CAREER FINDER

Find out what biotech career paths align with your students’ interests using the Futurelab+ interactive Career Finder tool.

What Biotech Careers Align with Your Students’ Interests?

Their Interests, Their Future

Using the interactive Futurelab+ Career Finder, students answer a series of simple questions to discover what career path is right for them while learning about the wide variety of paths in the biotechnology industry, including: Research and Development, Food, Animal, and Environmental Science, Manufacturing, and more.

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Explore Biotechnology Careers

Introduce students to a variety of subject matter experts working in the field of biotechnology. Get an inside look at the dynamic teamwork and creative STEM problem-solving that goes on every day in the lab and beyond, as students find out how these unique individuals ignited their passion for biotech and created rewarding careers.

Senior Supervisor of Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance professionals in the field of biotech ensure that the manufacturing of medicine is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with standards. Olajuwon alternates seamlessly between troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor to collaborating in a brainstorming session in the office, thanks to his strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Senior Scientist in Development Sciences
Senior Scientists in Development Sciences are responsible for getting innovative biotech medications from idea to manufacturing, ensuring that any risks to humans have been identified. Danielle’s perseverance and expert knowledge of Chemistry enable her to overcome challenges in the manufacturing process and turn failures into personal improvements.
Principal Scientist in Development Sciences
Principal Scientists in Development Sciences are like “disease detectives” who interpret a wide variety of real-world data and search for patterns that can be used to improve healthcare and medication delivery. Preet harnesses the power of data to gain better insight into the way patients experience the medical system, as she studies how medications affect people differently.
Senior Project Leader of Companion & Clinical Diagnostics Development
Senior Project Leaders of Companion & Clinical Diagnostics Development work at the forefront of Precision Medicine, using data and patient feedback to improve the effectiveness of a medication by tailoring it to a certain person or group. Doris developed her love of nature as a child into a fascination with DNA, and she brings that same curiosity to her work and collaborations.
Diversity & Inclusion Lead
Diversity & Inclusion Leads are responsible for helping to create an inclusive work environment in which all employees feel comfortable being themselves. As a curious and open-minded youth, Doran gravitated toward a science career, but ultimately she discovered her ideal niche working in a role outside of science, supporting the biotech product development lifecycle by ensuring her colleagues can thrive.
Senior Manager of Patient Advocacy Relations
Senior Managers of Patient Advocacy Relations work with patient advocacy organizations to understand the patient experience and use data to inform better medical products and services. While not initially interested in STEM as a youth, Katie found a passion for patient advocacy and ended up finding a role where she has the chance to positively impact thousands of lives through her work.

College and Career Coaching

Connect with Biotechnology Professionals in Your Community

Connections to industry are a critical component to Futurelab+, allowing educators and students to infuse the curriculum with real world applications. The below resources provide an overview of ways to connect, virtually and in-person, with volunteer biotech professionals along with resources to prepare students for thoughtful discussions when going through the informational interview process.

OVERVIEW

Provide students with a lens into the diverse and dynamic people powering today’s biotechnology industry through opportunities that bring real-world professionals into your classroom. This overview provides an overview of the importance that corporate volunteerism plays in connecting students with careers in the biotechnology industry.
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Educator and Volunteer Guide

TWO-WAY INTERVIEW PREP

Prepare students for their next informational interview by stepping into the role of “interviewer” and role-playing through key questions and answers. This guide can be used by educators or provided as an activity to employee volunteers who are connecting with your students one on one.
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Student Guide

TWO-WAY INTERVIEW PREP

Informational interviews are a great first-step to building networks and understanding different types of jobs. Use this interview preparation guide to ensure a successful informational interview.
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