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So You Want to Work in So You Want to Work in Biotechnology…Biotechnology…
By Dallas Duncan
and Dr. Frank B. Flanders
June 2010
Working in a LabWorking in a Lab
• Laboratory Technicians• Biotechnology Research Associate• Biotechnology Research Scientist• Clinical Research Associate
Working in a Lab:Working in a Lab:
Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory Technician• Duties:
– Help scientists gather information, materials, and samples
– Set up apparatuses, perform calculations, and draw graphs and charts
– Perform experiments and record all data
– Responsible for cleaning materials used during experiments
• Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Average Salary: $16 per hour
Working in a Lab:Working in a Lab:
Biotechnology Research Associates Biotechnology Research Associates and Scientistsand Scientists
• Duties:– Responsible for research and
development projects in collaboration with others
– Makes observations, analyses, and presentations of data
– Investigates new methods and discoveries
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s
• Average Salary: $42,000 per year
Working in a Lab:Working in a Lab:
Clinical Research AssociateClinical Research Associate• Duties:
– Monitor clinical trials– Makes on-site visits and
reviews cases– Communicate with
clinical research investigators
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $57,899 per year
Working in Life SciencesWorking in Life Sciences• Cell Biologist• Chemical Technician• Chemist• Genetics Engineer• Microbiologist• Molecular Biologist• Research Biologist
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
Cell BiologistCell Biologist• Duties:
– Study the physiological properties, structure, organelles, environment, and life cycle of cells
– Learn about single- and multi-celled organisms
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: Between $35,000 and $70,000 per year
Working in Life Sciences:
Chemical Technician• Duties:
– Assist chemists and chemical engineers specific to one area
– Conduct laboratory procedures and analyze data
– Help perform tests on new products or methods
• Education: High school plus two years of training
• Average Salary: $18.35 per hour
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
ChemistChemist• Duties:
– Study composition of matter and its properties
– Measure substance proportions, reaction rates, and other chemical properties
– Many sub-disciplines related to specific areas of chemistry
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $45,609 per year
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
Genetics EngineerGenetics Engineer• Duties:
– Study the manipulation of genes used in cloning and transformation
– Create new agricultural products and medical procedures
• Education: Doctoral degree
• Average Salary: $65,110 per year
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
MicrobiologistMicrobiologist• Duties:
– Study bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protists and how these organisms interact with and affect humans and the environment
– Many different sub-disciplines
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $48,661 per year
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
Molecular BiologistMolecular Biologist• Duties:
– Study the genetics and physiology of microorganisms in relation to human, plant, and animal health
– Research how microorganisms can be used in medicine and food production
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $51,020 per year
Working in Life Sciences:Working in Life Sciences:
Research BiologistResearch Biologist• Duties:
– Conduct experiments and analyze data about living organisms
– Many different fields, including environmental protection and medicine
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $52,000 per year
Working in AgricultureWorking in Agriculture• Genetically Modified
Food Specialist• Laboratory Animal
Caretakers• Veterinarian• Veterinary
Technician• Veterinary
Technologist
Working in Agriculture:Working in Agriculture:
Genetically Modified Food SpecialistGenetically Modified Food Specialist• Duties:
– Research new foods and products created using GMO technology
– Determine the health and environmental effects of GMO technology
• Education and salary will differ depending on the job and the company because this field of research is still very new
Working in Agriculture:Working in Agriculture:
Laboratory Animal CaretakerLaboratory Animal Caretaker• Duties:
– Feed, water, and examine animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury
– Clean and disinfect cages and surgical equipment
– Assist veterinary technicians in post-operative care and sample preparation
• Education: High school• Salary: $9.98 per hour
Working in Agriculture:Working in Agriculture:
VeterinarianVeterinarian• Duties:
– Practice medicine and surgery on small, large, and exotic animals
– Research in pharmaceuticals and epidemiology to study diseases and how new products affect animals
• Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Average Salary: $70,000 to $91,000 per year
Working in Agriculture:Working in Agriculture:
Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician and TechnologistTechnologist
• Duties:– Perform laboratory tests– Assist veterinarian in
performing surgery and other medical procedures
– Similar to what a nurse does for a doctor
– Technologist can work in research-related fields
• Education: Associate’s degree for technician, Bachelor’s degree for technologist
• Average Salary: $30,000 to $40,000 per year
Working in the Medical FieldWorking in the Medical Field• Epidemiologist• Medical Scientist• Medical Writer• Pharmaceutical
Project Manager
Working in the Medical Field:Working in the Medical Field:
EpidemiologistEpidemiologist• Duties:
– Study the frequency and distribution of diseases in human populations and environments
– Perform research, education, and public health practices
– Recommend public health policy
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $30,000 to $50,000 per year
Working in the Medical Field:Working in the Medical Field:
Medical ScientistMedical Scientist• Duties:
– Research to advance knowledge of life processes and infectious agents
– Work in clinical investigation, writing, and peer review of research
• Education: Doctoral degree• Average Salary: $72,590
per year
Working in the Medical Field:Working in the Medical Field:
Medical WriterMedical Writer• Duties:
– Produce scientific documentation of studies and research done by doctors and scientists
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Average Salary: $65,000 to $115,000 per year
Working in the Medical Field:Working in the Medical Field:
Pharmaceutical Project ManagerPharmaceutical Project Manager• Duties:
– Oversee development efforts for new drugs
– Coordinate and monitor clinical trials of new medicine
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $79,000 to $127,000 per year
Working in Biomedical Working in Biomedical EngineeringEngineering
• Prosthetist• Clinical Engineer• Information
Technologist• Systems Engineer• Robotics Engineer
Working in Biomedical Engineering:Working in Biomedical Engineering:
ProsthetistProsthetist• Duties:
– Measures, designs, fits, and services a prosthesis
– Invents prostheses for the lower and upper body limbs
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $65,323 per year
Working in Biomedical Engineering:Working in Biomedical Engineering:
Clinical EngineerClinical Engineer• Duties:
– Support and advance patient care with innovative engineering and managerial methods
– Work in product development to ensure patient safety
• Education: Doctoral degree• Average Salary: $46,741 to
$75,802 per year
Working in Biomedical Engineering:Working in Biomedical Engineering:
Information TechnologistInformation Technologist• Duties:
– Study, design, develop, implement and manage technology used to share and store information
– Similar to programs in some computer science and information systems professions
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Salaries: $43,450 per year
Working in Biomedical Engineering:Working in Biomedical Engineering:
Systems EngineerSystems Engineer• Duties:
– Study logistics, coordination, and automated processes to handle projects
– Overlaps with control engineering and project management careers
• Education: Doctoral degree
• Salary: $49,520 to $78,362 per year
Working in Biomedical Engineering:Working in Biomedical Engineering:
Robotics EngineerRobotics Engineer• Duties:
– Research and design robots– Work with electronics,
mechanics, and software– Study innovative uses of
robotics in fields such as medicine and manufacturing
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 per year
Working…Anywhere!Working…Anywhere!• Biostatistician• Process Technician• Quality Control
Analyst• Software Engineer
Working…Anywhere:Working…Anywhere:
BiostatisticianBiostatistician• Duties:
– Apply statistics to biological experiments
– Collect, summarize, analyze and interpret data from experiments
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $69,737 per year
Working…Anywhere:Working…Anywhere:
Process TechnicianProcess Technician• Duties:
– Perform and document daily manufacturing operations in biomedical, biopharmaceutical, and bioindustrial settings
– Work with software and production methods in a sterile environment
• Education: Associate’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $41,000 per year
Working…Anywhere:Working…Anywhere:
Quality Control AnalystQuality Control Analyst• Duties:
– Monitor and audit quality standards for foods, textiles, clothing, electronics and other manufactured products
– Work at every stage of production
• Education: High school
• Average Salary: $15.02 per hour
Working…Anywhere:Working…Anywhere:
Software EngineerSoftware Engineer
• Duties:– Creates designs
implemented by software programmers
• Education: Master’s degree or higher
• Average Salary: $101,000 per year