What careers are available for new grads with a BS degree in pharmaceutical sciences with 0 years work experi?

Question

I mean I know that there they obviously work for a pharmaceutical company. But what positions can they hold?

Answer 1

You can get an entry-level formulation job with many companies, although your best route may be to look at contract staffing firms ("temp" agencies) that work with larger pharmaceutical companies. A lot of big companies will use contract workers for their entry-level positions so they can see who is a quick learner/hard worker and is worth hiring to permanent staff later on. Smaller companies may hire you directly. I have found that Career Builder has the best postings for pharmaceutical jobs. If you post your resume there, you should be contacted by a recruiter shortly.

Entry level jobs are not about calibrating pipettes, but you will probably find that you are more of a technician than formulator, at least starting out, especially in larger companies. If you have a good boss, they will include you in the formulation process and teach you a lot. If not, you might get frustrated with being told what to do every day, but hang in there. Also, if you can't get a position in formulation you can try for documentation/regulatory positions as well.

Answer 2

If you are interested in research try applying to universities in your area that are associated with a medical school . Usually it is a relaxed work enviornment and allows you to learn many different techniques and procedures. They are usually low stress jobs unless you are a PHD student. This differs from pharm. companies where you will most likely get your first job calibrating pipets or something mindless. Pharm companies will be very regemented and you will have one specific job to do.