Life sciences and biotechnology involves the study of living organisms and organic processes, often to find solutions to global problems. For example, this industry is integral to finding science-based solutions for growing healthier, more resilient crops; finding ways to generate greener, more ecologically sustainable energy sources; and developing new medications and other pharmaceuticals. Primary subsectors are research and development, biopharmaceuticals, biorenewables, medical devices, and wholesale trade.
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Top jobs that Require Community College Credentials
How much will I make per hour?
What can I train for? | Job openings per year | Entry-level | Median | Experienced | Programs |
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 167 | $23.81 | $35.32 | $38.32 | View programs |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 100 | $18.59 | $22.04 | $29.82 | View programs |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 84 | $28.24 | $30.08 | $36.81 | |
Biological Technicians | 83 | $18.50 | $22.69 | $27.88 | View programs |
Medical Equipment Repairers | 68 | $22.40 | $28.38 | $37.16 | View programs |
Forensic Science Technicians | 35 | $29.62 | $37.75 | $48.30 | View programs |
Chemical Technicians | 32 | $18.99 | $23.32 | $29.44 | View programs |
Top Employers & Skills
Employers
- University of California, Davis
- Sutter Health
- UC Davis Health
- Dignity Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Sutter Medical Center
- Aya Healthcare
- Quest Diagnostics
- Danaher
- Interpath Laboratory
- Cepheid
- Eurofins Scientific
- Anthem Blue Cross
- National Vision
- Marshall Medical Center
- Akua Behavioral Health
- The Mentor Network
- Inharvest
- Asante Health
- Essilor Of America
Specialized skills
- Biology
- Medical Laboratory
- Chemistry
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Experience
- Auditing
- Microbiology
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
Technology & software skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python (Programming Language)
- Linux
- Operating Systems
- Firmware
- Microsoft Access
Employability skills
- Communications
- Detail Oriented
- Management
- Quality Control
- Research
- Operations
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Quality Assurance
- Valid Driver's License
The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).
Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.
Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.