Biologist

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 * //By Kayla Brendlinger//**

A day in the life of a Biologist includes studying humans,plants,animals, and the enviroments which they live. They may conduct their studies--plant research, human medical research, environmental research, animal research--at the cellular level or the ecosystem level or anywhere between. Although this range may seem overwhelming, in practice, biologists specialize in separate areas that they feel drawn to. Biologists study life to uncover its secrets and to find ways to solve problems, such as finding a cure for a disease. Many research scientists must propose funding proposals to get hold of funding for their projects. Colleges and universities, private industry, and Federal Government agencies, give support to scientists whose research proposals are proved to be financially practical and be able to advance new ideas. Scientists generally do research in laboratories using a wide selection of other equipment. Some conduct experiments involving animals or plants. This is particularly true of botanists, physiologists, and zoologists. Some biological research also takes place outside the laboratory. For example, a zoologists might research the habitat, mating, and feeding of an animal by researching in it’s natural environment.
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__**Training and education**__ A Ph.D. degree usually is necessary for independent research, industrial research, and college teaching, in addition for progression to administrative positions. A master’s degree is satisfactory for some jobs in applied research, product development, management, or inspection. It may also qualify one to work as a research technician or a teacher. The bachelor’s degree is adequate for some non-research jobs. For example, graduates with a bachelor’s degree may start as biological scientists in testing and inspection or may work in jobs related to biological science, such as technical sales or service legislative body. Some work as research assistants, laboratory technicians, or high school biology teachers. Employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 9 percent over the 2006-16 time period, about as fast as average for all occupations, as biotechnological research and development continues to drive job growth. The Federal Government funds basic research and development, including many areas of medical research that relate to biological science. Recent budget increases at the National Institutes of Health have led to large increases in Federal basic research and development expenditures, with research grants growing both in number and dollar amount. However, the increase in expenditures has slowed considerably and is not expected to match its past growth over the 2006-16 projection period. This may result in a highly competitive environment for winning and renewing research grants. Biological scientists hade about 87,000 jobs in 2006. Also, many biological scientists held biology faculty positions in colleges and universities but aren’t included in these numbers. Those whose chief work involves teaching and research are consideredas secondary teachers.
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Median annual earnings of a biologist was $76,320 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $53,390 and $100,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $129,510. Median annual earnings of biochemists and biophysicists employed in scientific research and development services were $79,990 in 2006. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, beginning salary offers in 2007 averaged $34,953 a year for bachelor’s degree recipients in biological and life sciences. []
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