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How would a day in the life of a research technician look like?

I love to to research random topics I am interested in. A major portion of my free time consists of using google. Is a major in the field of research vastly different from what imagine it to be? #research

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Vanja’s Answer

Hey Walner,


Simply searching different topics in google in my opinion can be a great way to expand your knowledge. If you were to work in the field of research there wouldn't be as much freedom. I don't say that to scare you. I use the word freedom loosely, but I mean that depending on what field of research you choose and within that field of research the topic that your employers focus on will dictate the scope of your research.


For example I am a graduate student at a laboratory in the hospital. As a graduate student my career now revolves around research. The laboratory that I chose to do my graduate degree in specializes in the study of the lungs. Furthermore, although there are many other laboratories within the city that also specialize in the lung, my lab looks at the development of acute lung injury and also consequently development/prevention/therapeutics for ventilated induced lung injury that develops in patients that have acute lung injury who are treated with mechanical ventilators. In terms of the topics I just highlighted currently the knowledge of my supervisors is focused on macrophages and surfactant (a lipid protein complex that lines the lung & maintains stability as well as lung compliance). Even still you see how specific it gets there is a world of aspects to research within the lung --> acute lung injury --> ventilator induced lung injury AND the role of macrophages and surfactant in prevention/development/progression/exacerbation/therapeutics. Also within our lab we have another supervisor that deals with cystic fibrosis! There are so many options.


I am only telling you what I know from my experience.
It is outstanding how important research is and how there is an everlasting need to continue to do research and on a broad many of topics!


All the best!

Thank you comment icon Thank you for the information. Walner
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Karina’s Answer

Exploring various research careers can be intriguing, and one such path I chose was in Marketing Research. Just like you, my curiosity often leads me to search various topics online. What truly fascinates me about Marketing Research is the opportunity to understand what drives a person's decision-making process.

I have a particular interest in data analysis, and thus, I lean towards quantitative analysis, like survey data. However, I also enjoy participating in qualitative research methods, such as focus groups and in-depth interviews. My work experience varies from companies where my research is focused on a specific industry or subject, to those where the subject matter changes according to the client's needs.

People who work in Marketing Research come from diverse fields such as Marketing, Sociology, Economics, and Psychology, among others. There are also several universities that provide master's degrees in marketing research.

If you're interested in learning more about a career in this type of research, I recommend visiting the Insights Association website. They might offer free or discounted memberships for students. Wishing you the best in your journey!
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