Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Careers
Job/Career Titles
- Bioinformatics Associate
- Chemical Safety Engineer
- Clinical Research Scientist
- Clinical Technician
- Environmental Scientist
- Epidemiologist*
- Forensic Scientist
- Genetic Counselor
- Government Lab Services
- Grant Writer
- Health Services Administrator*
- Laboratory Technician
- Medicine*
- Nutritionist
- Pharmaceutical Research*
- Pharmacist*
- Product Development
- Professor/Teacher*
- Public and International Health*
- Quality Control Technician
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Research Chemist*
- Technical/Medical Sales
- Technical/Scientific Writer
*Advanced education preferred
Employers
General Industry
- Biotechnology Firms
- Chemical Companies
- Food and Drug Administration
- Food Manufacturing Companies
- Hospitals and Medical Labs
- Petroleum Refineries
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Public Health Departments
- Universities & Colleges
Minnesota Employers
- Beaver Island Brewing Company
- Bio-Techne
- Boston Scientific
- Cargill
- Enzymology Research Center, Inc.
- Imanis Life Sciences, LLC
- Industrial Molded Rubber Products
- Lupulin Brewing Company
- Mayo Clinic
- MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc.
- Microbiologics Inc.
- Nucleus Network
- Pace Analytical
- SurModics, Inc.
Salary and Outlook
Salary Resources
- Career One Stop
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Occupation and Salary Outcomes by College Major
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Skills and Traits
- Able to work long hours
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Curiosity
- Determination
- Inquisitive attitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Keen sense of observation
- Knowledge of scientific methods
- Patience
- Time management
- Work independently and on a team
- Writing skills
Additional Career Help
Additional Resources
- Biochemical Society
- Discover Data Science
- Explore Health Careers
- The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology