1.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/biotech Traffic & Engagement r/biotech Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/biotech Most Active Times When r/biotech Is Most Active
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r/biotech Flair Performance r/biotech Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Early Career Advice 🪴 | 234 (20.3%) | 6 |
| Biotech News 📰 | 200 (17.4%) | 41 |
| Getting Into Industry 🌱 | 187 (16.3%) | 3 |
| Open Discussion 🎙️ | 164 (14.3%) | 16 |
| Experienced Career Advice 🌳 | 128 (11.1%) | 9 |
| Education Advice 📖 | 80 (7.0%) | 1 |
| Other ⁉️ | 42 (3.7%) | 17 |
| Rants 🤬 / Raves 🎉 | 37 (3.2%) | 56 |
| Company Reviews 📈 | 32 (2.8%) | 4 |
| Layoffs & Reorgs ✂️ | 28 (2.4%) | 67 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/biotech Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/biotech
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| biotech | 166 (14.4%) | 14 | 13 |
| job | 97 (8.4%) | 19 | 16 |
| advice | 87 (7.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| career | 68 (5.9%) | 9 | 8 |
| biotechnology | 59 (5.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| pharma | 58 (5.0%) | 24 | 22 |
| interview | 47 (4.1%) | 10 | 9 |
| need | 47 (4.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| research | 44 (3.8%) | 11 | 6 |
| anyone | 41 (3.5%) | 21 | 15 |
r/biotech Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/biotech
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| fiercebiotech.com | 32 | 29 |
| biospace.com | 19 | 19 |
| fiercepharma.com | 16 | 15 |
| biopharmadive.com | 15 | 28 |
| marketsandmarketsblog.com | 11 | 1 |
| nytimes.com | 4 | 52 |
| space.com | 3 | 3 |
| coolgene.net | 3 | 1 |
| linkedin.com | 3 | 0 |
| nejm.org | 3 | 1 |
r/biotech Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/biotech
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We live in a depressing timeline ruled by morons
This is a dark day for healthcare in the US.
well 😭😭😭
Just learned what an immunologist salary is in pharma and im sitting in my postdoc office losing it
I was a PhD-level scientist at a biotech company. I now mow lawns for a living. I don't want to go back.
Two "unlayoffable" people just got laid off -- assume nothing!
Oh my god my company just shut down and I lost my job
Looking to Hire a Scientist
Kalshi Will Offer Sports-Style Betting on Drug Trial Results
I'm giving up 🏳️. One less Ph.D. grad to compete with
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We live in a depressing timeline ruled by morons | 2.1K | 211 | image | Jul 24 |
| This is a dark day for healthcare in the US. | 971 | 124 | image | Jul 25 |
| well 😭😭😭 | 644 | 13 | image | Jul 23 |
| Just learned what an immunologist salary is in pharma and im sitting in my postdoc office losing it | 635 | 277 | text | Jul 22 |
| I was a PhD-level scientist at a biotech company. I now mow lawns for a living. I don't want to go back. | 532 | 126 | text | Jul 28 |
| Two "unlayoffable" people just got laid off -- assume nothing! | 451 | 90 | text | Jul 9 |
| Oh my god my company just shut down and I lost my job | 443 | 97 | text | Jul 31 |
| Looking to Hire a Scientist | 423 | 68 | text | Jul 13 |
| Kalshi Will Offer Sports-Style Betting on Drug Trial Results | 352 | 137 | link | Jul 16 |
| I'm giving up 🏳️. One less Ph.D. grad to compete with | 289 | 68 | text | Jul 27 |
r/biotech Audience Overlap r/biotech Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/biotech FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/biotech
What's the best time to post on r/biotech?
Based on posting volume, r/biotech is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/biotech?
r/biotech averages 37 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/biotech get?
Posts on r/biotech average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/biotech get most?
On r/biotech, most posts are text posts (72%)