1. Toxicologist Author: Tim Teacher: Mrs. Slim Class: Library Experiences 21 October 2005

2. What Do They Do? Toxicologists prepare samples of toxic substances for analysis Dissect dead animals and examine organs for toxic substances They test and analyze blood samples for the presence of toxic conditions

3. Three Positives Help to develop treatment for toxins Finds new toxins so as to save people from using them Stops companies from using harmful products I get to help people I get to protect people I get to stop companies from hurting people and animals

4. More Positives Pays well –I like money Doesn’t work in office –I hate offices Can work for many different agencies –I like choices

5. Three negatives Uses live test subjects –Animals and plants You have to write a lot –Observations during experiment and the results Depends on grants for money –Government, private, university

6. Works Cited “Toxicologist” Discover career planning. 19 Oct. 2005 http://webapps01.act.org/eDISCOVER/Index. jsp