What are the opportunities and prospects for Biotech employment in Western Washington?
Western Washington is the seventh largest Biotech center in the country. The University of Washington employs a large number of biotech-trained personnel to staff their many research labs. This region is also home to several research institutes including the Systems Biology Institute and Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. There are more than 170 biotechnology companies in the region employing more than 16,000 people. The industry is expected to continue growing in Washington and nationwide.
