BIOSCIENCE Bioscience offers high-growth, high-paying jobs for those looking for a career that can make a difference.
• Biochemists & Biophysicists • Microbiologists • Natural Sciences Managers • Biomedical Engineers • Chemists • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists • Industrial Engineers • Industrial Production Managers • Electrical Engineers • Mechanical Engineers • Accountants & Auditors • Biological Technicians • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians • Chemical Technicians • Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers • Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers • Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
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Bioscience isn’t just science! Accountants, Manufacturing Workers and Administrative Assistants work in this industry as well.
Colorado bioscience companies are actively researching, developing and generating products that enhance and save lives. If you’re interested in doing something different every day, thinking outside the box and working with cutting-edge technology, Bioscience might be the career path for you.
Step 1: Identify your interests
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Misty Rowe
Co-founder of TheragNos in Golden, CO There’s no such thing as a typical day for Misty. Working for a start-up company involves balancing the business side with the research side. Sometimes she’ll be writing proposals or talking with people about investing in TheragNos. Other times she’ll be in the lab working on an extension of her Ph.D. research at the Colorado School of Mines, which led to the formation of her company. Her research aims to eliminate harmful side effects associated with MRIs, thereby making the procedure safer. Misty says that the best part of her job is not having to do the same thing day after day. She continually learns new things, which is why she got into research in the first place. Her favorite high school classes were AP Biology and Chemistry – both of which got her interested in science.
Who do you want to be tomorrow? Occupation Biochemists & Biophysicists
Average Hourly/Annual Wage $40.27 / $83,760
Minimum Education/Training
Suggested Programs of Study
Doctoral Degree
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Stem Cells & Development
Doctoral Degree
Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
Study & research chemical compositions/physical principles of living cells, organisms & related phenomena.
Microbiologists
$31.98 / $66,515
Natural Sciences Managers
$57.17 / $118,915
Investigate growth, structure, development & other characteristics of microscopic organisms & study the effects which antibiotics have on them.
Work experience + Bachelor's Degree
Plan, direct or coordinate research & development of life & physical sciences, mathematics & statistics.
Biomedical Engineers
$41.43 / $86,175
Chemists
$37.66 / $78,330
Bachelor's Degree
Bioengineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology (Pre-Medical Tech)
Bachelor's Degree
Engineering & Applied Science, Engineering Physics
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Associate Degree
Biology/Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences
Design, develop & evaluate biological & health systems & products like artifical organs, prostheses, instrumentation & medical information systems.
Conduct lab chemical experiments/analyses for quality & process control or to develop new products & knowledge.
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists
$26.37 / $54,581
Perform complex medical lab tests for diagnosis, treatment & prevention of disease. May train/supervise staff.
Industrial Engineers
$39.46 / $82,080
Industrial Production Managers
$42.92 / $89,276
Electrical Engineers
$40.04 / $83,288
Mechanical Engineers
$45.55 / $94,751
Accountants & Auditors
$32.74 / $68,089
Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology
Design, develop, test & evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes like quality/inventory control, logistics/material flow & cost analysis. Plan, direct or coordinate work activities/resources necessary for manufacturing products to cost, quantity & quality specifications. Design, develop or supervise manufacturing/installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use. Perform engineering tasks like planning/designing tools, engines, machines & other mechanical equipment. Supervise equipment installation, operation, maintenance & repair.
Analyze financial information, keep records of & write reports about assets, liabilities, profit/loss & taxes.
Biological Technicians
$19.67 / $40,900*
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
$16.33 / $33,959
Associate Degree
Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology (Pre-Medical Tech), Biotechnology
Chemical Technicians
$23.47 / $48,811
Associate Degree
Chemistry, Biotechnology
Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers
$25.44 / $52,906
Assist biological/medical scientists to set up, operate & maintain lab instruments/equipment, monitor experiments, make observations & calculate/record results.
Perform routine medical lab tests for diagnosis, treatment & prevention of disease. Conduct chemical/physical lab tests to assist scientists analyzing solids, liquids & gases for purposes such as research, new product development & quality control.
Related work experience
Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing
1-12 months on-the-job training
Advanced Manufacturing/Machining, High Tech Manufacturing
1-12 months on-the-job training
Administrative Assistant - Clerical
Supervise & coordinate work activities for inspectors, precision workers, machine setters/operators, assemblers & others.
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers
$17.70 / $36,826
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
$21.50 / $44,710
Inspect, test, sort, sample or weigh products, looking for defects, wear & deviations from specifications. May use complex test equipment & instruments. Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, writing statistical reports, answering information requests & performing other clerical duties.
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Sarah Mutka
Associate Director of Cell Biology for N30 Pharmaceuticals in Boulder, CO Sarah’s company is working to develop drugs to treat lung and cardiovascular diseases. Her days consist of meeting with team members, reading scientific papers, designing experiments, analyzing data and working in the lab. Lab work typically involves treating cells with drugs or compounds and analyzing the effects of the drugs. It’s not that simple, though; cell-based experiments take several days to set-up, perform and analyze before you know the results. Sarah says it’s very rewarding to be a part of something that could someday help save lives; it’s even better that she gets to use hightech equipment and have fun conducting experiments in the process! To learn more about occupations & resources, visit www.MetroDenverCareers.com
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