Career Resources | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – College of Natural Sciences

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Career Preparation Roadmap

How can you best prepare for a career in your chosen industry throughout your time in college? The Career Preparation Roadmap breaks down how to set yourself up for success during each year of your academic career. The Career Preparation Roadmaps also outline common employers and job titles to keep an eye out for in your job search, factors that contribute to your success in landing a job post-grad, and additional resources to help you along the way.

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About Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Common Employers
Common Job Titles
Factors of Success
Additional Resources

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has developed faculty expertise and the supporting resource facilities to instruct students in three major areas of biochemistry and molecular biology: the structure and function of macromolecules, cellular biochemistry, and molecular gene expression. The undergraduate major provides students with a strong background in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. Such training develops the skills necessary to pursue careers in biological and biomedical research, biotechnology, medical laboratories, and many health-related professions such as medicine and veterinary care.

Abbott Laboratories
Cargill
Kaiser Permanente
Mayo Clinic
Roche Bioscience
Rubicon Genomics
Syngenta
Zoetis

Chemist
Scientific Laboratory Technologist
Associate Analyst
Research Technician
Biotechnologist
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Scientist
Nanotechnologist

Engagement with the CSU Career Center
Internship or research involvement
On campus employment
GPA

What can you do with a major in biochemistry?
Learn more about occupations involving biochemistry
Learn more about careers in biochemistry from a professional association
See current opportunities in biochemistry

Year 1

Go to the Career Center’s drop-in hours or schedule an appointment
Log into Handshake, the CSU Career Center’s online location for on-campus jobs, internships, and careers. Find an on-campus job and work for 10+ hours/week
Join a student organization relevant to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
View possible concentrations within a Biochemistry major

Year 2

Go to the Career Center to discuss job/internship search strategies, create a resume and write a cover letter and tips for interviewing
Apply for summer internships or research opportunities related to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Learn more about possible research opportunities in the department

Year 3

Run for a leadership role in a student organization
Update your resume and/or cover letter for internships or on-campus jobs
Apply for an undergraduate internship
Learn about graduate school options in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Year 4 +

Present research at CSU
Attend many working events to meet employers
Ask three professors and/or employers to be professional references
Meet with the Career Center to prepare for the job search or graduate school applications and to update your resume and/or cover letter

Alum

You may continue to use the Career Center for guidance! All services are still available to you at no cost for one year after graduation and for a small fee after that