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Things that open doors
Instrument specialisation
Mass spectrometry, chromatography and spectroscopy. Whoever can fix the instrument, not just run it, is the one the lab cannot lose.
Drug manufacturing
Working under good manufacturing practice rules travels well internationally.
Process operator crossover
Moving from the lab to running the plant itself is a common jump in refineries.
Quality management
Running a lab's accreditation and audits is a job in itself.
Environmental sampling
Field work on contaminated sites, mines and water bodies, with travel pay.