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Job Perks that Matter Most to Candidates
Author: Tara Smylie Everyone likes to be rewarded for their efforts – especially when those rewards bring measurable value to their lives. And once rewarded, most people are extra motivated to keep putting out great work. This is especially true when it comes to the...
Recruiter Spotlight: Kay Chow
Author: Kay Chow/Natalie Zimmerman Meet Recruiter Kay Chow Kay Chow is one of Sci.Bio’s wonderful Scientific Recruiting Partners. As her three year anniversary with Sci.Bio approaches, we thought she’d be perfect to kick off our upcoming Recruiter Spotlight series,...
What to Expect at A Biotech Job Interview
Author: Claire Jarvis Are you wondering what to expect at your biotech job interview? Before we get to that, congratulations on getting this far! Whether you are applying to your first STEM job after graduation, or re-entering the job market after a long time, the...
The Biotech Culture Problem
Author: Eric Celidonio Let's talk Biotech Culture. Biopharma* start-ups often tout the noble aspiration of curing all that ails the world. And in many instances, they have been successful. Advances in drugs and vaccines are a huge contributing factor to our ability...
A Researcher, a Communicator, or Something in Between? Knowing Who to Hire for Each Role
Author: Tara Smylie Do you know who to hire for which role? Gone are the days of the lab-only scientist. Nowadays, positions in STEM fields can call for a variety of communications skills, whether that be writing, management, design, or something else. These science...
The Science MBA Combo: Still Timely or Not So Much?
Author: Tara Smylie Science MBA Combo? The short answer: yes! The long answer: yes, because career opportunities in the STEM business space are more abundant than ever, and it’s never been more useful to bring a wide range of skills to a position. An MBA can be the...
Improve Your Memory to Improve Your Relationships
Author: Jason Burns Yes, you can improve your memory! We’ve all been there. Someone approaches you whose name you don’t remember. You’ve met each other a few times, but your mind goes blank… You manage to get through the interaction with a “hey, you!” and feel too...
What happened to the Silicon Valley Bank – Should I be worried?
Author: Claire Jarvis The collapse of the SVB on March 10, 2023 made national headlines, and prompted fear of a looming financial crisis and a return to government bailouts. For biotech investors and employees, the collapse of the tech-focused bank raises additional...
A Practical Guide to Hiring Contractors in Biopharma
There are plenty of good reasons for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies hiring contractors (Independent Contractors) versus hiring employees to meet company objectives. Here are just a few: lack of funding, clinical failure, and scarce talent in niche areas....