How to Get Biotechnology Jobs
If you want to work in the biotechnology field, you might get a job working X-ray equipment at a hospital. You could also get a job researching how to get a microorganism to eat and cleanup a hazardous waste site. Here's how you can get a job in biotechnology.
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Determine what kind of job you would like. Research different biotechnology jobs. You can do this by searching a database of science related jobs on the Internet. Choose a job or two that you find the most interesting.
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Get trained to do that biotechnology job. Again, look at job boards to find out how much and what kind of education you need to get that kind of job. If you want to work machines in a hospital, you might only need a two-year certificate program. If you want to do research, you will probably need a Ph.D.
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Get your education requirements taken care of. As you're studying, take time to do extra work in your field. Volunteer at a hospital to see if that's the kind of place you'd really like to work. Take an internship with a company over the summer. These activities will help you confirm that you will be happy in this job, as well as give your resume some unique experiences.
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Search for a job. There are hundreds of job boards on the Internet for biotechnology jobs. If you live near a hospital or a company you would prefer to work for, call them directly to ask if you can send in your resume and have an informal tour.
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Use your contacts. Ask your professors and the company's you interned with if they know of any job openings in biotechnology. Many people get their first job by networking like this.
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