Careers in Biotechnology
Are you interested in making a contribution to science and society? Regardless of your major, there is a place for you! Without a science background, you might consider working in Human Resources, Facilities, Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain Management, or Marketing, among others. If you are interested in research you may find a place in discovery research, preclinical research, clinical development, product development and more. Find your place in the biotechnology field with the resources below.
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Detailed overview of biotech departments and careers provided by Toby Freedman, PhD, author of Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development, during her visit to SCU.
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Conduct research on companies, careers and industries through WetFeet. WetFeet offers Insider Guides - guidebooks for job seekers containing extensive coverage of career topics in Entertainment and Sports, Human Resources, Investment Banking, Non-Profits, Biotech, and more.
- To access the subscription only Insider Guides,visit Wetfeet.
- You must have a valid SCU email to download the insider guides.
- Alumni may call the Career Center for access. 408.554.4421
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Learn about the variety of opportunities with this targeted collection of websites.
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Find local and national internships in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
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Review a collection of local and national jobs in biotechnology and the sciences.
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Use these Professional Association Directories to find and join an association such as the Biotech Industry Organization, Society for In Vitro Biology, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or the American Chemical Society. Since many professional associations require a membership fee, look for those that provide helpful career advice, internship and entry-level job postings, networking opportunities, graduate school information, and mentorship.
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