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 Biotechnology
is the use of technology and biology to solve some of today's most
urgent cultural and scientific issues. Biotechnologists help
astronauts deal with effects of weightlessness, research medicines
and pharmaceuticals, and create fabrics for the runways of New York
and Milan. Biotechnology has transformed forensic science, as
portrayed in TV shows like CSI.
Biotechnology
is found virtually everywhere: in breakfast cereal, coffee filters,
aspirin, climbing ropes, camping gear, and vitamins. Not to mention
other biotech products, such as canola oil, disease-resistant yeast,
hard cheeses, and most soybean products. 70 percent of all processed
food items readily available in the supermarket owe their existence
to biotechnology.
Bioinformatician.
The primary responsibility of a bioinformatics specialist is to
design, develop, and use tools for gaining information about biotech
procedures. In addition, bioinformaticians must implement these
tools and analyze the data obtained from them. Many major companies,
especially in the food processing and pharmaceutical arenas, are
currently hiring many bioinformatics professionals.
Biotechnical
Scientist. Requiring a PhD and at least two years of work and/or
research experience, the biotechnical scientist works as part of a
group of scientists on a given project.
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Researcher. Researchers for a biotech company generally enjoy a
great deal of freedom and flexibility. A biotech researcher helps
define the range and scope of new areas of research.
Project
Leader. A project leader (or a group leader) oversees the
collection, analysis, and integration of data from different
sources. He directs collaboration between group scientists as well
as two-way work with partner organizations.
Research
Associate. The research associate position in a university
biotechnology program teams up new postdoctorate students with
leaders in their field.
Senior
Scientist. Employers expect senior scientists to bring excellent
interpersonal skills to their jobs. Strong communication skills and
a talent for presentation are equally important for success in this
role.
Research
and Development Technician
Laboratory
Testing Administrator
Teaching
at university
Director
of Regulatory Affairs
Pharmaceutical
Analyst
On-site
Research Administrator
Industry
Specialist
Program
Manager
Director
of Product Development |
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Colleges
and universities
Pharmaceutical
companies
Agricultural
industry
Fertilizer
manufacturers, animal and plant breeding and production |
Federal
and state government laboratories and agencies
Industry,
particularly biotechnology firms
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