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A two-year associate degree in biotechnology is not a bad option for job opportunities but it may not be the best one. A masters or a PhD is a better option if you want better career opportunities. It also depends which school you take these courses from. Students enrolled in associate degree programs in biotechnology can learn how to perform a myriad of tasks in molecular biology laboratories.

Associate degree holders can seek immediate employment in laboratory settings where they can help researchers in a variety of subjects, such as pharmaceutical, medical research, governmental and legal issues. They may be able to work their way up in the ranks with experience or additional education. Some career options include:

• Biotechnician
• Research technician or assistant to biologists or chemists
• Agricultural research assistant
• Process technician

Doing an internship while doing the two-year degree will improve your chances to get a job and also fetch a better pay. Most of these internships are generally paid, but some may not be. Keep in mind that internships, whether they are paid or not, can be a great way to get your foot in the door at the company you may be interested in working at.

There are some colleges offering online associate degrees too in Biotechnology but I personally feel they are not that great.

To sum it up, find a school, which has a good biotech research lab and then enroll for the course.