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Biotechnology Research Assistants

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You can begin exploring this career while working on your own school assignments. Use different types of resources, such as newspapers, magazines, library catalogs, computers, the Internet, and official records and documents. Pay close attention to procedures and methods in your laboratory classes.

Consider joining groups in your school devoted to research or fieldwork. Work as a reporter for your school newspaper, or volunteer to write feature articles for your yearbook. Both of these positions will provide you with experience in research and fact finding.

There are many books available describing the techniques of basic research skills. Ask a librarian or bookstore worker to help you locate them, or better yet, begin developing your research skills by tracking down materials yourself. The Internet is also full of helpful information on all subjects.

The Biotechnology Institute hosts the BioGENEius Challenge Series, which "provides high school age students with an expanded opportunity to compete and be recognized for outstanding research in biotechnology." Visit https://biotechinstitute.org/biogeneius/ to learn more.

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