The life sciences industry is one of the largest drivers of job growth in Maryland, responsible for one-third of all job gains between 2002 and 2010, according to a report the state released on Tuesday.
The industry, which includes biotechnology, drug and pharmaceutical research, has supported more than 71,000 jobs at federal agencies, higher education institutions and in the private sector in Maryland, the report says. In the private sector alone, Maryland boasts more than 1,700 life sciences establishments, which is the fifth-highest concentration in the nation.
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