It sounds like an oxymoron to a lot of academics, but there are a lot of non-academic scientists. In fact, since there are far more degrees awarded than jobs available, then the majority of people with advanced science degrees must work outside of academia.
Over at Uncertain Principles, Chad Orzel has launched the Project for Non-Academic Science, where he’ll be interviewing people with jobs outside the academic rat-race. The first few posts are up, with more coming over the next few weeks.
Peculiar Velocity 