Medical Scientist
Conduct medical laboratory tests to provide information for diagnosing, treating and preventing disease.
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Aug 2019
Medical science is genuinely fascinating but you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationChemical pathology
The good thingsI’ve enjoyed being a medical scientist as for many years as the majority of the work is bench work which varies from day to day. The work itself is genuinely fascinating and pathology is always keepin...
The challengesDue to the continually advancing analysers and technics in pathology the job requires staying on top of scientific advancements and making sure your skill set is always advancing into new technologies...
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Aug 2019
Working as a medical scientist can be very challenging, but it is an excellent career path that I wouldn’t change.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBiochemistry
The good thingsAs a medical scientist, I have the ability to positively affect the health and well-being of the many patients that go through our hospital. It requires problem solving, hard work and compassion.
The challengesAs a medical scientist, you must be able to think on your feet and problem solve on the fly. Shift work isn’t for every one, but the compensation is good and overtime can be lucrative for those willin...
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