How can I ensure a successful future with a biochemistry degree?

Question

I'll be graduating in December with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. I'm currently debating whether to go to grad school (whether I can afford to go to grad school) or to look for a job. I'm not sure what types of jobs are available for someone with less than a year of experience and only a bachelors degree. I'm most interested in working in a laboratory setting but I'm not particular as to the setting because I realize that any experience is a step in the right direction at this point. What's the best way to get started and to ensure a long future in this industry?

Answer 1

First of all, congratulation for graduation...about your question, I have graduated in Metallurgical Eng. and i know, recently biochemistry has helped to metallurgists in Metals production. in many of metals production we have " Leaching" treatment. this stage is done by Acides to solve the metals from ores and convert it as "pregnant solution" to sent it to other stages for metals extractions.
Recently, biochemistry proposed another way to Leaching the metals from ore without acides, it is safe and influential. "Bio-leaching" is a new way for this reason and it has been used in metals production specially about Cupper and Gold production.
So you can study in this case, bioleaching in metals extraction is a vast researches and has good results in this case and it's really great Industrial work. you can have more information of bioleaching in metals industry by searching it.

Good luck for you....

Answer 2

I don't quite know the requirements for working in the lab of a hospital but most hospital will pay a certain amount toward tutuion if it pertains to your job discription. So that may be a place for you to send out resumes.

Answer 3

I know a really groovy Episcopal priest with an MS in biochemistry who runs a hamburger drive-in during the week. I also know someone who has a BS in biochem who works as an aircraft parts mechanic (and makes good money.) It's not the degree, it's doing what makes you all you want to be.