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Biotechology Jobs and Information

Provides information on biotechnology jobs, qualifications to get into the field of biotechnology and relevant reference resources.

What is biotechnology ?

Biotechnology (also referred to as applied biology) is said to be the application of advanced biochemical techniques in molecular and cell biology to agriculture, medicine and the environment. Since the discovery of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) techniques have been discovered in application to recombinant DNA, cell fusion and proteins.

Biotechnology involves the relatively new fields of:

Monoclonal antibody technology

Proteomics

Genetic Engineering

Using these technologies many hormones, vaccines and pharmaceutical agents will be developed as well as advancements in food production (transgenic plants) and industry (bioremediation).

Qualifications in Biotechnology

Students wishing to gain qualifications in the field of biotechnology at university level would take the following programs, note: it is common for biotechnology to be called applied biology and course titles may vary with institutions.

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology/Applied Biology)

Applied Science in Applied Biology/Biotechnology

It is common that a degree in biotechnology is a multidisciplinary degree and embraces a wide range of science subjects including but not limited to:

bioinformatics

chemistry

molecular biology

cell biology

genetics

microbiology

biochemistry

immunology

This course provides a basis for students in many scientific processes and techniques with specialization in biotechnology, these skills to graduates that can be applied in their future occupations and careers. These may include:

Skills in nucleic acid, protein and monoclonal antibody technologies

statistical data analysis

competence in using scientific laboratory equipment.

Skills in related software applications

While their are many employment opportunities for students with a degree in biotechnology, to improve career advancement, it is important to consider postgraduate qualifications eg honours, Masters, PHD

Jobs in Biotechnology

Jobs in the field of biotechnology may vary, as graduates may use their degree to go into an non science field such as management, however below are some of the examples of jobs in the field of biotechnology.

(Medical) Research scientist

(Life sciences) Research scientist

Scientist, industrial research

Scientist, product development

Forensic scientist (DNA fingerprinting)

Scientific laboratory technician

Scientific journalist

Research scientists in the agriculture

Research scientists in horticultural

Research scientists in food industry

Teachers, tutors and lecturers in schools and universities

Areas applied biologists can find employment

Areas where graduates in biotechnology can find employment include:

Pharmaceutical companies

Biotechnology companies

Federal, State and local government

Health service organizations

Universities and research

Horticultural industries

Conservation organizations

Food and drink manufacturers

Water industry

Agricultural industry

Law Enforcement