Biotechnology Careers High-Tech High-Wage Jobs Career Pathways

Biotechnology Careers: High-Tech, High-Wage Jobs Career Pathways & Training in Northern California

What is Biotechnology? The use of living organisms, or parts thereof, to provide useful products, processes and services. Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms Scientists in the field of biotechnology modify cellular DNA in order to produce useful proteins & other molecules DNA Protein Transcription & Translation

Agricultural Biotechnology ► Enhanced pest and disease resistance ► Decrease use of chemicals on farmland ► Enhanced vitamins, micronutrients, etc. ► Increased stress tolerance: drought, salinity, cold, etc. ► “Pharming” to make vaccines and therapeutics. ► Use of cellulosic biomass for biofuels GMOs are feared by some…there is no scientific evidence to support such fears

Industrial Biotechnology Useful proteins or biomolecules produced on an industrial scale by modifying, adding or deleting genetic information (DNA) in an organism, followed by large scale fermentation and biomolecule collection ► Enzymes needed for: § Cheese § Bread § Detergents § Textiles ► Therapeutic molecules to treat human diseases & disorders § Human Growth Factor § Insulin § Other pharmaceuticals ► Antibodies used in: § Vaccines § Disease treatment* § Medical Diagnostics § Cell Identification § Biosensors*

Bioengineering & Biomedical Applications ► DNA & Protein biochips § § ► Medical diagnostics Basic Genomics Research Nanobiotechnology § Biomaterials, such as quantum dots Biophotonics ► Biosensors ► Biomedical Engineering ► § § § Tissue Engineering In-vivo Imaging Robotics

Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics www. hapmap. org “The Hap. Map is a catalog of common genetic variants that occur in human beings. ” Current Study Populations are from: ► Ibadan, Nigeria ► Tokyo, Japan ► Beijing, China ► United States (northern & western European ancestry) Many Human Diseases are Associated with Single Base Changes in the Human Genome: Sickle cell anemia Hypercholesterolemia Cystic fibrosis Congenital heart defects Obsessive-compulsive disorder ► Marfan syndrome ► ► ►

Environmental Biotechnology Biofuels § New $25 million collaborative research partnership with Chevron ►Cellulytic enzymes ►GMO feedstocks for easier processing ► Bioenergy ► Bioremediation ► Biomass conversion ►

Stem Cells & Tissue Engineering ► October 2005, NIH awarded UC Davis a $6 million grant to launch the Center of Excellence in Translational Human Stem Cell Research ► Director, Dr. Alice Tarantal ► It is one of two centers in the nation! ► Three major research projects: § Increase umbilical cord blood stem cells available for cell transplants Stem Cells § Cell therapy for urinary tract obstruction in children with kidney disease § improve cell imaging that could be used for tracking transplanted stem cells in clinical studies http: //www. surgery. wisc. edu/transplant/ research/odoricolab/ stemcellpics. shtml

Biotech was born in N. California! The Interstate-80 corridor between the Bay Area and Sacramento is home to a high concentration of biotech companies We need a highly skilled regional workforce to maintain our preeminence in biotechnology and compete in the global marketplace! http: //www. bio-link. org/centers. CAN. htm

Early Training for Careers in Biotechnology ► Take “College Prep” High School Courses: § Science Classes (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, etc…) with hands-on laboratory training § Math Classes (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, etc…) § Computer Classes § English Classes In High School, build the skills needed to: § § Work effectively as the member of a team Precisely handle lab equipment and gather data Carefully analyze and solve problems, based on known facts or data Clearly communicate the results of your work (written and verbal)

Education & Training for a Career in the Life Science Industry 1 -2 yrs High School Diploma ~2 yrs ~4 -5 yrs Community College Certificate Laboratory Technician ~$35 -40, 000/yr Community College AS Degree * Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Degree ~2 yrs Research Scientist ~$50 -70, 000/yr * Master’s of Science (MS) Degree ~5 yrs Doctoral Degree (Ph. D) More years of experience Laboratory Director ~$65 -100, 000+/yr * Biotech Company CEO ~$100, 000+/yr

Education & Training for a Career in Life Science Academia 1 -2 yrs High School Diploma Community College Certificate ~2 yrs Community College AS Degree Laboratory Technician ~$35 -45, 000/yr ~2 yrs K-12 Credential K-12 Teacher ~$45 -70, 000/yr ~2 yrs ~4 -5 yrs Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Degree ~2 yrs Master’s of Science (MS) Degree ~5 yrs Doctoral Degree (Ph. D) Research Scientist ~$50 -70, 000/yr Adjunct Faculty (temporary) ~$40 -50, 000+/yr Community College Professor/Administrator ~$50 -100, 000+/yr University Professor/Administrator ~$50 -100, 000+/yr Post-doctoral Researcher (temporary) ~$40 -50, 000+/yr

2 -Year Biotech Training Programs in the Greater Sacramento Region ► American River College / North Valley & Mountain Biotech Center § Biotech Certificate § Biotech Degree (AS) ► http: //www. arc. losrios. edu/catalog/Biology. pdf ► Solano Community College § § § Applied Biotech Certificate Industrial Biotech Degree (AS) ► http: //www. solano. edu/degrees/catalog_200708/biotech. pdf

4 -Year & Graduate Training Programs in the Greater Sacramento Region ► CSU Sacramento § BS, MS in Biological Sciences (various majors) ► http: //www. csus. edu/bios/ ► UC Davis § BA/BS in Biological Sciences (various majors) ► http: //admissions. ucdavis. edu/academics/major_view. cfm? major =bbis § BS in Biotechnology ► http: //admissions. ucdavis. edu/academics/major_view. cfm? major =abit § MS/Ph. D in Biological Sciences (various majors) ► http: //www. dbs. ucdavis. edu/grad/index. html § Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology (for Ph. D students) ► http: //www. biotech. ucdavis. edu/ Note: There are other state (UC, CSU, private) and national universities offering similar programs

Thriving Biotech-Related Life Science Job Markets Research Patent Law Administration Government Regulatory Affairs Teaching Technical Writing Sales & Marketing Health Care

Average Life Science Salaries (2004) ► ► ► ► ► College/University Department Head (11/12 month appt. - tenured) $149, 250 Research Vice President/Director $145, 000 President/Managing Director (with financial interest in firm) $128, 000 Professor (11/12 month appointment - tenured) $121, 000 Laboratory Director $96, 600 Intermediate Researcher $50, 335 Secondary School Teacher $43, 536 College Instructor (9/10 month appt. ) $43, 000 Intermediate Research Technician $33, 943 (BS degree) Nationwide, the median income of those in the life sciences is ~$66, 480. Data from “Compensation of Life Scientists in the U. S. – 2004” Note: 2007 Salaries in California are ~5 -15% higher

Local Careers in Biotech Industry The Greater Sacramento Region is poised to become a mixed biotech/life science cluster. ~100 Life Sciences companies exist along the I-80 Corridor Over 100, 000 Jobs! per EDD

Life Science Companies in the Greater Sacramento Valley* ► ► ► ► Affymetrix Agra. Quest Alza Antibodies, Inc. Arcadia Biociences Bio. Rad Dade Microscan Davis Sequencing Genentech Glycometrix (seed stage) Hygieia Labs IDEXX Labs Jackson Labs Lipomics Technologies Mesolytics (seed stage) (*not complete list) ► ► ► ► Miltenyi Biotech MMI Genomics Monsanto, Calgene campus Novozymes Novartis Pediatric Biosciences (seed stage) Pioneer Hibred Seminis Seeds Synthia LLC (seed stage) Thermogenesis Telomolecular Ventria Biosciences Volcano Vitalea (seed stage)

Online Resources for Biotech Careers ► Career Voyages § A career information website hosted by the US Department of Education and the US Department of Labor. ► Biotech Work Portal § A comprehensive website with links to information on biotech careers, educational programs, job postings, labor market data and much more! ► Biotech. Employment. com § A survey and salary information database providing annual data on average salaries in the biotech industry. ► One. Science. com § A popular job search website for the life science industry. ► California Employment Development Department § Data on California biotech jobs and industry growth.

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) Records Data on Biotech Jobs in the State http: //www. labormarketinfo. edd. ca. gov/cgi/career/? PAGEID=3&SUBID=136

“Soft Skills” are Critical for Career Success ► Your academic qualifications might get you an interview, but to get and keep a job in biotechnology, you need these “soft skills”: Before the interview§ § § Resume (easy to read, accurate, concise, personal) Cover letter (perfect grammar/spelling, expresses your desire for the job, elaborates on your personal qualifications and life experiences that make you the “best” candidate) Phone and email etiquette During the interview§ § Firm handshake Good manners Appropriate attire Clear communicator On the job • Team player • Clear communicator • Critical thinker • Ethical, reliable & responsible • Follows protocols/directions

What Path Should You Follow? ► Predictions of Aggressive Job Growth in: § Health Sciences § Biotechnology & Bioinformatics § Computer and Information Science ► All of these careers require a strong background in: MATH, COMPUTER SKILLS & BASIC SCIENCES!!