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BIO 199 – Microbiology Emphasis. Bro. Wray. Microbiology Emphasis. Courses: Same core classes as other emphases BIO 321 BIO 410 BIO 411 BIO 412 Take 6 credits from BIO 376, CHEM 481, HS 470. Current Research. Where do I begin??? Diseases and treatments Biological Control
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BIO 199 – Microbiology Emphasis Bro. Wray
Microbiology Emphasis • Courses: • Same core classes as other emphases • BIO 321 • BIO 410 • BIO 411 • BIO 412 • Take 6 credits from BIO 376, CHEM 481, HS 470
Current Research • Where do I begin??? • Diseases and treatments • Biological Control • Bioremediation • Ethanol Production
Possible Careers • Area of great future need! • Research Lab Technician • Marketing/Sales • Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science (MT/CLS)
Research Lab Technician • What does a Research Lab Technician do? • INL (government lab) • Research and Development Labs (private) • Food Services Labs/Quality Control • University • Hospital • Pharmaceuticals
Sales and Marketing • Pharmaceuticals • Job Details • Working on your own (no direct supervision) • Working with people • Travel – (depends on job area) • Job Security – secure field, but companies change • Salary - ~$30-40K plus bonuses
Sales and Marketing • Benefits – company car, insurance, etc. • Education/experience – sales and business background • Job search – internet and networking with other sales reps.
Sales and Marketing • Textbooks • Laboratory Equipment
Medical Technology/CLS • What does an MT/CLS do? • Hospital • Doctor’s offices • Research • Cytology/pathology • Forensic Medicine
Medical Technology/CLS • Job Details: • Job security - excellent • Availability – in demand • Advancement - excellent • Hours – shift or days, part-time or full-time • Salary – $16-27/hr. ($30-60K/year)
Medical Technology/CLS • Education: • BYU-Provo • 5 semesters of pre-req’s • 2 semester clinical training • 6 month rotation in Provo, Payson, SLC, or IF • Placement: 90-99% within the first month • 12 students fall and 12 students winter • ISU program Link • Weber State • U of U