Riccarton High School
Biotechnologist Ringa Hangarau Koiora
Biotechnologists use their knowledge of living things to develop new animal or plant products such as medicines and pest-resistant crops.
Biotechnologists may do some or all of the following:
- study micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeast, and their enzymes
- study the genetic make-up of plants, animals, humans and micro-organisms
- develop and test methods of making new products
- develop higher-yield or more pest-resistant crops
- meet with clients to discuss biotechnology solutions to their problems
- analyse production trends and data
- work out budget and production costs
- prepare funding or patent applications, and be part of patent discussions.
Physical Requirements
Biotechnologists need to have good hand-eye co-ordination.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for biotechnologists includes:
- laboratory work
- research work
- quality assurance
- business management or marketing.
Personal Qualities
Biotechnologists need to be:
- patient and persevering
- investigative and enquiring
- detail-oriented
- observant
- creative and innovative
- good at problem solving
- good at planning and organising.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for biotechnologists includes:
- laboratory work
- research work
- quality assurance
- business management or marketing.
Subject Recommendations
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter further training. NCEA Level 3 in calculus, biology, maths, chemistry and physics are recommended.
Biotechnologists can earn around $42K-$75K per year per year.
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