Biotechnology Production Workers

High School

To prepare for a job in the administrative or managerial areas of this field, you should take courses in speech and English to develop your communication skills. Business management classes will also come in handy. You should also take science courses, including biology and chemistry, so that you’ll have some insight into biotechnology research and development. If you’re interested in a job as a production worker, take courses in math and science. You should also take courses, such as vo-tech, that will give you some background in machine work and engineering.

Postsecondary Education

Most employers offering production jobs require at least a high school diploma or the equivalent, with workers learning their skills via on-the-job training. Certain production positions require an associate’s degree in biotechnology or a related field and one to three years of experience. Production managers typically have a bachelor’s degree in business management.

Visit https://innovatebio.org/degrees-and-certificates for a list of college programs that offer biotechnology-related degrees and certificates.

Other Education or Training

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization offers continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars on general biotechnology topics. Visit https://www.bio.org for more information.