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Careers
in Biotech
Would you like to help solve a crime? Discover a new cancer
drug? Develop new technologies to feed the world? If you enjoy science
and want an exciting career, biotech may be for you.
 Find
out if a career in biotech is right for you!
Our Student Biotech Career
Informational Brochure  contains
information about career opportunities based on education level as well
as salary ranges for various jobs.
High school students considering career options may
want a picture of what it’s like to work in biotechnology. If you’re
thinking about going into this field, see these real world examples for
vivid details about employment in biotechnology today.
Preparing
to Enter the Workforce
Internships
Internships with local laboratories, both academic
and industry, help students bridge the gap between education and the working
world.
Shoreline
Community College Internships - This site provides
an example of internship best practices and guidelines to help you gain
practical experience in a laboratory supervised by a mentor, which is
essential when competing for beginning biotech positions.
Work-Based Learning Projects and Capstone Projects
Work-Based Learning Projects give students the experience
of working in industry while completing their biotechnical education.
Capstone Projects and other Independent Study projects allow students
to take their knowledge a step further by fostering critical thinking
and problem solving skills, thus preparing them for entry into the workforce.
The examples below illustrate how such programs bring invaluable real-world
experience to students in biotechnical programs.
Student Portfolio -
This template can help students prepare for interviews
by presenting evidence of competency and specific proficiencies gained
in biotech programs.
For
more information about careers in biotech, visit our Career
Options page.
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