| |9 JULY 2022HIGHERReviewWith the rise in services and technology across the diagnostic sector, new work opportunities are emerging with a focus on hiring the new generation and their ideascare professionals is on the rise, individual growth can be accounted for here. When we look into career opportunities, there are various jobs available to get into the industry; some of them are listed below:a) Medical Data Manager: The Big Data revolution is happening in healthcare nowadays, providing scientists with a priceless opportunity to quickly collect and analyze vast amounts of information. This means that good medical da-tabase managers will never find themselves without a job.b) Genetic Consultant: Conducts primary and sched-uled genetic analysis in a diagnostic center, processes data from diagnostic devices, and provides an opinion and further treatment recommendations. The genetic analysis allows for the identification of cancer markers, diagnosis of hereditary diseases, determination of the specifics of a patient's metab-olism, and study of diseases caused by bacterial infections.c) Bioinformatician: In case of unusual development of a disease, builds a computer simulation of the biochemical processes of the disease to understand its root cause.d) Medical Marketing Expert: Specialist researching markets in pharmacology, medical services, and medical equipment; develops marketing policies for companies and research centers.e) R&D Manager in Healthcare: Specialist providing communication between research, diagnostic, treatment and prevention institutions and managing cooperation programs and joint projects.f) Molecular Nutrition Expert: Specialist developing tailored diets based on molecular food analysis, taking into account the results of the genetic analysis of the patient and the specifics of their physiological processes.g) Gene Therapy Expert: Specialist in genome program-ming to predetermined parameters. Gene therapy (alteration of the human genetic apparatus to fight diseases) has been growing at an incredible pace in the past decade.There are cross-professional skills which are required as well in the diagnostic field like systems thinking, intersec-toral communications, project management, programming/ robotics/AI, client focus, multilingual and multicultural abilities, interpersonal skills for effective team building, lean production, environmental thinking are some of the quali-ties which can help deliver seamless customer experiences. In a few years from now, access to information, knowl-edge, and self-diagnosis will improve dramatically aided by AI and non-invasive medical/diagnostic tools. Technologies like AI will help in the diagnosis of illnesses even more ac-curately and reduce the chances of human error. With per-sistent themes such as increasing globalization and advancing technological innovation, the diagnostics industry is advanc-ing at a rapid pace. This trend bodes well for students who are seeking global opportunities and career advancement in the niche areas this lab world sector has to offer. Zoya Brar, Founder & CEOAn alumnus of Lady Sriram College, Zoya Brar previously worked with Google for two years before founding CORE Diagnostics. A young and dynamic entrepreneur as well as an avid reader of prose and poetry, Zoya is also an occasional blogger.
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