Career Options

The field of biotechnology offers career opportunities for people from all educational and professional backgrounds. View the Education and Career Pathways chart or the Careers in Biotech PDF from Pasadena City College to learn what career options are available at different education and training levels.

Biotechnology Job Descriptions

There is no single answer to the question, "What is a job in biotech like?" The links below can provide some insight into the diverse opportunities that exist.

• Career Scenarios at Bio-Link.org
• Job Description for Research, Development and Manufacturing
• Job Description for Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Trials

The Biotechnology Companies

The offsite links below offer information about local and national biotechnology companies.

• Companies in the Biotechnology Sector on WBBA's Web site
• Employment Links on Bio-Link's Web site show companies that hire biotech workers

Current Job Openings

Both WBBA and Bio-Link are excellent resources for finding jobs in the biotechnology sector.

• Biotechnology and Medical Device Career Opportunities on WBBA's Web site
• Current Technician Openings throughout the country on Bio-Link's Web site

Industry Information

For more information about working in the Biotechnology industry, see these articles:

Monster.com article

• Biotech Boom Creates Career Opportunities

The Seattle Times articles:

• Biotech careers for nonscientists
• Biotech careers tap into growing field
• Demand, marketing bolster sky-high price of new biotech drugs
• Biology calls shots in making of drug

Getting the Job

A portfolio that highlights your laboratory and biotechnology skills can help you prepare for interviews by presenting evidence of competency and specific proficiencies gained in biotech programs.

• Guidelines for a Student Portfolio

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