FirstTimeCaller101 t1_irplj5z wrote on October 10, 2022 at 1:44 AM

Reply to comment by WhiskyIsMyYoga in Going from HS Teaching to working a B.I.W.? by Character_Stable_487

I’m assuming the ground floor would be a production position? What kind of trajectory could one take into R&D without a science degree and how viable is that really? Wouldn’t these companies pass over you for someone with a stronger background in science?

Not OP but also looking for a possible career change from transportation/supply chain management.

WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_irpselk wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:39 AM

Ground floor can be entry-level R&D technicians, quality, or production.

Starting with a bachelors degree, career progression typically goes something like: technician, associate scientist/scientist I, senior associate scientist/scientist II, principal associate scientist/scientist III, senior scientist, principal scientist, and research fellow/scientist emeritus, or some variation of that based on the specifics of the company.

Also, supply chain/logistics is a valuable skill set in biotech. You might consider keeping an eye out at the same companies I mentioned, as your skill set would likely translate quite well.

WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_irptx4l wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:52 AM

Take a look at the “Scientist Associate- Technical Manufacturing” job posting open at Idexx. That’s the sort of thing I’m talking about.