Re: Calling All Scientists
I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology - I carry several certifications/licenses.
I worked with Lab Animals for 10 years (at all levels) breeding transgenic rodent strains and testing pharmaceuticals on them
I worked 3 years in a Quality Control Lab testing pharmaceuticals
I worked 3 months as a Chemist working on fixing a major pharmaceutical drug you see advertised constantly on TV (which I am bound by legal contract not to state the name)
I have been working the last 2 years improving medical devices for one of the largest medical device suppliers in the world
Assuming you want a job that will earn a decent wage:
-An online degree will not carry the weight of a 'normal' degree (not being mean...just stating fact)
-Environmental Science majors will often compete with Biology and occasionally Animal Science/Chemistry majors for similar entry level positions.
-Environmental Science majors have an edge against other majors initially in the field of water/soil testing you could potentially use this to your advantage
-Experience will start to outweigh education over time in the Life Sciences-Select your first job carefully: it may steer your career heavily in one direction
-Positions that rely on adjusting policies and political maneuvering often rely on the person selected having had extensive experience performing those tasks
-Wildlife management positions pay poorly in my area-Exception being the Fish and Game and Environmental Law Enforcement divisions.
-Getting your Masters is viable if you work for people/an organization that cares. If you do not have a job in place that would reward (promote) you for completing the Masters program or a higher education degree: do not bother...A Masters/Doctorate degree in Environmental Science will make it MORE difficult to enter into a profession unless you have prior work experience within it.
Everyone has their own experiences.
Anyhow, just my two cents.
Re: Calling All Scientists
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PitOnTheProwl
Nice to see you back here. :gj:
You personally I could see enjoying being a Game Warden.
Sorry, thats all I have. ;)
Thank you! That is high on my list, since I work for the Army as a 911 dispatcher, I work directly with the game wardens. If any of them ever retire!! :D