4 Compelling Reasons to Work in the Life Sciences Industry
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on April 30, 2019 Certain careers can have a large impact. They help improve people’s lives and change society for the better. There is no career field in which this is truer than the life sciences industry. Life sciences is a field that encompasses the study of living things like plants, animals, human beings, and even microscopic organisms. It includes a wide array of different disciplines such as biology, zoology, botany, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, and more. While there are many great reasons to pursue a career in the life sciences industry, here are four of the most compelling ones. You Can Make a Real Difference in People’s LivesOne reason to seek a career in life sciences is to make sure your work is actually making a difference in people’s lives. Those that work in the pharmaceuticals industry, for example, develop drugs that are used to combat serious and often deadly diseases. You could help develop a new cure that could save many people’s lives and improve their quality of life tremendously. You Can Obtain Good Job SecurityMany industries disappear completely. Just think of what happened to the video rental business. Life sciences, however, will never fade away. Human beings, animals, plants, and microbes will likely always exist on Earth. There will always be a continued need to study and research them for the benefit of human beings as well as the planet at large. You Can Pursue Your Interests and PassionsThe life sciences is a huge field which encompasses a large swath of the natural world. As such, it can allow many people to pursue their interests and true passions through their career. If you are interested in animals and wildlife, you can certainly pursue that passion through life sciences. Zoologists work with exotic and endangered animal species every day and do what they can to help ensure their survival. Anyone Can Enter the Field through EducationOne of the great things about the life sciences is that the industry is open to nearly anyone who wishes to learn. Completing the required college course work is usually all that’s required to gain entrance into the field. Options for seeking training to learn things like life sciences regulatory compliance and advanced doctorate degrees are also available. Overall, life sciences is a vast and varied field. If you are looking for a long term career, it is certain you can find one within life sciences with a bit of work. Life sciences can allow you to pursue your passions for the long term while actually making a difference in the world. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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