Jobs in the Biotech Industry
Biotech companies are companies that manufacture medicines industrial biotechnology and agrochemicals. The biotechnology industry also researches and develops technology that involves the manipulation of living cells, including cell therapy and gene cloning. The industry is comprised of different industries, each with its own set of job opportunities and expertise. Certain jobs in the biotech industry require advanced degrees, whereas others are entry-level positions which allow professionals in the field to learn about the specifics of the industry.
Professionals in biotechnology for agriculture strive to make horticultural aquaculture, as well as agricultural methods more profitable and efficient. Genetically engineered plants can create more resistance to pests, or to produce more food per acres. They can also use genetically engineered plants and fungi in order to create new types of biomass for energy or carbon-negative structural materials.
Biotechnology is an exciting field because it allows people to live longer and healthier lives. It also has the potential to address global issues, like the growing demand for food and shrinking the amount of land used for agriculture. In the next 20-30 years, it may also be possible to eradicate a number of diseases. The actual health benefits of biotechnology will likely be tempered by debates about which diseases should be prioritised for elimination, and the disparity in access to life-saving treatment around the world.
