Biochemistry Career Guide
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Past Internship Sites:
- Van Andel Institute
- GVSU Office Of Undergraduate Research
- Meijer Honors College
- University Innovation Fellows
- Walter Gardens
- Spectrum Health
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Microbiology Laboratory Technician - Amway
- Scientist - Perrigo Company
- Lab Technician - Zoetis
- Research Technician - Northern Biomolecular Services
- Laboratory Analyst - Pfizer
- Quality Control Analyst - Mead Johnson Nutrition
- Physician Assistant*
- Neuroscientist*
- Physician*
*An additional degree is required.
Student Organizations to Consider
Study Abroad Options
Borders are virtually meaningless in this early 21st century global economy. As a future graduate with a Biochemistry major or minor degree, you will be confronting global issues and will work in internationally-operated companies. "Wake up and face the earth!" T. Friedman advised us in his bestseller ‘The World is Flat’.
Develop some of these technical and professional competencies to be successful:
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials
- Good Clinical Practices
- Pharmaceuticals
- Auditing
- Attention to detail
- Analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information
- Data Collection
- Detail-Oriented
Graduate & Professional Programs
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