Molecular and Cell Biology

Molecular and Cell Biology

Molecular Cell Biology

CAREER EXPLORATION

This page is designed for you to explore and learn about career options both directly and indirectly related to this major. Review Molecular Cell Biology career options by reading about sample experiential learning and job titles as reported and held by current students and alumni, as well as graduate programs where Molecular Cell Biology alumni have studied.

To conduct more research, select National Resources are included at the bottom of the page. You can also schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor or a Career Coach.

 

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – POSITION TITLES

(May include but is not limited to: internship, co-op, research, practicum, and clinical experiences)

Biochemistry Lab Intern

Lab Intern

Product Development Intern

Research & Early Development Intern

Senior Intern

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Orthopedic Dental Intern

Summer Intern

Research Assistant

 

SAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHERE UCONN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Bigelow Tea

Cell Treat Scientific Products

EMD Milipore

Essilor International - Gentex Optics

Hospital Inmaculada Concepcion

Jackson Laboratory

Montowese Rehabilitation Center

National Institute of Health

Roche Molecular Systems

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

UConn Health Center

University of Rhode Island

Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) NIH Fellowship

Smile Builders Orthodontics

UConn iGEM

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Hatteras Venture Partners

 

SAMPLES OF RECENT UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Zero to five years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Associate Molecular Biologist

Chemist

Computational Biologist

Laboratory Technicians

Medical Scribe

Microbiologist

Orthodontic Assistant

Research Assistant

Student Physician

Teacher

Research Associate - Oncology

Dental Assistant

Research Assistant

ProPharma Group

Research Technician

 

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENCED UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Six or more years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Senior Project Manager

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Senior Scientist

Organism Enginner 3

Venture Manager

Senior Manager-R&D Digital Strategy, Program Management Office

Molecular Technologist IV

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF WHERE THEY WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

First Imprssions, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthondontics

Hartford Hospital

Pfizer

Pharmco-Aaper

ProHealth Physicians

Scribe America

Teach for America

Townsend & Associates

Yale School of Medicine

Be Biopharma

Advance Dental Care

Evotec

COVID 19- Pharmacovigilance Clinical Specialist

Generation Bio

Ginkgo Bioworks

Cone Health Ventures

PepsiCo

Sema4

Dectect

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

Master of Engineering (M.Ed.)

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Biology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbio and Immunology

Master of Science (M.S.), Microbio and Immunology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology

Master of Science (M.S.), Analytical Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.),Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Sciences

M.B.A.

Master of Science (M.S.), Genetic Counseling

 

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

Stony Brook University

University of St. Joseph

University of Washington

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

UNC Chapel Hill

UConn Health Center

UConn School of Business

Kean University

NATIONAL RESOURCES

For further insight into industry specifics, use O*NET, Vault, or LinkedIn search functions to locate more titles, alumni, and career options for this major. “What Can I do with this Major?” contains additional content, including professional associations and job boards. Though your specific major is not on this resource, we have listed an alternative that is close to what UConn offers.  (Please note: internships and jobs on these sites do not necessarily reflect UConn students from this major).