BIOTECHNOLOGY

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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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Industry Occupation	Annual Entry Wage	Annual Experienced Wage	Education Required
Microbiologists	61,099	105,695	Bachelor's Degree
Statisticians	74,713	141,410	Master's Degree
Chemical Engineers	65,689	118,633	Bachelor's Degree
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	63,290	104,759	Bachelor's Degree
Biochemists and Biophysicists	60,244	119,681	Doctoral or Professional Degree
Life Scientists, All Other	49,941	114,587	Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineers	62,254	104,689	Bachelor's Degree
Chemists	50,984	99,797	Bachelor's Degree
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	48,864	89,978	Bachelor's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians	41,070	80,101	Associate's Degree
Life, Physical and Social Science Technicians, All Other	47,576	69,620	Associate's Degree
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	40,825	74,736	Associate's Degree
Biological Scientists, All Other	56,950	104,624	Bachelor's Degree
Chemical Technicians	34,397	64,135	Associate's Degree
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	37,554	69,947	High School Diploma or Equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	38,702	83,065	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Industrial Production Managers		138,294	Bachelor's Degree