles to reduce the muscular stress of the body in order to heal an injury or condition and prevent further complications
optomitrista person that uses their understanding of vision to correct or prevent visual problems
cook/chefuses their understanding of the chemistry of food to prepare excellent meals.
phlebotomy techniciandraws blood for a number of diagnosis and blood transfusions
surgical technologistwork with surgeons to make sure the operating room is safe, equipment is working properly, and procedures are conducted safely
psycologistuses the deep understanding of both structure and function of the brain and nervous system to diagnose and treat forms of mental illness.
licensed practical nurseuses medical training to work directly with patients from hospice care to hospitals. to monitor and care for patients.
doula/midwifelabor support professional. work with mothers during pregnancy and support the mother during labor and final delivery


Jacksonville Commons Middle School
Jacksonville, NC

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