Ferguson 
Careers in Focus: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition 

Ferguson’s Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson’s editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.

Each profession article includes:

• Quick Facts: a snapshot of important job facts


• Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities


• History: describes the origins and history of the job


• The Job: describes primary and secondary goals and duties


• Earnings: discusses salary ranges and typical fringe benefits


• Work Environment: looks at typical work conditions and surroundings associated with the job


• Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge about—or even test drive—a career before making a commitment


• Education and Training Requirements: discusses required high school and post-secondary education and training


• Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements: explains recommended and required certifications or prerequisites for the job


• Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits: summarizes the personal traits and skills and professional experience needed to get started and succeed


• Employer Prospects: gives an overview of typical places of employment and the best ways to land a job


• Advancement Prospects: presents an expected career path and how to travel it


• Outlook: summarizes the job’s potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections


• Unions and Associations: lists essential and helpful professional groups


• Tips for Entry: additional tips for preparing for a career and getting a foot in the door


• For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information, networking, and professional development


• Sidebars: short features showcasing stats, trivia, and insight about a profession or industry

• Biochemical Engineers


• Biochemists


• Bioinformatics Specialists


• Biologists


• Biomedical Engineers


• Biomedical Equipment Technicians


• Biotechnology Patent Lawyers


• Biotechnology Production Workers


• Biotechnology Research Assistants


• Chemical Engineers


• Chemical Technicians


• Chemists


• Clinical Research Coordinators


• Drug Developers


• Genetic Engineers


• Genetic Scientists


• Laboratory Technicians and Technologists


• Laboratory Testing Technicians


• Pharmaceutical Industry Workers


• Pharmacists


• Pharmacologists


• Pharmacy Technicians


• Senior Care Pharmacists


• Toxicologists