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THREE GREAT BIOTECH RESOURCES
FAST GROWING & WELL PAID
SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Jobs for biotech technicians
are expected to grow by
Jobs for biotech engineers
are expected to grow by
between now and 2032, with
a 2023 median annual salary of
between now and 2032, with
a 2023 median annual salary of
Number of jobs in 2022: Number of jobs in 2022:
$49,650. $99,550.
81,400 19,700
5%* 5%*
*2.8% IS THE AVERAGE FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS
BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER GUIDE
BioBuilder.org: Find out about summer programs,
internships, online classes, podcasts, and more.
InnovATEBIO.org: Learn about college programs
that offer biotech-related degrees and certificates,
events, career pathways and more.
Biotech-careers.org: Explore the industry and learn
about entry-level positions and career advancement.
TOP 5 IN-DEMAND BIOTECH JOBS
#1. Medical and Clinical Laboratory
Technologists and Technicians*
Duties: Collect samples and perform tests to
analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
#2. Medical Scientists
Duties: Conduct research and develop clinical trials
aimed at improving overall human health.
#3. Biological Technicians*
Duties: Help biological and medical scientists
conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
#4. Biochemists and Biophysicists
Duties: Study the chemical and physical principles
of living things and of biological processes, such as
cell development, growth, heredity, and disease.
#5. Chemical Technicians*
Duties: Use special instruments and techniques
to help chemists and chemical engineers research,
develop, produce, and test chemical products and
processes.
*5-7 technicians are needed for every 1 scientist!