Career Information
There are four main job categories within the Biotechnology industry. Below are the four categories along with sample job titles (and typical educational requirements needed).
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Research & Development
- Laboratory Technicians (A.S. or B.S.)
- Research Assistants (B.S. or M.S.)
- Research Associates (Ph.D.)
- Principal or Senior Scientist (Ph.D.)
- Manufacturing & Production
- Manufacturing Assistants (A.S./ A.A.)
- Manufacturing Associates (A.S./ A.A. or B.S./B.A.)
- Supervisory / Management (B.S./B.A or M.S./M.A.)
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Validation Technician (A.S. or B.S.)
- Quality Assurance Technician (A.S. or B.S.)
- Quality Control Inspector (A.S. or B.S.)
- Sales & Marketing
- Sales Representatives (A.A./A.S. or B.S./B.A.)
- Marketing Specialists (A.A./A.S. or B.S./B.A.)
Average Biotech Salaries
Below are the average salaries in the Biotechnology industry for various educational levels.
- Associate’s: $25,000 - $39,000
- Bachelor’s: $32,500 - $62,000
- Master’s: $40,600 - $70,000
- Ph.D.: $55,700 - $120,000
High Demand Career Opportunities w/Associate’s
Below are some sample job titles at the associate degree level:
- Chemical Technician
- Medical Appliance Technician
- Biological Technician
- Sales Representatives
- Many, many others!
Biotech Industry Facts
Below are some general facts about the Biotechnology industry:
- Over $400 Billion industry
- Still an “emerging” industry
- Florida boasts over:
- 100 biotech companies
- 90 pharma & biopharmaceutical companies
- 400 medical device manufacturing companies
- Florida is a top 5 state for bioscience employment
- Bioscience job growth in Florida is 5% greater than national average
Sources: Introduction to Biotechnology, by Thieman & Palladino, 2004; access.bridges.com; employflorida.com, 2008; bio.org
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