Ebook: Vault Career Guide to Biotech

Vault Inc., 2009. — 177 p. — ISBN: 978-1-58131-700-8Biotechnology refers to the application of biological research techniques to develop products and processes using biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives of organisms. Biotech processes have been used for thousands of years, yet the industry we know today is scarcely more than a quarter century old. The industry is rapidly growing—the biotechnology industry tripled in the 1990s and had a March 2009 market capitalization of $200 billion—which translates to rapidly growing career opportunities as well.Contents
Introduction
The Scoop
Biotech Industry Overview
Developing Products in Biotech
Getting Hired
Biotech Company Organization
Choosing a Career Path
The Jobs in Lab Research
Non-Lab Research Jobs
Profiles of Biotech Professionals
Lifestyle and Corporate Culture
On the Job
The Hiring Process
Qualifications for Lab Research Careers
Qualifications for Non-Lab Research Careers
Resumes and Interviews
Appendix
About the Author