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Careers in Biology n Biotechnology Center Career Services, 103 Observatory, 333 -1378 n URL: www. biotec. illinois. edu/career/ Biotechnology Center Career Services
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Top Skills & Qualities of the Perfect Job Candidate n n n n n Communication Skills (written and verbal) Computer/Technical Leadership Teamwork skills Interpersonal Skills Motivation/Initiative Strong Work Ethic Flexibility/adaptability Problem-solving/common sense Source: Dr. Gardener, Recruiting Trends, 2006 -2007 Biotechnology Center Career Services
Gain Meaningful Experiences n Internships n Lab experience n Student organizations Biotechnology Center Career Services
Ways to gain experience n Internships • Short-term work experience. • Paid or unpaid. • Great opportunity to “test-drive” a job. • Generally structured with a plan and goals. n Job Shadowing • Extended informational interview, ranging from a few hours to several days. • Learn what a “typical day” is like. Biotechnology Center Career Services
Other ways to gain experience Part-time job in a company or industry of interest. n Volunteer, especially for nonprofits or government agencies. n Paid or unpaid consulting or other projects. n Administrative work for an organization of interest. n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Internship Netsites http: //www. getthatgig. com/ n http: //www. training. nih. gov/student /sip/ n http: //usinterns. com/ n http: //www. careercenter. illinois. edu /jobs/ n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Tips for Obtaining an Internship Network— 1/2 student get summer internships through family, friends, or people in community n Job Fairs n Good Resume n Some research experience during school year n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Expand your list to also include…. n Alumni from Illinois: http: //www. uiaa. org/careers/ n Members of professional organizations that you join. n Linked. In Biotechnology Center Career Services
Informational interviews One of the most effective ways to use your network. n Spend time talking to someone in your desired field or organization. n Use your network to set up interviews or learn more about the field. n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Advantages of informational interviewing Gather information about your desired field or organization. n Build your network. n • Try to get 2 -3 new names. May lead to jobs. n Practice your interviewing and communication skills. n May find a potential mentor. n Biotechnology Center Career Services
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Science Jobs n n n Lab tech Product scientist Bioinformatics Science Photographer Technical Support Health Counselor Formulation Scientist Training Specialist Compliance Regulatory Affairs Government Research Drug Testing Lab n n n Technology Transfer Science writer Quality control Project manager Health care Clinical trials Public relations Scientific translator Patent law Sales Forensics Museum Display Biotechnology Center Career Services
Job Titles and descriptions In-life and Pathology Technicians n Dose Formulation Technicians n Genetic Toxicology Technicians n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Titles (cont) Lab Analyst n Research Assistant n Study Coordinator n Principal Investigator n Staff Scientist n Study Director n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Titles (cont) n Quality Assurance Auditors Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biotechnology Research and Development Research assistant, associate, scientist I, bioinformatics analyst, molecular modeler, facility manager (animal science), veterinarian, plant breeder, media prep technician n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biotech cont. Quality Control/Quality Assurance QC analyst, QC technician, QA manager, QA Documentation specialist, QA Documentation coordinator, Validation manager/specialist, environmental health and safety specialist n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Career in Biotech cont. Clinical Research Clinical research manager/associate, biostatistician, medical writer, Regulatory Affairs manager/associate Clinical coordinator, clinical data specialist, animal handler n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Career in Biotech cont. Manufacturing and Production Instrument calibration technician, assay analyst, manufacturing research associate n Other Sales rep, technical services rep, buyer, patent agent, technical recruiter n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biology Healthcare Doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, lab technician (hospital), health counselor, other n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biology cont. Government: NIH, FDA, NSF, Center for Disease Control, medical monitoring, policy analysts, advisors n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Jobs in Medical Writing n n n n n • Administrators n n • Advertisers • Audiovisual Producersn n • Authors’ editors n • College and University n Professors n • Journal Editors n • Pharmaceutical n Writers, Editors, • Professional Societies • Public Relations Specialists • Publishers • Reporters • Researchers • Scriptwriters • Statisticians • Translators Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biology cont. Other Technology transfer (license/patent), patent and regulatory law, technical trainers, science photographers, medical illustration, scientific translators, museum displays, n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Careers in Biology cont. Other Forensics, drug testing lab, DNA labs, high school teacher, zoo professionals (animal handlers/trainers), public relations n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Websites http: //www. biologyjobs. com/ n http: //www. nasw. org/ for science writers n http: //www. sciencejobs. com n http: //www 7. nationalacademies. org/ careers/ Nat’l Academy of Sciences n http: //www. biofind. com n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Biotech Hot Zones Seattle n San Francisco n San Diego n Denver n Cleveland n Boston n NY & New Jersey n Philadelphia n Baltimore n Raleigh n Orlando n Vancouver n Toronto n Biotechnology Center Career Services
Job Strategies Develop Competencies experiential learning, volunteer n Networking cultivating contacts n Biotechnology Center Career Services
n All Campus Career Fair n April 4, 2012 Biotechnology Center Career Services
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