Re: Masters OK for Biotech?

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I have different advice; I'm finishing off a Ph.D. in molecular
biology and begining training as a patent agent in Houston.
The kind of information you will dealing with on a daily basis
in working on biotech/pharma patents is exceptionally advanced,
and at the level only a Ph.D. scientist can interpret. Many
patent agents/technical advisors in fields such as computer
engineering, chemistry and electrical engineering can get away
with with a lower degree, but, in the biotechnology arena, most
firms preferentially hire Ph.D.s. From what I've been told,
salaries are commensurate with level of education. Good luck!

On 2/03/02, sarah wrote:
> Check job requirements for patent office position you want.
> Sometimes you can be over qualified and they can't pay you
> for the additional education. Also additional education can
> be obtained once you are working with alot of employers.
> Don't narrow your opportunities so much that only a few
> employers can afford to hire you. Work and then get the
> advanced degree to make yourself more valuable to them and so
> that they can help pay for the degree. My advice for what's
> its worth. Good luck.
>
> On 2/02/02, Tom wrote:
>> Debating whether or not I should get a PhD in addition to
> my
>> current science background. Have a BA in
>> Chemistry/Pharmacology from Duke, and MS in Biotechnology
>> from Johns Hopkins. Hope to work at USPTO as patent
>> examiner for a couple years before heading to law school.
>> Will this amount of education be sufficient to get good job
>> offers/placement once I'm done with law school, or should I
>> consider getting a PhD first? How much worse/better off am
>> I without/with a PhD? Is the starting salary for a JD/MS
>> the same as a JD/PhD? Basically was wondering how much of
> a
>> difference the PhD will make, and whether I can still do
>> well with only a masters. Any input anybody might have
>> would be greatly appreciated.
>> Tom

Re: Masters OK for Biotech? , 8/14/02, by Jon Aumais.

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