CST Biotechnology PSM Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Careers

Biotechnology PSM program graduates are prepared for an array of careers in the biotechnology, healthcare or pharmaceutical industries. Some of the fields that students pursue include

biomedical science,
biopharmaceuticals
biostatistics,
biotechnology,
genetics,
medicine,
molecular biology,
protein purification and
quality control.

Some of the companies and research institutions where graduates have secured positions as scientists and research associates include

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions,
GlaxoSmithKline,
Spark Therapeutics,
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson,
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and
WuXi AppTec.

Internships

A key component of the Biotechnology PSM degree is the capstone project, which typically originates from an internship in the second year. The goal of the internship is for the student to conduct original biotechnology research in a professional work environment.

Students often work with faculty, a member of the Biotechnology Advisory Board or a professional working on research for a company. Students work with the program director as well as the Office of Student Professional Development to get help finding an internship suited to their academic and career goals.

Career Services

Office of Student Professional Development

The College of Science and Technology’s 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

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 provide opportunities to explore potential career paths, network with Temple alumni and talk to employers in your field of study. They typically draw more than 60 employers, including

bioMérieux,
Bristol Myers Squibb,
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
Eurofins,
Johnson and Johnson,
Lockheed Martin,
NMS Labs,
Protiviti, and
the Wistar Institute.

Learn more about College of Science and Technology job fairs.

University Career Center

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 Biotechnology PSM may include the following examples.

Career	Median Salary*
Biologists	$87,300.00 (2022)
Biostatisticians	$98,920.00 (2022)
Clinical Data Managers	$103,500.00 (2022)
Food Science Technicians	$47,860.00 (2022)
Life Scientists	$83,930.00 (2022)
Quality Control Analysts	$50,290.00 (2022)
Quality Control Systems Managers	-

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of November 20, 2023.