Biotechnology Research & Development

Biotechnology Research & Development

This pathway uses advancements in science and technology to improve health care.

Biotechnology Research & Development Careers

Technical Writers

A medical technical writer helps create scientific documents that explain various aspects of health care and related technology to other people. In this role, one may define terminology, write an article based on guidelines set out by the buyer, or produce marketing or educational material.

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Nuclear Medicine Providers

Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radioactive drugs for imaging or treatment.

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Research Assistants

A medical research assistant collects, records, and analyzes experimental data. They also maintain laboratory equipment and keep inventory. A medical research assistant must possess analytical, technical, observational, and time-management skills.

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Pharmacologists

A pharmacologist is especially knowledgeable about new and obscure medications that may be needed for hard-to-treat or rare illnesses and about drug interactions and how to prevent them.

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Health Informatics

Health informatics is a field within the health care space that uses information technology to address complex challenges and issues.

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.

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Cytotechnologist

Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.

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Forensic Science Technician

Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence.

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Biomedical Engineer, Biologists, Biostatisticians

Biomedical engineers focus on advances in technology and medicine to develop new devices and equipment for improving human health. For example, they might design software to run medical equipment or computer simulations to test new drug therapies.

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Toxicologist

A toxicologist is a scientist who has a strong understanding of many scientific disciplines, such as biology and chemistry, and typically works with chemicals and other substances to determine if they are toxic or harmful to humans and other living organisms or the environment.

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About Biotechnology Research & Development

Employment in health care occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. Health care occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for health care services.

Perhaps the biggest reason to pursue a health career is to make a difference in the lives of others. You will contribute to creating a healthier world whether you work as a medical assistant, pharmacy tech, administrator or home health aide, there are many opportunities right here in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia has identified 10 high-demand, high-growth career occupations: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Technician, Dental Assistant and Community Health Worker.