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Life Sciences

The Jacksonville region features more than 20 high-profile healthcare facilities, research and innovation and a rapidly growing biomedical community. Northeast Florida has one of only three Mayo Clinics, one of seven Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Centers, the UF Proton Therapy Institute and cutting-edge medical companies including Medtronic, McKesson, Availity and Mosai (formerly Forcura). With 1 of 8 jobs in the region being related to the industry, it offers jobs in clinical, non-clinical, pharmaceutical, IT and research roles.

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In the Spotlight: Life Sciences

Stacey Nemeth

Stacey Nemeth

Radio Technologist
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute (JOI) & Baptist Health South
D’Angelo Williams

D’Angelo Williams

Human Resources (HR) Specialist
Baptist Health
Amber Gainer

Amber Gainer

Human Resources (HR) Specialist
Baptist Health
Christopher Carter

Christopher Carter

Software Engineer
Mosai (formerly Forcura)

To read additional spotlights, click here.

Life Science jobs in Northeast Florida are among the highest-paid careers in the region. With a skilled workforce of more than 90,000, employment growth in the life sciences industry continues to outpace the national average.

Local health and biomedical companies value top-notch educational providers in the region, including the University of North Florida (UNF), Jacksonville University (JU), Keiser University, Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ) and St. Johns River State College (SJR College). The area’s proximity to the University of Florida and Florida State University further allows companies to tap into the growing talent base of skilled healthcare graduates.

If you have an interest in life sciences, Jacksonville is the best place to start or continue your career. The region offers an array of job opportunities, some of which are located at some of the world’s leading health institutions. Review the Health & Biomedical Career Pathway to learn how to build a successful career.

Life Sciences Companies in the Region

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Baptist Health

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Lorraine De Chavez

Lorraine De Chavez

Associate Business Analyst
Mosai (formerly Forcura)

Leading Life Sciences Companies

Possible Career Paths
  • Patient-Focused Healthcare
  • Business-Focused Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical
  • IT & Research

Popular Job Titles
  • Scheduling Coordinator
  • Dental Assistant
  • Veterinarian
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Account Representative
  • Fertility Care Coordinator
  • Registrar
  • Dental Front Office Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Ophthalmic Technician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Medical Appointment Scheduler
  • Patient Access Representative
  • Medical Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Speech Therapist
  • Biomedical Engineers
  • Scientists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Pharmacists
  • Physician Assistants
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I had a job shadowing experience in the X-ray department and I fell in love with it.

Amber GainerBaptist Health/Radiologic Technologist
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Occupational Therapy is needed in all settings and plays an important role with physical and mental recovery.

Kensley HooverBrooks Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital/Occupational Therapist
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Health care is more than doctors and nurses. The hospital is a city of opportunity with a need for a wide range of professionals and workers.

Kat HasanovicSystem Director, Clinical Informatics/Baptist Health
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Never waste time. Get all of the credentials you need quickly. It may look painful going to class and taking exams, but when you achieve your goal, you’ll appreciate it.

Dr. Abba Zubair, MD, PhDClinical Pathologist/Mayo Clinic
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Anyone can learn but you need the drive, personality and desire if you want to achieve a career in nursing.

Brad NazworthBSN/RN at Baptist Health
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It’s never entered my mind that I couldn’t do it. I just want to be the hardest working person in the room.

Sammie FendigFirefighter/Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
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This field ignites my passion and imagination.

Stacey PrinceSenior Specialist for Release of Information/Mayo Clinic
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I have the opportunity to be a part of the solution, which is very satisfying.

Christopher CarterAssociate Software Engineer, Mosai (formerly Forcura)

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