Additional Careers in Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Allergists/Immunologists

• Average Salary Range: $100,250 to $206,000.

Allergists (also called immunologists) are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of immune system diseases. They treat people with conditions such as asthma, eczema, and allergic reactions to food, medications, insect stings, or environmental agents such as pollen.

Allergists may specialize in treating certain types of conditions, such as food allergies, or they may specialize in treating people in certain age groups, such as pediatric allergists, who treat children. As more is understood about immune system disorders, allergists treat a broader range of conditions caused by immune system problems.

Allergists can be board-certified by the Board of Allergy and Immunology, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Additional Resources:

http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/ps1877.asp

http://www.aamc.org/students/cim/pub_allergy.htm

Forensic Criminologists

• Average Salary Range: $36,000 to $61,500.

Sociologists who specialize in research of the relationship between criminal law and social order, in causes of crime, and the behavior of people who commit crimes. Criminologists try to ensure that laws keep up with changes in society. The results of their studies and research help educators, lawmakers, administrators, and others interested in resolving social problems and formulating public policy. They provide information about crime and how people are processed through the criminal justice system. CRIMINOLOGISTS require a Ph.D. degree for most positions in colleges and universities and for advancement to top-level, nonacademic, research and administrative positions. A bachelor's degree provides a suitable background for many different kinds of entry-level jobs, such as research assistant, administrative aide, or management trainee.

Additional Resources:

http://www.searchforclasses.com/career-tools/career-outlook-reports/forensics.aspx

Medical Technologists

• Average National Salary: $51,326.

Performs diagnostic testing following standardized procedures on patient samples, which aids physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Resolves problems and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. Requires a bachelor's degree and must be a certified medical technologist. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or supervisor.