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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 experience 

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. 

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 Maryland
Job 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. 

Requirements

0-2 years’ experience in accounts payable