Marine Science Technician
Selena Alvarado is a Marine Science Technician with the United States Coast Guard.
Where did you attend college?
Catawba College, NC
What degree or certificate(s) do you hold?
I majored in Biology and minored in Psychology. Over the summers, I volunteered for my local sea turtle patrol and assisted in genetic testing for the nests we surveyed.
Where are you currently working?
I now am in the process of joining the US Coast Guard where I will be a marine science technician.
What is your job title?
Marine Science Technician
What you do for your job?
In the coast guard I will specialize in enforcing federal maritime laws for marine safety, marine security, and environmental protection.
What helped you the most in starting a biotechnology career?
Earning the BACE helped me complete my science courses. With my background knowledge I was able to complete my degree and help my classmates..
What do you like best about this career?
I love helping my environment, this job will allow me to protect our wildlife and hopefully clean our oceans.