Molecular Biology & Genetics

NB: These pages are meant to be examples only and not exhaustive lists of what you can do with your degree in this discipline.

What can I do with an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics?

• Biotechnologist
• Embryologist
• Forensic DNA Analyst
• Molecular Genetics Technologist
• Molecular Laboratory Technologist
• Plant Geneticist
• Research Associate
• Research Technologist

NB: Jobs within this section may require professional designations (ie. MSc, MD, PhD, etc.)

What can I do with further education?

• Animal Geneticist
• Biological System Specialist
• Cancer Researcher
• Clinical Geneticist
• Cytogeneticist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Human Geneticist
• Researcher
• Statistical Geneticist

Industries that hire Molecular Biology and Genetics graduates:

• Biotechnology
• Business/Consulting
• Education
• Government
• Health Care
• Testing Laboratories

Companies that have posted on Recruit Guelph for this major:

• Agronomic Assistant – Syngenta Canada Inc.
• Associate Production Supervisor– Cargill Limited
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist – T&T Supermarket Inc.
• Food Scientist - Aryzta
• Operations Coordinator – Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
• R& D Plant Pathologist – Agri-Neo