Biotechnology careers are much more than the stereotype of the scientist in the white lab coat, hunched over a series of smoking Bunson burners. Careers in biotechnology range from research and development, to marketing and sales of the products, to quality control, to manufacturing. Biotechnology is an industry which is not affected very negatively by recession, as medicines are always needed by someone. The number of biotechnology companies is continually growing, as are the number of jobs in the field. To obtain a position in the world of biotechnology, you must first realize your own specialty. Are you an organizer? Could you help improve efficiency? Become a quality control expert. Are you good with people? Then your job may be in the marketing / sales department.