Career switch, measured
From Research Scientist to Research Assistant
Yes, it's a stretch that needs new skills. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 27% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Research, Leadership, Statistics, Data analysis; the main skills to add are Teaching, Biology, Scheduling, Clinical research.
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skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillResearch ScientistResearch Assistant
- Research56%100%
- Leadership28%28%
- Statistics7%35%
- Data analysis6%20%
- Communication9%24%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Research Assistant postings, rarely in Research Scientist ones.
SkillResearch ScientistResearch Assistant
- Teaching–30%
- Biology–26%
- Scheduling–24%
- Clinical research–24%
- ERP systems–22%
- Regulatory compliance–17%
- Laboratory techniques–17%
- Data entry–17%
Plan your move to Research Assistant
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