A Guide to Careers

        A Guide to Careers           The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007, www.careerclusters.org     INTRODUCTION The Post Secondary Resource Guide was developed through a PREP-KC/OneKC WIRED partnership. WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) is part of our nation's global competitiveness strategy to build strong regional economies supported by a highly-skilled workforce. OneKC WIRED recognizes that today's knowledge-based economy requires highly skilled workers capable of embracing new technology, developing innovative products and processes, creating new business models, and increasing productivity. These knowledgeable workers fuel the growth of companies and regional economies. Through the WIRED partnership, PREP-KC provides support for Industry Area Liaisons. These seasoned professionals from business and industry work with Kansas City’s urban school districts to help teachers and students gain access to cutting-edge business and industry requirements and skills. The Post Secondary Resource Guide was developed by the Industry Area Liaisons in partnership with PREP-KC. The Guide is a tool to support college and career planning for students in the career-themed Small Learning Communities in the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools and Kansas City Missouri School District. The Post Secondary Resource Guide is designed to: o Ignite college and career aspirations in Kansas City’s urban students. o Develop awareness of the high-pay, high-need career clusters in Kansas City; specifically in the Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering, Healthcare/Health Sciences, and Bio-Technology fields. o Support college and career planning by providing information on career pathways and post-secondary programs. PREP‐KC        Welcome Educational Staff, I would like to take the time to thank you for utilizing the Post Secondary Reference Guide as a resource for your students. The Post Secondary Reference Guide was developed by Industry Area Liaisons, through our partnership with PREP-KC and OneKC WIRED. The Liaisons have extensive experience and knowledge related to the high-growth industries in our region which are Healthcare, Biosciences and Advanced Manufacturing. This guide should be used as a tool to provide labor market information and college research for the students of the Kansas City Missouri School District. There are different ways that you may consider using this guide to explore careers with your students: • Family Advocacy - The Post Secondary Reference Guide can be used during Family Advocacy to discuss various career pathways and engage in college planning. Career Counseling - Teachers and guidance counselors can use this tool to show students the various career ladders associated with these industries and the level of educational training needed to be successful. School Career Center - The guide can be also placed in each school’s Career Center for students and teachers to use as a reference for labor market research. Career Exploration Classes - Career Exploration, Freshman & Senior Seminars, and Career Technical Education Teachers may use this guide as a tool to encourage communication and increase awareness of possible career opportunities. • • • This is only the beginning. Information is power. It is our job to provide the students of our district with resources needed to be successful in college and careers. Tineka Fips Tineka Fips College and Career Specialist     Table of Contents   The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007, www.careerclusters.org     A Guide to Careers in The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007, www.careerclusters.org Nursing Pharmacy Dental Therapy Clerical/Administration Laboratory Imaging Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (MSN) Clinical Nurse Specialist (MSN) Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Certified Nurse Midwife (MSN) Doctoral Nursing Degree (PhD) Radiation Therapist Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Nuclear Medicine Technologist Dentist Radiologic Technologist Radiologic Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Speech Language Pathologist Dietitian/Nutritionist Dental Laboratory Assistant Physical Therapist Recreational Therapist Respiratory Therapist Dental Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Health Services Manager Health Informatics Dental Hygienist Medical Records & Health Information Tech Pharmacist Occupational Therapist Respiratory Therapy Tech Pharmacist Intern Cardiovascular Technologist & Technician Physical Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Dietetic Technician Psychiatric Technician Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Physical Therapy Aide Psychiatric Aide Occupational Therapy Aide Registered Nurse (RN) Physician Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Surgical Technologist Clinical Lab Scientist Medical Secretary Pharmacy Tech Laboratory Technician/ Technologist Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist Department Secretary Pharmacy Aide Receptionist Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personnel and Home Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Orderlies, Attendant, First Responder/Emergency Medical Tech. Diagnostic Services To search schools by program of study and location:   http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/   CLINICAL LABORATORY: Perform tests on blood, body fluids and tissue samples to detect disease, infection and chemical imbalances. Phlebotomist What do they do? Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations and research. Histology Technician Prepare body tissues for microscopic examination by pathologists (section and stain tissues, embed tissues in paraffin or plastic). Clinical Lab Tech or Medical Technologist Analyze body fluids and cells for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; prepare specimens for examination, count cells and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. Biology, science, chemistry, and math Cytotechnologist Work with pathologists to detect changes in cellular material from all body sites in the early diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. They work with a wide variety of laboratory specimen preparations. High School Courses Education Phlebotomy training Entry: $9.38 Midpoint: $11.52 Experienced: $13.77 Histology Tech program or two years of lab experience. Entry: $14.76 Midpoint: $18.52 Experienced: $22.15 To view schools with a histotechnology program visit the National Society for Histotechnology Four year Entry: $17.50 Mean: $21.83 Experienced: $26.22 KU School of Allied Health NKC Hospital-Rockhurst Univ. Saint Luke's Hospital of KC Univ. of Missouri-KC William Jewell College Some states require License/Registration Four year or Four+ Entry: $19.43 Mean: $24.32 Experienced: $29.22 Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Penn Valley Community College Saint Luke's Hospital of KC Jewish Hospital College Of Nursing and Allied Health (St. Louis) Certification/ Licensing Certification Certification Work Environments: Clinics, hospitals, and universities. Laboratories of chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and personal-care and household product manufacturers. Personal Qualifications: Manual dexterity, good vision, color differentiation, problem solving skills, able to work under pressure, and temperamentally suited to do exacting , often repetitious work. For additional information regarding Imaging careers visit these websit http://www.ascls.org  http://www.naacls.org/   http://www.aabb.org  http://www.ascp.org/  http://www.cytopathology.org  Diagnostic Services To search schools by program of study and location:   http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/   IMAGING: The use of radiographic technology, high-frequency sound waves, and radioactive compounds to obtain information about health conditions within the human body. Radiology Technologist What do they do? Radiology Technologist use radiation to produce X-rays of the body. They prepare patients by proper placement of the extremity to be x-rayed. They develop films for analysis by the Radiologist. C.T. and MRI Technologists CT techs use computerized tomography to generate a threedimensional image of the inside of a patients body cross-sectionally. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists use magnets and radio waves to produce images. Medical Sonographer Sonographers use high-frequency sound waves to show the shape and composition of body tissues. Nuclear Med Tech Nuclear Med Techs administer radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat diseases in organs. They produce images that reflect biological processes that take place at the cellular and sub cellular level. High School Courses Education Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, and Geometry. Training in addition to Radiology Tech Training in addition to Radiology Tech Training in addition to Radiology Tech degree degree degree Entry: $16.77 Mean: $21.18 Experienced: $25.57 Entry: $19.26 Mean: $23.83 Experienced: $28.75 Entry: $21.71 Mean: $26.78 Experienced: $32.26 Two year or Four year Entry: $16.77 Mean: $21.18 Experienced: $25.57 Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Avila University Colorado Technical U North Kansas City Heritage College Penn Valley Comm. College Research Med Center School of Radiologic Technology Saint Luke’s Hospital of KC School of Radiologic Technology KU School of Allied Health Saint Luke’s Hospital Washburn University KU School of Allied Health Certification/ Licensing Radiology Technologist Certification. Some states required license in the state Certification. Bachelor's degree can sit which you practice. for ARDMS certification. Certification. Some states require licensure. Work Environments: Hospitals, mobile units, doctors offices, research institutions or industrial and experimental Laboratories. Personal Qualifications: Physical and mental stamina, strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to communicate well and a genuine interest in helping people with all kinds of medical conditions. For additional information regarding Imaging careers visit these websites: http://www.asrt.org/   http://www.jrcert.org/   HEALTH INFORMATICS To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: HIM professionals gather, code, manage and maintain patient health information. Medical Secretary/ Transcriptionist What do they do? Perform all of the duties of a typical secretary in the medical office. Medical Coding Specialist Health Information Technician Health Information Administrator Plan, develop and supervise systems for the acquisition, analysis, retention, and retrieval of health records that are consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. Convert doctors’ bills, services and Usually supervise the day-to-day prescriptions into alphanumeric codes operations and the personnel of Health for the purpose of billing. Information Management and carry out the more demanding technical functions of the Medical Record Department. High School Required Courses Office skills and Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Business administration, computer science, anatomy & physiology Education High school or Technical Entry: $10.66 Mean: $13.46 Experienced: $16.25 Johnson Co Community College Penn Valley Community College Pinnacle Career Institute Techskills —KC Vatterott College Wright Business College Course work in Medical Coding Entry: $13.61 Midpoint: $17.00 Experienced: $20.50 Concorde Career College High Tech Institute Penn Valley Comm College Techskills-Kansas City Wright Business College Experience recommended before taking the CCS or CCS-P exam Two-year Entry: $18.81 Midpoint: $25.05 Experienced: $30.05 Colorado Technical Univ. NKC Devry Univ.-Kansas City KU School of Allied Health KCKS Penn Valley Community College Four-year Entry: $14.42 Midpoint: $ 38.46 Experienced: $48.00 KC: U of Phoenix St. LOUIS: Saint Louis U, Washington University, Maryville U Springfield: Missouri State U Columbia: U of Missouri-Columbia RHIA - Registered health information administrator Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Required AHIT - Accredited Health Information Technician Work Environments: Hospitals, doctors offices, nursing homes, hospice centers, legal offices and insurance companies. Personal Qualifications: Detail-oriented, strong communication skills, integrity, alertness, good vision, and flexibility because regulations and technology are constantly changing. Careers in Health Informatics includes persons who manage health care agencies and persons who are responsible for managing patient data and  information, financial information and related computer applications. HEALTH INFORMATICS To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ MEDICAL INFORMATICS: Applying computer science and information technology to every field of medicine covering patient care, medical research and development and medical education. Provide computing support to the medical field using the existing computer technology or to develop new technology for future medical applications. Medical informaticians, biomedical computing specialists, programmer-analysts, database designers/administrators, computer consultants or other related titles. What do they do? The medical informatician is the link between computers and medicine. They work collaboratively with medical professionals on computer-related projects and problem solving to design, implement, and support the software needed in all aspects of health care including medical education and research, disease diagnosis and treatment, patient monitoring and reporting, pharmaceutical studies and drug development. They can design and maintain medical databases, computer networks, and internet or multimedia applications. They work in varied roles, e.g., consultant to doctors/medical professionals, medical software developer, medical database designer or administrator, designer of medical web applications, supporter of medical information systems, technology instructor to medical personnel, networking and system administrator, and liaison for computer industry and medicine. High School Required Courses Scientific knowledge base and the computer science or information technology skills to efficiently integrate computer technology in the health care field. Education The integration of computer technology into healthcare has resulted in a booming demand for professionals known as healthcare informaticians . They represent one of the fastest growing specialties in healthcare. Starting salaries for Medical Informatics / Biomedical Computing graduates have been between $42,000 and $58,000. A healthcare informatician with a master's degree or PhD can earn an annual salary of $50,000 to $150,000 or more. Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions University of Saint Mary's (Four year) Leavenworth, KS DeVry University (Two year and Four year) University of Phoenix (Four year) DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management (Master's level Four+) Certification/ Licensing Multiple and varied certifications required Required Work Environments: Health care environments of all types; hospitals, clinics, medical research facilities, the pharmaceutical industry, the clinical products industry and companies that develop and market medical software. Personal Qualifications: Inquisitive with good interpersonal communications, problem solving and analytical skills. Clinical experience, interest in and aptitude for technology, project management skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, ability to adjust to (and even promote) constant change, proactive approach to work and good communication and presentation skills. Careers in Health Informatics includes persons who manage health care agencies and persons who are responsible for managing patient data and  information, financial information and related computer applications. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION: These healthcare professionals are highly trained in both the technical and medical aspects of their fields. Surgical Technologist What do they do? Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Dosimetrist Perfusionist Maintain blood flow to the body, regulate oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, measure lab values and monitor circulation. May procure and transport organs for transplant. Prepare operating rooms for surgery, Operate machines to record electrical Work with an oncology team. Skilled assist during surgery and perform the brain activity and diagnose brain in calculating and planning radiation proper postoperative procedures. disorders, such as stroke and tumors. doses. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Health and Biology Technical or Two-year Entry: $13.61 Mean: $17.20 Experienced: $20.79 Colorado Technical U NKC High Tech Institute Penn Valley Community College Wright Business College Certification not required in all positions Biology, health, human anatomy, and math. Two-year or Certificate program Entry: $13.13 Midpoint: $16.36 Experienced: $19.59 Medical Physics and mathematics Four + Entry: $29.97 Midpoint: $37.35 Experienced: $44.73 Bachelor's degree is a prerequisite Four+ Entry: $35.38 Midpoint: $45.49 Experienced: $55.73 Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Required Work Environments Personal Qualifications Find schools at the American Assoc of Find schools at the American Assoc of Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic University School of Medicine (St. Med or American Society of Med or American Society of Louis) Electroneurodiagnostic Tech Electroneurodiagnostic Tech Registry after one year experience Certification Work with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists Precision, mathematical skills and the ability to visualize objects in threedimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process. Certification Hospitals and large surgical centers. Hospital emergency rooms, operating Hospitals rooms and delivery rooms. Intelligence, integrity, stamina, manual dexterity, team mentality, service, respect, the capacity for calm and reasoned judgment in stressful situations, attention to detail, and accuracy. Tactful, patient, compassionate, dedicated, and able to handle patients who are very ill. Good communication skills and aptitude for working with electronic equipment, good vision, and the ability to take initiative. For additional information regarding these careers: http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career.137.aspx Intelligence, physical stamina, and stable personality. The ability to communicate well, skillful hands, a mechanical aptitude, quick thinking under pressure, and the ability to concentrate intensely for long periods of time. http://www.ast.org http://www.medicaldosimetry.org/ www.theaacp.com www.amsect.org Support services offer a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ DIETETICS AND NUTRITION:  Educate the public about how what we eat affects our health; design meals that adhere to a patient's individaul diet restrictions;  may design and present educational programs to teach the importance of good nutrition and its beneficial effects. Dietetic Assistants What do they do? Assist in providing food service and nutritional programs. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. Dietetic Technician, Registered Under the supervision of an RD they manage cafeterias, train and manage personnel, handle budget, develop recipes, and enforce sanitation and safety standards. Registered Dietitians (RD) They are experts on food and nutrition to promote and maintain health, prevent or treat illness and aide rehabilitation through nutrition education and diet intervention. There are many types of dietitians. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay High School Entry: $9.12 Midpoint: $11.72 Experienced: $14.12 Chemistry, biology, health, mathematics, business administration and home economics. Two-year Entry: $11.72 Midpoint: $16.75 Experienced: $20.55 Four-year Entry: $16.75 Midpoint: $20.55 Experienced: $24.73 Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Nutrition Institute Of America Universtiy of Central Missouri KU School of Allied Health (KCKs) Nutrition Institute Of America U of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) Certification/ Licensing Required Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Work Environments: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Retirement and Assisted living facilities, health agencies, school systems, day-care centers, hotels, colleges, industrial food services and restaurants, and in research institutions. Personal Qualifications: Ability to relate well with people and to communicate with them in effective ways, comfortable in the role of teacher. For additional information regarding these careers: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/career_7239_ENU_HTML.htm Support services offer a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ FACILITY SERVICES: A level of support services to keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Federal and state regulations require specific personnel responsible for monitoring safety and compliance issues. Career opportunities include materials distribution personnel; engineers; mechanics; electricians; heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) technicians; and security guards. Facilities Technician What do they do? Perform daily monitoring, repair and preventive maintenance activities on critical systems and equipment; troubleshoot, install and modernize new and existing systems (i.e. refrigeration equipment, and water, HVAC and electrical systems) Quality Control Analyst Conduct routine and non-routine analysis data for documentation of procedures and prepare reports; review data obtained for compliance and report abnormalities. Safety Manager Develop, implement and manage safety programs to ensure the safety and security of employees and facilities. They establish risk management and business contingency programs and training for security employees. English, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Required Technical or Two-year Entry: $12.02 Mean: $17.31 Experienced: $22.12 Johnson County Comm College Vatterott College Four-year Entry: $22 Mean: $23 Experienced: $25 Johnson County Comm College KU Edwards Campus William Jewell College Four-year Entry: $15.49 Mean: $26.40 Experienced: $40.25 Devry University-Kansas City University of Central Missouri Licensed required in some specialty areas (i.e., electrical or plumbing work) Certification are multiple and varied. Work Environments: Hospitals, long term care facilities and other Personal Qualifications: Responsible, able to communicate well, detail oriented, mechanical aptitude, the ability to use shop mathematics, and manual dexterity. Problemsolving ability and the ability to work without direct supervision. Support services offer a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION: Produce and maintain intricate equipment and machinery, which are used to cure illnesses and save lives. These professionals are highly trained in both the technical and medical aspects of their respective fields. Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMET) What do they do? Ensure medical instruments and equipment function properly: fix broken instruments, install equipment or conduct periodic testing to ensure proper functioning of biomedical equipment. May specialize in general biomedical, radiological or clinical equipment. Biomedical Engineer Develop concepts and convert the ideas of physicians, rehab therapists, and biologists into usable devices, instruments, materials, procedures, etc., that improve the quality of patients' lives. Algebra, trigonometry, physics, biology, chemistry, electronics, and High School Required Courses shop courses. Mathematics-advanced algebra and trigonometry or precalculus; chemistry; biology; physics; and English. Computer Science Four-year or Four+ Entry: $29.02 Mean: $36.65 Experienced: $44.19 Avila University Devry University-Kansas City Accredited Programs: Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, 410-3477700 or Education Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Required Two-year Entry: $17.44 Mean: $21.30 Experienced: $25.48 Devry University-Kansas City Johnson Co Comm College Kansas City KS Comm College Certifications enhance earning potential. Licensing as a professional engineer is encouraged Work Environments: Hospitals; research foundations; medical, industrial, academic, and government laboratories; undersea and space programs; industry; universities; and private consulting firms. Personal Qualifications: Mathematical ability, analytic thinking, inventiveness, logic in thought process, and science ability. Mechanical aptitude and an interest in mechanical, electronic, electrical, and other technical matters. Excellent manual dexterity, vision, eye-hand coordination, and ability with numbers. For additional information regarding these careers: http://www.bmes.org/careers.asp www.abet.org/accredited_prgs.html Support services offer a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ PHARMACY: The principal goal of pharmaceutical care is improvement in the quality of patients' lives through the use of medications that have been developed and prescribed to achieve definite outcomes. Pharmacy Aide What do they do? Establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications. They correspond with third-party insurance providers to obtain payment and may help with the maintenance of equipment and supplies. Spelling, reading, and mathematics skills. On-the-job Entry: $6.92 Midpoint: $9.35 Experienced: $14.64 Pharmacy Tech Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist Dispense medications, counsel patients, physicians and health practitioners on medications; plan, monitor and evaluate drug programs; monitor drug therapy and prepare infusions; may specialize in the use of drugs for nutrition support, cancer, chemotherapy, geriatric, or psychiatric treatments; responsible for the accuracy of every prescription. Pharmacy Interns work along side Support the Pharmacist: prepare the Pharmacist in apprenticeship medication (count, pour, weigh, type role. measure, and/or mix medication), prepare labels and affix to the prescription container. Price and file the prescription, which is checked by a pharmacist before it is given. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Required Chemistry, English, and health education On-the-job or Technical Entry: $10.44 $13.02 $15.70 Employer apprenticeship programs, Heritage College, High Tech Institute, Pinnacle Career Institute, Techskills — KC, Vatterott College Certification Strong science and math background. i.e., Math, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Pharmacy student Midpoint: Experienced: Four + (6 years) Entry: $32.58 Midpoint: $46.89 Experienced: $57.44 University of Kansas University of Missouri-Kansas City State license as a Pharmacy student and enrolled in accredited School of Pharmacy. A license is required in all States Work Environments: Hospitals, Community Pharmacies, Government, pharmaceutical wholesalers and mail order companies, clinics, and home health-care companies. Personal Qualifications: Scientific aptitude, good interpersonal skills and a desire to help others. Must be conscientious and pay close attention to detail - the decisions they make affect human lives. For those who will be self-employed, good business sense is necessary. Cannot have prior records of drug or substance abuse. For additional information regarding Pharmacy careers visit these websites: http://www.aphanet.org http://www.ashp.org http://www.aacp.org/ http://www.nacds.org http://www.pharmacytechnician.org http://www.amcp.org Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ PHYSICAL THERAPY: Assist patients in regaining as much normal movement as possible after surgery, accidents, illnesses, and other problems that have reduced their normal function. Physical Therapy Aide What do they do? Work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or PT Assistant. Keep the treatment area clean and organized; assist patients to or from a treatment area. Complete clerical tasks: ordering supplies, answering the phone, and filling out insurance forms and other paperwork. Physical Therapy Assistant Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, provide patient treatment including exercise, massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot/cold packs, traction, and ultrasound. PTAs record patient responses to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist. Algebra, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and psychology Two-year Entry: $ 12.59 Midpoint: $19.88 Experienced: $ 27.50 Colorado Technical University Penn Valley Community College Physical Therapist Work with patients to improve muscle strength and coordination; applying heat, cold, water or electricity to relieve pain or to change the patient’s condition; give therapeutic massages to relieve pain and reduce swelling; and assist in using wheelchairs or crutches to restore a patient’s mobility. Health, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and social studies. Four + Entry: $21.05 Midpoint: $26.36 Experienced: $31.90 KU School of Allied Health (KCKS) Rockhurst University States require licensing Athletic Trainer Specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. They give immediate first aid, tape injuries, supervise diets, assist in purchasing and fitting athletic equipment and educate athletes about healthy lifestyle habits. They are heavily involved in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries. Human physiology, anatomy, kinesiology and nutrition. Four-year or Four + Entry: $10.54 Midpoint: $17.02 Experienced: $27.68 Park University University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) Many States require licensing and Certification Work Environments: High school, college, and professional training rooms, corporations, and sports clinics. Athletic Trainer: interested in athletics and medicine, work well under stress, stamina to work long hours, confident, common sense, and manual dexterity. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/ Licensing Biology, chemistry or physics. High School Diploma and on-the-job training Entry: $ 7.62 Midpoint: $10.60 Experienced: $15.67 None States require licensing Work Environments: Rehab Departments in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools, Private Offices, Rehab Centers, Community Health Centers, Hospices, Sports Injury Treatment Centers. Personal Qualifications: Strength because of the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment; positive attitude; ability to communicate well; motivated to enable people to help themselves; well-organized, detail oriented, and caring. For additional information regarding Physical Therapy careers visit these websites: For additional information regarding Athletic Training careers visit these websites: http://www.apta.org/ http://www.nata.org Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/SLP & AUDIOLOGIST: Employ activities to improve mental abilities, physical abilities and general health of individuals to maximize their potentials and minimize their limitations . SLP & AUDIOLOGIST: Provide specialized help to patients who have communication disorders (speech, language, and voice). Occupational Therapy Assistant What do they do? Work with patients to support a treatment plan established by occupational therapist; monitor progress and document in report form; may teach a disabled patient how to move around despite limited mobility; perform routine strengthening or muscle toning exercises with a patient or complete office tasks. Occupational Therapist Assist patients in learning/regaining skills to live independent, productive and satisfying lives; lead patients in physical exercise and in operating equipment, work with children in school settings or teach finance, time management and social survival skills to the mentally handicapped. Speech-Language Pathologist Determine the exact nature of a disability and decide an adequate treatment regimen for communication problems (i.e. stuttering, harsh voice, inappropriate pitch and eating or swallowing difficulties) and problems producing and understanding language. Audiologist Study normal & impaired hearing, and the prevention of hearing loss, identify and assess hearing problems & rehabilitation of persons with hearing impairment. Daily duties include conducting ear examinations, training clients in speech and lip reading, measuring noise levels in work settings and teaching individuals to use hearing aids or other helpful devices. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Biology and health Two-year Entry: $13.40 Midpoint: $16.93 Experienced: $20.43 Kansas City Kansas Community College Penn Valley Community College National certification Biology, chemistry, physics, health, art, and social sciences Four-year Entry: $19.15 Midpoint: $24.22 Experienced: $29.40 KU School of Allied Health (KCKS) Rockhurst University Anatomy, biology, physiology, physics, and social sciences. Four + Entry: $19.65 Midpoint: $24.73 Experienced: $30.15 KU School of Allied Health Rockhurst University Four + Entry: $16.02 Midpoint: $22.04 Experienced: $25.06 Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/Licensing States require licensure in the state where they practice. KU School of Allied Health (KCKS) Rockhurst University University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) Licensure for the state in which they practice. In some work settings, they may be required to have obtained a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Some states require CCC to obtain state license to practice. Work Environments: Schools, Hospitals, Medical Offices, Nursing Homes, Home Health Services, Family Services, and Childcare Facilities. Personal Qualifications: The ability to concentrate intensely; a warm, friendly personality that inspires trust and confidence; and a genuine desire to help. Patience and perseverance. Work Environments: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools, Clinics, Retirement Communities, Rehab Centers, and Home Care Programs. Personal Qualifications: Patience, imagination, maturity, tact, stamina, teaching skills, and a genuine love of people. A balance of objectivity and empathy, professionalism and compassion. For additional information regarding Occupational Therapy careers visit these websites: http://www.aota.org Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ RESPIRATORY CARE: Care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary - heart/lung - problems. Respiratory Therapy Tech What do they do? Work with respiratory therapists to aid in the care of patients with lung or breathing disorders. They have less freedom and independence in working with patients directly and may simply assist the respiratory therapist during actual treatment Respiratory Therapist Treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders (i.e., chronic asthma or emphysema, victims of heart attack, stroke, shock or AIDS; premature infants with underdeveloped lungs; seniors susceptibility to pulmonary disease). High School Required Courses Biology, physics, chemistry, health, math, English and psychology. Health, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics Education Average Hourly Pay One-year certificate program. Entry: $13.23 Midpoint: $16.55 Experienced: $19.88 Concorde Career College Johnson County Community College Two-year or Four-year Entry: $16.21 Midpoint: $19.96 Experienced: $23.93 Concorde Career College Johnson County Community College KU School of Allied Health (KCKS) Certified Resp Tech (CRT) or Registered (RRT) State License required. Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/Licensing CRTT (Certified Resp TherapyTech) Work Environments: Hospitals, physician offices, nursing homes, for ambulance services, and home care. Personal Qualifications: Interest and aptitude in science, initiative, sound judgment, mechanical ability, physical stamina, compassion and sensitivity. The ability to function effectively in extreme emergency situations. For additional information regarding Respiratory careers visit these websites: http://www.aarc.org/  Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ NURSING: Nurses care for and comfort the ill, the injured, and the disabled; teach good health, safety, sanitation, and nutrition practices. For registered nurses seeking advanced practice, a Bachelor's Degree is required. Nurse Aide What do they do? Provide basic patient care under direct nursing supervision attending to patients’ comfort, hygiene and meals; assisting with patient mobility; checking vital signs; and reporting any changes in patients’ demeanor or agility to nurses or doctors on duty. LPN Perform nursing duties for patients under the direct supervision of R.N.s and physicians: take vital signs, observe patients and see to their comfort, collect specimens for laboratory tests, administer medications, dress wounds, start IVs and, in some cases, supervise nursing aides or assistants. RN Care for patients and promote their physical, mental and social well-being monitoring patient status and progress, assisting physicians in care and rehabilitation, administering medication and advising patients and their families on preventive health care measures. The title of registered nurse encompasses numerous specialties. Anatomy, Physiology, Infection High School Required Courses Control, Nutrition, and Communication Skills. Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Sociology. Education Average Hourly Pay Technical Entry: $9.11 Mean: $11.32 Experienced: $13.56 Technical or Two-year Two-year or Four-year Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/Licensing Entry: $13.35 Entry: $19.46 Mean: $24.09 Mean: $15.96 Experienced: $29.15 Experienced: $19.08 Colorado Technical U, Concorde Avila U, Graceland U, Jo Co Comm College, KCK Comm College, MidAmerica Career College, Nazarene U, National American U, Penn Valley Comm College, Research Johnson County Community College JoCo Comm College, Northland College of Nursing – Rockhurst U, Saint Luke's College of Nursing, U of Northeast Kansas Technical College Career Center, NE Kansas Technical Central Missouri (Warrensburg), U of KS- School of Nursing (KCK), U of Penn Valley Community College College Missouri-KC, U of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS), Webster U., William Jewell Warrensburg Area Voc/Tech School Penn Valley Comm College, College Warrensburg Area VoTech CNA Certification by State where Licensed in the state of practice. Passing the national licensing examination. Licensed in the state of practice. practicing. Work Environments: Hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers, physicians' offices/clinics, day-care centers/schools, industry and long term facilities, community service agencies, doctor and dentist offices, correctional institutions, and patients' homes. Personal Qualifications: Dependability, patience, tact, emotional stability, good physical and emotional health, compassion, the ability to work well as part of a team, the willingness to assume responsibility, the ability to react quickly and correctly in emergency situations, a genuine love of people, the desire to serve a diverse population, and optimism. Additionally, sensitivity, humaneness, assertiveness, decisiveness, and integrity. Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING: An BSN can advanced beyond basic nursing by meeting additional educational and clinical practice requirements. Career opportunities include Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner . Certified Nurse-Midwife What do they do? RNs with advanced training in midwifery care for healthy expectant mothers and to provide various clinical services for women. They examine women during pregnancy, manage labor and deliver infants. Clinical Nurse Specialist CNSs are registered nurses who specialize in a specific field of clinical practice, such as Cardiac Care, Cancer Care, Mental Health, Neonatal, etc. Nurse Practitioner NP's specialize in adult, family pediatric or geriatric health care. They are qualified to handle a wide range of basic health problems. Certified Nurse Anesthetists In a role similar to an anesthesiologist, CRNAs monitor the vital signs and body functions of surgical patients under anesthesia. High School Required Courses Education Average Hourly Pay Four + Entry: $29.84 Midpoint: $36.90 Experienced: $43.97 Four + Entry: $24.26 Mean: $29.97 Experienced: $36.10 Not Applicable Four + Entry: $26.46 Midpoint: $33.62 Experienced: $40.99 Graceland University Research College of Nursing University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) University of Missouri (KC) University of Kansas (KC) Four + Entry: $45.76 Midpoint: $53.38 Experienced: $65.34 Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia University of Kansas (KC) Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions University of Kansas (KC) Most Nursing Schools with BSN programs. Certification/Licensing Work Environments: All advanced practice careers have specific certification exams and licensing associated with them. Hospitals, birthing centers, and patient Clinical settings, community- or office- Clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, or Settings in which anesthesia is homes. based settings, and hospitals. in their own offices administered (i.e., hospitals, outpatient surgi-centers) Personal Qualifications: Dependability, patience, tact, emotional stability, good physical and emotional health, compassion, the ability to work well as part of a team, the willingness to assume responsibility, the ability to react quickly and correctly in emergency situations, a genuine love of people, the desire to a serve a diverse population, and optimism. Additionally, sensitivity, humaneness, assertiveness, decisiveness, and integrity. For additional information regarding Nursing careers visit these websites: http://www.aanp.org/   http://www.discovernursing.com/                     http://www.choosenursing.com/ http://www.aana.com/  http://www.midwife.org/careers.cfm       Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES To search schools by program of study and location: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ DENTISTRY: Provide direct care to patients with numerous oral health services, they diagnose and treat problems affecting the teeth, gums, tongue, lips and jaws. Dental Assistant What do they do? Various tasks that may be interpersonal, technical or administrative; expose and develop Xrays, coordinate and implement infection control, take diagnostic impressions, maintain inventory, perform office management tasks and assist the dentist at chairside. Dental Lab Tech Work with models of teeth and gums, at the direction of dentists or orthodontists. They may work as Orthodontic tech, Dental ceramists, denture tech, and Crown and bridge tech. They rarely work directly with patients. Dental Hygienist Work directly with patients; scale/polish teeth; apply cavitypreventive agents; expose/process/interpret X-rays; monitor oral health; place temporary fillings and dressings; teach proper brushing and flossing. Dentist Detect, diagnose and treat problems affecting the teeth, gums, tongue, lips and jaws. Teach patients brushing, flossing and proper dietary habits, identify and fill cavities, repair any dental damage or breakage, analyze X-rays. Dentists may improve patients’ appearances through corrective surgery to the gums and mouth. High School Required Courses Biology, Chemistry, Math, Health, English, Typing, Bookkeeping, and other business subjects. Biology, algebra, English, chemistry, art, sculpting, anatomy and physiology, computer skills, and geometry. On-the-job or Apprenticeship programs Entry: $8.16 Midpoint: $13.70 Experienced: $23.65 To find an educational program http://www.nbccert.org/ed_inst.cfm Biology, math, chemistry, health, and Biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, speech. trigonometry, geometry, foods and nutrition, and computer skills Education Average Hourly Pay Technical or Two-year Entry: $10.67 Mean: $13.77 Experienced: $15.32 Adlard School of Dental Asst Concorde Career College High Tech Institute Penn Valley Comm College Certification available, although not required for most settings. Two-year or Four-year Entry: $26.13 Mean: $30.08 Experienced: $32.06 Johnson County Community College University of Missouri-Kansas City Four + Entry: $30.73 Mean: $43.73 Experienced: $50.23 University of Missouri-Kansas City Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Certification/Licensing Military services train dental technicians. Certification can be obtained in specialty areas Licensed in the State Board of Dental Examiners where they practice. State and national board exams must be passed for full licensing in the state of practice. Work Environments: Private offices, hospital dental departments, public health, nursing homes, and dental schools. Dental Lab technicians are employed in commercial dental laboratories. Some private dental offices have their own laboratory. Manual dexterity, a friendly personality, a neat appearance, common sense, the ability to think quickly and a willingness to follow instructions. For additional information regarding Dental careers visit these websites: Personal Qualifications: Manual dexterity, good vision to recognize fine color shadings and shape variations. An artistic aptitude for detailed and precise work also is important. Manual dexterity, appreciation for detail, personal neatness and cleanliness, good health, and good communication skills. Excellent visual perception, steady hands, and the ability to work under extreme pressure. Must also enjoy working with other people as part of a team. http://www.dentalassistant.org/ http://www.adha.org/ Careers in therapeutic services are primarily focused on changing patients' health status throughout time.  Health professionals in this pathway work  directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. A Guide to Careers in     The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007, www.careerclusters.org     000000 Advanced Manufacturing - Production Do you enjoy creating or designing things? Are you good at visualizing concepts and ideas? Would you like to work in a factory? Do you have good manual  dexterity? Do you enjoy learning about and using new technology? Investigate the career path of PRODUCTION in Advanced Manufacturing. In production  you set up, operate, monitor, control and improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements.  Job Title or Function: What do they do? Packaging Machine Operator Set-up and operate a packaging machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications. May make minor repairs to packaging equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, adjusts machine settings to complete tasks. Works under immediate supervision. Basic Courses plus Advanced Math, Drafting CNC Operator Operates one or more types of computer numeric controlled production **(CNC) equipment. Follows established quality and safety standards. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Robotics Technician Plant Operations Manager Robotics technicians assist manufacturing, Oversees the daily production operations mechanical and electronics engineers in all of the plant, monitors operations for phases of robotic design, development, efficiency and safety, ensuring that all production, testing, and operations. applicable requirements are met. Technicians work closely with engineers Develops production schedules to meet and other technical workers. internal goals as well as expectations of customers. Oversees production staff, including hiring/training of personnel. Accounting, Budgeting, Advanced Math, High School Required Courses: Education: (High School, Technical, Two-Year, FourYear) Applied Science, Computer courses, Applied Science, Computer courses, Applied Math/Reading for Information, Applied Math/Reading for Information, Drafting, Tool and Die, May require a certificate or bachelor's degree in area of specialty $28,332 - $45,601 High School plus two years of training, Technical certification $30,400 to $50,500 No degree, G.E.D. or High School Diploma Four Year Degree Program Salary Expectations (Hourly and/or Annually) Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions $19,999 - $39,353 $120,555 to $554,000 MCC- Business & Technology College, MCC- Business & Technology Center, Courses in Business: Johnson County Kansas City Kansas Community College- Kansas City Kansas Community Center- Community College (JCCC)Rockhurst Technical Education Center, ITT Technical Education Center, DeVry University, University of Missouri - Kansas Technical Institute, Missouri Southern (associate in Computer Technology), City, Baker University State College, DeVry Byran College Springfield (Gaming & Additional career occupations: Automated Manufacturing Technicians, Pattern and Mold Makers, Precision Optical Goods, Tool and Die makers, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Calibration Technicians, CNC Operators, Machine, Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Product Designer, Heavy Equipment Technician, Team Assemblers, Engineers Soft Skills/Knowledge: Team player, dependable, critical thinking, Need knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular industry. Integrity, Motivation, Dependability, Reliability, Willingness to learn, Customer Focused, Problem Solving, Applied Technology Information Site and References: 1. Business and Technology Center www.mcckc.edu 2. Brows by high growth industry http://online.onetcenter.org/find/indemand?i=ADV 3. Manufacturing Print and Internet Resources http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/cclusters/pdf/manufacturing.pdf 4.The Agile Manufacturing Technician http://edtech.mcc.edu/amen/agiletec.htm 5. Advanced Manufacturing Magazine: http://www.advancedmanufacturing.com/ NOTES: ** CNC stands for computer numerical control, and refers specifically to a computer "controller" that reads G-code instructions and drives a machine tool, a powered mechanical device typically used to fabricate components by the selective removal of material NOTE: Salary information (Missouri wages) from www.salary com Advanced Manufacturing - Logistics and Supply Chain Logistics and Supply Chain (Inventory Control )workers get materials to the production workers.  They order the items, check them into the  company warehouse, pack and ship the finished product. Supply chain management is all the activities that take place to get a product in  your hands – from the time of raw materials extraction to the minute you pull out your credit card and take the final product home. Logistics  and Supply Chain focuses on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storing and keeping track of a product as it  flows toward you and other consumers. Job Title or Function: What do they do? Dispatcher Dispatch is a procedure for assigning employees (workers) or vehicles to customers. Dispatchers have to coordinate workers' availability, skills, travel time and availability of parts. The skills required of a dispatcher are greatly enhanced with the use of computer dispatching software. Capacity Planner A capacity planner uses different software applications to achieve the maximum efficiency of the plant. Operations Supervisor Supervise daily activities of an operations unit. Determines workflow and scheduling. Implements operational polices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager. Supply Chain Manager Manages overall supply chain operations, including purchasing and inventory of material. Improves productivity, quality and efficiency of operations. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. Typically reports to top management. English, Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Advanced Math, Economics, Intro to Business, Social Studies High School Required Courses: English, Accounting, Advanced Accounting, English, Accounting, Advanced Business Computer Information Accounting, Business Computer Information, Advanced Math English, Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Advanced Math, Economics, Intro to Business Education: (High School, Technical, Two-Year, Four-Year) High School High School Advanced, Materials High School Diploma plus Post Secondary Four- Year Requirement Planning (MRP) course Classes Required Annually $36,359 - $57,570 Donnelly College/Information Technology Annually $30,635 - $49,837 $60,387 - $107,959 Salary Expectations (Hourly Annually $25,946 - $39,940 and/or Annually) Local Post Secondary Educational Institutions Donnelly College/Information Technology, 1. UMKC/Bachelor of Information Business and Technology Center, Baker Technology, 2. William Jewell/Computer University Information Systems 3. Baker/Computer Information Systems 4. JCCC/Business Logistics Mgt. Additional career occupations: Traffic, Shipping, Receiving Clerks, Traffic managers, Quality Control Technicians, Process Improvement Technicians, Material Handlers, Logistical Engineers, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Dispatchers, Communications, Transportation and Utilities Manager. Soft Skills/Knowledge: Good written and verbal communication, dependable, accuracy, attention to detail Information Site and References: 1. Careers in Supply Chain Management http://www.careersinsupplychain.org 2. Jobs in Logistics http://www.jobsinlogistics.com 3. Robotics Capacity Planning for manufacturing http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/447679.html 4. Lean Manufacturing Certification courses http://www.1stcourses.com/ NOTE: Salary information (Missouri wages) from www.salary com " & ! # $ ! " # % ( ) '( " !) * & # $% ' ' + ( , , $- ' $ % + ( , $ + ' % $+ $. $+ ( - $+ ( % , * , . * " * !) !) + / , / 4 + '( 012*22 /"0!1 0 2342 % 032*22 % ! 0 $ $ ! & 4 ( 4 ( 035$367 & 086&198 076$233 & 096$62: 5 1 $ 9 " 039*22 & 072*22 5 6 1 0 9 0 7 7 7 1 0 1 5 092$222 & 0;2$222 7 7 7 " 1 + ' < => ? / " ' > 8 9 - # %": ;442 , 5 , %": 2<442 , , = 0 " / $ ,, , , ,, ! ! ' % , > "$ / " ,, 0 Advanced Manufacturing ‐ Pre-Engineering/Engineering Engineers: Engage in the field of engineering. They apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work  is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.  Job Title or Function: What do they do? Electrical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Industrial Engineers Chemical Engineers Design new and better electronics: test Research, design, develop, equipment and solve problems. One might work manufacture and test tools, engines, on cars, robots, cell phone systems, etc… machines and other mechanical devices. Determine the most effective ways to use Apply principles of chemistry to solve the basic factors of production- people, problems involving the production or use machines, materials, information & energy of chemicals and biochemicals. in making a product or provide a service. High School Required Courses: Education: (High School, Technical, Two-Year, Four-Year) Emphasizes a strong math and sciences background, including computers. Emphasizes a strong math and science background ( i.e., precalculus, calculus, chemistry and h i ) Four + Years Entry: $46,560. Midpoint: $72,300 Experienced: $108,740. University of Kansas School of Engineering, University of Missouri KC School of Computing & Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla School of Engineering. Emphasizes a strong math and sciences background ( i.e., precalculus, calculus, computer science. Four + Years Entry: $46,340. Midpoint: $71,430. Experienced: $104,490 University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri- Rolla School of Engineering, University of Kansas School of Engineering. Math classes thru calculus, science classes thru physics and computer applications classes. Four + Years Entry: $50,060. Midpoint: $78,860. Experienced: $118, 670. University of Missouri- Rolla School of Engineering, University of Kansas School of Engineering. Four + Years Salary Expectations: (Varies Entry: $49,120. Midpoint: 75,450. by Levels of Education) Experienced: $115,240. Local Post Secondary University of Kansas School of Engineering, Educational Institutions University of Missouri KC School of Computing & Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla School of Engineering. Additional career occupations: Computer Hardware Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, Material Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Nuclear Engineers, Agricultural Engineers Marine Engineers, Sales Engineers, Architects, Science Technicians, Mathematicians, Drafters, Chemists, Computer & Information Managers, Petroleum Engineers, Mining & Geological Engineers and Safety Engineers. Soft Skills/Knowledge: Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical and detail oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Advanced computer skills. Information Site and References: www.bls.gov, www.careeronestop.com, American Association of Engineering Societies www.aaes.org " # ! ! " $ ! ! %& '( ! " # $ & ! % ! # $ ! ! " " ! ! ) '( * ) +( *1/!-21 # ' , , , ) +( ) +( ) +( *-/!/+3 ' ) 6 # 7 $ " ( ' , , *+,!-./ 0 */+!--3 # *12!313 0 *45!313 *//!-,3 % *531 333 . / 0 1 *+3!133 0 *.+!433 ' */3!333 % *523 333 / 0 , ', # , ' # ' , # *+,!543 0 *44!+43 , # ' < # # $ : 7 $ 89 : < ) / # " # & # / " # 45 ; # 2 # # 3 # 4 " # : ! # ) ! ) ! : $ $ ::: )! ::: ! < < $ ::: Local Educational Institutions All you need is a high school diploma or an Associate’s degree. Why not build on the CHOOSE A CHOOSE A PATH TOMORROW’S TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY WHERE WHERE Discover Medical Breakthroughs! Become a Researcher in Search of a Cure! Create Alternative Fuels! Develop Methods to Feed the World! What is the difference between pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and biotechnology? You are probably most familiar with drugs known as pharmaceuticals.These are medical products that are chemically developed to cure, treat, find, or prevent any number of diseases our bodies may develop in our lifetime. Biopharmaceuticals are biologic drugs made from living organisms.These biological molecules known as proteins or biopolymers are becoming increasingly significant in modern medicine because they make new treatment methods possible. For example, biopharmaceuticals can be used to treat illnesses that occur when the body produces insufficient hormones, such as insulin. These products are manufactured through the science of biologic technology (biotechnology). Biotechnology is not one kind of technology, but many. There are three kinds of biotechnology tools: working with cells, working with proteins, and working with genes. Biotechnology is a toolbox filled with many different kinds of living cells and their component molecules, and different ways to use them. Because there are millions of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms in the world, each having cells and molecules with unique characteristics, there are a lot of potential tools in this toolbox. This is why biotechnology is so powerful and can be applied in many different ways. SAVES LIVES Discover Careers in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industries Life Science Career Alliance 1601 Market Street, Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19103 This brochure was partially funded by: last updated January 2008 02/08 As a whole, these industries have charted steady growth since the late 1980s and are projected to outpace the dot com industry boom in the late 1990’s. New technologies are based on scientific advances over the last 50 years that have enabled us to understand how living organisms work – and how they can work for us. The key knowledge is an understanding of cells, the basic units of life, and – at a still deeper level – the molecules that make up cells. How do I enter the pharmaceuticals or biotechnology industry? In biotechnology, biological processes are used to manufacture products such as medications, agricultural products, and products that assist in tissue regeneration. Today, our understanding of how cells work make it possible to create new varieties of plants with better nutrients for our diet. For example, traditional fermentation processes used to make wine or beer have been re-tooled to produce cutting-edge pharmaceuticals for previously incurable diseases. Because biotechnology can be used by many different companies, including pharmaceutical companies, people who pursue the appropriate education, training, and skills to work in biotechnology will have many exciting career options, such as fighting disease, feeding the world, and saving our environment. There are hundreds of companies throughout the Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region that are seeking new talent at this very moment.You could be the next Process Development Scientist who works within a team to initiate, design, develop and execute scale-up production processes. Maybe you would prefer to work as a Manufacturing Supervisor who supervises the transfer of cell culture/ fermentation methods from research and development to manufacturing. Perhaps you are better suited to a clinical role, such as a Senior Clinical Research Associate who serves as an inhouse expert and resource in clinical study monitoring for all clinical trials. If you are more detail-oriented, perhaps you should consider a career as a Manager of Regulatory Affairs. Their role is to manage the integrated development process by coordinating project team activities, installing and monitoring project planning functions, and reporting to management. Where would I work? knowledge you already have by taking additional courses at a local community college or university? If you are still in high school and are interested in learning more about the field of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, consider doing an internship at a local biotechnology or pharmaceutical company to get a preview of the experience and techniques you will need as your career path progresses. Since you want to remain competitive over the long term in today’s changing workplace, you will need to continuously expand your knowledge and upgrade your skills. Many new discoveries are anticipated in the coming decades. This is especially true of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields. If working with tomorrow’s technology to save lives excites you, biotechnology or the pharmaceutical industry may be the right choice for you.These industries will offer you many opportunities to acquire new knowledge, remain competitive, and learn new skills both now and throughout your career. Check out the chart inside this brochure and read the job descriptions. If it sounds like a career path you might be interested in pursuing, the Life Science Career Alliance can direct you to resources that will get you started on your way to a cuttingedge career! The fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals both have many different careers with great potential. Whether you want tobe a Medical Writer or a Manufacturing Supervisor, significant opportunities await you. The pharmaceutical industry is also an expanding one in terms of size and employees. Some pharmaceutical companies have large research facilities with national and international locations employing hundreds and thousands of workers, while others have fewer than 20 people. So whether you prefer to work in a large corporate building, or a small quiet facility, or something in-between you can find the environment that is right for you. Burlington County College 601 Pemberton-Brown Mills Road Pemberton, NJ 08068 (856) 234-1934 www.bcc.edu/pages/237.asp • Biotechnology A.A.S. Program • Biotechnology A.S. Program Cabrini College Biology Department 610 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087 (610) 902-8100 www.cabrini.edu/default.aspx? pageid=804#biotechnology • Biology Major with a Biotechnology Concentration • Biotechnology Certificate (from the Science Department) Camden County College College Drive P.O. Box 200 Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856) 227-7200, x4479 tasmith@camdencc.edu • Biotechnology Program Community College of Philadelphia Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers 1700 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 751-8430 www.ccp.edu/site/academic/program_brochure/ biomedicaltechnician.pdf • Biomedical Technician Training Program Delaware Technical & Community College Department of Biology and Chemistry 400 Stanton-Christiana Road Newark, DE 19713 (302) 454-3965 www.dtcc.edu/stanton/biochem/biotech.html • Biotechnology/Biotechnology Technician Programs Delaware Valley College Department of Biology 700 East Butler Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 www.delval.edu/biology • Biology major with Microbiology/ Biotechnology concentration Drexel University Bossone Research Enterprise Center 31st & Market Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 895-2215 www.biomed.drexel.edu/new04/default.cfm • Biomedical Engineering Program • Biomedical Science Program • Clinical Trials Program • Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology Haverford College Howard Hughes Medical Institute 370 Haverford Avenue Haverford, PA 19401 (610) 896-1234 www.haverford.edu/KINSC/HHMI/ program/interdisciplinary.html • Interdisciplinary Science Scholars Program LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141 (215) 951-1500 isbt@lasalle.edu www.lasalle.edu/isbt/3_about.html • Integrated Science, Business and Technology Montgomery County Community College 340 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 (215) 641-6300 www.mc3.edu/aa/career/programs/ BIOT-AAS.htm • Biotechnology A.A.S. Program • Biotechnology A.S. Program Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies 30 East Swedesford Road Malvern, PA 19355 gv.psu.edu/Prospective_Students/Degrees_ Certificates/Management_MBA_Programs • Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics • Master’s of Business Administration in Biotechnology and Health Industry Management • Post-Master’s Degree Certificate in Biotechnology and Health Industry Management Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4170 City Line Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 (215) 871-6100 www.pcom.edu/Academic_Programs/ aca_biomed/aca_biomed.html • Graduate Programs in Biomedical Technology How to use this brochure As you can see, there are a wide variety of not just jobs, but career opportunities that will be available for many years to come because the demand is not going away anytime soon. There is a need to find qualified workers in a variety of environments including research facilities in university settings, business incubation centers, and small research companies, to name just a few of them. This biotechnology and pharmaceuticals career chart combines lists of the typical salary range, description of the work performed, preparation and/or training necessary, and credentials earned and/or required. Each section highlights a family of jobs and shows the progression you can make as you gain more education and experience. The jobs are listed by the number of years of training required for an entrylevel position so you can choose a career according to the time you want to spend training for that career. The other side of the brochure lists local educational institutions that can provide you with the necessary training to work in these fields. Each educational institution listed here is constantly improving their programs in these two hot industries, and new institutions are also adopting new programs to accommodate the demand for careers in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.We recommend that you contact each school directly to obtain information about their current programs. While this brochure presents a picture of the industry as a whole, there will be variations from company to company in the number of positions within a job family, prerequisite training and experience, and exact salary depending on the size, stage of development and area of focus of the organization. It is important to note that salaries in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are market-driven, and annual salaries recorded in this brochure reflect only a portion of the total compensation that an employee might receive. Annual bonuses, stock options, profit-sharing, insurance benefits, and other forms of compensation may complete the incentive package. Princeton University Engineering Biology Department A201 Engineering Quadrangle Princeton, NJ 08544 (609) 258-4572 chemeng.princeton.edu/engbio • Engineering Biology Program Saint Joseph’s University Erivan K. Haub School of Business 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 (610) 660-1103 www.sju.edu/hsb/pharmaceutical_marketing/ academics • Executive Pharmaceutical Marketing MBA at ACE Center • Executive Pharmaceutical Marketing Online MBA • Executive Pharmaceutical Marketing Post-MBA Certificate at ACE Center • Executive Pharmaceutical Marketing Online Post-MBA Certificate Salem Community College 460 Hollywood Avenue Carneys Point, NJ 08069 (856) 299-2100 www.salemcc.edu/programs/pdfs/ Biotechnology_AAS.pdf • Associate in Applied Science • Associate in Arts Temple University 3307 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 707-4990 www.temple.edu/pharmacy/ graduate_programs.htm • Master’s of Science Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences • Ph.D. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Temple University School of Pharmacy 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175 Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 591-2333 qara@temple.edu www.temple.edu/pharmacy • QA/RA Certificate Programs • QA/RA Master’s Degree Program • QA/RA Post-Master’s Certificate Program Thomas Jefferson University Department of Bioscience Technologies College of Graduate Studies & Health Professions 130 South 9th Street, Edison Building 1924 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 503-7844 www.jefferson.edu/jchp/ls/biotechdesc.cfm • Biotechnology Baccalaureate Degree Program • Biotechnology Entry-level BS/MS Program • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biotechnology University of Delaware Department of Biological Sciences 118 Wolf Hall Newark, DE 19716 (302) 831-3067 www.udel.edu/bio/ed/undergrad/ degrees/bbt.html • Biotechnology Concentration within Biology Major Department of Chemical Engineering Colburn Laboratory 150 Academy Street Newark, DE 19716 igert@che.udel.edu www.che.udel.edu/igert • Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship at the University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management University of Pennsylvania 3340 Smith Walk 1020 Vagelos Research Laboratories Philadelphia, PA 19104-6383 (215) 746-0131 biotech@pobox.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu/lsm lsm-info@pobox.upenn.edu • Professional Master’s Biotechnology Program University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 600 South 43rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 596-8800 www.usp.edu • Biochemistry • Bioinformatics • Cell Biology and Biotechnology Program • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management • Pharmaceutical Sciences Program • Pharmaceutics Program • Pharmacology and Toxicology • Pharmacognosy Program Villanova University College of Engineering 800 East Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 (610) 519-6000 www.engineering.villanova.edu/academics/ che/certificate_programs/certbiotechnology.htm • Chemical Engineering Biotechnology Certificate West Chester University of Pennsylvania 117 Schmucker Science Center II West Chester, PA 19383 (610) 436-2939 www.wcupa.edu/_ACADEMICS/sch_cas/pharm • Pharmaceutical Products Development Program Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Careers Occupation Discovery Research Job Family Laboratory Assistant A Research Assistant Research Associate Description Prerequisite Education & Experience1 Typical Salary Range Performs research laboratory tasks and experiments under the supervision of other laboratory staff; makes and records detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results, maintains laboratory equipment, performs inventory Performs laboratory experiments and tests in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice; works under the supervision of the Research Associate; makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results Collaborates with co-workers on research and development; makes detailed observations, analyzes data, interprets results; prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses; maintains familiarity with current scientific literature; investigates and creates new methods and technologies for project advancement; may act as principle investigator, contributes to journals or participates in conferences High school diploma/equivalent, preferably biotechnology certificate or A.S. and 1-2 years related laboratory experience B.S./equivalent B.S. and 2-5 years related laboratory experience or M.S. and 0-2 years experience $24,000-$33,000 $30,000-$48,000 $35,000-$60,000 At this point in the career progression within the Discovery Research Job Family, professionals could transition to a supervisory pathway. Positions in this track can be found at the end of this document. Senior Research Associate Performs research and develops experiments for projects in collaboration with others; uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative ways; exercises technical discretion in design, execution and interpretation of experiments contributing to project goals; contributes to project progress through innovative research; prepares technical reports Performs all duties of Senior Research Associate as well as designing and conducting own experiments; has expert understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories and concepts in specialized area of responsibility; has working knowledge of related disciplines; maintains familiarity with current literature; leads team/department and acts as main problem solver for team Works within a team to initiate, design, develop, and execute scientific research projects; possesses potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaborative work, and independent thought Collaborates with others to initiate, design, develop, and execute scientific research projects critical to corporate strategies and image; serves as in-house and outside consultant; contributes to scientific literature and conferences Initiates, directs, and executes scientific research and development critical to corporate strategies and image; investigates potential applications of scientific concepts to inventions, projects, and problems; plans and executes laboratory research; maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art scientific developments; makes scientific contributions to scientific literature and body of knowledge; participates in conferences Responsible for the identification, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of new technologies and products that support business goals; advances the discovery, development or maintenance of significant new compounds; recommends and defends the termination of candidates in a way that supports business goals; identifies, defines, solves and/or prevents problems of a broad scope and high complexity. Must be recognized internationally as an expert in the field and have proven ability to interface with external parties internationally in a way that generates value for the company B.S. in related scientific discipline and 5-8 years related laboratory experience or M.S. and 2-5 years experience $45,000-$75,000 Principal Research Associate B.S./M.S. and 5-8 years related laboratory experience or M.S. and 2-5 years experience and demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles Ph.D. in scientific disciplines and 0-2 years experience or M.S. and 8-10 years experience in research environment Ph.D. in scientific discipline and 2-5 years experience or M.S. and 8-10 years experience in research environment Ph.D. in scientific discipline and 5-10 years experience or M.S. and 8-10 years experience in research environment with expert understanding of scientific principles and concepts M.D. or Ph.D. and 15+ years of scientific experience $60,000-$80,000 Scientist I Scientist II Senior Scientist $80,000-$100,000 $85,000-$105,000 $90,000-$200,000 Chief Scientific Officer $150,000-$200,000 Clinical Development Job Family Clinical Document Assistant Clinical Data Associate Works with the Document Management System with clinical development, including creation, authorship, electronic publication, review, approval, and distribution of documents; acts as liaison between clinical development and regulatory affairs in the planning and publication of submitted documents Ensures the validity of clinical trials, formats trials for statistical purposes; responsible for setting up databases, tracking and managing data from all clinical trial sites; works with supervisors to establish procedures for data review and entry, and assists in the review of data High school diploma/equivalent, preferably biotechnology certificate or A.S. and 1-2 years related lab experience B.S. and 1-3 years clinical data management experience; database management experience is helpful $24,000-$33,000 $35,000-$60,000 At this point in the career progression within the Clinical Development Job Family, professionals could transition to a supervisory pathway. Positions in this track can be found at the end of this document. Biostatistics Associate Clinical Research Associate Medical Writer Bioinformatics Scientist Senior Clinical Research Associate Provides statistical support for clinical, pre-clinical, and other designated projects within clinical development; provides accurate data to obtain timely regulatory agency approval of products Responsible for ensuring proper study conduct at assigned sites including the collection and validation of generated data; responsible for contribution to a clean data set Ensures high quality and timely production of all clinical documents; responsible for confirming that documented information complies with all internal and external standards Develops algorithms for integrating functional knowledge about genes to help scientists analyze and interpret gene expression data; assists in developing software to automate data retrieval and analysis; works with scientists across organization to develop statistical methods for gene analysis Serves as an in-house expert and resource in clinical study monitoring for all clinical trials; responsible for mentoring junior Clinical Research Associates and leading all Clinical Research Associates in maintaining consistent monitoring across all clinical research sites; works with protocol development scientists to develop protocols, site instruction manuals, and case report forms Provides broad medical writing support for multiple simultaneous projects; responsible for overseeing writing and editing of all clinical regulatory documents including clinical study reports, protocols, investigator’s brochures, briefing documents, Investigational New Drug applications, and clinical summary sections of Common Technical Documents/New Drug applications; responsible for all stages of document production from review and revision to approval and publishing; collaborates closely with physicians, biostatisticians, clinical and regulatory affairs personnel in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements Responsible for the writing of protocols, case report forms and consent forms for clinical trials; develops the design of, implements and monitors clinical trials; responsible for the preparation of medical reports, Investigational Device Exemptions, New Drug Applications and license applications Supervises the design and writing of protocol, case report forms, and consent forms for clinical trials; directs the design, implementation, and monitoring of clinical trials; responsible for preparation of medical reports, Investigational Device Exemptions, New Drug Applications and license applications; ensures that Good Clinical Practices are followed in all trial activities and monitors all phases of clinical trial studies Serves as clinical project leader providing clinical expertise in area specific to clinical trials; responsible for decisions concerning monitoring safety, eligibility, enrollment, and data consistency; prepares project-specific training programs and training materials for all clinical research staff Acts as medical and safety consultant to Clinical Development team in specific medical area relevant to clinical development activities; serves as medical consultant to marketing team and regulatory agencies when requested; provides oversight of clinical trials for company products under development Responsible for all aspects of clinical research programs including planning, implementation, coordination and completion of research project according to FDA regulations, internal policies and procedures, and within the bounds of good scientific and ethical conduct; assures that all pre-clinical and clinical studies are conducted according to protocol and that data reported is accurate and acceptable to internal and external audits; assures that proper statistical analyses are performed; responsible for medical writing; supports medical reports, registration dossiers, and manuscripts Provides both ethical and consumer medical support services for marketed products including prompt, factual, concise and pertinent responses to product inquiries from lay and professional sources both inside and outside the company; promptly reports all adverse experiences with products to designated personnel for proper processing in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice and FDA regulations and maintains documentation of same to protect corporate liability; collaborates with sales and marketing personnel in the development of promotional and educational materials; reviews and approves medical and technical content in marketing materials; provides medical lecture content for initial and advanced sales training programs; provides input and appropriate modifications to product labeling and package inserts; reviews and approves protocols and case report forms for Phase IV clinical trials and all subsequent publications B.S. and 10 years experience or M.S. and 5-7 years experience or Ph.D. and 2 years experience B.S. and 6-8 years experience or M.S. and 5-7 years experience or R.N. and 5-7 years experience or Pharm.D. and experience or Ph.D. and 2 years experience B.S. and 10 years experience of M.S. and 5-7 years experience or Ph.D. and 2 years experience M.S. or Ph.D. in bioinformatics, statistics, biochemistry, computational chemistry or related field and 1-4 years industry experience B.S. and/or R.N. and 8-12 years experience including clinical research experience and extensive experience working in a FDA regulated environment B.S., M.S., of Ph.D. and minimum of 3-5 years experience as a medical writer $80,000-$100,000 $80,000-$100,000 $80,000-$100,000 $85,000-$105,000 $85,000-$105,000 Senior Medical Writer $85,000-$105,000 Protocol Development Scientist Senior Protocol Development Scientist B.S., M.S., R.N., or Pharm.D. and 10-12 years industry experience including extensive experience in clinical trials M.S, R.N. or Pharm.D. and 10-12 years industry experience including extensive experience in clinical trials $85,000-$105,000 $90,000-$110,000 Medical Expert Senior Medical Expert Director of Clinical Research/ Development M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and 3-5 years experience in clinical medicine as well as previous industry clinical research experience M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and 7-10 years clinical experience in a specific therapeutic area; board certification in area of medical specialty M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and 10-15 years experience in a specific therapeutic area or across multiple therapeutic areas; board certification in one area of medical specialty $90,000-$110,000 $180,000-$220,000 $150,000-$200,000 Director of Medical Affairs M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and 10-15 years industry experience in medical affairs; experience spanning multiple therapeutic areas $150,000-$200,000 Regulatory Job Family Documentation Specialist Regulatory Affairs Associate Labeling Associate Dossier Management Associate Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Coordinates all activities related to providing required documentation systems; coordinates review and revision of procedures, specifications, and forms Ensures that company products meet regulatory requirements: coordinates and prepares document packages for submission to regulatory agencies, internal audits and inspections Labels products; acts as a liaison between domestic and international regulatory authorities regarding labeling issues; works on design and development of labeling policies and practices Responsible for dossier management priorities, workflow, and resources to meet regulatory submission target dates for both electronic and paper submissions Responsible for maintaining current regulatory knowledge and awareness of changes in regulatory procedures; provides guidance to regulatory team staff and oversees the development and submission of documents to regulatory agencies B.S. in related field/equivalent and 2-4 years related experience in documentation, quality assurance B.S./M.S. and 2-4 experience in research and development and 0-4 years experience in regulatory affairs B.S./M.S. and 2-4 years experience in research and development and 0-4 years experience in regulatory affairs B.S./M.S., 2-4 years experience in research and development and 0-4 years experience in regulatory affairs B.S./M.S. and 5-8 years experience in regulatory affairs $35,000-$60,000 $45,000-$75,000 $45,000-$75,000 $45,000-$75,000 $60,000-$80,000 At this point in the career progression within the Research Job Family, professionals could transition to a supervisory pathway. Positions in this track can be found at the end of this document. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manages the integrated development process by coordinating project team activities, installing and monitoring project planning functions, and reporting to management; assists in the development of regulatory strategies for projects to ensure multinational registrations consistent with strategic objectives and world-wide regulatory requirements Plans and directs long and short-term regulatory activities; develops and implements strategies for approval of regulatory submission; negotiates with outside agencies to resolve regulatory issues; stays current with changes in regulatory requirements B.S./M.S. in scientific discipline and 5-7 years experience $80,000-$100,000 Director of Regulatory Affairs Quality Job Family Quality Assurance Documentation Administrator Quality Control Technician Quality Assurance Documentation Specialist Quality Control Analyst Validation Specialist Quality Assurance Manager Quality Control Engineer/Supervisor Validation Manager Director of Quality B.S./M.S. in scientific discipline with Ph.D. preferred and 10 years experience $150,000-$200,000 Provides clerical and administrative support related to documentation system maintenance; audits documentation to ensure accuracy; maintains filing of Quality Control documentation Performs inspections, checks, test and sampling procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures; performs in-process inspection and documents results Coordinates all documentation and documentation systems; coordinates review and revision of procedures, specifications and forms Conducts analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and finished formulations according to Standard Operating Procedures; calibrates and maintains chemistry and microbiology lab equipment; compiles and analyzes data for test procedure documentation Develops, installs, and revises test validation protocols to ensure that manufacturing practices meet in-house, industry and federal standards; compiles and analyzes validation data; prepares reports and recommends improvements Assures that products, processes, facilities and systems conform to quality standards and governmental regulations; performs audits of raw materials; reviews and approves Standard Operating Procedures; develops budgets and monitors expenditures Develops, applies, revises, and maintains quality standards for processing materials into products; designs and implements inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures; prepares documentation for inspection testing procedures Manages, develops and implements validation protocols and test procedures; ensures that products meet regulatory requirements, company standards and industry current practices; oversees and reviews validation area processes and procedures Responsible for short and long term goals of quality control; formulates and recommends quality assurance policies and programs; develops quality control and quality assurance budgets; directs quality control staff and daily operations, manages Good Manufacturing Practice program; establishes and directs Good Manufacturing Practice training; assures that finished products comply with government and company standards High school diploma or Biotech Certificate or A.S./equivalent and 2-4 years experience, preferably in documentation or quality control/quality assurance; must be familiar with industry regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice High school diploma or biotech certificate or A.S./equivalent and 0-5 years experience in quality assurance; must be familiar with industry regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice B.S./M.S. in related field and 2-5 years experience in Good Manufacturing Practice documentation, and quality assurance B.S. in scientific discipline/equivalent and 0-4 years experience in quality control systems; must be familiar with industry regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice B.S. in scientific, engineering, or related technical field and 3 years experience in a regulated industry; knowledge of current industry practices, and current Good Manufacturing Practice B.S. in biological science and 3-5 years experience in quality control/quality assurance; must be familiar with industry regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice B.S./M.S. in related discipline/equivalent and 3-5 years experience with documentation and implementation of quality control systems B.S./M.S. in scientific discipline and 5-7 years experience in Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practice environment and industry regulatory requirements B.S. or M.S. in chemistry or equivalent science, Ph.D. preferred and 6-10+ years experience in chemistry, quality control and/or laboratory management positions with experience in Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Laboratory Practice and full requirements understanding of industry regulatory $30,000-$48,000 $30,000-$48,000 $35,000-$60,000 $35,000-$60,000 $35,000-$60,000 $45,000-$75,000 $45,000-$75,00 $45,000-$75,000 $150,000-$200,000 Product/Process Development Job Family Process Development Operator Process Development Technician Process Development Associate Implements production procedures to optimize manufacturing processes and meet regulatory requirements; may be involved in packaging and distribution and/or maintenance of production equipment Contributes to commercial-scale manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredient; handles raw materials, maintains batch records, operates and maintains production and separation equipment; works within structure of Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures Evaluates, improves, and scales-up manufacturing processes to improve product yield and reduce costs; executes small-medium scale production work. Tasks may involve cell culture, fermentation, purification, and/or chromatography; carries out designated tasks under the direction of the Process Development Supervisor but operates with a degree of scientific independence Works within team to initiate, design, develop, and execute scale-up production processes; exercises significant degree of scientific independence Supervises one functional area within process development (such as fermentation or purification) with responsibility for initiating and directing design and scale-up production processes from lab scale through pilot plant scale; assists in technology transfer to manufacturing department; responsible for development and implementation of new process formulas; acts as liaison with both research and manufacturing Directs all stages of product and process development for new products and technologies from laboratory through pilot plant and manufacturing scale including managing development, implementation, and maintenance of process methods and equipment for the production of process formulas, technologies, and products; oversees production schedules and recommends manufacturing policies A.S. in scientific discipline and 2-5 years of experience in industry or B.S. in scientific discipline/equivalent and 0-2 years experience B.S./equivalent in engineering or related discipline and 2-5 years experience B.S./M.S. in a scientific discipline/equivalent and 0-5 years experience $24,000-$33,000 $30,000-$48,000 $35,000-$60,000 Process Development Scientist Process Development Supervisor Ph.D. in scientific discipline and 0-2 years experience or M.S. and 8-10 years experience in research environment Ph.D. in scientific discipline and 5-8+ years experience implementing scale-up processes $80,000-$100,000 $85,000-$105,000 Director of Product/ Process Development Manufacturing Job Family Material Handler Packaging Technician Aseptic Fill Technician Manufacturing Technician Purchasing Agent/Buyer Assay Analyst Aseptic Fill Research Associate Manufacturing Associate Ph.D. in biochemical engineering, chemistry, microbiology or related area and 7-10 years experience in product development or B.S./M.S. with 12+ years experience in product development. Experience working with current Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, process development, and scale-up preferred $150,000-$200,000 Collects and distributes materials between departments and shipping department; wraps and protects materials for safe transport; loads and unloads materials from freight vehicles, stacks items in inventory, operates forklift, lifts heavy loads Uses manual/automated packaging systems to label, inspect and package finished product; performs data entry, complies with Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures Responsible for preparing the finished product from the purified active pharmaceutical ingredient; operates and maintains equipment; maintains records; complies with Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures Assists manufacturing staff in specific product-related operations; operates and maintains production equipment; assists in manufacturing production-scale product; prepares glassware, reagents, and media; maintains records required by Good Manufacturing Practice; assists with in-process testing Plans, organizes, directs and controls purchasing actions for production and non-production related goods; maintains knowledge of and relationships with vendors; advises management on purchasing alternatives to assure continued flow of materials to meet population requirements Follows Standard Operating Procedures to perform assays on in-process and final product test samples; participates in modification of assay procedures Implements production procedures to optimize aseptic fill manufacturing processes; assists in development of processes to improve yield or reduce cost for aseptic manufacturing systems Performs complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice; participates in integration of new technology into the manufacturing process and the initiation of new manufacturing areas; operates within Standard Operating Procedures; with minimal supervision operates complex systems and equipment, and optimizes their use in manufacturing Performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration and repairs on analytical equipment and instrumentation; performs validation studies and analyzes results; maintains spare parts inventory Oversees aseptic filling procedures, ensures that they are in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, and Standard Operating Procedures; responsible for equipment preparation and sterilization, and sanitation of asepting filling rooms; manages work group; review and processes batch records Supervises the transfer of cell culture/fermentation methods from research and development to manufacturing; supervises and maintains purification production methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products; implements and maintains production schedules; provides guidance to employees to ensure that operations meet Good Manufacturing Practice Responsible for design and scale-up of processes, instruments and equipment from laboratory through pilot plant and manufacturing process; develops new process formulas and techniques Responsible for the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing business systems including clinical and commercial production activities; ensures plans and resources are efficiently utilized to insure uninterrupted supply of company products; oversees hiring, development and retention of manufacturing staff; develops operating plans and budgets as well as working relationships with internal and external partners High school diploma/equivalent, valid driver’s license and 0-2 years related experience High school diploma/equivalent and 0-2 years related experience A.S. or biomanufacturing certificate/equivalent and 0-2 years experience High school diploma or biomanufacturing certificate or A.S./equivalent and 0-2 years experience in manufacturing environment B.S. in business, materials management or related field and 3 years experience in purchasing/materials environment A.S. degree and 2 years experience in biomanufacturing or B.S. degree in scientific discipline A.S. and 4-7 years related work experience or B.S. in biology or related science and 2-3 years experience A.S. and 4-7 years related work experience or B.S. in biology or related science and 2-3 years experience $24,000-$33,000 $24,000-$33,000 $30,000-$48,000 $30,000-$48,000 $30,000-$48,000 $35,000-$60,000 $35,000-$60,000 $35,000-$60,000 Manufacturing Instrumentation/ Calibration Associate Aseptic Fill Supervisor Manufacturing Supervisor A.S. and 4-7 years related work experience or B.S. in Biology or related science and 2-3 years experience B.S. in Biology, Chemistry or related area and 3-5 years supervisory experience in pharmaceutical environment B.S. and 3-5 years experience working knowledge of cell culture, aseptic techniques, and scale-up operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice B.S. in biological, chemical or pharmaceutical engineering and 0-2 years experience in pharmaceutical process/research product development; must have strong problem-solving skills B.S. in sciences, M.S. preferred and 10+ years experience in all aspects of manufacturing, processing in pharmaceutical/ biotechnology environment; previous management or project experience, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice $35,000-$60,000 $45,000-$75,000 $45,000-$75,000 Biochemical Development Engineer Director of Manufacturing $60,000-$80,000 $150,000-$200,000 Facilities Job Family Facilities Technician Instrumentation/Calibration Technician Performs daily monitoring, repair and maintenance of critical systems and facility equipment; installs and modernizes new and existing systems; documents repairs, adjustments, and replacements to equipment; provides input and corrections to Standard Operating Procedures Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and validates circuits, components, analytical equipment and instrumentation; monitors equipment performance and status on an ongoing basis and makes adjustments as necessary; documents calibration as well as deviations from equipment specifications Manages design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and buildings; ensures that facility meets health and safety standards; plans, budgets, and oversees facility repairs and modifications; oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facilities expansion A.A./A.S. or certificate of completion from 2-year technical program in mechanical/electrical field B.S./equivalent in electronics technology with knowledge of mechanics and instrumentation and minimum of 2-4 years experience in instrumentation problem diagnosis and repair and experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment B.S./equivalent and 5 years experience in maintenance knowledge of building codes $24,000-$33,000 $35,000-$60,000 Facilities Manager Supervisory Pathway Supervisor Manager Director Senior Director Vice President $45,000-$75,000 Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a group of employees within a specific unit Responsible for planning and coordinating the work of at least one supervised unit; has hiring/firing as well as budgetary monitoring responsibilities Responsible for the development, implementation, and support of a number of activities, systems and processes; ensures plans are efficiently utilized; oversees hiring, development, and retention of staff; develops budgets and plans Responsible for the development, implementation, and support of a number of diverse activities, systems, and processes; ensures that plans are efficiently implemented; oversees hiring, development, and retention of management staff Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and development/implementation of new technologies, programs, or strategies that support business goals; directs director-level personnel across diverse activities, programs or systems B.S. and 3-5 years experience B.S. and 5-8 years experience B.S. and 8-12 years experience B.S. and 12-15 years experience or M.S. and 8-10 years experience or M.D./Ph.D. and 5-8 years experience B.S. or advanced degree and 15 years experience $45,000-$75,000 $80,000-$100,000 $90,000-$110,000 $150,000-$200,000 $180,000-$220,000 1 Most of the programs that train for these careers require math and science classes in high school and/or college. www.lscalliance.org Biotechnology Educational Opportunities: Two Year Colleges The Community Colleges listed below offer two-year programs in the categories listed below each school's name: Fort Scott Community College • • • • Allied Health Biological Sciences Dental Hygiene Physical Science Highland Community College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Agronomy (A.A.) Animal Science (A.A.) Biology (A.A. or A.S.) Chemistry (A.A. or A.S.) Geology (A.A. or A.S.) Pre-Chiropractic (A.S. or A.A.) Pre-Dental Hygiene (A.A. or A.S.) Pre-Dentistry (A.S.) Pre-Engineering (A.S.) Pre-Forestry and Conservation (A.A. or A.S.) Pre-Medicine (A.S.) Pre-Nursing (A.S.) Pre-Optometry (A.S.) Pre-Pharmacy (A.S.) Pre-Physical Therapy (A.S.) Pre-Radiological Technology (One Year Transfer Program) Pre-Respiratory Therapy (A.S.) Pre-Veterinary (A.S.) Sports Medicine (Athletic Training) (A.S.) Johnson County Community College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Biotechnology, A.A.S. Biotechnology, A.S. Biotechnology Certificate Certified Medication Aide Certificate Certified Medication Aide Update Certificate Certified Nurse Aide Certificate Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Certificate Dental Assisting, A.A.S. Dental Assisting Certificate Dental Hygiene (see listing for Dental Hygiene) Emergency Medical Science (see listing Emerg Medical Sci) Home Health Aide Certificate IV Therapy for LPN's Certificate Nursing (see listing for Nursing) Occupational Therapy Asst, A.A.S. Physical Therapist Asst, A.A.S. Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. Rehabilitative Aide Certificate Respiratory Care (see listing for Respiratory Care) Surgical Technology Certificate Kansas City Kansas Community College • • • • • • • • • Biology, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Biology, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Chemistry, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Chemistry, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Forensic Chemistry, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Forensic Chemistry, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Agriculture, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Agriculture, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Chiropractic, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pre-Chiropractic, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Dental, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Dental, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Engineering, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Engineering, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Exercise Science, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Medical, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Medical, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Medical Technology, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Medical Technology, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Nursing, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Nutrition, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Nutrition, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Optometry, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Optometry, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Pharmacy, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Pharmacy, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Radiologic, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Respiratory Therapy, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Veterinary, Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences Pre-Veterinary, Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences \ Metropolitan Community College - Blue River • • Biology - AS Chemistry - AS Metropolitan Community College - Longview • • • Human Services Drug Addiction Services - AAS Human Services Generalist - AAS Human Services Mental Health - AAS • Mental Health Technician - CERT Metropolitan Community College - Maple Woods • VeterinaryTechnology - AAS Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Child Growth & Development - AAS Child Growth & Development - CERT Dental Assisting - AAS Dental Assisting - CERT EMT Paramedic - AAS EMT Paramedic - CERT Health Information Technology (HIT) - AAS HIT Coding Specialist - CERT Medical Transcription - CERT Occupational Therapist Assistant - AAS Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS Practical Nursing - CERT Professional Nursing - AAS Professional Nursing, LPN to ADN Bridge Program - AAS Radiologic Technologist - AAS Surgical Technology - CERT North Central Missouri College • • • • • • • Chemistry - AAS Health Occupations - AAS Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic - 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