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Remote ideas for Scientist / chemist

Close to what you do

Remote roles that use your current skills most directly. We found these in real job postings. Tap one to see why it fits.

  • What it is: Prepares the paperwork that shows a product meets the rules.

    Skills you already use: running careful tests, analysing data, following procedures, writing up results.

    Your route in: A science degree plus knowledge of device or drug rules. The postings we found are in the US, so in Canada check Health Canada rules.

    Good to know: Usually needs related experience, so it is not typically a first-job route.

One step away

Usually needs a little training, a portfolio or a new tool.

Uncharted

Not standard jobs. You would pitch, freelance or start these. No postings are behind them, so expect more work and less certainty.

Worth checking: Lab work itself stays in the lab. These ideas use your science at a desk. Many want a year or more of related experience, so plan a first step.

Some of these are our suggestions, based on skills you share, not jobs we found postings for. Read a few real postings before you rely on any idea.

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These ideas come from the Idea Explorer in Remote Escape Plan, a course for moving from the job you have to remote work. See how the course works