1. Biotechnology Careers Objective 4.01-4.02

2. Primary Careers Areas of concentration Areas of concentration Horticulture – growing fruits, veggies, and ornamental plant. Horticulture – growing fruits, veggies, and ornamental plant. Zoology – study of animal life Zoology – study of animal life Microbiology – study of micro-organisms Microbiology – study of micro-organisms Genetics – study of heredity Genetics – study of heredity Food Science – anything related to food Food Science – anything related to food Environmental Science - environment Environmental Science - environment

3. Careers In 1998 biotechnology included about 140,000 jobs In 1998 biotechnology included about 140,000 jobs Jobs for high school graduates to PhD’s Jobs for high school graduates to PhD’s Provides over 17,000 jobs in North Carolina Provides over 17,000 jobs in North Carolina $850 million dollar payroll $850 million dollar payroll

4. Career Examples Laboratory work Laboratory work working on gene maps working on gene maps growing plants from cells growing plants from cells working with animal embryos working with animal embryos Experimental Farms Experimental Farms Field jobs Field jobs Industry jobs Industry jobs manufacturing manufacturing regulatory affairs (FDA, USDA) regulatory affairs (FDA, USDA) sales sales

5. Career Examples Bioremediation Bioremediation The use of organisms, usually microorganisms, to break down pollutants and toxins in soil, air, or groundwater. The use of organisms, usually microorganisms, to break down pollutants and toxins in soil, air, or groundwater. Microbiologist Microbiologist Produces and monitors bacteria cell cultures in lab Produces and monitors bacteria cell cultures in lab

6. Career Examples Lab Technician Lab Technician Responsible for handling repetitive laboratory procedures, and day to day care of equipment/facilities. Responsible for handling repetitive laboratory procedures, and day to day care of equipment/facilities. Requires at least a 2 yr degree, though 4 yr degrees offer more opportunities Requires at least a 2 yr degree, though 4 yr degrees offer more opportunities Laboratory Manager Laboratory Manager Supervises activities in the lab and ensures that safety procedures are followed and research is effective Supervises activities in the lab and ensures that safety procedures are followed and research is effective Must be good at managing resources Must be good at managing resources Requires at least a 4-year bachelors degree Requires at least a 4-year bachelors degree

7. More Examples Greenhouse Technician Greenhouse Technician Responsible for the care of research plants in growth facilities Responsible for the care of research plants in growth facilities Regulatory Agent Regulatory Agent Responsible for the inspection of biotechnology methods and products. Responsible for the inspection of biotechnology methods and products. Usually work for FDA, USDA, or APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Usually work for FDA, USDA, or APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Others included Others included Microbiologist, Biochemist, Geneticist, Environmental Engineer (handles bioremediation), Genetic Engineer, Agricultural Teacher, Computer Software Programmer, Medical Doctor (oncology and other research), etc. Microbiologist, Biochemist, Geneticist, Environmental Engineer (handles bioremediation), Genetic Engineer, Agricultural Teacher, Computer Software Programmer, Medical Doctor (oncology and other research), etc.

8. Where to find Info? The North Carolina Center for Biotechnology The North Carolina Center for Biotechnology Lists specific openings and describes general fields of study in biotechnology areas. Lists specific openings and describes general fields of study in biotechnology areas. Counselors/Teachers/Advisors Counselors/Teachers/Advisors Offer insight and contacts for further information Offer insight and contacts for further information

9. Career Areas Research and Development Research and Development Attempt to create new methods and products related to biotech for use in agricultural fields Attempt to create new methods and products related to biotech for use in agricultural fields Spend most of their time in the lab, field, or at a computer - MONSANTO Spend most of their time in the lab, field, or at a computer - MONSANTO Sales and Marketing Sales and Marketing Handle the promotion and sales of biotech products Handle the promotion and sales of biotech products Work in individual offices and small groups with outside companies to produce materials and campaigns Work in individual offices and small groups with outside companies to produce materials and campaigns

10. Career Areas (cont) Management Management Use strategic planning to guide research topics and lead biotech companies Use strategic planning to guide research topics and lead biotech companies Computer Applications and Technology Computer Applications and Technology Manage equipment/hardware and design software for use in research and data analysis Manage equipment/hardware and design software for use in research and data analysis

11. Education High School Courses High School Courses Basic Biology Basic Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physical Science Physical Science Agriculture Agriculture Biotechnology Biotechnology Post-secondary Post-secondary Biology Biology Microbiology Microbiology Genetics Genetics Biochemistry Biochemistry

12. Skills Needed for Biotech Career Reading Reading To interpret written information, identify relevant details, and learn from text To interpret written information, identify relevant details, and learn from text Writing Writing Recordkeeping, creating documents, and communication Recordkeeping, creating documents, and communication Reporter or researcher Reporter or researcher Arithmetic Arithmetic Compute numbers, determine solution components, growth rates, data analysis Compute numbers, determine solution components, growth rates, data analysis Research assistant, lab technician Research assistant, lab technician Listening Listening Comprehend and carry out directives that foster good working relationships Good Speaking Good Speaking Relay ideas and information to co-owners and other interested parties Medical doctor, lab manager Thinking Thinking Creatively develop new ideas, solve problems, and reason to come up with solutions

13. Skills Needed for Biotech Career Interpersonal Interpersonal Successfully work and functions with other employees as a team Successfully work and functions with other employees as a team Technology Technology Apply functions of the latest technology to learn information and apply systems Apply functions of the latest technology to learn information and apply systems Responsibility Responsibility Reflected in a good work ethic, high standards of attendance, and optimism in starting and finishing tasks Self-esteem and Self- Management Self-esteem and Self- Management Give individuals a positive view of themselves that allows them to demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness.

14. Requirements for a Career Have an interest in the biological sciences Have an interest in the biological sciences Enjoy working for long time periods on challenging detail-oriented tasks Enjoy working for long time periods on challenging detail-oriented tasks Offer room for career advancement Offer room for career advancement Research careers usually pay more initially, but offer less room for advancement. Research careers usually pay more initially, but offer less room for advancement.

15. Assignment Research two different careers related to biotechnology Research two different careers related to biotechnology Find information regarding: Find information regarding: Duties/Responsibilities Salary Education requirement List some companies where you could get this job. Have Fun with it. Write a one page summary for each career Write a one page summary for each career Keep the summaries in your notes Keep the summaries in your notes

16. Classwork Pg 386-387 Fill in the Blanks True or False Discussion