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| Biotechnology Research Assistant |
$35,450 Annual Average (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics) |
| Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | |
| General
Information: A Biotechnology Research Assistants research products and understands manufacturing techniques and processes. |
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| Career
Information: Biotechnology Research Assistants research, develop, manufacture and help find ways to market countless products. They produce drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, and nutritional supplements used in the production of plants and animals. Biological manufacturers produce medications and plant products developed by research and development to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Biotechnology Research Assistants weigh and measure research substances in preparation for research. They tend machines necessary for research. They monitor equipment for research. They may inspect, weigh and test research products. All workers in the industry must follow detailed, written procedures and keep written records of work performed. These procedures and records are required by law to ensure the utmost care in the production of biological products. |
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| Educational
Requirements: 4 year degree |
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| Suggested High School/Collegiate
Courses: Agriculture, science and computers. Advanced degree in the sciences. |
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| Skills
Necessary: Mathematical , Analytical , Organizational , Mechanical , Scientific , Team Player , Manual Dexterity , Work independently , Computer Skills , Written Communications , Detail Oriented , Research , Technical , Investigative , Orderly Minded , Good Judgment , Inquisitive , Persistent |
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| Job
Availability: Steady Growth Demand by Industry |
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| Location
of jobs: Urban or Suburban |
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| Working
Conditions: Depends on the products being developed. For the most part, the work will be done in a laboratory. Much time will be spent doing research in a setting either in a lab or in a production setting. |
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| FFA
Programs that Promote this Career: Agriscience , CDE: Food Science & Technology , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Exploratory , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Research/Experimentation & Analysis |
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| Related
Occupations: Agriculture General , Biotechnology , Research/Scientist |
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