Governments globally are focusing on leveraging research teams to bolster economic competitiveness, yet skilled technicians remain largely overlooked despite their essential role in scientific breakthroughs. With growing demand for specialized technicians in fields like semiconductor manufacturing, the supply of trained personnel is inadequate. The article argues for dismantling barriers between researchers and technicians, advocating for organizations to learn from leading labs that successfully integrate non-conventional career paths to enhance innovation and address workforce shortages. Key leadership changes are necessary to recognize the vital contributions of technicians in modern research.
Today's trailblazing research increasingly relies on technological advances, creating a growing demand for technicians with specialized training, practical experience and the ingenuity to solve complex problems.
The boundaries between science and technology are increasingly blurring, and so, too, should those between doctoral-level researchers and technicians in research institutions.
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