Can anyone provide advice for a recent college graduate with a micro-biology degree looking to join the military?
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One sure way she can stay in the medical science realm is to join U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS).
http://www.usphs.gov/
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Overseen by the Surgeon General, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is a diverse team of more than 6,700 highly qualified, public health professionals. Driven by a passion to serve the underserved, these men and women fill essential public health leadership and clinical service roles with the Nation’s Federal Government agencies.
http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/healthcare-sciences/microbiology.html#ft-key-responsibilities
Microbiology Jobs in the US Navy : Navy.com
As a microbiologist in America's Navy, you'll prevent, diagnose & treat infectious diseases. Look for more info on microbiology jobs in the US Navy.
I'd be quite surprised if USCG didn't have microbiology officers for oil spill control and marine safety, I know they use USPHS for their clinical support, I'd also think they could use a USPHS officer in such an R&D role, as well....
United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center (CG RDC) located in New London, Connecticut is the Coast Guard's center for operational analysis and mission execution solutions. The Research & Development Center is dedicated to maximizing its contribution by maintaining a balanced portfolio of projects that support the Coast Guard's short, medium, and long range requirements across all major missions.[1] is the Coast Guard's sole...
I gather youve already seen this or others like it....
The Microbiologist supervises tests, provides consultation and conducts research on microorganisms for the Army health care team. Learn more at goarmy.com.
U.S. Air Force - Career Detail - Biomedical Laboratory Officer
Welcome to the United States Air Force. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals.
This is fairly representative of USCG interest in microbiology aspects of oil spill containment....
Can bacteria combat oil spill disasters?
Scientists have decrypted the effectiveness of two types of bacteria, which could be used in the future to help combat oil spill disasters. Alcanivorax borkumensis converts hydrocarbons into fatty acids which then form along the cell membrane. New insights on the bacteria Oleispira antarctica are important to understand their adaptation to low temperatures and could help in mitigation strategies for oil spills in polar seas or the deep sea.
I think you might also find this of interest....
Every year NOAA responds to more than a hundred oil and chemical spills in U.S. waters, which threaten life, property, and public natural resources. Spills into our coastal waters, whether accidental or intentional, can harm people and the environment and substantially disrupt marine transportation with potential widespread economic impacts.
Heres a site for microbiology in Navy....
Microbiology Jobs in the US Navy : Navy.com
As a microbiologist in America's Navy, you'll prevent, diagnose & treat infectious diseases. Look for more info on microbiology jobs in the US Navy.
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