• Biochemists & Biophysicists• Microbiologists• Natural Sciences Managers• Biomedical Engineers• Chemists• Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists• Industrial Engineers• Industrial Production Managers• Electrical Engineers• Mechanical Engineers• Accountants & Auditors• Biological Technicians• Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians• Chemical Technicians• Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers• Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Step 1: Identify your interestsCompare your interests, skills and work values with Bioscience occupations using Labor Market Information’s Career Explorer: Visit www.coworkforce.com/lmigateway •Clickon“ServicesforIndividuals” •Choose“CareerServices”Use“CareerExplorer”tomatchyourskillsto occupations.

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Bioscience offers high-growth, high-paying jobs

for those looking for a career that can make a difference.

Colorado bioscience companies are actively researching,

developing and generating products that enhance and

save lives. If you’re interested in doing something

different every day, thinking outside the box and

working with cutting-edge technology, Bioscience

might be the career path for you.

BIOSCIENCE

Did you know? Bioscience isn’t just science! Accountants, Manufacturing Workers and Administrative Assistants work in this industry as well.

Who do you want to be tomorrow?

Biochemists & Biophysicists Study & research chemical compositions/physical principles of living cells, organisms & related phenomena.

$40.27 / $83,760 Doctoral Degree Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Stem Cells & Development

Microbiologists Investigate growth, structure, development & other characteristics of microscopic organisms & study the e�ects which antibiotics have on them.

$31.98 / $66,515 Doctoral Degree Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct or coordinate research & development of life & physical sciences, mathematics & statistics.

$57.17 / $118,915 Work experience + Bachelor's Degree Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology

Biomedical Engineers Design, develop & evaluate biological & health systems & products like arti�cal organs, prostheses, instrumentation & medical information systems.

$41.43 / $86,175 Bachelor's Degree Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Chemists Conduct lab chemical experiments/analyses for quality & process control or to develop new products & knowledge.

$37.66 / $78,330 Bachelor's Degree Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists Perform complex medical lab tests for diagnosis, treatment & prevention of disease. May train/supervise sta�.

$26.37 / $54,581 Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology (Pre-Medical Tech)

Industrial Engineers Design, develop, test & evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes like quality/inventory control, logistics/material �ow & cost analysis.

$39.46 / $82,080 Bachelor's Degree Engineering & Applied Science, Engineering Physics

Industrial Production Managers Plan, direct or coordinate work activities/resources necessary for manufacturing products to cost, quantity & quality speci�cations.

$42.92 / $89,276 Bachelor's Degree Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing

Electrical Engineers Design, develop or supervise manufacturing/installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for commercial, industrial, military or scienti�c use.

$40.04 / $83,288 Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers Perform engineering tasks like planning/designing tools, engines, machines & other mechanical equipment. Supervise equipment installation, operation, maintenance & repair.

$45.55 / $94,751 Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Accountants & Auditors Analyze �nancial information, keep records of & write reports about assets, liabilities, pro�t/loss & taxes.

$32.74 / $68,089 Bachelor's Degree Accounting

Biological Technicians Assist biological/medical scientists to set up, operate & maintain lab instruments/equipment, monitor experiments, make observations & calculate/record results.

$19.67 / $40,900* Associate Degree Biology/Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Perform routine medical lab tests for diagnosis, treatment & prevention of disease.

$16.33 / $33,959 Associate Degree Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology (Pre-Medical Tech), Biotechnology

Chemical Technicians Conduct chemical/physical lab tests to assist scientists analyzing solids, liquids & gases for purposes such as research, new product development & quality control.

$23.47 / $48,811 Associate Degree Chemistry, Biotechnology

Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers Supervise & coordinate work activities for inspectors, precision workers, machine setters/operators, assemblers & others.

$25.44 / $52,906 Related work experience Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers Inspect, test, sort, sample or weigh products, looking for defects, wear & deviations �om speci�cations. May use complex test equipment & instruments.

$17.70 / $36,826 1-12 months on-the-job training Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing

Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, writing statistical reports, answering information requests & performing other clerical duties.

$21.50 / $44,710 1-12 months on-the-job training Administrative Assistant - Clerical

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Misty RoweCo-founder of TheragNos in Golden, CO There’s no such thing as a typical day for Misty. Working for a start-up company involves balancing the business side with the researchside.Sometimesshe’ll be writing proposals or talking with people about investing in TheragNos. Other times she’ll be in the lab working on an extension of her Ph.D. research at the ColoradoSchoolof Mines,which led to the formation of her company. Her research aims to eliminate harmful side effects associated with MRIs, thereby making the procedure safer. Misty says that the best part of her job is not having to do the same thing day after day. Shecontinuallylearnsnewthings, which is why she got intoresearchinthefirstplace.Her favorite high school classes were AP Biology and Chemistry – both of which got her interested in science.

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Sarah MutkaAssociate Director of Cell Biology for N30 Pharmaceuticals in Boulder, COSarah’scompanyisworkingto develop drugs to treat lung and cardiovascular diseases. Her days consist of meeting with team members, reading scientificpapers,designingexperiments, analyzing data and working in the lab. Lab work typically involves treating cells with drugs or compounds and analyzing the effects of the drugs. It’s not that simple, though; cell-based experiments take several days to set-up, perform and analyze before you know the results. Sarahsaysit’sveryrewarding to be a part of something that could someday help save lives; it’s even better that she gets to use high-tech equipment and have fun conducting experiments in the process!

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