Studying Job Descriptions: A Computer Classroom Activity
Studying job descriptions as an introduction to the biotechnology workplace
Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to explore the types of jobs available to individuals with education and interest in biotechnology.
Activities:
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- Look on the menu bar on the left side of the page. Find the heading STUDENTS/TECHNICIANS. Click on “View Jobs” and later on “Employment Links”.
- Skim through various job postings through the various sites. Pick three jobs that interest you or that are assigned by your instructor. For each of the three jobs, answer these questions:
- Do you understand the technical terminology in the various job postings? Find out from your instructor which of these technical skills you will be learning in your course work.
- What “soft skills” appear to be desirable? Soft skills include such things as ability to communicate effectively and ability to work well in teams.
- Classify each job as being:
- research or research and development
- production
- quality control/quality assurance/documentation
- other (for example, marketing, technical writing, project management)
- Record what academic background is required. (Note that associate degree holders, especially those with workplace experience, can often successfully compete for positions that state Bachelor’s Degree required.) Also note how much previous experience is required.
- Scan through 10 jobs postings. How many of them mention one of the following terms:
- cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
- GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
- Find out from your instructor, or from your textbook, what these terms mean and why they are an important part of some jobs.
- Share your observations with the class.
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