Michael,
Regarding BS level jobs in biology, see my post just previous to th to
this one...
Regarding a study group: There is an ongoing journal club that
you might want to participate in. I'm not sure when the next
article is being assigned, but it should be soon. In addition,
you can post your questions right here for discussion by
students, professors, and even us mercenaries in industry. Just
don't post a thinly-disguised take-home exam like one devious
soul tried to do!
Alan