CareerView · Career Advice Podcast

Medical Scientist - Alex Mirco

March 22, 2025·19 min·1 clip
Alex Mirco bluntly states that biomedical science pay 'sucks' unless you're a doctor or dentist, revealing harsh industry realities.
Medical scientist Alex Mirco shares his unconventional path into biomedical science, from a failed veterinary ambition to his current role in pathology. He delivers brutally honest advice about the field's low pay, repetitive work, and the importance of choosing specialized degrees over generalist ones like biomedical science.

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A clear look at biomedical science, with pay, pressure, and the real shape of the work.

CareerView offers a grounded look at Alex Merko's path into biomedical science and what that work can feel like once study turns into a job. It is strongest when it settles into the practical side of the field: pay in pathology and commercial roles, the pressure tied to a 60K…

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If you want the honest version of biomedical science, start here.

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