Let’s face it, obtaining a four year degree in the life sciences is a major accomplishment. However, what happens if you want to pivot from pursuing a future career in the lab ?
Here are just a few industries in which others have used their background in the life sciences to pivot into into careers outside of the lab.
Legal & Government
Publishing & Grants Administration
Financial Services & Consulting
- Analyzing Scientific Investments
- Transferring Skills to Tech Transfer
- Careers in Perspective: Chemists Can Do Anything
For additional ways to build on your undergraduate degree and interests in the life sciences, here are some additional resources :
Jobs With a Biology Degree that Aren’t a Scientist or Lab Tech https://www.hercampus.com/life/jobs-with-biology-degree-not-scientist/
Six Careers in Chemistry that May (or may not) Surprise You https://www.marian.edu/blog/posts/marian-blog/2018/08/07/six-careers-in-chemistry-that-may-(or-may-not)-surprise-you
Your Essential Guide to STEM Careers Outside the Laboratory https://www.radleys.com/blog/your-essential-guide-to-stem-careers-outside-the-laboratory-by-keren-abecassis/
7 Non-Lab work Industry Jobs I Wish I Knew About During Grad School https://science-latte.com/2022/03/11/7-non-labwork-industry-jobs/
BEYOND THE LABS: ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR SCIENCE GRADUATES https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-labs-alternative-careers-science-graduates-femi-morakinyo-phd/
