Where are the jobs?
The vast majority of scientists with a background in medicine or laboratory science work in the life sciences industry. Biomedical analysts and cytodiagnosticians primarily work in healthcare. They also work in the food, environmental, and tech sectors.
There is also demand from life science companies, private laboratories, and veterinary care. Opportunities exist to work as administrators and investigators at government agencies or to engage in research and teaching at universities and colleges.
Common areas of work
- Life Sciences
- Healthcare
- Chemistry
Common job titles for scientists in the fields of medicine and laboratory science:
- Biomedical analyst
- Laboratory engineer
- Project Manager
- Scientist/Researcher
- Cytodiagnostician
- PhD student with a position
- Cytodiagnostician
- Biologist
- Biomedical scientist
What do scientists in the fields of medicine and laboratory science earn?
Here is the salary range for scientists in medicine and laboratory science:
P10 means that 10 percent of employees have a salary that is equal to or lower than the salary at the P10 percentile. P90 means that 10 percent of employees have a salary that is equal to or higher than the salary at the P90 percentile.
For members of Naturvetarna, more detailed statistics are available in Saco LöneSök.