Lakeland College

BIOTECHNOLOGY
Research and Development
Laboratory Testing
Education

• Colleges and universities
  
• Pharmaceutical companies
  
• Agricultural industry including fertilizer
  manufacturers and animal and plant breeding
  and production
  
• Federal and state government laboratories and
  agencies
  
• Industry, particularly biotechnology firms

• Become proficient using laboratory equipment and
  computers.
  
• Acquire a Ph.D. for college and university teaching
  and advanced positions in research, development,
  and management.
  
• Take additional courses in chemistry, physics,
  mathematics.
  
• Complete an undergraduate laboratory research
  project with a professor.

• Colleges and universities
  Private research foundations
  
• Government research laboratories and service
  agencies
  
• Hospitals and public health facilities
  
• Agricultural experiment stations
  
• Food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic
  companies
  
• Industry including wood products, paper, textiles,
  optical equipment, leather, and electrical
  equipment
  
• Environmental and pollution control agencies

• Obtain a Ph.D. for teaching and advanced research
  and management positions.
  
• Develop additional competencies in chemistry,
  mathematics, and physics.
  
• Take courses related to your field of interest or
  consider an advanced degree to specialize.
  
• Find a related internship with an organization in the
  area of your interest.
  
• Complete an undergraduate research project with a
  professor.
  
• Develop strong skills using laboratory equipment and
  computers.

• Colleges, universities, and agricultural colleges
  
• Federal agencies including Departments of Agriculture and Interior
  
• State and local agencies
  
• Private research foundations
  
• Museums
  
• Botanical gardens and arboretums
  
• Zoos and aquariums
  
• Public health laboratories
  
• Hospitals
  
• National and international environmental
  organizations

• Earn a Ph.D. for college and university teaching and
  advanced research and management positions.
  
• Develop excellent laboratory and computer skills.
  
• Get involved with undergraduate research with
  professors.
  
• Join related professional organizations.
  
• Complete a related internship with an organization in
  the area of your interest.

• Federal, state, and local government
  
• Inspection organizations
  
• Private recreation organizations
  
• Research laboratories
  
• Colleges and universities
  
• Zoos and aquariums
  
• Fish hatcheries
  
• National and international environmental agencies

• Develop a good foundation in mathematics, physics,
  computer science, statistics, and chemistry.
  
• Acquire a Ph.D. for college and university teaching
  and advanced research and management
  positions.
  
• Obtain experience related to fishing and boating.
  
• Complete a related internship with an organization in
  the area of your interest.
  
• Take specialized courses in this area or consider an
  advanced degree for more opportunities.

• Colleges and universities
  
• Professional schools including colleges of pharmacy,
  dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, and
  agriculture
  
• Clinics and hospitals
  
• Private research foundations
  
• Pharmaceutical companies
  
• Federal laboratories and regulatory agencies
  
• Independent testing laboratories
  
• Public health departments
  
• Agricultural experiment stations
  
• Industrial laboratories including chemical, petroleum,
  food processing, drug, and cosmetic
  manufacturers

• Obtain a Ph.D. for college and university teaching
  and advanced research positions.
  
• Acquire a background in physics, organic and
  physical chemistry, mathematics, and anatomy.
  
• Take courses in area(s) of specialization and/or
  consider an advanced degrees; some may require
  an M.D.
  
• Complete a related internship with an organization in
  the area of your interest.

• Universities and colleges
  
• Medical and other professional schools
  
• Public and private schools, K-12
  
• Museums
  
• Zoos
  
• Nature centers and parks

• Certification is required for K-12 school teachers,
  and Ph.D. is needed in universities and
  colleges.
  
• Gain experience working with students through
  tutoring, interning, or volunteering.
  
• Learn to work well with all types of people.
  
• Develop excellent interpersonal and public
  speaking skills.

• Manufacturing firms including:
  
• Pharmaceuticals
  
• Animal pharmaceuticals
  
• Laboratory equipment
  
• Medical supplies and prostheses

• Develop excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills.
  
• Take courses in anatomy, pharmacology, and
  chemistry.
  
• Obtain sales experience and/or a business minor.
  
• Hold leadership positions in campus organizations.
  
• Join the student American
• Marketing Association.