What kind of careers can one persue with a degree in biotechnology?

freefalling_00: What kind of careers can one persue with a degree in biotechnology?
I’m deciding to go into the medical sciences program here in my university. I just wanna know what careers i can pursue if i get the drgree.

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Answer by odnetnin10
no idea

Answer by GJ R
check out www.gene.com I worked at Genentech for several years and loved it. Now am in medical school, but it is rated #1 company to work for on the Fortune 100 top companies to work for. There are many different departments, all of them are good.

Good luck!

Answer by Ivy
biotech (at least in oz) can get you into many types of jobs. basic bio science. teaching, research, diagnostics. you could get into management, or machine/procedure/reagent design.

Answer by big_shot_nurse
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