5. Fastest Growing Industries: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017) is projecting a faster than average 11% growth in the biotechnology job market through 2026. The “in-demand” biotechnology jobs are Biomedical Engineers (7% growth), Biochemists (11% growth), Medical Scientist (13% growth), Biological/Clinical Technician (13% growth), Microbiologist (8% growth), Process Development Scientist, and Biomanufacturing Specialists.
Topics: Teaching Biotechnology
The Most Basic Biotech Lab Equipment, Materials & Necessities
G-Biosciences and Ellyn Daugherty have compiled a simple list of equipment and materials required for a new biotechnology teaching lab. When setting up a new lab, it is often quite daunting, as it is hard to budget and plan if you are unsure of the basic requirements for the lab. This blog is designed to highlight the key requirements for a lab to accommodate 8 lab groups.
Topics: Teaching Biotechnology
Specificity of Immunostaining methods: How to choose a control?
Immunocytochemistry is one of the most commonly used methods for protein localization in the cells or tissues using specific antibodies. The overall credibility of the results from Immunocytochemistry depends on two factors:
Topics: Protein Labeling, Teaching Biotechnology, Cytology & Histology
Biotechnology is the fastest growing occupation among industries, expected to grow 11% by 2022. Teaching biotechnology through the applications of biology, chemistry, engineering research, and manufacturing techniques is critical to the future of creating products and services that improve the quality of human life.
Topics: Teaching Biotechnology