WorksheetsBiotechnology and Research Careers
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
These scientists conduct studies and tests to discover new products, improve existing products and solve problems in areas such as environmental protection and disease prevention.
a)
biochemist
b)
bioinformatics
c)
biostatistician
d)
data miner
2.
Which statement BEST describes what the Biotechnology Industry does?
a)
Using organisms and cells to makeproducts or solve problems.
b)
Health care of animals is the primaryfocus of this industry.
c)
Making scientific equipment which supports DNA research.
d)
Study the safety of new drugs and approve their use.
3.
Janis plans to pursue a master�s degree.How might this degree MOST LIKELY affect Janis� career?
a)
She will live a happier life.
b)
She will become a supervisor.
c)
She will earn less money.
d)
She will dislike her job.
4.
Roderick recently earned his doctoral degree Which job is he MOST LIKELYpursuing?
a)
Research scientist
b)
Sales representative
c)
Technical writer
d)
Veterinary technician
5.
Kumi graduated from a community college and is lab technician . What degree did she receive?
a)
Doctoral
b)
Associate
c)
Bachelor�s
d)
Master�s
6.
Susan has a highschool diploma and experience, she could interview for which job?
a)
Toxicologist
b)
Biophysicist
c)
Veterinary technician
d)
Laboratory assistant
7.
Which career in biotechnology requires a minimum of a bachelor�s degree?
a)
Biological technician
b)
Technical writer
c)
Laboratory assistant
d)
Industry secretary
8.
A___________________uses computer programs to gather, analyze, and track data about biological functions or characteristics in order to gain a better understanding of complex biological activities.
a)
toxicologist
b)
microbiologist
c)
Bioinformatics Technician
d)
biomedical chemist
9.
_____________________conduct research in areas such as pharmaceuticals, using bioinformatic theories and methods.
a)
biochemists
b)
bioinformatics technician
c)
bioinformatics scientists
d)
quality control technician
10.
Bioinformatics specialists perform the same functions and have the same skills as a _________________.
a)
biomedical engineers
b)
computer programmer
c)
bioinformatics scientists
d)
biostatistician
11.
This scientist performs scientific research and applies chemical principles to study human diseases, their origins, and how to best treat them.
a)
microbiologists
b)
geneticists
c)
cell biologists
d)
biomedical chemists
12.
Sally needs a brace that is not currently available. Her doctor is working with this healthcare professional to design and create a brace for her. What healthcare professional does this for patients?
a)
Quality control technician
b)
Biomedical engineer
c)
biochemist
d)
Biostatistician
13.
A _____________would perform scientific research and apply chemical principles to study human diseases, their origins, and how to best treat them.
a)
biomedical chemist
b)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
c)
Toxicologist
d)
Processing Technician
14.
If your new job was to repair and maintain all equipment in a hospital you would be working as a ____________.
a)
Scientist
b)
biomedical technician
c)
quality control officer
d)
Processing Technician
15.
What does a Biostatistician do during a normal day?
a)
investigating the effects of chemotherapy on the body
b)
going to different sites to collect samples
c)
conducting research
d)
analyzing the effects of treatment
16.
What does a cell biologists study?
a)
structure of cells
b)
functions of cells
c)
types of cells
d)
all of the these
17.
In a research trial who makes sure all rules and regulations are followed?
a)
quality control technician
b)
clinical data management associate/consultant
c)
computer programmer
d)
bioinformatics technician
18.
What type of scientist would create the plans for prescribing and dosage of drugs for a clinical trial?
a)
research assistant
b)
pharmacy technician
c)
clinical pharmacologist
d)
biostatistician
19.
Who oversees the research scientists in a clinical trial?
a)
computer data specialist
b)
quality control officer
c)
clinical trials assistant
d)
clinical trials monitor
20.
Who is responsible for running the clinical trials?
a)
data specialists
b)
clinical trials monitor
c)
clinical trials research associate
d)
biochemist
21.
If you wanted to talk to someone about a possible hereditary condition that runs in your family before getting pregnant who should you make an appointment with from the list below?
a)
family doctor
b)
cell biologist
c)
biochemist
d)
geneticist
22.
In a lab who would be the person actually running the tests and experiments on samples?
a)
laboratory technician
b)
only the research scientist can do these things
c)
clinical trial coordinator
d)
laboratory supervisor
23.
Tanner was doing a research study on the effects of prolonged sitting on the heart. He completed the research and now needs to have the study published. Who would help him with this task?
a)
computer programmer
b)
medical editor or writer
c)
bioinformatics specialist
d)
clinical data manager
24.
What scientist studies bacteria,viruses, and fungi?
a)
microbiologist
b)
biochemist
c)
geneticist
d)
clinical engineer
25.
Knowledge of chemistry, physics and cell physiology is required to succeed in this scientific field.
a)
cell biology
b)
microbiology
c)
molecular biology
d)
chemical biology
26.
You were at your doctor's office and he/she prescribed a new drug for your allergies. The nurse gave you a sample to try before buying the new medicine who would have given him/her the sample?
a)
pharmaceutical sale representative
b)
pharmaceutical scientist
c)
pharmaceutical data specialist
d)
pharmaceutical technician
27.
The scientist that works in a laboratory to study the effects new compounds interact with disease causing organisms to develop new drugs.
a)
biochemist
b)
pharmaceutical scientist
c)
microbiologist
d)
chemist
28.
Who reports that an adverse event occurred during a clinical trial?
a)
product safety associate
b)
clinical trial coordinator
c)
clinical trial monitor
d)
product safety scientist
29.
This scientist has to make sure the new drugs that are put on the market are safe for patients.
a)
product safety scientist
b)
product safety technician
c)
clinical trial monitor
d)
quality control officer
30.
Evaluates biomanufacturing processes, improves them, and scale them up for larger batches of materials.
a)
process development associate
b)
product safety scientist
c)
product control associate
d)
processing technician
31.
who is the scientist that develops new foods, drugs, and medical equipment?
a)
clinical scientist
b)
biomedical engineer
c)
product development scientist
d)
process manager
32.
Who implements the systems and processes to make sure the quality of the products are maintained?
a)
product development scientist
b)
product safety associate
c)
process development technician
d)
quality assurance technician
33.
What career pathway is responsible for license renewals? They may also compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.
a)
regulatory affairs specialist
b)
quality control technician
c)
product development specialist
d)
quality assurance technician
34.
This person is responsible for conducting research, and monitoring and assessing the effects of chemicals on the human body, environment and other living things.
a)
biochemist
b)
toxicologist
c)
microbiologist
d)
biomedical engineer
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