Biotechnology Career Options Making a Career in Biotechnology Biotechnology offers opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests.
Biotechnology has many facets and there is a career for almost everyone.
The one you choose depends on your personal interests. The scientists who work in biotechnology companies are generally biologists, chemists or physicians. At biotech companies, the people who design the research and plan product development usually hold a Ph.D. or an M.D. degree. However, much of the actual research and development is done by scientists who hold B.S. or M.S. degrees in one of the appropriate sciences. Most biotechnology work is now in the research and development stage.