Medical Service Corps
From aerospace physiology to research psychology – Health Care Sciences offers skilled candidates a host of cutting-edge specialties to choose from.
Health Care Sciences
Job Overview:
In Navy Health Care Sciences, you’ll be on the cutting edge of scientific practice and discovery, in a position to make an immediate impact for a better world. Discover the honor and respect that awaits you within such ranks.
Pay:
Redefine “cutting edge.” And rediscover the excitement and sense of purpose that draws you to the field of health sciences. You may establish physiological guidelines for deep-sea diving and high g-force combat maneuvers. Develop countermeasures for radiation and chemical poisoning. Or conduct a host of other high-level, well-funded studies.
In the Navy Medical Service Corps, you’ll find the resources to encourage progress. The support of dedicated colleagues. And the freedom to step beyond the role of traditional research. Into a position where your expert judgment and refined skills can have a direct impact on thousands. And where your behind-the-scenes achievements put you at the forefront of medical science.
- Aerospace Experimental Psychology
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Promote and ensure safe and effective performance in aviation systems. Also, provide professional and technical guidance in the planning and conducting of research and development.
- Aerospace Physiology
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Train others in the areas of aviation physiology, sensory physiology, acceleration physiology, life-support equipment, ejection/egress, parachute procedures and water survival.
- Biochemistry
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Forensic toxicologists manage and direct operations of military forensic laboratories. Research biochemists conduct and manage basic and applied research on biochemical problems of interest to the Navy.
- Entomology
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Plan, direct and participate in operational, consultative, training, quarantine and research programs for infestation prevention and control of arthropod pests.
- Environmental Health
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Focus on prevention and control of diseases in Navy and Marine Corps populations.
- Industrial Hygiene
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Protect people, installations and equipment by managing risk within working, living and operating environments.
- Medical Technology
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Supervise state-of-the-art clinical laboratories in Navy hospitals in the United States and many foreign countries.
- Microbiology
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Prevent, detect, diagnose and treat infectious disease threats to our armed forces.
- Physiology
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Apply innovative technologies in physiology and medicine to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate exercise- and training-related injuries.
- Radiation Health
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Serve as health and safety experts responsible for all aspects of an occupational radiation protection program.
- Research Psychology
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Conduct research and deliver expertise to positively impact the health, safety and performance of servicemembers.
Want to drill deeper? Learn more about other Health Care Opportunities in the Medical Service Corps.
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