Where are the jobs?
The vast majority of scientists with a degree in medicine or laboratory science are in the life sciences sector. Biomedical analysts and cytodiagnosticians work mainly in the healthcare sector. They also work in the food, environment and tech sectors.
There is also a demand from life science companies, private laboratories and animal health care. There are opportunities to work as administrators and investigators at government agencies or to engage in research and teaching at universities and colleges.
Common employers of biologists:
- Karolinska Institutet
- Regions
- Astrazeneca Ab
- Lund University
- Police Authority
- Uppsala University
- Public Health Agency of Sweden
- University of Gothenburg
- Unilabs Ab
What do they do at work?
Research and laboratory work are common tasks. Project management, quality work and administration are also common.
Common areas of work
Most biomedical analysts, cytodiagnosticians, biomedical scientists and immunologists work in life sciences and healthcare.
Common job titles for scientists in medicine and laboratory science:
- Biomedical analyst
- Laboratory engineer
- Researcher (Scientist/Reseacher)
- Cytodiagnostician
- PhD student with position
- Investigator
- Project Manager
- Research engineer
- Head of unit
- Administrator
- Biomedical scientist
- Biologist
- Senior Scientist
- Hospital Chemist
- Application specialist: an advanced product specialist who provides facts and educates customers and employees about a product.
- Cytodiagnostician: Analyzes cell samples from patients to detect pathological changes.
- Clinical research associate: Oversees clinical trials and ensures they are conducted according to existing guidelines.
- Key account manager: Salesperson responsible for a company's most strategic customers.
- Market access manager: works to bring products and services to market.
- Medical science liaison: Scientific specialists in a clinical area, who build relationships, educate and advise healthcare customers.
- Regulatory affairs specialist: works to get a regulated product approved and ensures that a business complies with existing regulation.
What do scientists in medicine and laboratory sciences earn?
This is the salary range for scientists in medicine and laboratory sciences:
P10 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or less than the salary that falls on P10. P90 means that 10 percent have a salary that is equal to or more than the salary that falls on P90.
For those who are members of Naturvetarna, more detailed statistics are available in Saco LöneSök
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