Dive into discovery! The Scientist career in The Sims 4 (Get to Work) puts your Sim in the lab, inventing gadgets, experimenting with serums, and even unlocking the alien world of Sixam. This active career is packed with breakthroughs, hands-on tasks, and exciting rewards.
How to Start
- Join using the phone or computer.
- Pack Required: Get to Work.
- This is a single-track active career — no branches.
- At the start of each workday, choose:
- Send Alone → Sim disappears in a rabbit hole.
- Join → You control your Sim at the science lab.
- University Boost: Completing a related degree gives you a head start (guide coming soon!).
Cheat & Key Info
- Cheat for Promotion:
careers.promote scientist - Best Mood: Focused
- Special Unlock: Travel to Sixam (alien world) using the Electroflux Wormhole Generator!
How the Workday Runs
- Complete goals shown in the top-left event meter.
- More goals = better results (bronze → silver → gold).
- Finish early or stay late by clicking the workday timer.
- Pay, promotions, and rewards depend on your daily performance.
Breakthroughs
Breakthroughs are key to career progression. Earn them by:
- Gardening
- Reading
- Performing experiments
- Brainstorming on the Invention Constructor
Core Lab Tools
Invention Constructor
Invent devices as you rise through the ranks, including:
SimRay
Cloning Machine
Hover Lamp
Electroflux Wormhole Generator
Satellite Dish
Chemistry Lab
Create serums with plants and collectables — effects can be helpful or mischievous!
Co-worker Tasks
Tasks may include:
Asking for crystals or elements
Collaborating on research
Giving orders (at higher levels)
Collectables
Around the lab you can:
- Fish (sometimes a workday goal)
- Dig rocks for crystals and elements
- Harvest plants for serum crafting
Scientist Career Progression
| Level | Title | Wage | Promotion Task | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lab Technician | §24/hr | Have 2 Breakthroughs | — |
| 2 | Scientist | §35/hr | Have 4 Breakthroughs | §192, New Clothes, Journey to the Stars |
| 3 | Junior Tinkerer | §42/hr | Have 6 Breakthroughs | §256, Flying Saucer Lamp, New Clothes |
| 4 | Serum Sequencer | §52/hr | Have 8 Breakthroughs | §312, Chemistry Lab (for home use) |
| 5 | Technological Innovator | §79/hr | Have 10 Breakthroughs | §384, Test Tube Pedestal, New Clothes |
| 6 | Ufologist | §112/hr | Have 12 Breakthroughs | §576, Special Door & Window |
| 7 | Laboratory Leader | §156/hr | Have 14 Breakthroughs | §816, Decontamination Pod |
| 8 | Pioneer of New Technologies | §205/hr | Have 16 Breakthroughs | §1,136, New Clothes |
| 9 | Mad Scientist | §236/hr | Have 18 Breakthroughs | §1,496, New Clothes |
| 10 | Extraterrestrial Explorer | §271/hr | — | §1,720, Out of This World Desktop, New Clothes |
Gallery & Videos
Pair this guide with a YouTube tour or screenshots of your Sim inventing, exploring Sixam, or using the SimRay for fun chaos!
Final Thoughts
The Scientist career offers some of the most interactive and rewarding gameplay in The Sims 4. From inventing cool gadgets to exploring alien worlds, your Sim’s scientific journey is full of discovery, fun, and unique unlockables. Get your Sim focused, suit up, and change the world — or maybe the galaxy!
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