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Environmental Scientist
Studies the natural environment and human impact on it, collecting data on air, water, soil, and ecosystems to inform policy or projects.
Field BasedResearch HeavyStem
Life Sciences
Biotechnologist
Uses living organisms and biological processes to develop products and technologies in medicine, agriculture, or industry.
Also known as: Bioprocess Technologist
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Works on projects such as developing vaccines, improving crop genetics, or engineering microorganisms for industrial processes, using lab techniques like fermentation, genetic engineering, and cell culture. Moves between R&D, process development, and quality roles depending on the stage of a product's development.
Typical work environment
Laboratory and pilot-plant settings within a biotech or pharmaceutical company, often working in small project teams with scientists from different specialties.
Typical entry point
Junior biotechnologist or lab associate in a biotech, pharma, or agri-biotech company
Relevant subjects
Core
BiologyChemistry
Relevant interests
Core
Biology
Also relevant
ResearchHealthcareEnvironment
Useful skills
Research· IntermediateAnalytical thinking· IntermediateData analysis· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—BiotechnologyPrimary route
Master's degree—BiotechnologyCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Creativity-drivenHigh social impactResearch-intensiveDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
PharmaBiotechnologyResearch
Tags
STEMTechnicalResearch-heavy
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