Biotech Careers

 

biotech hub

 

Biotechnology brings together science, technology and innovation to solve complex challenges and improve lives. From research and drug development to business strategy, product management and consulting, the industry offers diverse career paths for graduate students and postdocs across disciplines. Explore career opportunities, discover industry roles, and learn how to translate your academic expertise into a meaningful career in biotech. 

Nucleate Global Summit

In August 2026, the Graduate Office of Career and Life Design sponsored 10 UT Austin graduate students and postdocs to attend the Nucleate Global Summit in Dallas, a premier gathering of biotech innovators, industry leaders and emerging talent. Through panel discussions, fireside chats, networkin, and mentorship, participants explored emerging trends in biotechnology and life sciences while building connections to support their career journeys.

Resources

Texas Health Catalyst, UT Austin Dell Medical School

Texas Health Catalyst provides researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs customized guidance on product development from industry and clinical experts, as well as milestone-based seed funding. The program supports innovation across all health care sectors, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices and digital health products.

Texas Health Catalyst also offers UT undergraduate and graduate students a semester-long experiential learning opportunity in which they learn about health care technology commercialization, industry research and more.

Meet Alumni in Biotech

Learn what it’s like to work in biotech, straight from UT graduate alumni! Alumni@Work videos are short video interviews with advanced degree graduate students from across the university. Explore careers and advice from:

Shannon Iverson

Design Research Lead
AstraZeneca
Ph.D. Anthropology

Leticia Nogueira

Researcher
American Cancer Society
Ph.D. Molecular Biology

Natalie Sfeir

Speech Language Pathologist
Methodist Hospital
M.S. Speech Language Pathology

Samantha Shelton

Support Scientist
10x Genomics
Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences

Upcoming Events

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Date and time: Thursday November 5, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:Virtual
Come learn tips and tricks for networking, employer insights, and essential information about navigating a virtual fair in preparation for our annual Bioscience and Biotech Career Fair!
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Date and time: Wednesday November 11, 2026, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location:Virtual
Virtually meet with employers and graduate school programs from the bioscience, biomedical, and biotechnology industries!
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