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Exploring Science Careers: Interviews and Information by Career Field

From 3D animators to veterinarians, genetic research and information technology is revolutionizing all fields of science. Read transcripts of interviews with a range of professionals as they describe their career paths, an average work day, and what they find most challenging and more rewarding about their work. Each featured career also includes additional resources to learn more, including educational requirements and salary information.

  • 3D ANIMATOR
  • CORE MANAGER
  • GENETIC COUNSELOR
  • LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / RESEARCH TECHNICIAN / SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
  • POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST IN DNA AND HISTORY
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