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Jobs Requiring a High School Diploma or GED
Glasswasher
$35,000
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Washes, sterilizes and maintains glassware and equipment. Monitors inventory and laboratory supplies. May use industrial equipment, including an autoclave.
Requirements
0-2 years laboratory experience
Lab Animal Handler
$36,188
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Provides daily care of animals for experimental purposes. Cleans cages and racks. Maintains detailed records and documents.Â
Requirements
GED, high school diploma and 1-2 years manufacturing, lab, or clinical care
Greenhouse Technician
$38,000
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Performs tasks and protocols in the greenhouse to support scientific experimentation involving plants. Make detailed observations. Detects and cures horticultural or pest problems. Collects, records, analyzes data, and assists in the interpretation of results.Â
Requirements
0-2 years relevant greenhouse/plant experience
Validation Technician
$65,962
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Compiles and analyzes validation data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for changes and/or improvements. May investigate and troubleshoot problems and determine solutions. Maintains appropriate validation documentation and files.
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience
Biorepository Technician
$54,541
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Facilitates the daily operation of the biorepository, which includes management of inventory, processing, distribution, storage, and disposition of biological materials.
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience
Cell Culture Technician
$57,528
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Performs a variety of laboratory tasks and techniques, following protocols, making observations, and recording data. Maintains an experimental notebook and may provide summaries regarding experiments.Â
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience
Clinical Data Assistant
$72,300
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Responsible for the entry and formatting of clinical data from investigative sites for statistical purposes.Â
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience
Clinical Administrator
$73,555
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Develops internal record keeping system(s), including maintaining and auditing data and providing status and activity reports as required. Responsible for data entry and validation to ensure legibility, completeness, and consistency of data. Assists users with requests for clinical documents and works with physicians and/or their staff to clarify any questionable information. Audits internal patient files and studies and assists with the development and evaluation of clinical record documents.
Requirements
0-2 years data entry experience
Packaging Operator
$27,080
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Uses packaging systems to label, inspect, and package final products to comply with regulatory requirements. Enters data, prints computer-generated labels, and maintains records. Performs initial checks of completed documents for completeness and accuracy.
Requirements
0-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Shipping & Receiving Technician
$34,550
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Records all materials shipped and received by a company. Pulls, packs and stages orders for delivery, ensuring order details and product integrity. Verifies incoming materials, maintains inventory levels, and identifies losses.
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experienceÂ
Aseptic Fill Technician
$52,225
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Aseptic fill procedures in manufacturing processes.
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience
Enviromental Technician
$25,423
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Water/air sampling and monitoring, processing permits, calibration and maintenance of scientific monitoring, data collection, and routine analysis. Records and maintains periodic data, logs, and information files.
Requirements
Some specialized training
Manufacturing Technician
$37,288
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Manufactures and packages products. Operates small production equipment to weigh, measure, and check raw materials. Ensures manufactured batches contain the proper ingredients and quantities. Maintains records and production areas to comply with regulatory requirements.Â
Requirements
3+ years training or experience
Receptionist – Not specific to the biotech industry
$39,094
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Operates telephone system, greets visitors, and supports clerical activities.
Requirements
0-2 years experience
Administrative Assistant – not specific to the biotech industry
$34,946
per year Average base salary per year in MarylandJob Description
Responsible for a wide variety of general administrative duties including filing, photocopying, preparing correspondence, maintaining calendars, coordinating video conferencing and teleconferencing, making travel arrangements, and managing itineraries.
Requirements
0-2 years’ experience varied administrative and support experience
Bookkeeper – not specific to the biotech industry
$41,113
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Executes tasks related to accounts payable interest accounts and payroll.Â
Requirements
0-2 years’ experience in accounts payable