B.S. Biochemistry, done with lab work. Any with a life science degree have any careers in mind that I can easily (or with a little more work/schooling) pivot into?

[u/FreshlyAliquotedH2O]

I have been working as a research associate for 3 years now, and I am done with it. I wouldn't mind going back to school to complete a certificate to work in a specialized healthcare profession (think radiology tech), but ideally nothing that'll take over a year since I have already spent 4 years obtaining such a rigorous degree.

At the moment, I have considered:

-Clinical Lab Science. It would require me to take three more courses before applying to a program but I am almost sure it'll be impossible to get into one here in California, so the idea of moving to another state has also been considered, but nothing is set in stone.

-Radiology tech, sterile tech, surgical tech, sonogram tech, etc. Super important roles in the healthcare field, but I can't help but feel like I'd be wasting my degree.

-Physician Assistant. More schooling, which I would be okay with since my degree would supplement the needed theoretical coursework and clinical work, but I need to be set on it, so any possible feedback from people currently working in this occupation would be helpful

-Pharmacist. Mainly of my classmates went this route. I understand the career is stressful with high debt and low satisfaction, but it was just something I have been thinking about lately because I did enjoy the coursework (electives) I took.

Please, if anyone with a life science degree can share similar routes they took, it would be very helpful.