Marine, Environment, Physical & Life Sciences
Welcome to the Marine, Environment, Physical & Life Science Community!
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Below you will see some examples of job functions and work settings that could correspond to this career community. Some may require additional education, training and/or planning. Please note that there are many options beyond the below, and you are not limited to these when exploring this career community.
Sample Work Settings
- Aquariums
- Research Institutions
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Aquaculture Firms
- Federal and State Government
- Marine Research Centers
- Conservation Groups
- Zoos
- Research Laboratories
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Environmental Agencies
- Agricultural Consultants
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Commercial Farms
- Metals & Chemicals Companies
- Fisheries
- Manufacturers
- State & National Parks
- Conservation Societies
- Biotechnology Firms
- Wildlife Preserves
Sample Job Functions
- Aquatic Biologist
- Marine Ecologist
- Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Oceanographer
- Genetic Engineer
- Mycologist
- Aquarium Administrator
- Horticulturist
- Bioengineer
- Zoologist
- Professor
- Science Illustrator/Writer
- Aqua-culturist
- Environmental Site Assessor
- Field Technician
- Project Manager
- Environmental Specialist
- Environmental Educator
- Sustainability Specialist
- Food Scientist
- Chemist
- Grant Writer
- Molecular Genetics Technician
- Laboratory Assistant
- Environmental Planner
- GIS Analyst
- Ecologist
- Laboratory Manager
- Environmental Consultant