Career Opportunities with a Degree in… biochemistry

JOBS PAST GRADUATES WERE DOING THE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION:

• IT/ Research in labs, AIT
• Cancer research, Cambridge Uni Hospital Research Institute
• R&D Chemist, Beckham Coulter Pharmaceutical Cork
• Working, STEIFL Labs Sligo
• Teaching for a year, School in Japan

• Medicine Dispenser / pharmacist assistant, Donegal
• Diagnostic Technologist, Abbott Diagnostic, Longford
• Lab work, Kelly Ingredients, Kerry
• Lab technician, Shannon Minerals, Limerick
• Developing international markets, Carbery Foods, Cork
• QC Analyst, Genentix, Tullamore

SAMPLES OF JOBS ADVERTISED LOOKING FOR biochemistry GRADUATES:

Looking at past job ads gives an idea of the range of positions that can be available and also the type of person / skills that employers are looking for.

ICON PLC.  Clincial Data Coordinator(CDC). We require a CDC to perform Data management (DM) activities to ensure the generation of accurate, complete and consistent clnical databases in accordance with all applicabe laws and regulations. With a University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent, plus ideally DM experience.

Trainee Assistant Editor - Science Publishing, FSG.
Ideal candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic life science graduate - no previous editorial experience necessary.

Laboratory Assistant – Medical Clinical Sample Reception and Analysis, SCI Recruitment UK. Knowledge of and/or qualifications in biochemistry or sample screening for drugs/ alcohol. 

QC Biochemist, Genzyme, Waterford. Provide analytical services, audit test results to ensure compliance with cGLP, assist with training technicians, ensure quality documents and records complete.

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