Finding a Job in Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Many jobs in biochemistry are not advertised, because they are with small private or public organizations. If you can build a relationship with these small groups, you can have a real advantage in applying for jobs. Not only will fewer people will be competing with you, you will be a real person, not just a name on a piece of paper. You might find reading the networking and researching an employer quick guides helpful.
Tools and tips for your search:
- Graduate (MS/PhD) Employment Resources
- Career Search
- List of biotechnology companies in Michigan
- Biospace.com Midwest biotech companies
- Bio.com: Profiles of biotechnology employers and latest industry news
- MEDLINEplus Giant List of Organizations
- MSU chemistry and pharmaceutical job resources
Web sites that regularly post biochemistry jobs: (MSU/Regional)
- MySpartanCareer (you will need a MSUNet ID to log in)
- Neogen
- Pfizer
- MPI Research
- Dow Chemical
- Van Andel Research Institute (Grand Rapids)
- Abbott Labs (Chicago)
- Sigma Aldrich (Midwest, esp. St. Louis)
- Midwest Research Institute
Web sites that regularly post biochemistry jobs: (National Coverage)
MSU Listservers that post biochemistry job notices: