Biotechnologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Biotechnologists use plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.

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  • Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.  
  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.  
  • Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.  
  • Document specimens by
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Biotechnologists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Biotechnologist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
46,908 GBP *
per year
19,000 GBP
60,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Biotechnologist

  • 47,935 GBP
  • 42,230 GBP
Average salary for part-time Biotechnologist
Average salary for full-time Biotechnologist

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  • 24,432 GBP
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Salary over time for Biotechnologist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 43,448 GBP
  • 43,433 GBP
  • 44,227 GBP
  • 45,513 GBP
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  • 46,908 GBP
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Future outlook for Biotechnologists

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Very good outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Biotechnologist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Biotechnologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 68% of people in this role have a Post-baccalaureate certificate
  • 38% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll need:

  • knowledge of biology
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work on your own
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • maths knowledge
  • the ability to work well with others
  • analytical thinking skills
  • knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Biotechnologist

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Things to highlight for your Biotechnologist interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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