CST Grad Bioinnovation PSM Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Internships

Bioinnovation PSM students are strongly encouraged to engage in external, program-related projects. Internships must be preapproved and can be arranged through the College of Science and Technology, Fox School of Business and Management, or by students themselves. A successful internship can constitute the basis for a student’s capstone project and may lead to full-time employment.

The Bioinnovation PSM program has internship sponsors and partners in different biomedical industry sectors, including

Dreamit,
Epitek and
GenTox.

Learn more about internships.

Careers

Official job placement is not offered, but the Bioinnovation PSM program is designed to help recent graduates to obtain relevant employment and assist employed professionals with career advancement and/or shift.

Graduates of the Bioinnovation PSM Program often pursue employment in the fields of

biotechnology,
pharmaceutical sciences,
public health,
technology transfer and
science information.

Career Services

Office of Student Professional Development

The College of Science and Technology Office of Student Professional Development offers assistance to students as they navigate the search for postgraduate positions and research opportunities. The college also hosts job fairs, networking events and workshops.

Learn more about the Office of Student Professional Development.

Job Fairs

The College of Science and Technology job fairs, held each fall and spring semester, are open to undergraduate and master’s-level science and technology majors, as well as alumni of the college. Job fairs typically draw more than 60 employers, including Apex Life Science, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the city of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation and Technology, Elsevier, Lockheed Martin, and the Wistar Institute.

The job fairs give you opportunities to

explore potential career paths,
network with Temple alumni and
talk to employers in your field of study.

Learn more about the College of Science and Technology job fairs.

University Career Center

You can visit Temple University’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence. You’ll have access to

an assessment of your professional direction,
interview tips and guidance,
job postings for students and alumni,
a listing of job search resources, and
support for job search strategies.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Bioinnovation PSM may include the following examples.

Career	Median Salary*
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology & Product Development Managers	$137,720.00
Bioinformatics Scientists	$76,690.00
Bioinformatics Technicians	$47,400.00
Biological Technicians	$43,800.00
Nuclear Medicine Physicians	-
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$67,870.00

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).