Careers in Biotechnology

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in biotechnology? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Biotechnology uses living things to create useful products. It’s a rapidly growing field with more jobs coming out of that growth.

The image of a scientist in a white lab coat has some truth to it: lots of opportunities in biotechnology are in research and development, and plenty of them exist for new grads. These positions are available in government agencies, universities, and hospitals. Some positions require advanced degrees or more experience. If you want to pursue a career in research, study biology, biochemistry, or a related field, and pursue an internship or research project before graduating.

Outside of the actual research, you can also find opportunities in the following areas:

Quality Assurance
Clinical Trials
Operations
Sales and Marketing
Scientific Advocacy

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Scientist I - Antibody & Assay OriGene Technologies Rockville, MD	View
Scientific Subject Matter Specialist GovCIO Bethesda, MD	View
Scientist I - Protein Engineering and Manufacturing OriGene Technologies Rockville, MD	View
Field Medical Science Liaison Ashfield Engage Arlington, VA	View
Lab Technologist Aditxt Ashburn, VA	View
Finance Manager (Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry experience) LATITUDE Germantown, MD	View
Development Officer Foundation of the NIH Rockville, MD	View
Biomedical Life Scientist Leidos Rockville, MD	View
Lead Statistician Emergent BioSolutions Gaithersburg, MD	View
2022 Research & Development Fall Co-Op Johnson & Johnson Rockville, MD	View

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Biotechnology

K2M - K2M is based in Leesburg, VA and develops “technological innovations which enable surgeons to more effectively treat the world’s most complex spinal disorders.”

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Pixie Scientific - Pixie Scientific is a New York, NY based startup that is developing “smart diapers" to identify health issues in young children and older adults.

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Neomend - Neomend is an Irvine, CA based company that is innovating in the surgical sealants space with their Progel technology platform.

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Solazyme - Solazyme is a San Francisco, CA based company that synthesizes oil from algae, and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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IMMCO Diagnostics - IMMCO Diagnostics is a Buffalo, NY based company that develops products to help diagnose autoimmune diseases, and they're hiring.

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Liquidia Technologies - Liquidia Technolgoies is a Research Triangle Park, NC based biotech company that has some great entry level job opportunities.

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Synthetic Genomics - Interested in solving the world's problems through genomics? A career with Synthetic Genomics may be just what you're looking for.

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DNAnexus - If you're interested in the intersection of computing technology and genetics, you have to take a look at DNAnexus and their career opportunities.

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OpGen - If you are interested in genetics and the science behind Optical Mapping, then you may want to consider check out Jobs at OpGen.

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Precision Therapeutics - Precision Therapeutics is a Pittsburgh, PA based company that helps identify the most effective ways to treat individual cancer cases, and they're hiring.

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Marrone Bio Innovations - If you’re excited about a world with less harmful pesticides, then you should check out jobs at Marrone Bio Innovations.

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Somark Innovations - Somark Innovations' site doesn't mention a Jobs page, but they do note on their Team page that they're "always looking for more team members."

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Genetic Alliance - If you’re passionate about genetics and health, then you might want to consider a job at Genetic Alliance.

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Compendia Bioscience - It's hard to believe that with the same skills you could build software to turn your friends into virtual zombies or you could be curing cancer at Compendia.

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Epic Systems - We could go on and on about how cool it looks to work at Epic, but you’re better off checking it out on your own (start by taking a tour of their campus).

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Keystone Strategy - Headquartered in San Francisco, Keystone Strategy, an international strategy consulting firm, focuses on Aerospace, Biotech and Pharmaceuticals, and Technology.

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New York Structural Biology Center - The New York Structural Biology Center is offering entry-level jobs as a Technician for new college grads who majored in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

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Animal Replacement Technologies - Animal Replacement Technologies, based in Sarasota, FL, has engineered synthetic human tissues, organs, and body parts that mimic their living counterparts.

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23andMe - 23andMe is a web-based biotechnology firm that specializes in providing personal genetic information and they are located in Mountain View, California.

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Careers in Biotechnology

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Biotechnology

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