BIOTECHNOLOGY

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Health Science; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products that help improve our lives. Featured most prominently in the biotechnology arena is the production of medical drugs being used in health care. With major biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical industries located in Johnston County, the biotechnology field is wide open for qualified job seekers.
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  • Great communication skills - written and verbal
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work on team
  • Innovative thinker
  • Ability to work under pressure, time management, working under deadlines, etc
  • Quick learner, adaptable
  • Interest in science and math
  • Complex problem solving
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JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER
WORKFORCE CATALYSTS
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
Industrial Production Managers
73,210
161,300
Bachelor's degree
Statisticians​
72,400
145,870
Master's degree
Industrial Engineers
69,760
123,460
Bachelor's degree
Life Scientists, All Other
67,470
129,900
Bachelor's degree
Biological Scientists, All Other
64,880
125,890
Bachelor's degree
Mechanic Engineers
64,710
120,970
Bachelor's degree
Chemical Engineers
61,910
116,090
Bachelor's degree
Biochemists and Biophysicists
61,032
110,363
Doctoral or professional degree
Chemists
59,210
98,390
Bachelor's degree
​Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
56,560
124,800
Bachelor's degree
​Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
50,550
100,500
Bachelor's degree
Microbiologists
49,920
120,830
Bachelor's degree
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
46,640
63,420
High school diploma or equivalent
​Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
45,330
77,880
Associate's degree
​Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
43,400
81,450
Associate's degree
​First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
39,470
81,010
High school diploma or equivalent
​Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
36,580
63,070
Associate's degree
Chemical Technicians
35,390
66,120
Associate's degree
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI