When it is good to relocate for a prospective job position? And why do corporations seek to hire employees out of state?
I just got an offer for an interview to become a QC Chemist at Barr Pharmaceutical however the position is located at Forest, Virginia. Don't quite know how nice Virginia is, however, the tasks involved with the position include operating some instruments such as HPLC, GC.......
- Perform instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, and dissolution with robotics
- Ability to create and maintain lab record documentation (notebooks & computer-based)
- Perform algebraic calculations to quantify test results, computer analysis with chromatographic results for use in a LIMS
- Perform analysis and provide feedback on systems to promote continuous improvement
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment as needed
The training on such instrumentations would open a lot of doors in to what type of jobs I can fulfill in the future. However, I currently live in Georgia and am a bit perplexed regarding why they would seek to hire an employee out of state instead of someone that resides in, let's say, Virginia (Forest, Virginia that is)?
Does this seem to be a good company and is it usually good to relocate for employment, with respect to the establishment of a versatile resume?
I may get into research in the future, however, money is much more important at the moment. I absolutely love what you grad students are doing out there, sounds like a lot of fun for some of you detailing such matters in your blogs; fun and frustration at http://www.thechemblog.com
