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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son has a BS in biology with a focus on developmental biology and genetics.  He got hired pretty quickly after graduation and works as a lab technician at a biomedical firm.  It's not the greatest job in the world but he makes a decent wage--has been able to get his own place and is self-supporting.  After spending two years working, he's now looking at PhD or MD programs.  
There are lots of jobs as lab techs and research techs/assistants that are open to folks with hard science degrees but they are entry level jobs--as are most jobs straight out of college. Having GLP certification can give a leg up as a candidate (and a little salary boost) but most places will put their new hires through the GLP training. [/quote]

I like the idea of working for a few years before going back for a grad degree. It gives better perspective on which field/skills/experiences you want to focus on. The people who can swing both - full time job and part time graduate studies - have the best financial situation because they start a real salary early and keep it. Sometimes the company will pay for part of graduate school. But that's a lot to juggle, and the stress will eat away a few years of your life. [/quote]

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