Careers in Biotechnology

Students majoring in biotechnology will be prepared to enter the biotechnology workforce or to pursue graduate education in a wide array of fields including medical, agricultural, or industrial biotechnology. Fields of research in biotechnology include applied molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genomics.

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. However, some graduates choose nontraditional career paths that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. Keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. The listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive.

Biochemist
Bioenergy Scientist
Bioinformatician
Biomedical Engineer
Biostatistician
Biotechnical Scientist
Clinical Scientist
Compliance Investigator
Consultant
Criminologist
DNA and Genetics Technician
Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Food Scientist
Forensic Scientist
Industry Researcher
Information Resources Specialist

Lab Manager
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Pharmaceutical Formulator
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Pharmacology Research Associate
Pharmacy Technician
Plant/Crop Scientist
Product Developer
Professor
Quality Control Analyst
Regulatory Affairs
Research Associate
Scientific Sales Representative
Technical Writer
Toxicologist

Our biotechnology grads are employed at:

Agricultural Industries
Aquariums
Biotechnology Firms
Chemical Companies
Colleges and Universities
Cosmetic Companies
Environment and Pollution Control Agencies
Federal and State Government Laboratories (Department of Agriculture, Fish & Wildlife Service, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy)
Food Companies
Hospitals
Medical Centers
Pharmaceutical Companies
Private Research Firms
Public Health Facilities
Zoos

For more information please see the Biotechnology Career Guide