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What is Biotechnology?

By: Todd Smith

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The biotechnology (biotech) industry is incredibly diverse. Recently, I wrote about the size of the biotech industry , which is, of course, related to how biotechnology is defined. As a strict definition, biotechnology is the use of biology to turn raw materials into useful products. However, the act of developing a biotech product requires many enabling technologies, reagents, and ... Read more

New Options for Food Safety Testing

By: Sandra Porter

The Food Safety Studio provides food manufacturers with new options for food safety testing and training. Read more

What It's Like to Work at a Biorepository

By: Nikolas James

Geneticist Inc. is working in collaboration with Biotech Careers to give people new to the field of biotech an understanding of what it’s like to work at a biorepository. Geneticist is a biobank of human tissue samples , a facility that stores diseased and regular tissue samples and data to be distributed, upon request, to various laboratories, pharmaceuticals, ... Read more

How Big is Biotech?

By: Todd Smith

A simple web search says biotech is really big. One estimate indicates that the industry will have $400 billion in sales in 2017 with growth to over $775 billion by 2024 [1]. Another report suggests there are over 77,000 employers [2]. That’s big, but is it real, and what you can do with this information?

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Decoding the Biotech Job Listing Part 1: "Good Communication", Collaboration, and Coevolution

By: Sean Maden

The requirements of "good communication skills" and "comfortable working in a multidisciplinary setting" on a biotech job listing are common, but what do these mean in practice? For work in biotech, there's often more than meets the eye in a job posting.

Biotechnology is an inherently multidisciplinary field, now more so than ever. A single lab can employ personnel ... Read more

Biotech Employers: Finding the Best Fit

By: Sean Maden

Finding the best fit isn't an easy task. Here are some tips for sorting out where you might want to work. Read more

In Seattle, Biotechnology Is On the Upswing

By: Sean Maden

The biotech industry is booming. Some reservations notwithstanding, influxes of venture capital reflect economic robustness in the biotech market, and the recent pledge of funds for personalized (or "precision") medical research by the Obama administration reflect widespread public interest in the industry.

Amidst this upswing, many are still hesitant to call Seattle a biotech hub. This is for several ... Read more

Using the Informational Interview to Land a Job You'll Love

By: Sean Maden

You're finishing your program and want to find a rewarding job, but nothing seems to work. How can you improve your chances?

If only there was something to be done between filling out forms and waiting for replies, something that could help you in your pursuit. The job application process can be arduous. It doesn't help that online applications ... Read more

Online Resources for Salary Information

By: Sandra Porter

Once you’ve found a job or jobs to apply for, the question arises: how much should you expect to be paid? Read more

Finding a job in biotech, step II: Building your network

By: Sandra Porter

This article is the second in a series on finding a job in biotechnology.

One of the greatest benefits of attending a community college program in biotechnology or biomanufacturing is that you get to meet other people who are interested in science and science careers. It’s hard to believe when you’re in school but the connections you make to ... Read more

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