Careers in Biotechnology
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Transcript Careers in Biotechnology
Careers in Biology
Emphasis on Biotechnology
and Bioinformatics
Adapted from the American Institute of Biological Sciences website
http://www.aibs.org/careers/
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Teacher Enhancement Program at Moss Landing Marine Labs
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Biotechnology is the
use of living organisms
or their products to
make or modify a
substance or process
Bioinformatics is the
use of computers to
store, retrieve and
analyze biological data
Careers in the Biology
Biologists learn how living
things work, how they
interact with one another,
and how they evolve.
Their work increases our
understanding about the
natural world in which we
live and helps us address
issues of personal well
being and worldwide
concern.
Career Paths
Research:
Study the natural world,
using scientific tools and
techniques.
Health care:
Work to cure or prevent
illnesses.
Environmental
management and
conservation:
Solve environmental
problems and preserve the
natural world for future.
Career Paths
Education:
Life science educators enjoy
working with people and
encouraging them to learn
new things. They works at:
Colleges and universities
Primary and secondary
schools
Science museums, zoos,
aquariums, parks, and
nature centers
Additional career paths
Biotechnology
Forensic science
Politics and policy
Business and industry
Economics
Bioinformatics and
computational biology
Science writing and
communication
Art and illustration
To prepare for a biology career
In high school
Take courses in math and
science.
Talk to biologists.
Explore your college options.
Have fun! Find what
interests you.
In college
Talk to your advisor.
Consider how long you want
to be in school.
Ask your professors about
part-time jobs.
Find summer internships.
Colleges and Universities
There is no "best" college to study biology.
Find a school that fits your needs, budget, and lifestyle.
One with:
Faculty diversity and experience
A commitment to undergraduate education
Research opportunities for undergraduates
Job outlook
Job growth is expected in a number of areas,
biotechnology and molecular biology in particular.
Business leaders are trying to create more science
and technology jobs in the US to prevent them
from being exported.
Salaries
Starting salary around $33,000
per year.
Mean annual salary of $55,000.
With more experience and
education:
$80,000 in private industry
$65,000 in government,
academia, and nonprofit sector
After 30 years of experience
median salary is $103,000.
Salaries may vary greatly
depending on
geographic location, job type,
experience and education.
Biotech & Environmental Issues
Genetically engineered
foods
Bioremediation
Assessment of
biodiversity
Species identification
Biomonitoring
Biotech Careers in
Environmental Fields
Aquaculture Technology
Medicinal Drug
Chemical Ecology
Ecotoxicology
Endangered Species
Management
Entomology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Risk
Assessment
Forestry
Global Change Ecology
Habitat Degradation
Development
Natural Resource
Management
Oceanography
Plant Science
Pollution Stress
Seed Banks
Sustainable Agriculture
Taxonomy
Tropical Ecology
Wildlife Management
More information
Careers in Biological Sciences: http://www.aibs.org/careers/
Environmental Jobs and Careers: http://www.ecoemploy.com/
Environmental Career Opportunities: http://www.ecojobs.com/
Minority Environmental Leadership Development Initiative:
http://www.umich.edu/~meldi/
National Academy of Sciences career planning guide:
http://nationalacademies.org/careerguides.html
National Institutes of Health--Career Exploration:
http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/Career+Exploration
Virtual Hospital--Careers in Biomedical Research:
http://www.vh.org/welcome/tour/discovery/
AccessExcellence--Biotechnology Careers:
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/CC/