Research Guides: Biotechnology Research Guide: Career Information

Careers in Biotechnology

Interested in a career in the field of biotechnology? Visit websites and browse library resources to help you gather information on your career options.

Wake Tech also has resources and services to help you choose a career and apply for jobs.

Career Resources
@ Wake Tech

Interested in learning more about your career options? Wake Tech has resources to help you out.

Career Coach
Career Coach is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
College Central (opens in new window)
CCN is our online job board and appointment hub for current, curriculum students and alumni of Wake Tech. Approved employers may post paid job opportunities and paid internships. All services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Career and Employment Resources at Wake Tech
The mission of Career and Employment Resources (CER) is to assist students and alumni in assessing their career possibilities, determining a major, setting professional goals, and attaining employment aligned with a program of study. Students and prospective students are provided resources and services to establish career pathways and attain work experiences to support the continuum of career exploration, planning, and employment opportunities.

Professional Associations

Online Career Resources

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will give you lots of great facts on careers. Check out the education requirements, salary, and job outlook using the tabs at the top of the profile page.

Career & Technical Education Database (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Vocational information on technical topics such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.

BioTechnology Jobs in NC

BioTech Company Directory (opens in new window)
North Carolina is home to 735 bioscience companies that directly employ more than 66,000 people. This directory includes those companies as well as over 2,400 additional North Carolina companies that support or are related to our thriving industry.
NCBiotech Jobs Board (opens in new window)
The NCBiotech Jobs Board connects the local workforce with North Carolina-based jobs and internships in the life science industry.