Industry

Medical Science Liaisons are professionals with advanced biomedical degrees who collaborate with the medical and scientific community to provide consumer safety and marketing information about their company’s products. They travel often to speak with healthcare professionals regarding the educational needs of consumers and attend scientific conferences to gather the newest scientific information relevant to their... Read More

An Independent Basic Researcher studies genetic mechanisms in humans or model organisms to understand biological processes. Although they may study human genetics, independent basic researchers do not interact with patients. Independent basic researchers typically complete a PhD and several additional years of postdoctoral study. They oversee labs as faculty at academic institutions, work in the biotechnology... Read More

As customer service experts, Field Application Scientists, or Specialists, work for companies that supply laboratory services, equipment, and reagents. They respond to customers’ technical inquiries and frequently travel to customers to assist with troubleshooting or to provide product training and demonstrations. Field Application Scientists are extremely personable, comfortable with networking, and must be knowledgeable about... Read More

Working for biotech manufacturing in industry, Quality Control Specialists are detail-oriented professionals who evaluate whether a product meets necessary quality standards and specifications. They measure the quality of materials used throughout production and take detailed notes of each step in the process. They may also be involved in determining the standards to which quality is... Read More

Laboratory Technicians work in basic research or clinical labs in many capacities. Frequently lab technicians are responsible for ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining equipment, and preparing biological specimens or samples. More experienced laboratory technicians also often conduct experiments under guidance from more senior lab personnel. myIDP career category: Research staff in a research-intensive organization Additional Resources:... Read More