<p>Don’t think about minors/doubles. Just think of it in terms of electives.</p>
<p>This forum tends to attract a lot of students who haven’t yet experienced the reality of the job market in science. They just hear we need more scientists, are interested in the subject, see that it is relevant to industry and just assume it is a great career.</p>
<p>Do I think Biochemistry is interesting? Absolutely. I was fascinated by it in HS and College.</p>
<p>Do I think Biology/Chemistry is important and relevant to Society and industry. Absolutely many of the advancements we now enjoy came from it.</p>
<p>Do I think majoring in Biochemistry is a good idea for a career? Heck no. </p>
<p>There is no group of professionals that are so mistreated by companies and academia. Most companies know that there is a huge glut of scientists and that they can get away with anything so they offer $15 to 20 per hour and they make you work through a temp agency so they don’t have to offer benefits, raises, or be subject to employer laws. Every other professional group are treated with more respect than science staff, accountants, HR people, marketers, IT, even most blue collar trades.</p>
<p>The situation is only going to get worse.</p>
<p>Unless this is your dream job:</p>
<p>An industry leading pharmaceutical company is looking to add a QC Chemist to their growing team. This position will provide candidates with exposure to a global pharmaceutical company, tremendous experience, and opportunity for growth within the organization. </p>
<p>This position will be responsible for:</p>
<p>Performing analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC and UV-Vis
Interpreting results
Adhering to to cGMP / cGLP laboratory procedures according to FDA specifications. </p>
<p>Job Requirements
Qualifications:</p>
<p>BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry
2 or more years of HPLC experience from a GMP environment
Need to understand chromatograpahy enough to interpret the results
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
A strong work ethic, a positive attitude, detail oriented and responsible </p>
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<p>Company: Momentum Scientific
Base Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 /Hour
Other Pay:
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Biotechnology
Medical Equipment
Science & Technology
Manage Others: Not Specified
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Pharmaceutical
Science
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Required Experience: 0 to 5 year(s)
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<p>I’d look elsewhere for a career and let exploited third worlders do the science.</p>
<p>Okay this is good to know. I just plan on getting my bs and biochem and using that degree as a stepping stone/base to getting a masters in a more useful area that offers higher job prospects, benefits, and better salary.</p>