Also called: QC Microbiology Analyst (Endotoxin), LAL Testing Analyst
Tests drugs, implants and medical devices for bacterial toxins that can cause dangerous fevers, using special lab tests.
Prepares dilutions of a batch of IV medicine and runs them in a plate reader with a reagent that reacts to bacterial toxins. If the result is near the limit you rerun it and investigate. Every batch needs a pass before it ships, so your results can hold up a whole shipment.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in microbiology, biology or chemistry.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry.
Growing about average. Steady wherever drugs and devices are made.
Medium risk for 10 years. Robots and plate readers run more tests, but troubleshooting odd results and investigations stay human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Math.
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