biotechnology careers objective 4.01-4.02. primary careers areas of concentration areas of...
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Biotechnology Careers Biotechnology Careers
Objective 4.01-4.02Objective 4.01-4.02
Primary CareersPrimary Careers
Areas of concentrationAreas of concentrationHorticulture – growing fruits, veggies, Horticulture – growing fruits, veggies,
and ornamental plant.and ornamental plant.Zoology – study of animal lifeZoology – study of animal lifeMicrobiology – study of micro-organismsMicrobiology – study of micro-organismsGenetics – study of heredityGenetics – study of heredityFood Science – anything related to foodFood Science – anything related to foodEnvironmental Science - environmentEnvironmental Science - environment
CareersCareers
In 1998 biotechnology included In 1998 biotechnology included about 140,000 jobsabout 140,000 jobs
Jobs for high school graduates to Jobs for high school graduates to PhD’sPhD’s
Provides over 17,000 jobs in North Provides over 17,000 jobs in North CarolinaCarolina$850 million dollar payroll$850 million dollar payroll
Career ExamplesCareer Examples
Laboratory workLaboratory workworking on gene mapsworking on gene mapsgrowing plants from cellsgrowing plants from cellsworking with animal embryosworking with animal embryos
Experimental FarmsExperimental FarmsField jobsField jobs Industry jobsIndustry jobs
manufacturingmanufacturingregulatory affairs (FDA, USDA)regulatory affairs (FDA, USDA)salessales
Career ExamplesCareer Examples
BioremediationBioremediation The use of organisms, usually microorganisms, to The use of organisms, usually microorganisms, to
break down pollutants and toxins in soil, air, or break down pollutants and toxins in soil, air, or groundwater. groundwater.
MicrobiologistMicrobiologist Produces and monitors bacteriaProduces and monitors bacteria
cell cultures in labcell cultures in lab
Career ExamplesCareer Examples
Lab TechnicianLab Technician Responsible for handling repetitive laboratory Responsible for handling repetitive laboratory
procedures, and day to day care of procedures, and day to day care of equipment/facilities.equipment/facilities.
Requires at least a 2 yr degree, though 4 yr degrees Requires at least a 2 yr degree, though 4 yr degrees offer more opportunitiesoffer more opportunities
Laboratory ManagerLaboratory Manager Supervises activities in the lab and ensures that Supervises activities in the lab and ensures that
safety procedures are followed and research is safety procedures are followed and research is effectiveeffective
Must be good at managing resourcesMust be good at managing resourcesRequires at least a 4-year bachelors degreeRequires at least a 4-year bachelors degree
More ExamplesMore Examples Greenhouse TechnicianGreenhouse Technician
Responsible for the care of research plants in growth Responsible for the care of research plants in growth facilitiesfacilities
Regulatory AgentRegulatory Agent Responsible for the inspection of biotechnology Responsible for the inspection of biotechnology
methods and products.methods and products. Usually work for FDA, USDA, or APHIS (Animal and Usually work for FDA, USDA, or APHIS (Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service)Plant Health Inspection Service) Others included Others included
Microbiologist, Biochemist, Geneticist, Environmental Microbiologist, Biochemist, Geneticist, Environmental Engineer (handles bioremediation), Genetic Engineer, Engineer (handles bioremediation), Genetic Engineer, Agricultural Teacher, Computer Software Programmer, Agricultural Teacher, Computer Software Programmer, Medical Doctor (oncology and other research), etc.Medical Doctor (oncology and other research), etc.
Where to find Info?Where to find Info?
The North Carolina Center for The North Carolina Center for BiotechnologyBiotechnologyLists specific openings and describes Lists specific openings and describes
general fields of study in biotechnology general fields of study in biotechnology areas. areas.
Counselors/Teachers/AdvisorsCounselors/Teachers/AdvisorsOffer insight and contacts for further Offer insight and contacts for further
informationinformation
Career AreasCareer Areas
Research and DevelopmentResearch and Development Attempt to create new methods and products Attempt to create new methods and products
related to biotech for use in agricultural fieldsrelated to biotech for use in agricultural fields Spend most of their time in the lab, field, or at Spend most of their time in the lab, field, or at
a computer - MONSANTOa computer - MONSANTO Sales and MarketingSales and Marketing
Handle the promotion and sales of biotech Handle the promotion and sales of biotech productsproducts
Work in individual offices and small groups Work in individual offices and small groups with outside companies to produce materials with outside companies to produce materials and campaignsand campaigns
Career Areas (cont)Career Areas (cont)
ManagementManagementUse strategic planning to guide research Use strategic planning to guide research
topics and lead biotech companiestopics and lead biotech companiesComputer Applications and Computer Applications and
TechnologyTechnologyManage equipment/hardware and Manage equipment/hardware and
design software for use in research and design software for use in research and data analysisdata analysis
EducationEducationHigh School CoursesHigh School Courses
Basic BiologyBasic Biology ChemistryChemistry Physical Science Physical Science AgricultureAgriculture BiotechnologyBiotechnology
Post-secondaryPost-secondary BiologyBiology MicrobiologyMicrobiology GeneticsGenetics BiochemistryBiochemistry
Skills Needed for Biotech Skills Needed for Biotech CareerCareer ReadingReading
To interpret written To interpret written information, identify relevant information, identify relevant details, and learn from textdetails, and learn from text
WritingWriting Recordkeeping, creating Recordkeeping, creating
documents, and documents, and communicationcommunication
Reporter or researcherReporter or researcher
ArithmeticArithmetic Compute numbers, determine Compute numbers, determine
solution components, growth solution components, growth rates, data analysisrates, data analysis
Research assistant, lab Research assistant, lab techniciantechnician
ListeningListening Comprehend and carry out Comprehend and carry out
directives that foster good directives that foster good working relationshipsworking relationships
Good Speaking Good Speaking Relay ideas and information Relay ideas and information
to co-owners and other to co-owners and other interested partiesinterested parties
Medical doctor, lab managerMedical doctor, lab manager
ThinkingThinking Creatively develop new Creatively develop new
ideas, solve problems, and ideas, solve problems, and reason to come up with reason to come up with solutionssolutions
Skills Needed for Biotech Skills Needed for Biotech CareerCareer
InterpersonalInterpersonal Successfully work Successfully work
and functions with and functions with other employees as other employees as a teama team
TechnologyTechnology Apply functions of Apply functions of
the latest the latest technology to learn technology to learn information and information and apply systemsapply systems
ResponsibilityResponsibility Reflected in a good work Reflected in a good work
ethic, high standards of ethic, high standards of attendance, and optimism attendance, and optimism in starting and finishing in starting and finishing taskstasks
Self-esteem and Self-Self-esteem and Self-ManagementManagement Give individuals a positive Give individuals a positive
view of themselves that view of themselves that allows them to allows them to demonstrate demonstrate understanding, understanding, friendliness, adaptability, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness.empathy, and politeness.
Requirements for a CareerRequirements for a Career
Have an interest in the biological Have an interest in the biological sciencessciences
Enjoy working for long time periods Enjoy working for long time periods on challenging detail-oriented taskson challenging detail-oriented tasks
Offer room for career advancementOffer room for career advancementResearch careers usually pay more Research careers usually pay more
initially, but offer less room for initially, but offer less room for advancement.advancement.
AssignmentAssignment Research two different careers related to Research two different careers related to
biotechnologybiotechnology Find information regarding:Find information regarding:
Duties/ResponsibilitiesSalaryEducation requirementList some companies where you could get this
job.Have Fun with it.
Write a one page summary for each career Write a one page summary for each career Keep the summaries in your notesKeep the summaries in your notes
Classwork
Pg 386-387 Fill in the BlanksTrue or FalseDiscussion