The Top 15 Careers In Biotechnology

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1. Clinical Technician

  • National average salary: $47,977 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Collect and process research and medical specimens in laboratory environments.
    • Prepare equipment, set up testing conditions, sterilize tools, operate machinery.
    • Ensure laboratory safety, report incidents, and resolve operational issues.
    • Minimum education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

2. Chemical Operator

  • National average salary: $52,029 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Control and maintain heavy machinery at chemical plants.
    • Review project reports, sort, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients.
    • Record effects of using various compounds.
    • Education: High school diploma and training course certificate.

3. Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • National average salary: $53,745 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Oversee operation of biomedical machines and tools.
    • Inspect, record issues, and repair biomedical equipment.
    • Install software updates and make hardware adjustments.
    • Minimum education: Associate’s degree.

4. Microbiologist

  • National average salary: $61,070 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Research bacteria, viruses, and cells.
    • Conduct experiments to develop medical products and treatments.
    • Study environmental impact of microorganisms.
    • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in microbiology.

5. DNA Analyst

  • National average salary: $66,673 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Collect DNA samples, conduct tests to gather genetic information.
    • Determine familial relationships, genetic background, medical history.
    • Collaborate with law enforcement on criminal trials.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in genetics, molecular biology, and forensics.

6. Business Development Manager

  • National average salary: $68,435 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Guide strategic plans for large companies.
    • Secure funding, communicate with stakeholders and investors.
    • Find applications for biotech tools.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, extensive industry experience.

7. Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

  • National average salary: $68,627 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Produce medications, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical products.
    • Determine equipment and supplies, operate manufacturing equipment.
    • Record inventory updates, create production schedules.
    • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in chemistry.

8. Scientist

  • National average salary: $77,232 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Conduct experiments, research scientific theories.
    • Record data, interpret results, apply for grants and projects.
    • Advanced roles often require a Ph.D.
    • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree.

9. Biomedical Engineer

  • National average salary: $81,674 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Create designs for biomedical devices, diagnostic tools, and treatments.
    • Develop prototypes, perform scientific research, publish findings.
    • Instruct medical professionals on using new tech tools.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, with graduate degrees for research-heavy roles.

10. Process Engineer

  • National average salary: $86,304 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Optimize manufacturing steps for new products.
    • Determine requirements for labor, supplies, and equipment.
    • Test technical systems, gather performance data.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

11. Product Manager

  • National average salary: $89,924 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Develop consumer products from design to distribution.
    • Conduct market research, gather feedback, implement improvements.
    • Lead education campaigns for new technological developments.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

12. Bioprocess Engineer

  • National average salary: $94,770 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Supervise production processes for biotechnological products.
    • Collect data, review research, delegate tasks.
    • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or engineering.

13. Environmental Health and Safety Officer

  • National average salary: $97,513 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Uphold workplace and environmental regulations.
    • Implement safety procedures, document activities.
    • Create waste disposal plans, schedule inspections.
    • Education: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.

14. Pharmaceutical Consultant

  • National average salary: $118,114 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Advise healthcare organizations on sourcing and distributing pharmaceutical products.
    • Supervise drug production, oversee quality control.
    • Build relationships, gather market information.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical services.

15. Biostatistician

  • National average salary: $145,385 per year
  • Primary duties:
    • Collect and analyze data related to living organisms.
    • Design research projects, identify data trends.
    • Make predictions about medical, environmental, and biological trends.
    • Education: Master’s or doctorate.
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