A vital role in our society is protecting the health of humanity. There are jobs within the health field that allows one to earn an excellent pay, enjoy great benefits and have a direct impact on the present and future health of our species. Particularly, becoming a vaccine researcher stands out as an excellent opportunity to enter a unique health care role and helps secure one’s own financial and personal future while helping the world’s population at the same time.
Being a researcher in vaccine technology has a unique, interesting, and challenging role in the health community and it isn’t a job that is for everyone. Learning more about it will definitely help one determine whether or not it’s the right call for them.
Candidates interested in using their public health education to contribute to getting vaccinations to patients can choose among a number of career options.
Educational Qualifications Needed For Career As A Vaccine Researcher:
In order to design & carry out vaccine related studies, one needs to have a doctoral degree.PhD, followed by additional postdoctoral training will be even better. PhD can be in the fields of microbiology, immunology molecular biology or biochemistry. The most important thing is the topics studies under these courses. However several companies do hire Msc / Mtech Candidates with some experience to work in Vaccine research projects.
Some examples of recognized places where such graduates may consider finding work are:
– Bristol-Myers Squibb, which works to raise awareness about the prevention of diseases like hepatitis B and C, in addition to developing medications.
– GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a pharmaceutical company manufacturing a number of vaccines, including influenza, tetanus, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus bivalent, meningococcal, and rotavirus vaccines.
– Janssen is a pharmaceutical company having a public health division that is involved in the prevention of infectious diseases around the world. Currently working on conducting medical research, Janssen is increasing access to vaccinations in emerging markets, and advising legislators on ways to improve public health policies.
– Merck is involved in developing pneumococcal, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella, and human papillomavirus vaccines. A lot of clinical trials are in progress in order to develop new vaccines.
– Pfizer was the first to develop a combined diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccination. The company is dedicated to providing vaccination doses to patients in developing countries, in addition to research and development.
There are also some state and local health departments also have several opportunities available for public health graduates interested in vaccinations and immunology.
Skills Required For A Successful career In Vaccine Research:
- Thorough Understanding of the scientific method
- Knowledge specific to infectious diseases and the immune system
- Practical skills / Hands-on Experience for design and implementation of clinical or lab studies.
- Ability to pay attention to Minute details.
- Strong Sense of ethics
- Ability to work in a team
- Patience and ability to accept that studies may not give hoped-for results
- Good Mathematical & Communication Skills
Companies Institutes Hiring For Vaccine Research In India Are:
- THSTI-CDSA
- J&J
- Panacea Biotec
- Bharat Serums and Vaccines
- NII
- Zydus Cadila
- IAVI
- NCBS
- IARI & Many More