Career - Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists will study the genetic, chemical, physical and structural composition of cells, tissues and organisms and will identify ways in which organisms and biological processes can be used to create new medicines, vaccines, foods, fuels and pharmaceutical products. They will develop diagnostic tools to rapidly detect diseases and will use bacteria, enzymes and other organisms for a range of industrial uses, including agricultural production, food production and waste removal. They will crossbreed animals and plants to encourage beneficial characteristics such as disease resistance, improved nutrition and accelerated environmental adaptation and will conduct research and experiments in the fields of genetic modification and biomolecular engineering, which involves altering the genetic make-up of plants and animals. They will conduct human stem cell research with the aim of treating or preventing illnesses and use biological engineering processes to create biological products for commercial use, such as biomaterials, chemicals or fuels.

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