Occupations Most Relevant and Critical to Life Sciences
NAICS Codes
DVIN has defined the life science industry to include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, associated research and development activities, and supporting infrastructure. This table lists The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the DVIN region. NAICS is the standard for use in classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the business economy of the U.S.
| NAICS | Description |
| 3254 |
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
| 3391 |
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing |
| 334510 |
Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing |
| 334516 |
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing |
| 334517 |
Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing |
| 54138 |
Testing Laboratories |
| 541711 |
Research and Development in Biotechnology |
| 541712 |
Physical, engineering, and biological research (except Biotechnology) |