Highway to Health - Flipbook - Page 22
Marie
Biomedical scientist
BEST BIT OF JOB
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE AT AGE 15?
Scientist
You never get bored. There is always something to
do. The best part is knowing that behind each result
there is a patient who you are helping to get the best
treatment.
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER NOW?
WHAT JOB CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?
Scientist
It can be overwhelming and stressful at times.
HOW IS YOUR CAREER
CONNECTED TO HEALTH?
SUBJECTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
Biomedical Scientists are at the core of diagnosis,
through carrying out testing in the laboratory
FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR JOB
Anecdote: I was deployed during the Ebola epidemic in
2014 and I saw the importance of our job in diagnosis.
The local community decided to name our team of
biomedical scientists “the knights of the shadow”. To
them it highlighted the humble yet essential role that is
carried out by Biomedical Scientists.
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Subjects you will need to study are biomedical sciences
and biology. Important skills include organisational skills,
teamwork, attention to detail and stress management.