I recently started working at a top5 biotech company as an associate scientist doing cell culture related tasks and I've been thinking about what future job opportunities is possible with this kind of background. I don't want to be promoted at the same place all the way to manager to be honest. I only have bachelor's currently, so I'm thinking a masters on something would be the best way to level up into a higher paying role without being a manager

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You do not need a master’s degree. Get a PhD directly if you want to go with the bench route, or move to a non bench position internally first then do a MBA.

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