r/biotech is a subreddit with 247k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, job, biotech, find, and advice, and they frequently recommend/review job boards.
News about any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. | Or we can talk about career advice. Whatever.
Popular Themes in r/biotech
#1
Advice Requests
: "European being offered a role in SF, CA, need advice"
15 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Panel interview went well, but Workday now says “No Longer Under Consideration” Heartbreaking"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/biotech
#1
Struggling
49 posts
#2
Job
: "What actually matters in getting a Job at a biotech investment firm?"
42 posts
#3
Biotech
: "Biotech in Massachusetts…"
35 posts
#4
Find
8 posts
#5
Advice
8 posts
#6
Pharma
6 posts
#7
Industry
6 posts
#8
Looking For A Job
5 posts
#9
Career
5 posts
#10
Graduate
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/biotech
Job Boards
1 review
#1
Indeed
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/biotech
#1
Biotech News 📰
: "We live in a depressing timeline ruled by morons"
54 posts
#2
Open Discussion 🎙️
: "16 months. 200+ tailored applications. 7 onsite interviews. 2 final interviews and it’s finally over!!!"
27 posts
#3
Early Career Advice 🪴
: "I got a job!!!"
24 posts
#4
Getting Into Industry 🌱
: "Panel interview went well, but Workday now says “No Longer Under Consideration” Heartbreaking"
16 posts
#5
Rants 🤬 / Raves 🎉
: "I was a PhD-level scientist at a biotech company. I now mow lawns for a living. I don't want to go back."
13 posts
#6
Layoffs & Reorgs ✂️
: "Oh my god my company just shut down and I lost my job"
12 posts
#7
Experienced Career Advice 🌳
: "How do you cope with starting a new position and then finding out it’s a sh*tshow?"
12 posts
#8
Other ⁉️
: "Accepted a job offer for end of career"
11 posts
#9
Company Reviews 📈
: "What are Merck salaries, bonus, RSU, and LTIs actually like for Directors? Health Insurance?"
8 posts
#10
Education Advice 📖
: "People working in biotech, if you could start over, would you choose it again?"
3 posts
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Yearly
+55k members(28.4%)
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Last updated: August 4, 2026