Careers in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

  • Agronomist
  • Animal Scientist
  • Bacteriologist
  • Biochemist
  • Bioinformatician
  • Biomedical Researcher
  • Consultant
  • Data Analyst
  • Fish and Wildlife Technician
  • Food Technologist
  • Forensic Biotechnologist
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Genetics Counsellor
  • High School Teacher
  • Instructor (college, university)
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Pharmacist / Pharmacy Assistant
  • Professional Programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Law    
  • Public Health Microbiologist
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
  • Research Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician (research, clinical, pharmacy, government)
  • Sales Representative
  • Scientific Writer / Journalist
  • Technical Analyst
  • Technical Writer
  • Toxicologist
  • Virologist

Potential work environments

  • Biotechnology and Energy Firms
  • Colleges, Universities, & Private Schools
  • Crime Labs or Other Forensic Science Lab
  • Diagnostic & Quality Testing Labs
  • Fish and Wildlife Industries
  • Geological/Agricultural Firms
  • Government Agencies (Municipal, Provincial, Federal)
  • Hospitals and Other Health Care Agencies
  • Industrial/Chemical Manufacturing Companies
  • Inspection & Monitoring Agencies/Boards
  • Microbiology Consulting Firms
  • Mining Companies
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Public & Private Research Fields (Agricultural, Chemical, Environmental)
  • Publishing Agencies (Newspaper, Magazine, Book, Online)
  • Science-specific Recruitment Agencies
  • Technical Supply Companies
  • Water Testing/Treatment Organizations

Note: These lists are not exhaustive. Some careers listed may require further education, training, designations and/or experience.

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