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If educated to an a-level standard (working towards degree level) are there any entry level jobs in biochemistry or molecular biology which would offer great experience for future positions?

It depends on your interests. What kinds of work or careers interest you?

My main interest would be to hopefully work for the NHS as a biomedical scientist or something of similar work relations.

Thing is, there is not really something like a real "scientist" position. At least not if you envision working in the lab a lot. With bachelor or master equivalent there are technician positions, which come closest to that point. There are sometimes staff scientists, which are kind of like technicians with more responsibilities, however in many cases they are temporary in nature, and usually require a PhD.

 

Other than that one is expected to transform more to a kind of science manager rather than bench scientist.

 

From your description it sounds like you are looking for a technician position requiring a MSc. In order to work in the NHS you need to have HPC approval, though (e.g. by working as a trainee first). Note that the last paragraph is based on second-hand information.

Thing is, there is not really something like a real "scientist" position. At least not if you envision working in the lab a lot. With bachelor or master equivalent there are technician positions, which come closest to that point. There are sometimes staff scientists, which are kind of like technicians with more responsibilities, however in many cases they are temporary in nature, and usually require a PhD.

 

Other than that one is expected to transform more to a kind of science manager rather than bench scientist.

 

From your description it sounds like you are looking for a technician position requiring a MSc. In order to work in the NHS you need to have HPC approval, though (e.g. by working as a trainee first). Note that the last paragraph is based on second-hand information.

 

Yes sorry it would be more of a technician role. would a trainee role be based on voluntary work or is it an actual job position?

 

thanks for the replies.

I think the trainee position is actually paid. But it is based on hearsay, I just happened to run across someone working for the NHS. But You should just check the career pages of the NHS to get an idea.

Hi Science Forums

If educated to an a-level standard (working towards degree level) are there any entry level jobs in biochemistry or molecular biology which would offer great experience for future positions?

 

Are you currently in college? Most academic scientists *love* dedicated, long-term student volunteers, which would give you a great experience. Many will hire such an individual after graduation, as well. Whether you're in high school or college, though, there are summer sessions at the NIH that you could be referred to, and potentially get your foot in the door for a future research assistant position.

 

http://www.jobs.nih.gov/vacancies/student/

 

This will give you the skinny on how to go about it. Good luck!

Are you currently in college? Most academic scientists *love* dedicated, long-term student volunteers, which would give you a great experience. Many will hire such an individual after graduation, as well. Whether you're in high school or college, though, there are summer sessions at the NIH that you could be referred to, and potentially get your foot in the door for a future research assistant position.

 

http://www.jobs.nih....ancies/student/

 

This will give you the skinny on how to go about it. Good luck!

 

Thanks for that info. Is there an alternative to this in England?

If you are looking for jobs on a global basis, then there are a lot of opportunities in other countries as well like India.