How to transition your science career (or any career)

[Elite Engineer]

So I'm working in research, designing diagnostic kits...private industry. The science involved is mostly protein chemistry..fairly basic biochemistry and bioseparation. My degree is in biotechnology, and I have a fairly good understanding of genetics. I'm interested in eventually getting into genetics...specifically gene therapy..but I'll do what I can get.

 

Can any of you grey hairs give me some tips on this potential career transition? Would I be qualified for such a change?

 

~EE

[CharonY]

Is gene therapy actually a field with jobs? If so what jobs are they? I would assume that they would do pretty much the same as the dev for other therapeutics.

Whether you fit any of the job descriptions depends on your degree and experience. I believe you have a BSc, so your role would likely be in a very similar role. A vertical transition would be far more desirable. However, in the current climate a bachelor (or master) tends to be limited to technical/analyst roles (in the R&D stream).

Edited April 24, 2017 by CharonY