BioHealth
The BioHealth industry is dedicated to the research and development of products and therapies designed to meet critical needs in local communities. With a wide range of opportunities from academic research to the development and manufacturing of life-saving medications, a career in the BioHealth industry offers exciting and meaningful work, along with opportunities for substantial wage and career growth!
Sub-sectors include: Biomedical Devices, Biotechnology, Personalized Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Research & Development, and more
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Featured Businesses
Here are some of the businesses in the Biohealth industry that call Frederick County home.
If you are a Frederick County business in the BioHealth industry and would like to be featured here, please contact us at fcws@frederickworks.com.
Industry Inside Look
AstraZeneca
In-Demand Skills
Top 10 Advertised Skills
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Good Manufacturing Practices
Leadership/Management
New Product Development/Research
Operations
Quality Assurance & Control
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Industry Training Programs
These career development programs provide training to prepare you for a variety of jobs in the Biohealth industry.
FCPS, CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CTC)
Sample Industry Programs:
Sample Industry Programs:
MARYLAND APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM
Local Apprenticeship Programs:
SKILL UP Frederick features over 5,000 courses, including PPE, Laboratory Safety, Manufacturing and more.
For the most current information regarding the status of individual training programs, please contact the training provider directly.
Sample Career Snapshot: Biotechnology
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Sample Career Pathway & Occupations
High School Diploma
Material Handler: $12.83/hr
Animal Caretaker: $13.50/hr
Maintenance Tech: $14.87/hr
Certification or A.A. Degree
Laboratory Assistant I: $17.04/hr
Histology Technician: $19.48/hr
Industrial Maint Tech: $19.23/hr
B.A. Degree & Above
Research Assistant: $34.93/hr
Biomedical Engineer: $45.21/hr
Automation Engineer: $53.25/hr
Additional Resources
City of Frederick BioHealth Industry Information Sheet: Frederick Maryland Is Where Cultures Connect
Learn more about One-on-One Career Services, including scholarship and grant opportunities for those who meet eligibility requirements:
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Additional grant and scholarship opportunities:
Further explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for occupations in the BioHealth industry:
BioHealth Career Exploration
BioHealth Career Assessment: New Link Coming Soon!
Biotechnology Program at Frederick Community College
Key Industry Overview: BioHealth & Life Sciences
The latest BioHealth news and information from BioBuzz
Assessments & Virtual Job Shadow
Complete this quick form to gain access to BioHealth industry assessments, insider perspective videos, Q&As and more!
Sources
EMSI: https://www.economicmodeling.com/
O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/
MWE: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
Frederick County Office of Economic Development: http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/