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With 1 more semester remaining before graduating, I am nervous about getting a job just as I should be. My GPA is right at 3.0 and I have made very decent grades in classes pertaining to biotechnology. When I graduate next semester I will have accumulated 10 credit hours (of 4 classes) that are in the masters program for biotechnology and molecular biology at my school. However, I am looking for a job before I continue my education and will be seeking any biotech or chemical-related job in the area (I am from North Carolina, if that really means anything). I was never able to fit an internship or research-related course into my schedule, but when I complete next semester I will have learned applicable electron microscopy, biotechniques and organic chemistry lab techniques (these are what provide me with a sense of security as far as projecting myself to biotech employers). My hope is that my employer will put me back through school, considering I have basically completed a semester of the course work. Any type of input would be appreciated, but just know what you are talking about before you start typing.
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11 years ago
If you want to work in bench science, you could get a job as a lab technician.  These jobs do not pay particularly well and do not have much room for advancement.  Employers will expect at least a year of lab experience (research experience, not labs as courses) or a related internship.  A masters degree could get you much further in the biotech field, and enrolling for a program next year would be prudent with the current economy.

If you want to work on the computer side of biotech (bioinformatics) you should be able to show employers proficiency in computer programming.

Good luck, but there aren't a lot of good jobs in biotech for people with just a BS and no research experience.  The lab skills and thinking skills gained from hands on work are much more valuable than the information learned in courses (both lab and lecture types) for biology.
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