Careers in Chemistry are not just for civilians. If you are considering entering the military, consider this:
According to eHow money, "Military careers in chemistry are similar to civilian careers except that having a job with the military, as of 2009, can pay you somewhere between $1,294.50 and $14,688.60 a month depending on rank and length of service." As with most civilian careers, the amount of money you earn is also largely based on your level of education.
There are many positions available across the U.S. Military for those interested in chemistry. Most branches of the military have need for what's called "Explosive Ordnance Disposal" officers. These individuals are responsible for "locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from foreign and domestic, conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE), unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that present a threat to operations, installations, personnel, or materiel."
For a look at a full job description for this particular job title available in the Marine Corps, click here.
Obviously this is a career path which requires intense dedication, high levels of training and (in most cases) education, and devotion to our country. As most of the needs for this type of position are in combat areas, it is high risk. This type of career path should NOT be entered into lightly.
Check out this video about U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal training.
Explosives not for you? The military offers plenty of other chemistry and biology related careers, ranging from environmental officers to research positions...even makeup artists!
"Moulage artists" are members of the military who specialize in the application of realistic-looking "injuries" in order to facilitate medical training. Take a look!
(WARNING: some of these images are graphic.)
Could you see yourself in this type of career? Why or why not?
I never was really drawn to a career in the army, believe it or not, but when I saw that video you showed with all the different types of careers with science in the army I was fascinated! I had no idea there were people who designed such realistic injuries for army training. I also couldn't get over the make up artist people in military uniforms. It makes you think about your perception of the military. I totally want a career in chemistry now!
ReplyDeleteI agree. The job of being a moulage artists seems pretty cool. When you showed that video, it actually looked pretty real.
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