title: Masters of efficiency.
abstract: Manufacturing jobs may be shifting from the large drug companies to contract organizations as firms re-evaluate their strengths. But scientists with analytical skills and an eye for efficiency can find a job transforming materials into medicines.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hoag
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000639:trends*; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000639:trends*; D005060:Europe; D008420:Manufactured Materials; D011361:Professional Competence; D000078329:Workforce