The new strand of coronavirus has spread in a lot of countries, making a lot of infectees in the world. There are no vaccines to stop the virus. Everyone thinks that we need a vaccine to stop this pandemic. Some people even want to take off their masks, and they are having a difficulty in living. Due to these potential virus infections, the number of new pharmaceutical researchers who make new vaccines and medicines has increased.

▲ Corona Virus

Pharmaceutical researchers analyze the antibiotic, biologically active substance, biochemistry medicine, and chemotherapeutic. These are substances to control viruses, vital functions, the immune system, and pathogenic microorganisms. By doing this work, pharmaceutical researchers make new medicine and medical supplies for people who are infected with a certain virus.

▲ Pharmaceutical Researcher

To be a pharmaceutical researcher, people need to have a lot of abilities. First, it requires knowledge of biology and natural sciences as a whole and requires logical, reasoning, and observational skills to understand and apply natural laws and scientific research methods. It requires a spirit of research and curiosity about new things. Patience, meticulousness, and detail are also required to withstand long hours of experimentation and analysis. This job is appropriate for people who are passionate about creatures or vital phenomena. Also, to become a pharmaceutical researcher, universities need a master's degree in related departments such as biology, life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, genetic engineering, and organic chemistry. People can enter pharmaceutical companies, life sciences research institutes, and new drug development companies through public bonds or special bonds.

There is no relevant national certification required to become a pharmaceutical researcher, but people must have the abilities that are mentioned above. Job creation and growth are low, and competition for employment is fierce. However, there is no discrimination based on gender or age in employment, so a lot of students think about this job.

By Jun Seo Lee