Life Sciences
A Thriving Employment
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Enter Florida’s booming Life Sciences industry to find a role in biotechnology research, healthcare, medical manufacturing, and a host of other possibilities. With major hubs around Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, the Life Sciences industry in Florida isn’t limited to one area. Local universities invest more than $1 billion into the tech sector, and more than 700,000 Floridians work in healthcare, amplifying public-private collaboration to solve the world’s pressing challenges. With more than 1,400 biotech and development companies and 46,000 healthcare establishments, the state is primed to offer you your next dream gig.
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Florida’s Medical Manufacturing Scene
Florida is one of the nation’s leading medical manufacturers, accounting for more than $6 billion in revenue and rising. Its medical manufacturing workforce is the third largest in the country, and upwards of 24,000 work in the field with salaries that are well above the state average. Many of the manufacturers are small businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors, meaning there is constantly something new and exciting in this important sector.
Healthcare and Providers
World class hospitals and healthcare in Florida makes it the ideal place to start – or restart – a career in health services. Local universities and research hospitals, as well as private institutions like the Clinical Research Center of Florida are investing in solutions and cures. A growing population means growing demand, and new facilities provide employment to healthcare workers arriving in Florida.
A Flourishing Pharmaceutical Industry
Among the more than 1,400 biotech companies in Florida are a host of pharmaceutical companies bringing advanced research and drug production to the state. Most major companies are already on the scene, providing surefire opportunities for employment as they work to keep up with demand. It’s not just the big name corporations, either. Companies like Florida Pharmaceutical Products are helping bring generic drugs to the market to keep costs down.
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