Student Finds Love in the Biotechnology Field

Shannon Ballard found a passion for Biotechnology, a fast-growing field in Florida, which is home to more than 1,100 companies who need technicians.
Shannon Ballard found a passion for Biotechnology, a fast-growing field in Florida, which is home to more than 1,100 companies who need technicians.
St. Petersburg College’s upcoming Biology Open House on Oct. 18 will spotlight careers in biology and biotechnology.
According to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 30 percent from 2012 to 2022. The state of Florida needs individuals trained in the area of biomedical technology due to the high-demand for health care services and the increasing types and complexity of the equipment these … Continue reading Filling Florida’s growing need for biomedical technology training
Do you love science, but aren’t sure if you want a career in a health related field? Then perhaps you would be interested in a new degree coming to SPC in the Fall of 2015; an associates in science in Biotechnology. What is biotechnology? It is the use of biological processes to develop new technology. … Continue reading Are you a Sciencegeek?