Are you interested in bioscience research and development as it applies to human health? Would you like to study diseases, discover new treatments or invent medical devices?
Consider a career in biotechnology. The resources below will help you explore biotechnology career options, plan your education, and explore the job market.
Note of caution: Career profile data is not specific to agribusiness. It is for the broader career title.
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Biological Technicians
- Biomedical Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Plant and System Operators
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists
- Epidemiologists
- Materials Scientists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Microbiologists
- Plant and System Operators, All Other
- Statistical Assistants
Below are several majors in the biotechnology pathway. Select a major to learn about industries you might work in, the types of employers that hire a major, and find strategies to prepare you for a job.
Are you ready to set your education goals and gain the skills you need to work in agribusiness? Use the resources below to get started.
Plan Your AFNR EducationFind tools to help you set your goals, pay for college, find a program, and more.
Find Campuses & Programs
Search for biotechnology programs at Minnesota State.
Before you invest in a career, it's important to understand the job market. Based on where you want to live, you may have different opportunities. Use the resources below to learn about some of the employers in your region. You can research job postings to understand the skills and training these employers are looking for. After you've done some research on your own, make sure you talk to as many people as possible who are knowledgeable about the career. You can talk to your teachers and counselors. You can also reach out to an employer to do an informational interview about the jobs they offer.
Sample Job Titles
Laboratory Technician, Food Inspector, Microbiologist, Analytical Biotechnologist, Chemist, Biology Instructor, Biological Science Technician, Analytical Chemist, Research Technician, Quality Laboratory Technician
Source: Gartner TalentNeuron
Sample Employers
Find Job Openings
Find a job in biotechnology.
- Navigate to the Job Search on Minnesota State CAREERwise.
- Copy and paste the keyword string below into the Keyword filter.
Keyword string:
"biological" OR "biology" OR "fuel" "Agriculture" OR "Agri" OR "Agro" OR "farm" OR "beef" OR "swine" OR "pork" OR "poultry" OR "duck" OR "grain" OR "corn" OR "animal" OR "fish" OR "dairy" OR "milk" - Use the Location filter in the left column to select a Minnesota region or to search by ZIP code. From the region dropdown you can also choose to search the state of Minnesota.
- In addition to the keywords above you can use Occupation Category to filter your search results. Select one of the options listed below.
-Life, Physical, and Social Science
-Management
-Education, Training, and Library
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