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Field Sciences and Research × Clear all

Analytical / QC chemist

₹3–10 LPA

Field Sciences and Research
Setting
Skills tested Quality control Attention to Detail Chemistry +1
Common routes Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) B.Sc Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics

Forensic Science Lab officer

state FSL recruitment

Field Sciences and Research
Setting
Skills tested Attention to Detail Report writing Chemistry +1
Common routes Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) B.Sc Forensic Science

ISRO / BARC / DRDO scientist

OCES, ICRB exams

Field Sciences and Research
Setting
Skills tested Problem Solving Research Analytical Thinking +1
Common routes Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) +1

Quality Control Analyst

Tests samples against specification in a laboratory and signs the result that decides whether a batch ships. Common in pharmaceuticals, food and biotech, where the documentation matters as much as the test.

Field Sciences and Research
Setting Research institutes, Hospitals, Clinical research organisations, Agri-biotech firms
Skills tested Laboratory technique Research Analytical Thinking +1
Common routes Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) B.Sc Biotechnology / Microbiology +1

Research Associate

Runs experiments, maintains records and analyses results as part of someone else's research programme, in a university, hospital or company laboratory. It is the usual first step for a science graduate deciding whether to pursue a doctorate.

Field Sciences and Research
Setting Research institutes, Clinical research organisations, Diagnostic chains (Dr Lal PathLabs, Metropolis
Skills tested Research Laboratory technique
Common routes Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) M.Sc Agriculture +1

Research scientist (PhD)

TIFR, IISc, CERN collaborations

Field Sciences and Research
Setting Analytics firms, DRDO, ISRO), Corporate R&D centres
Skills tested Writing Research Analytical Thinking +1
Common routes Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) M.Sc Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry +1

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