A biotechnologist is a scientist who studies all aspects of life. Biotechnologists create or improve products and processes involving biologically based materials.  Every day, biotechnologist’s findings are critical to research and application in health, industrial, agricultural and environmental sciences. They contribute significantly to the quality of life.

To conduct their studies, biotechnologists combine the techniques of microbiology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, physics, ecology and pathology. The many accomplishments of biotechnologists have significantly affected our lives.