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Careers in Biotechnology
Background Information
Thinking about a career in biotechnology?
In this section of my website, I will be collecting links to the most useful sites related to biotech education and careers.
Start with this Track to provide you with an overview of careers in the biotechnology industry in NC.
Overviews
Biotechnology Career Voyagers Website
This website from the Department of Labor will provide you with written descriptions of the various educational paths you might pursue.
Biotechnology Career Videos
A comprehensive series of videos on careers related to biotechnology.
Educational Opportunities
Short Courses:
BioWork: Start here if you are a complete beginner. This is a 128 hour introductory program is designed for those who have no prior experience in a technical industry. It has been written to accomodate those who minimally have a ninth grade education. As it is heavily subsidized by industry, the course is quite affordable. Once you click on the hyperlink, scroll down the page to find the community college nearest you.
Bioprocessing in the Workplace (TM): This is the second-level 128 hour introductory course designed for career changers, for those who have had some college education or for those already employed in a technical workplace.
Two-year programs (geared toward technicians):
Biotechnology-related programs: This hyperlink will bring you to a page describing a variety of two-year programs available through NC Community Colleges.
Four-year programs (essential preparation for career advancement in science and technology related fields):
Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, BTEC: NC State University runs a variety of four-year programs rand graduate programs elated to biotechnology.
Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, BRITE: NC Central University runs both an undergraduate and graduate program in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Graduate programs (geared toward research professionals and leading to a Ph.D.)
Besides the graduate programs at NCSU and NCCU described above, UNC has a variety of biotechnology-related graduate programs associated with the medical school.
Program in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: University of North Carolina's medical school has a variety of programs. Once you reach their website, click on the link to Training Programs for more information.
Job Search
Biotechnology Jobs in North Carolina: This search engine is provided by the NC Biotechnology Center.
BioSpace NC: This search engine is sponsored by the biotech industry. Once you reach this website, click on the button [Search for jobs in this community.]
Exploring Biotechnology
Mr. Gregory Louie
Gravelly Hill Middle School (Orange County Schools)
4819 West Ten Road, Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4050 ext. 32601
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