1. Job Families in Green Technology and Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical
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2. Green Job Families

3. Definition: Green Jobs
Green Jobs involve protecting wildlife or ecosystems, reducing pollution or waste, or reducing energy usage and lowering carbon emissions. The energy jobs are concentrated in energy efficiency, with some growth in renewable energy. They are cleaner, cheaper and smarter than traditional technologies.
Green Sectors include:
Environment
Agriculture and Forestry
Environment Protection
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Energy
Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage
Energy Trading
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Generation
Infrastructure
Green Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation
Support
Government and Regulatory Administration
Research, Design and Consulting Services

4. Within each of these sectors are 3 subcategories
Increased Demand Occupations: Existing jobs which will be in higher demand
For example, the Renewable Energy Sector will need power system operators in wind, solar and geothermal. They will have the same skills as power system operators from traditional energy plants.
Enhanced Skills Occupations : Exiting jobs that require new skills
For instance, occupations such as electrical engineers, continuous mining machine operators, and mechanical engineers are likely to expand to include new tasks and competencies.
New and Emerging Occupations (N&E) : Jobs that did not exist before, but have been created by the new green economy
For example, designing, installing or selling solar equipment.

5. Definition: Environment
Preserving and protecting natural resources, and managing their use in a sustainable way; using them more efficiently and productively; reducing or eliminating pollution and toxic waste.
Sub-Sectors:
Agriculture and Forestry
Environment Protection
Recycling and Waste Reduction

6. Environment Example Occupations
Agricultural Technicians*
43% HS or less
Salary Range $37,300 - $57,700
Agriculture and Forestry Job Group
Environmental Protection Job Group
Environmental Restoration Planners
BA in STEM discipline
Salary Range $51,200 - $81,800
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
63% HS or less
Salary Range $40,200- $66,200
Recycling and Waste Reduction Job Group
Recycling Coordinators
47% HS or less
Salary Range $33,900 - $57,900
This job group manages efficient land management, aquaculture, and natural pesticides.
These workers conduct environmental remediation, manage climate change adaptation, and ensure and enhance air and water quality.
These jobs involve solid waste and wastewater management, treatment, and reduction, as well as processing recyclable materials.
Example Occupations
= in demand
Salary ranges are for New Jersey, 25% to 75% for 2008
Agricultural Technicians* Set up and maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens and record data to assist scientist in biology or related science experiments.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers - Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
Recycling Coordinators* - Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms. Similar to First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand.
Environmental Restoration Planners* - Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management. 6 6

7. Definition: Energy Creating, Storing, distributing and saving energy
Sub-Sectors:
Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage
Renewable Energy Generation
Energy Efficiency
Energy Trading - financial services related to buying and selling energy as an economic commodity, as well as carbon trading projects.

8. Energy Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Generation
Energy Efficiency
Energy Trading
Capture and store energy and/or carbon emissions
Developing and using alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.
Anything that increases energy efficiency or makes energy demand response more effective.
Financial services related to buying and selling energy or carbon credits.
Example Occupations
Power Plant Operators
Education Required
44% Some college
Salary Range $50,500-$68,400
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Education Required
50% BA or higher
Salary Range $56,500-$118,500
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Education Required
75% HS or less
Salary Range $29,300-$42,300
Securities and Commodities Traders
Education Required
67% BA or higher
Salary Range
$45,400-$134,200
Civil Engineers
Education Required
BA in STEM discipline
Salary Range $64,500-$100,800
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Education Required
58% HS or less
Salary Range $37,800-$60,600
Energy Brokers
19% HS or less, 32% some college, 48% BA or higher
$46,300$ - $89,100 8 8

9. Definition: Infrastructure
Reducing the impact of human development activities on our world
Sub-Sectors:
Green Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation

10. Infrastructure Manufacturing Transportation Example Occupations
Green Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation
Constructing new green buildings, retrofitting residential and commercial buildings, and installing other green construction technology.
Both industrial manufacturing of green technology and energy efficient manufacturing processes.
Increasing efficiency and/or reducing environmental impact of various modes of transportation, including trucking, mass transit, freight rail, and so forth.
Example Occupations
Construction Laborers*
Education Required
78% HS or less
Salary Range $29,900-$60,200
Chemical Technicians
Education Required
37% BA or higher, 32% some college
Salary Range $35,000-$53,000
Freight Forwarder
Education Required
43% HS or less, 42% some college
Salary Range $28,400-$47,700
Urban and Regional Planners
Education Required
BA or Higher
Salary Range $54,800 - $81,600
Logistics Analysts
Education Required
43% BA or higher, 38% some college
Salary Range $61,000-$97,300
Transportation Engineers
Education Required
BA or higher
Salary Range $64,500-$100,800 10 10

11. Definition: Support
Consulting and setting/enforcing policies and regulations
Sub-Sectors:
Government and Regulatory Administration
Research, Design and Consulting Services

12. Construction and Building Inspectors* Geophysical Data Technicians
Support
Example Occupations
Government and Regulatory Administration
Research, Design and Consulting Services
Public and private organizations associated with conservation and pollution prevention, regulation enforcement, and policy analysis and advocacy.
”Indirect jobs" to the green economy which includes activities such as energy consulting or research and other related business services.
Construction and Building Inspectors*
Education Required
30% HS or less, 46% some college,
Salary Range $46,300-$68,200
Energy Auditors
49% BA or higher, 33% some college
Salary Range $48,900-$80,500
Fuel Cell Engineers
BA or Higher
Salary Range $62,600-$100,800
Geophysical Data Technicians
1/3 HS or less, 1/3 some college, 1/3 BA or higher
Salary Range $36,500-$65,000 12 12

13. Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Job Families

14. The 5 Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Job Families
Discovery Research
Development (including Clinical Trials)
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Quality Control/Regulatory Affairs
Sales and Marketing
Bio-Business

15. Definition: Discovery Research
Looking for new products.
Conduct experiments and direct research activities toward uncovering therapeutic potential in biologically active molecules and compounds. Researchers design and perform research experiments at the molecular level through detailed manipulation, observation, data analysis, and interpretation.
Includes Informatics professionals, who build the technological tools that are needed to improve the data analysis process for large data sets. Using advanced mathematical algorithms and computer science to organize, analyze, and interpret scientific data. (bioinformatics, chemo-informatics)

16. Research Discovery Job Group Bio-Informatics Job Group
Discovery Research
Research Discovery Job Group
Bio-Informatics Job Group
Laboratory Assistant
H.S. Diploma
Salary Range: $25,000 - $45,000
Scientist/Pharmacologist
M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology
Salary Range: $60,000 - $120,000
Researchers in this area conduct experiments and direct research activities to discover new medications. Researchers work to design and perform research experiments at the molecular level through detailed manipulation, observation, data analysis, and interpretation. After performing experiments, these professionals analyze the data and interpret the results.
I knew that I loved biology and chemistry in high school, but internships gave me the lab experience I needed to direct my career path
Research Associate, NJ
Bioinformatics Scientist
M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics
Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000
Example Occupations
Bioinformatics professionals build the technological tools that are needed to improve the data analysis process for large data sets. In short, workers in the bioinformatics job group use advanced mathematical algorithms and computer science to organize, analyze, and interpret biological data.
Analyst
B.S. Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or Molecular Biology
Salary Range: $25,000 - $35,000 16 16

17. Definition: Development
Taking new product from research to market. Includes refinement, testing and using statistical science to support procedures. This job family focuses heavily on proper documentation of procedures and outcomes.
For pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products, there are rigorous testing procedures required. Ultimately, workers in this area decide whether the drug is safe and suitable to go to market. There are many different job opportunities in this job family. Some of the important job groups include Medical Expert, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Medical Writer, and Clinical Trial Recruitment, Regulatory Affairs, Formulation, Biostatistics.

18. Clinical Development
Medical Writer
Job Group
Clinical Research Job Group
Biostatistics
Clinical Trial Recruitment Job Group
Clinical Research Associate
B.S. Biological/Biomedical Sciences or R.N.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $80,000
Director of Clinical Biostatistics
M.S. or Ph.D. in Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000
Job Group: Medical Writer
M.S. in a Science (e.g. Biology) or R.N.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000
Medical Expert
M.D. or Ph.D. in a Science (e.g. Biology)
Director of Clinical Research Development
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Medical experts provide support services throughout pharmaceutical companies. They provide training for clinical staff and use their medical expertise to consult marketing, sales and regulatory affairs teams.
Workers in the clinical research group carry out clinical trials, analyze data and interpret result to make recommendations about whether or not new products should go to market.
Scientist who engage in clinical trials are often supported by specialists who are skilled in applying advanced statistics in the analysis of diverse data sets. Scientists in this area use their expertise to guide the experimental design, data collection effort and analysis.
Clinical trial procedures and outcomes must be very well documented to protect the company, trial participants and consumers. Medical writers work with researchers and administrators to develop written documents for regulatory approval, scientific journals, conferences and marketing initiatives.
Before a drug can go to market, the developing organization must demonstrate that it is effective and safe for human consumption. Managing the clinical trial process requires workers who will be able to develop and carryout a participant recruitment plan and to work directly with participants
Biostatistics Associate
B.S. Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Protocol Development Scientist
B.S. or M.S. Biological/Biomedical Sciences or R.N.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Director of Clinical Projects Management
B.S. or M.S. in Science
Example Occupations
The great thing about working with medicine is that you are always learning
Medical Expert, NJ
Clinical Trial Associate
B.S. in Science or R.N. 18 18

19. Definition: Manufacturing and Supply Chain
People in this job family ensure availability of raw materials for the various stages of production, ensure that all safety standards are met, and apply and develop standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Career opportunities include Planning and Supplier Management, Scale-Up, Production and Operations, Transportation and Distribution, and Facilities. Not as many scientists work in these areas, but there are some.

20. Director of Planning and Forecasting Facilities Technician
Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Example Occupations
Director of Planning and Forecasting
Ph.D. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Salary Range $150,000 - $200,000
Planning and Supplier Management Job Group
Production and Operations Job Group
Planner B.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Salary Range $40,000 - $80,000
Manufacturing Technician High School Diploma Salary Range $30,000 - $40,000
Manufacturing Supervisor B.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Salary Range $80,000 - $120,000
Transportation and Distribution Job Group
Facilities Technician
A.A./A.S. in Mechanical/ Electrical Field
Salary Range $30,000 - $40,000
Facilities Job Group
Warehouse Technician H.S. Diploma
Transportation Analyst
H.S. Diploma /B.S. in Business
Senior Engineer
(B.S. in Engineering)
Workers involved with planning and supplier management ensure that the organization is aware of the market trends that may influence production. In addition they manage the vendors who supply the raw materials used in drug production.
Workers involved in production and operations follow strict processes in the assessment of test samples, purification procedures and maintenance of advanced management equipment. In addition, organizations must ensure that the raw materials needed at various stages of production are available.
Products must be made available to customers. There are many workers in an organization that are involved in the process of putting shipments together and transporting them to customers. For example, workers must package and monitor shipments and make sure that the company is following all of the state laws associated with transporting of goods.
These workers maintain facility equipment and space to ensure that all safety standards are met. In addition, they provide guidance to develop standard operating procedures
I don’t have to sit behind a desk all day. I am out and about throughout the building. I get to meet different people in different departments.
Facilities Manager, NJ
Changes made based on feedback
Recommended job groups
Sourcing and Supplier Management
Production and Operations
Distribution and Transportation (collapsed)
Facilities
The Planning and Forecasting Group includes Process Development jobs. Other examples in the group include planner, planning lead and planning manager.
Manufacturing jobs are found within Production and Operations
Vendor Management jobs in Sourcing and Supplier Management are key.
There should be a director for each area in the dark green section
Engineering is really more of a degree needed across job groups. It is not really a group in itself.
Terry Bjornsen Interview:
Ask for example jobs in Sourcing and Supplier Management and Production and Operations (brief description, degree and experience)
Ask for degrre and experience info for jobs that are listed, but missing info 20 20

21. Definition: Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs
Maintain quality control of products and procedures by creating, implementing, and ensuring that internal procedures are developed based on external regulations and internal policies and procedures. This includes ensuring that the environment is controlled, the equipment is maintained, and the facility is well managed. Includes Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, and Dispensary/Measurement.
Workers in regulatory affairs act as liaisons between their companies and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They prepare and submit the necessary paperwork to ensure full compliance with all internal and external standards for a given product. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of those in the quality control and regulatory affairs job family to ensure that products are safe for consumers.

22. Quality Control Engineer/Supervisor Manager Regulatory Affairs
Once the process for manufacturing has been outlined and implemented, workers in the area of quality control work to make sure that the raw materials, equipment and applied process all meet both internal and external standards.
Validation specialists develop, implement and manage testing plans and methods to ensure that the manufacturing procedures and resulting products meet regulatory requirements.
Workers in the regulatory affairs job group ensure that the product development process and the final product meet the requirements of various regulating agencies. These workers prepare procedural documentation, ensure that the correct paperwork is submitted to the proper agencies, and notify employees within the organizations of required policies and procedures.
In order for the products to be manufactured, the large quantities of materials must be scaled down to sizes that are needed for individual production. Workers in this area need a solid understanding of measurement.
Example Occupations
Quality/Regulatory Affairs
Quality Assurance Job Group
Validation Job Group
Quality Control Job Group
Dispensary/ Measurement Job Group
Regulatory Job Group
Quality Control Engineer/Supervisor
B.S./M.S. in Engineering
Salary Range $60,000 - $120,000
Quality Control Technician H.S. Diploma
Salary Range $35,000 - $60,000
Validation Specialist B.S/M.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Salary Range $40,000 - $80,000
Quality Assurance Manager B.S. in Biological/Biomedical Science
Salary Range $80,000 - $120,000
Quality Assurance Documentation Administrator H.S. Diploma
Salary Range $30,000 - $50,000
Dispensary Technician
Experience in Measurement
Senior Technician
Validation Director B.S/M.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Salary Range $120,000 - $200,000
Regulatory Affairs Associate B.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Manager Regulatory Affairs
(B.S/M.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Workers in the quality assurance job group take the first steps to minimize product defects by establishing specific guidelines for the manufacturing process. Workers in this area manage and participate in the review of the manufacturing procedures.
It is very rewarding to be working on a drug that has the potential to cure this grave and serious disease (HIV). People are desperately hoping for a cure.
Director of Regulatory Affairs - NJ 22 22

23. Definition: Marketing and Sales
Once products are developed, tested, and approved for distribution, medical professionals and consumers must be informed about the products.
These people collaborate with researchers and colleagues across job families throughout the product development cycle to develop sales strategies, identify marketable features, and provide customer support. They may also be involved in technology transfer (bringing new ideas from other sources in-house for development) and business development (determining new market areas and products to pursue), competitive intelligence (what are other companies doing in this field).

24. Medical/Clinical Science Liaison Medical Information Specialist
Marketing Job Group
Sales
Job Group
Medical/Clinical Science Liaison
B.S. in science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering) MBA is preferred
Salary Range $80,000 - $120,000
Marketing Research Manager B.S. in Marketing or Business. MBA preferred
Medical Information Specialist
B.S. in Pharmacy or Nursing or M.S./Ph.D.
Salary Range $30,000 - $70,000
Sales Representative
B.S/M.S. in related scientific discipline (e.g. biology), marketing, or communications
Salary Range $30,000 - $120,000
Marketing and Sales
Example Occupations
Marketing specialist use their expertise to provide recommendations for activities such as product packaging, marketing budgets, product launches and product expansion.
Those working in the sales job group provide technical assistance and information to customers, the medical and scientific community and pharmaceutical employees.
Sales representatives enjoy working with medical professionals at all levels. 24 24

25. Definition: BioBusiness
Biotechnology and biopharmaceutical firms rely on workers in various business occupations to carry out important work across all job families.
As products are being developed, organizations must also develop strategies for maintaining a strong workforce that will ensure the sustainability of existing products and the growth of future products.
These job groups include Communications, Information Systems, Business Development, Finance/Accounting, Legal and Human Resources

26. Bio-Business
Information Systems Job Group
Business Development Job Group
Communications
Job Group
Finance/ Accounting Job Group
Legal Job Group
Human Resources Job Group
Communication specialists support organizational relations with the public and investors. These individuals work to increase public awareness of company activities and scientific contributions.
Example Occupations
Workers in this job group engage in the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts that have been secured. In addition, workers in this area identify strategic alliances for future contracts and licensure.
Human resources professionals support organizational goals through the management of personnel. Employees in this group usually work in a specialized area. Key areas in most large firms include employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and equal employment opportunity.
Workers in this job group keep track of the financial operations of the organization. They track financial systems such as external contracts, employee compensation, and stocks.
Workers in this area provide technical support, computer software and hardware installation, system management, and maintenance of computer systems.
Chief Information Officer
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field.
Salary Range:$150,000 - $250,000
Corporate Communications /Investor Relations Manager
B.A. in Communications, English or Business related field.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
Helping Employees cultivate skills that they can use to further their career paths in the future is one of my favorite parts of the job.
HR Director, NJ
Many of the functional areas in life science companies benefit from legal advice when entering into contracts and agreements with everyone from clinical trial participants to material suppliers. In addition, these professionals may also help to prepare patent filings for the company.
Legal Counsel
Law Degree
Salary Range:$150,00 - $250,000
Paralegal B.S. Degree
Salary Range:$40,00 - $80,000
Information Service Technician
High School Diploma
Salary Range:$40,000 - $80,000
Business Development Manager
B.S. in Marketing/business
Salary Range:$80,000 - $100,000
Contracts Administrator
B.S. in Business
Salary Range:$50,000 - $80,000
Financial Analyst
B.S. in Finance Accounting
Finance Accounting Manager
B.S. in Accounting, Finance
Human Resource Manager (Generalist)
B.S. in HR or related Business Field
Salary Range:$80,00 - $100,000
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