Why Perform Contract Work in the Life Sciences Industry?
The key to being successful in today’s workforce is to be flexible, resilient, and a self-starter. This is due, in part, to the cognitive shift happening for millennials who want to be their own boss, and because many companies are outsourcing their workers. Contracting work at life science tool companies offers workers a level of freedom that might seem a little intimidating, but there are a lot of important benefits to consider. 1. Contractors often receive higher pay than full-time employees. While this is a bit of a double-edged sword because healthcare and benefits are often excluded from the package, contractors frequently bring home larger checks. Studies show that contract workers (not specifically in life science tool companies ) receive 30-100% higher gross pay than full-time employees. Overtime payment can also help to boost wages for contract workers. 2. You are given the opportunity to work for yourself. This is one of the primary reasons workers choose to perfor