{"id":3723,"date":"2021-06-04T14:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lscconnect.com\/consultantconnect\/how-do-i-get-my-foot-in-the-door-of-the-life-sciences-industry\/"},"modified":"2021-12-22T16:04:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T16:04:01","slug":"how-do-i-get-into-the-life-science-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lscconnect.com\/consultantconnect\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/how-do-i-get-into-the-life-science-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Get Into The Life Science Industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a recent graduate starting your career in the Life Sciences industry?<\/h2>\n

Newly graduated and ready to start your career in the Life Sciences and finding **Industry experience required** on most of your job searches? At LSC we’ve talked to many graduates over the years who want to get into the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industry. In response we’ve put together some information on how to get into the Life Science Industry to help you narrow the experience gap, bulk up your CV and prepare you for a move from academia to industry! If you haven’t already done so, try the below:<\/p>\n

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Life Science Graduate Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Call to your college careers office to see if they have a list of relevant companies that run graduate programs and ask for tips on how to get into the Life Science Industry. Keep an eye out for college career events and presentations as companies often come to the college to recruit directly from the final year class.<\/p>\n

Graduate Jobs\/Programmes in The Life Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summer Jobs In The Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Use your summer jobs as an opportunity to get relevant work experience. Push the boat out and apply to work in an office or industrial facility. You may not find a job directly related to your area of study but aim to gain transferable skills which will strengthen your CV. Don\u2019t be afraid to use your network of family, friends, lecturers or anyone that may be able to help you out in this regard!<\/p>\n

Life Science Internships\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Use Your College Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many final year projects offer an opportunity to work on real problems with industrial partners. Ensure your project is sized appropriately and yields results. It is better to have a project with a solid outcome and follow on actions, rather than a highly technical report which doesn\u2019t deliver any tangible outcomes or actions for the business.<\/p>\n

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Join an industry society or group<\/strong> related to your area of interest<\/h3>\n

By joining these societies and professional organizations you get an opportunity to attend technical events to increase your knowledge, grow your industry network and learn about\u00a0 upcoming opportunities in the industry both locally and globally. This is a great way to learn how to get into the Life Science Industry from professionals that are already within the industry (See list of recommended organizations at the bottom of this blog!)<\/p>\n

Industry Organisations To Join<\/a><\/p>\n

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Industry placement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many third level courses now offer a work placement. If you have participated in this make sure to highlight this on your CV. It will be one of the first things that a hiring manager will look at when considering a graduate CV!<\/p>\n

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TOP 3 TIPS FOR STARTING YOUR CAREER IN THE LIFE SCIENCES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to get practical placement as part of your studies!<\/p>\n

1. Volunteer for jobs others don\u2019t want to do \/ get involved in programmes like a health and safety initiative which will add extra content to your CV.
\n2.Use your breaks to network and learn more about the company from more experienced personnel – you never know who will be your future boss!
\n3.If you have a technical\/scientific qualification, ensure you capture the equipment names, software packages and processes that you worked on during placement \u2013 this will help for future interviews.<\/p>\n

Life Science Organisations To Follow<\/h2>\n

Attend Industry related training and events through the following industry bodies, and if\u00a0 possible register for their newsletters.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PMTC (Pharmaceuti<\/span>cal Manufacturing Technology Centre)<\/span><\/h3>\n

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