Biotechnologist


Biotechnologists manipulate cells to create useful products for pharmaceutical, agricultural, diagnostic and environmental use. In the environmental arena, biotechnologists can develop bacteria to do a variety of tasks such as help clean up oil spills and for the purpose of bio leaching which extracts minerals without chemicals.

Duties

  • develop business applications from new bio technologies
  • work in the area of gene technology
  • study plant and animal cells
  • work with industry to develop technologies relevant to specific needs
  • supervise laboratory staff

Skills Required

  • enjoy and have aptitude for science and research
  • able to think logically and analytically
  • able to carry out detailed and accurate work
  • good communication skills
  • flexible
  • able to work as part of a team.

Salary

$50 000 - $100 000

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