Help Landing a Job in Biomedical Science

mrnacho on 10/02/2020 - 19:59

Hi there everyone,

I'm a Biomedical Science graduate who is currently working in another industry(IT). I have been trying to get my foot in to the scientific/medical industry and so far it has been very difficult.

I worked as a researcher and as a laboratory technician before graduating. Currently, it seems to be very difficult to break into this industry.

I have consulted with employment agencies who want me to sign up for a career consulting course(which costs money) and don't even guarantee job experience in the relevant industry.

I feel quite disheartened seeing all my applications rejected, and have been doing it for most of 2019, until I landed a job in IT. However, I don't feel like what I learnt is relevant to my job scope and I can't see a future in IT.

It's frustrating applying for jobs and getting next to no replies. I have even asked them as to the reason I was not considered and the same reason was given," The quality of applicants were too high."

I am just asking for advice here or some networking opportunity on how to land a job in the field for positions such as Medical Technologist or Lab Technologist.

I do have LinkedIn and I usually apply on Seek or Indeed.

Hopefully, you can help me out. Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks.

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 10/02/2020 - 20:02

    I actually know someone who graduated as biomedical scientist. You know the 'research' stuff you did before graduating (printing, posting, admin data entry etc)? Expect to do that for 2-3 years solid before progressing into clinical studies & trials. It's really hard graft for poor pay but she finds it rewarding to help people afflicted by certain conditions.

    • mrnacho on 11/02/2020 - 01:07

      I am really interested in working in clinical trials, but it's kinda disheartening when you apply for such positions and get rejected. I even tried applying for administration roles to get my foot in and there has been no luck there. I don't mind putting in the work if it helps me to get to where I want to work.

  • serpserpserp on 10/02/2020 - 20:23
    +3

    I thought most people did biomed to get in to a post grad medical degree?

    Have you tried getting an IT job in a medical/scientific company and then angle your way in from there? It is a lot easier if you are inside the company first…

    • Clear on 10/02/2020 - 23:25

      Have you tried getting an IT job in a medical/scientific company and then angle your way in from there? It is a lot easier if you are inside the company first…

      I'm in the medical IT field and there is a big demand for skilled workers in the sector. I know a lot of guys in Pathology IT and they're great. OP, Sonic Healthcare is a good place to start ;)

      • mrnacho on 11/02/2020 - 01:02

        Hey Clear, thanks for the tips. Is Sonic Healthcare actively hiring in Victoria or am I looking at having to move interstate? Biomedical technology or medical IT sounds like the next logical step for me, but what experience or skills do they look at for someone in this field? Bare in mind I have next to no experience in this field, so how would a absolute rookie like me get my foot in the door. Thanks.

        • Clear on 11/02/2020 - 09:01

          Sonic operate nationwide but looking at their careers portal it seems there isn't any in Victoria suitable. There are plenty of other providers around though.

          For me I work for a national IT MSP and specalise in the healthcare industry, so my situation isn't quite the same due to the lack of medical degrees. However being in the IT healthcare field it opens the door to branch off if I did have those degrees. Perhaps there is a future in IT by branching off?

    • mrnacho on 11/02/2020 - 01:03

      That makes sense. I will try to work my way in through that. Thanks.

  • gmail92 on 10/02/2020 - 21:29

    Message everyone on Linkedin in desired roles; network with them; ask them for tips, or coffee, find out more about why they were hired and what skills they possessed.

    • mrnacho on 11/02/2020 - 01:09

      That sounds like a very good idea. I guess talking with the employees directly would give me an understanding of the bigger picture. I'll take this to heart and start reaching out on Linkedin. Thanks, gmail92.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 11/02/2020 - 01:26
    +1

    Biomed has been difficult for 10+ years unfortunately.

    Don't be concerned about your degree not matching your career. A close friend is extremely successfully in a career, that he got in at the ground floor, with an IT degree and hasn't touched a PC (at work) for the past decade.

    The standard advice applies. Your degree or experience isn't in demand? Branch out, either work wise or education wise.

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