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Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
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here for entry and admission requirements
Where can our graduates go?
The career options are expanding rapidly. Advances in genetic engineering,
protein engineering, cell culture and molecular biology have generated a virtually
unlimited potential for altering the capabilities of living systems, greatly
expanding the scope of biotechnology, generating new applications for biological
products and allowing a previously unprecedented ability to control life processes.
Graduates work in:
- Agricultural, environmental, chemical, food processing, pharmaceutical
and waste management industries
- Beverage and food production
- Biotechnology, medical and agricultural industries
- Government and research establishments
- In a range of public and private diagnostic, therapeutic and research laboratories
covering microbiology, haematology, bioremediation, immunology, forensic science,
crop development, pest control, animal production, veterinary services, molecular
biology and protein engineering
- Medical and veterinary science service industries
- Process management
- Suppliers to the Biotechnology Industry
- Bioinformatics
- Drug discovery
Some Occupations
RESEARCH ASSISTANT- University
Provide research analytical support for a project examining factors associated
with the absorption of environmental lead and other metals in children.
The project is funded by the Australian Research Council and will investigate
the penetration of metals from various environmental sources through the
intestinal membrane. Methods will include cell culture and analysis of
metals by potentiometric stripping voltammetry, ICP and AAS.
Essential criteria include a degree in science, environmental science,
environmental chemistry, biotechnology or a related tertiary qualification,
demonstrated abilities to perform research under limited supervision and
to meet deadlines, demonstrated ability to keep clear and concise laboratory
records, and the ability to work and communicate effectively as part of
a team.
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- Bioanalytical Chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Researcher
- Forensic Scientist
- Medical Scientist
- Patent Examiner
- Research Technician
- Research Scientist
- Sales and Marketing Officer
- Business/Organisation Analyst
- Chemist
- Medical Science Professional
- Life Scientist
- Medical Technician
- Science Technician
- Tutor/Academic
- Business Development Manager
DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST
- State-of-the-art Cell Culture Facility
- Leading edge, commercialised technology
A major Biotechnology Group operates a state of the art production facility
to manufacture human implants through cell culture techniques.
Reporting to the Senior Scientist as a member of the Process Improvement
Team, you will be involved in continuing work to improve current product
validation and production processes and develop and validate new products
and protocols. This includes evaluating and validating equipment, tests
and raw materials, coordinating projects and making presentations on findings/recommendations.
A recent Honours or Masters Degree in Science (Biochem/Biotech or Biology
majors)
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Potential Employers
- Ashford International Research Centre
- Bio Innovation SA
- Bionomics Limited
- BresaGen
- Child Health Research Institute
- CSIRO
- Department of Human Services-Environmental Health Branch
- Derwent Information
- Department of Education, Science, and Training
- Flinders Bioremediation
- Flinders Medical Centre
- Forensic Science laboratories such as Forensic Science Centre in Adelaide,
the Forensic Services Division of the Australian Federal Police.
- Gropep
- Invitrogen
- IP Australia
- Jurlique
- Lesicar Perrin
- South Path
- Institute of Molecular Cell Biology
Bionomics Limited
RESEARCH ASSISTANT HIGH-THROUGHPUT SCREENING, CNS PROGRAM
The appointment will be at the level of research assistant. The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) or MSc degree or equivalent in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry or molecular biology and preferably several years' subsequent experience. Experience in mammalian cell biology and cell-based assays would be highly advantageous. |
What you need to succeed:
- To succeed in Science a critical and inquiring mind is essential.
- Strong numeracy skills are essential in most fields
- Creativity is also an important attribute, as are attention to detail and a perfectionist streak.
- Good communication skills are required, in order to describe complex scientific ideas in clear and simple terms.
From Graduate Futures: Science Industry Profile |
Some Web Sites
Access Excellence - About Biotechnology
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA)
Ausbiotech Ltd - this is the web site for the Australian Biotechnology Association - the national industry body. Has extensive links to Biotechnology organisations
Australian Biotechnology News
Australian Society for Medical Research
Bioinnovation
SA - public corporation, set up by the State Government, to support the growth
of the bioscience industry and the broader bioscience community in South Australia
Biotechnology Australia
- a collaboration of five Commonwealth Government departments. It was created
to assist in coordinating the Government's approach to biotechnology. Its focus
is on the medical, agricultural and environmental application of biotechnology.
Numerous Fact Sheets available and links
CSIRO
Graduate Careers Australia - industry Career Profiles are available on Science, All Graduates, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Mathematics and Statistics and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, manufacturing, mining, science, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
IP Australia
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian career information
The National Centre
for Biotechnology Education (NCBE) - this is a UK-based site focussed on the
education sector. It provides access to Biotechnology resources throughout Europe
National Centre for Biotechnology Information
The Nature Biotechnology
Directory - a comprehensive USA-based directory of Biotechnology organisations
throughout the world
The South Australian Research and Development Institute
Every graduate from our first Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) course found
work or pursued higher studies.
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research
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