Molecular biology technologists are science technicians who work in the
specialized field of molecular biology. In 2010, nearly 73,000
individuals nationwide were employed as biological science technicians
throughout the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. The average annual salary for those working in this field
was approximately $42,000 per year in 2010. Becoming a technician in
this field requires a strong grounding in basic biology, but it also
requires a technical background as well.
Complete your general education coursework and your basic biological
science courses during your first two years of school. While many
science technician and technologist fields only require an associate's
degree, the field of biology typically requires a bachelor's degree.
That means that you'll need a strong foundation in courses such as
introductory biology.Obtain hands-on training and education while going to school. The Bureau
of Labor Statistics points out the fact that biological technicians
need to have a combination of experience and education to obtain
permanent positions in this field. Obtain training by working as a
laboratory assistant in your school's biology department or seek
part-time employment off-campus to help you learn the ins and outs of
the laboratory environment.
