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2012 Career Directory
The Employer Sourcebook for Scientists
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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for picking up a copy of this 2012 Career Directory. Our goal, with this book as well
as all the career resources from Science, is to bring you useful, relevant information to help
you navigate the job search process and manage your development in a way that leads you
to a truly rewarding career.
To that end, we have teamed up with some great organizations to bring you information
about the latest career opportunities in many different fi elds. The profi les on the following
pages give you a sense of which companies are accepting resumes and the types of positions
they offer. We’ve also included some articles around the exciting options for those considering
working in industry, particularly for B.S. and MS level scientists.
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CONTENTS
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Wanted: B.S. and M.S. Scientists
in Life Sciences Industries
Alaina G. Levine ..................................................................4
Mythbusting for Academics:
Considering a Job in Biotech/Pharma
Emma Hitt .................................................................................. 8
Tooling Up: Words with Punch
David G. Jensen .................................................................... 12
Employer Profi les
BASF - The Chemical Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contact Singapore .........................................................16
FAPESP ................................................................................... 18
Harvard Department of
Molecular and Cellular Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HD Biosciences ................................................................22
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Janelia Farm Research Campus ............................24
Monsanto ............................................................................. 26
NIAID - National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases ............................................. 28
NIBR - Novartis Institutes for
Biomedical Research....................................................30
Pioneer Hi-Bred ................................................................ 32
Regeneron............................................................................34
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WANTED: B.S. and M.S.
Scientists in Life Sciences
Industries
By Alaina G. Levine—January 13, 2012
You don’t have to have a Ph.D. to be a researcher in the life sciences sectors these days. In fact, not only do professionals
with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees fi nd challenging scientifi c opportunities in companies large and small,
but they also are often considered to be strategically important to industry growth: As corporations expand beyond
their basic research and development foundations, there is a greater need for M.S.- and B.S.-level researchers who
can plan experiments, conduct investigations, and lead teams in crucial areas such as operations, quality assurance,
and engineering. And as technology improves and automation becomes more readily available, job tasks previously
only executed by Doctorates are becoming the domain of those with Master’s and sometimes Bachelor’s degrees.
Even in this diffi cult economy, sectors such as big pharma, biotech, and agribusiness are courting and cultivating
B.S.- and M.S.-level talent, for both full-time and contract positions, as part of their strategic plan for advancement.
While it may have once been true that only Doctorates were charged with conducting scientifi c experiments or
holding science-driven positions in the life sciences industry, new career pathways have been opening for B.S./M.S.
scientists throughout the sector. At Human Genome Sciences (HGS), a 19-year-old pharmaceutical company based
in Rockville, Maryland, the opportunities are clear: “You don’t have to be a Ph.D. to be a scientist,” says Kunal
Chadha, associate director of strategic staffi ng. And here’s more good news about advancing in this fi rm with 1,200
employees—“there’s no ceiling” in terms of how far a scientist can go, with or without a Ph.D., he adds.
This is great news for the over 101,000 B.S. graduates and 14,000 M.S. graduates annually in life sciences and
agriculture, according to 2008 data from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education/
National Center for Education Statistics. Opportunities are available across the spectrum of life sciences companies,
from multinational, decades-old corporations to mom-and-pop startups. Sectors such as medical devices, petrochemical,
environmental, nutraceutical, diagnostics, clean technology, biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, and
even food and beverage require scientists with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, says Alan Edwards, vice president
and science product leader for Kelly Services. Positions include molecular and cellular biologists, protein chemists,
clinical auditors, food scientists, sensory panelists, and biostatisticians. There are also appointments in metabolomics,
proteomics, and genomics, he notes.
In fact in many cases, because of automation, growth within enterprises, and other factors, “what was once done by
Ph.D.s can easily be done by Master’s- and Bachelor’s-degreed scientists,” says Edwards, including tasks such as
gene expression and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques.
One professional arena that is growing considerably is in contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing
organizations (CMOs). “CROs and CMOs tend to hire more B.S.- and M.S.-level scientists versus Ph.D.s,”
says Peter Ferguson, regional senior vice president of the health and life sciences division of Yoh, a recruiting and
contracting fi rm. Years ago these types of companies, which perform vital functions for pharmaceutical and biotech
companies, were not as large or prevalent as they are now, but today, “big pharma has made a conscious shift to
outsourcing a majority of drug development tasks and manufacturing activities to these third-party organizations,”
he explains. “In some cases, there is a complete asset shift as companies not only outsource the work, but actually
transfer their employees and ownership of their facilities to the partner CROs and CMOs.” Combine that with a
conservative attitude towards hiring in the pharmaceutical companies themselves and one fi nds additional
opportunities for scientifi c positions in their partner organizations, he says.
Gaining a Competitive Edge
Sometimes having a special skill can boost a Bachelor’s- or Master’s-level scientist’s job prospects. Loredana
Serafi ni, a senior research associate at Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California, received both a Bachelor’s and a
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Even in this diffi cult economy, sectors such as big pharma, biotech,
and agribusiness are courting and cultivating B.S.- and M.S.-level talent,
for both full-time and contract positions,…
Master’s in biology from California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), San Luis Obispo. Her thesis delved
into proteomics and cell physiology, but that wasn’t exactly what helped her land her scientifi cally rigorous job
at this small biotech company in the Bay Area—it was the fact that she spent her time at CalPoly laboring in
the environmental proteomics laboratory of Dr. Lars Tomanek, where she learned how to use a mass spectrometer.
At Gilead, her main responsibility is to run the mass spectrometers for the biochemistry group. Using the
delicate instrument she ensures the accuracy of the weight of molecules and proteins that are used in the drug
discovery and manufacturing processes, and identifi es any modifi cations or impurities that may be present.
Is it intellectually stimulating for her? “Almost overwhelmingly so!” says Serafi ni, who has been in the job since
March 2011. She works with scientists to design the experiments that run on the mass spec, analyzes the
results, and interprets the data to determine whether proteins have been modifi ed or degraded. The assignments
are so technical that it is rare to have someone in the job with just a Master’s. “Most people in this job
have industry experience… and usually people with Ph.D.s work with mass specs.” Her advisor echoes this
sentiment: “I was a Ph.D. at UC Davis and they barely let me use the instrument,” admits Tomanek. But because
Serafi ni had so much experience on the apparatus as a student, she gained a competitive edge.
Tomanek notes that his students are “getting jobs easily, which is surprising in this economy.” Of the eight
Master’s students he has supervised in the last six years, fi ve have top jobs in industry, mostly in scientifi c management
roles in mass spec facilities. As more companies rely on mass specs to provide crucial data for quality
control as well as proteomics and metabolomics investigations, “you’re going to see more mass spec needs in
industry,” he asserts. “This is the next frontier of understanding proteomics data sets, and the mass spec is the
key to that.” Specialized programs, like that at CalPoly, which give students real-world experience on various
types instruments, enable graduates to secure employment without a Doctorate.
B.S. and M.S. Scientists Strategically Vital
For many leaders in life sciences, the role of B.S. and M.S. scientists cannot be overstated—they are regarded
as vital to the growth and advancement of companies and whole sectors. At Monsanto, a 20,000 employee,
multinational corporation, Bachelor’s and Master’s scientists are of “strategic importance,” says Melissa Harper,
vice president of global talent acquisition and diversity. “They are very critical—not just for our business, but
for our industry. They fulfi ll needs for which a Ph.D. is not necessarily required. At Monsanto, this could include
tasks found within our research associate and research assistant roles, including experimental design and
implementation, data analysis, and coordination of other support activities.”
Whereas Doctorates fi ll fundamental research and development positions, Bachelor’s- and Master’s-degreed
scientists are needed elsewhere, especially in manufacturing and operations. And for young companies that are
evolving their business activities, the Ph.D. degree becomes less pertinent. “Ph.D.s are needed in the criticalthinking
phase, which requires higher-level skill sets,” explains Wendy Penry, associate director of human
resources for HGS. “As we have grown, we have moved into a steady state where different skills are needed,
and over time we have had fewer positions that require a Ph.D.” This is because as the company developed
and established its research “recipe” for manufacturing certain drugs, it is less important to have more Doctorates
who design the drugs in the fi rst place. “The recipe has been set, so we have shifted our hiring practices to
candidates who can operationalize the effort,” she says. In addition, once the formula is solidifi ed, the environment
becomes standard operating procedure (SOP)-driven, which requires less scientifi c thinking and more
procedural output, although these jobs still demand a thorough understanding of the technology. Today Ph.D.s
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“what was once done by Ph.D.s can
easily be done by Master’s- and
Bachelor’s-degreed scientists,…”
account for 15 percent of HGS’s scientifi c workforce, whereas B.S.s make up 50 percent and M.S.s (or M.B.A.s) make
up between 15 and 20 percent.
“We believe that B.S. and M.S. associates will continue to remain a strategic part of advancing our company,” says
Chadha. “Our core Ph.D. teams are in place. The bulk of what we need in the future will come from B.S. and M.S.level
scientifi c professionals.” HGS partners with institutions such as the University of Maryland and community
colleges “to make sure graduates are well-equipped to transition into the workforce.” Interns play a big role too.
Chadha notes that 100 percent of those who do a two-year internship at the company come back for full-time employment.
Startups also notice the necessity of Bachelor’s and Master’s-level experts, especially as fi rms grow. Bruce Seligman,
who founded HTG Molecular Diagnostics in Tucson, Arizona in 1997, still only has 45 employees. Of those, six are
M.S.- or B.S.-level scientists and six are Doctorates. Some of the Master’s-level scientists conduct their own research
projects and operate at a level close to that of an entry-level Ph.D., he says. “Most companies, as they grow and
develop products and successfully sell those products, will expand their manufacturing and operations side and not
their research,” he explains. “Research is always the future of the company, but it is a drain and not a profi t center.”
When that happens, more science jobs in manufacturing and operations become available, which are usually fi lled
by people with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. “You don’t need as many Ph.D.s in manufacturing and operations,”
he adds.
Trent Yantes received a B.S. in agriculture from Wilmington College in Ohio in 1997 and went to work for Monsanto
shortly afterward. Through the years he has climbed the ladder to his current position as the North American biotechnology
fi eld testing lead. In this appointment, Yantes manages a team that conducts regulated fi eld trials for
projects in the company’s research and development pipeline. This work includes planting and harvesting trials
across the country, as well as collecting data on each trial that is sent to other Monsanto scientists for further
analysis. Prior to becoming the team lead, Yantes was a member of the North American corn-breeding fi eld-testing
team, where he was responsible for managing various cornfi eld trials, including trial planning, planting, harvesting,
and data collection. “I feel my B.S. degree in agriculture prepared me well with the educational foundation I needed
to start my scientifi c career at Monsanto,” he says. “However, it’s really been the on-the-job experiences I’ve been
awarded throughout my career, working on exciting science and learning from other scientists, that have allowed
me to continue to develop and be challenged in my career.”
“The whole paradigm is changing,” says Peter M. Pellerito, interim vice president for state government relations and
alliance development at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). “To some degree, a B.S. can substitute for a
M.S., and a M.S. can substitute for a Ph.D. While specialized knowledge of a Ph.D. is hard to replace, as
a company gets bigger, there are more opportunities for B.S. and M.S. scientists.”
The Way of the Contractor
In the current economic environment, more and more B.S.- and M.S.-degreed professionals are seeking contracted
or temporary positions in industry. Also referred to as contingency jobs, these positions in big pharma, biotech,
and other life sciences-related organizations offer openings in cases where large companies might not be hiring for
permanent positions. According to Edwards, “the contingent workforce is growing 25 times faster than the perma-
nent workforce, and currently, 25 percent of all U.S. jobs are temporary.” He predicts that this number will grow to 50
percent over the next decade.
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There are downsides to pursuing contingency employment. Health insurance
and retirement are not guaranteed, and there’s no knowledge of what you
will be doing after the contract is completed.
This is good news for recruiting fi rms such as Kelly Services and Yoh, and for B.S.- and M.S.-level scientists looking for
employment. “If there is more hiring, it will be done on contingency,” affi rms Ferguson. “That’s where the hiring is still
alive… The companies have work to be done, and as they downsize their labor, they need contract workers” to fulfi ll
the tasks at hand. Edwards remarks that Kelly Services has seen a 50 percent increase in its offer of scientifi c jobs in
the last year alone.
Terri Hinshillwood, who holds a B.S. in biology from Eastern University in Pennsylvania, has found all of her jobs
through contracting companies. She says that for new graduates, this is often the best way to break in to industry. “A
lot of companies want you to have experience and the contracting positions are the way in,” she says. Amidst an uncertain
economic future, she has seen positions advertised by pharmaceutical companies, for example, that quickly
cease to exist—they get cut because of budgetary issues, or the jobs might not be needed to be fi lled until a later
date but the HR representatives are looking to gather resumes now. This can be an annoying waste of time for the applicant,
she says, but when a contracting fi rm advertises an opening, you know it is a position that needs to
be fi lled immediately.
There are downsides to pursuing contingency employment. Health insurance and retirement are not guaranteed, and
there’s no knowledge of what you will be doing after the contract is completed. “A lot of contractors want to
become permanent and sometimes the company can’t bring you on,” says Hinshillwood. Temp jobs most often
transition into permanent positions “during good economic times,” clarifi es Ferguson.
Another challenge for some contingency workers is that you may not feel as though you are part of the company
or that you don’t have a stake in the organization’s success, because frankly, you don’t. And your company
colleagues, with whom you labor side by side, may adopt a negative attitude that “you’re just a contractor,”
observes Hinshillwood. This can leave some contractors feeling that they are being treated unfairly. But a bad
attitude that overtly refl ects feelings of disconnection with the client company can hurt your career, she cautions.
“If you do a good job with the contracting company, they are more likely to work with you again.” And although
some contracts can end when a task is completed, she has had no problem asking for more assignments either
in her current department or in another. Often the temp agency will assist with this effort.
Advice for the Future
“The people who are graduating today should take a strategic view of the industry,” advises Edwards, “and pinpoint
areas of growth to understand where the jobs are.” One way to do this, he suggests, is to collaborate with a recruiting
fi rm that keeps detailed statistics concerning industry needs, often organized by regions, tasks, and skill-sets
required. This detailed information can assist a recruit in fi nding the right opportunity for them. Job seekers can also
research companies on their own via trade associations at the international and national levels, such as BIO, as well
as professional organizations devoted to geographic areas. But no matter how you fi nd the jobs, Yantes stresses that
the circumstances in industry are prime for B.S. and M.S. scientists to triumph. “I’d really encourage anyone with a
B.S. or M.S. degree interested in life sciences to pursue [a job in industry]. The career opportunities are there, the
work is challenging and the chance to participate in science that is making a difference is very rewarding.”
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MYTH: Industry Is the Easy Road
Mythbusting for Academics:
Considering a Job in Biotech/Pharma
By Emma Hitt—April 23, 2010
Among academics, a job in industry can represent the quintessential black box; for example, intellectual property
that results from commercial science is necessarily protected. As a result though, certain myths, some of which carry
extra weight because they do in fact involve a kernel of truth, tend to circulate among academics about industry.
These include the idea that working in an industry job is somehow “easier” than pursuing a career in academia,
or that a job in industry does not allow the opportunity to be creative or to publish work in one’s own name. Also,
fueled by the existence of closed off labs and lack of published results, aspersions may be cast about the quality of
science practiced in industry and even the validity of the data.
With rates of government grant funding in academia currently lower than 10 percent, no guarantees exist anymore
in the academic world. “The fact is it’s a lot harder being an academic scientist today than it was even 15 years ago
when I made the transition,” says Harry Klee, professor in the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Program at the
University of Florida in Gainesville. Klee spent 11 years in industry in the plant sciences program at Monsanto before
returning to academia. According to Klee, in academia, grant funding is harder to get and there are fewer jobs than
there were previously. “These factors put pressure on people to work harder and harder to succeed,” he says. He
adds that “it’s not necessarily the students with the best grades that succeed in academia—it requires a very large
skill set, only one part of which is intelligence.” According to Klee, these challenges in academia lead students to
think they will not have to work as hard if they go into industry.
However, Klee says it’s an “absolute fallacy” to think that if you cannot write well, give a good talk, or do not want
to justify your spending, you should simply get a job in industry. “If you want to succeed and really get ahead, you’d
better know how to write and how to talk in front of a group. At the company I worked for,” he says “we had to justify
what we were doing and defend it to our peers because we were competing for a pool of money.”
MYTH: You Cannot Publish or Present Your Work in Industry
Another misperception is that no opportunity exists to present or publish research fi ndings in industry. According to
Klee, one of the things that fuels misperceptions about industry is the fact that the best scientists in industry generally
have to keep their work confi dential. “Some of the best scientists I know are in industry, and none of them will
ever get the recognition they deserve because they don’t present it outside the company,” he says.
However, it depends on the company whether research fi ndings get published. There is an opportunity to present
and publish research fi ndings, just less than in academia, where the old adage is “publish or perish.” Considerations
about patenting and intellectual property exist in industry, although the same is true for academia these days, says
Alan Goldhammer, vice president of scientifi c and regulatory affairs for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers
of America (PhRMA), an organization that represents the country’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotech
companies. “It just means that publishing may be delayed until the intellectual property considerations have been
dealt with adequately,” he says.
“The requirement to publish is not as strong in industry, obviously,” says Sarah Jones, education and skills manager
for the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. “Making sure that intellectual property is secure before
publication has become essential, but this is becoming more common in academia also.”
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American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists 2009 Salary Survey
According to the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists 2009 Salary Survey, the
median annual income of a Ph.D. with less than fi ve years of experience working outside of
academia is about $90,000.
A large majority of AAPS members employed outside of academia (68 percent) are involved
with a variety of specialties, led by pharmaceutical development, biopharmaceutics/pharmacokinetics,
and management/administration of research and development.
Job responsibilities held by pharmaceutical scientists outside academia include 3 percent who
said they are owners or partners, 10 percent executives, 41 percent directors or managers, 19
percent supervisors or coordinators, 19 percent technical contributors, and 10 percent staff or
something else. Nearly three-fourths indicated they directly or indirectly supervise others, and
about a third manage a budget (over half of which are $1 million or more).
Among AAPS members working in academia, 45.2 percent of an academic’s assignment time
is devoted to research, with teaching requiring 32.1 percent, administration 16.1 percent, and
other activities the balance of 6.6 percent.
MYTH: There Is a Lack of Intellectual Freedom and Ability to be Creative in Industry
The misperception also exists that scientists in industry lack intellectual freedom, that they are told what to do
by the company, and are not encouraged to think for themselves or pose research questions not closely related
to the bottom line.
Mary Delong, director of the Offi ce of Postdoctoral Education at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, says that
postdocs tend to see industry as a place where they have less independence—where they cannot do “their own
thing.” By the time a graduate student has transitioned to being a postdoc, independence and ability to think for
oneself are traits that have been well honed. “Most postdocs who avoid going into industry tend to cite lack of
independence as the reason,” she says.
To some extent, concerns over lack of freedom may be well founded, but the extent varies depending on the
goals, structure, and especially the size of the company. “Industry jobs do tend to prize creativity, but within the
confi nes of a predefi ned goal,” says Paul M. Matthews, vice president for imaging and head of the GlaxoSmith-
Kline Clinical Imaging Centre in Hammersmith Hospital within the company’s drug discovery division. According
to Matthews, there is as much freedom and as much encouragement to use creativity to fi nd innovative solutions
in industry as anywhere else.
“Certainly, in industry it is critical to work within teams to accomplish goals that are defi ned more by the company
than by individuals,” he says, “but I see industry and academia as equally exciting and valuable career
options for students,” says Gregory E. Amidon, a research professor at the University of Michigan, College of
Pharmacy, in Ann Arbor and American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Fellow.
The level of independence and also the percentage of time spent doing research may vary depending on the
size of the company. According to Jennifer Flexman, a bioengineer who now works in technology transfer at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, large companies such as Genentech have a strong basic research
component that is not so closely related to the pipeline. “By contrast, a smaller company or startup may be more
focused on the bottom line and will not provide as much opportunity for exploratory research,” she says. However,
at a smaller company, a scientist may wear many hats, performing nonresearch roles, such as “marketing or
sales, which can be interesting, but may not be what was expected.”
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MYTH: Biased Results in Industry?
With only one approval being given for every 5,000 to 10,000 compounds entering the R&D pipeline, according to
PhRMA, and the cost of bringing a drug to market estimated at over $1 billion, the pressure to produce results in industry
is high. Results are directly tied to the bottom line. For this reason, science conducted in an industrial setting
might be distrusted, says Jeffrey S. Barrett, associate professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
University of Pennsylvania, and member-at-large on the AAPS Executive Council.
According to Barrett, for the most part however, industry studies are “well designed, well conducted, and above
reproach due to the obvious regulatory scrutiny they endure.” He added that skepticism exists regarding the fact
that potential safety concerns are masked by industry scientists or simply ignored. There are a few bad apples, with
any occurrence of transgressions making headline news, but “the Hollywood version of this is much more interesting
than the reality,” he says.
Academia v. Industry—Kernels of Truth That Help Fuel Misperceptions
Although the two worlds of academia and industry are similar, distinctions do in fact exist that may help contribute
to some of the misperceptions. The fi rst is that the speed of work is usually much slower in academia as compared
with industry, in which time is more directly linked to fi nancials.
“Coming from the pharmaceutical industry, I see one of the biggest differences as being the timelines over which
things in academia and industry are accomplished,” says Amidon. In the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry, projects
move very quickly, and there is a tendency to integrate both science and problem solving into a project under a tight
timeline, often less than a year, he says. By contrast, in an academic setting, timelines are generally longer and the
focus is more long term, fundamental, and educational. “In academia, it is necessary to think three to fi ve years or
even more into the future with a research project,” he says.
Likewise, the mechanism of fi nancial support is different between academia and industry, and leads to differences in
job function. In academia, says Amidon, there is a need to develop scientifi c concepts and write grants that will generate
the support needed to carry out a project as well as a requirement to work closely with students and collaborators
to make sure progress is being made. By contrast, in an industrial setting the focus is more directly on research,
with much less focus on infrastructure issues, such as securing lab space, administrative support, and the funding
of material costs. “In an industrial setting very often the goals are established by the company and senior management.
It is the scientists’ role to fi gure out the best way of accomplishing the goals that are set out,” he says.
Matthews concurs that, in industry, science tends to be probably a much more “hands-on” experience, until a
scientist reaches a very senior position. “Whereas in academia, a young investigator is often heavily distracted by
the need to fund a laboratory, do research, and teach to demonstrate a contribution to the academic community.”
Crossing the Chasm
Twenty years ago the worlds of academia and industry were more clearly delineated; now, the lines are less clear.
Tentacles of academia reach into industry and vice versa. “Science in academia and science in industry are becoming
a lot more similar than they used to be,” says Jones with the ABPI. “Certainly, in the United Kingdom, there is an
increasing push for academic research to have practical applications and for those applications to be recognized
by the people doing the research.” In addition, collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and academic
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institutions are becoming much more common, with pharmaceutical companies supporting Ph.D. studentships and
providing placements for students in commercial laboratories.
Barrett agrees that a growing number of industry-based postdocs and internships are now extended to students.
“As someone who trains and supports research in these disciplines, I have witnessed both the support from industry
in the form of funding for postdoc training as well as the competition for students/trainees.”
Industry funding of universities for various studies has also increased. Academia is simultaneously expanding its relationships
with industry with more “biofeeders,” and commercial enterprises springing from academic endeavors,
which did not occur so much 20 years ago, Delong says.
In general, starting salaries are similar between industry and academia, although in academia, early postdocs trying
to prove themselves can potentially put in many more hours than an industry scientist. “Academics put in long hours
competing for grants, and it’s a very tough lifestyle,” says Delong. “Postdocs who have gone into industry typically
put in more than a 40-hour workweek, but they are not always struggling for the next grant or trying to prove themselves
in the same way,” she says.
Klee points out that he actually made more money when he returned to academia from industry, but the pay scales
for a starting scientist and a starting assistant professor are similar. “I think it’s more the attraction of industry that
students feel,” he says. “I’ve heard comments like, ‘I can write a great grant proposal, and it doesn’t get funded.’
What that means is that there is a perception that you can be really good and not make it in academia through no
fault of your own, and I think that’s probably true.”
Principal Industry Facts
• The biosciences industry sector is defi ned as including the following four subsectors.
Agricultural Feedstock and Chemicals
Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices and Equipment
Research, Testing, and Medical Laboratories
• As of December 31, 2006 (the latest time point for which information is available), there
were 1,452 biotechnology companies in the United States, of which 336 were publicly held.
• There were 180,000 employed in U.S. biotech companies in 2006.
• The average annual wage of U.S. bioscience workers was $71,000 in 2006, more than
$29,000 greater than the average private-sector annual wage.
Biotechnology industry facts are available at
http://bio.org/local/battelle2008/State_Bioscience_Initiatives_2008.pdf
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Tooling Up:
Words With Punch
Call me a bit of an oddball, but my hobby isn’t collecting stamps, coins, or fi ne wines.
Instead, Instead, I collect good phrases and powerful, well-chosen words. I’ve I’ve always been attracted to
language, and I’ve spent my entire career seeking to understand the impact of words in the context of the job search.
It has always amazed me how much advantage a scientist gains from the ability to speak positively and succinctly
about his accomplishments. It’s amazing how much more buy-in a job applicant can get from a potential employer
when she knows exactly how to summarize her fi t with the company and the position at the end of an interview.
Words make a huge difference. And although I’ve never subscribed to the philosophy that you should be primed
with prepared answers to interview questions, such as those espoused in books with titles like 100 Snappy Answers
to Tough Interview Questions, there are a few areas of career development where word-craft should be an essential
part of your preparation.
In this month’s Tooling Up column, I’ll share some examples of what I mean. While I don’t want to put exact words in
your mouth, I do want to encourage you to absorb the fl avor of my examples and to develop the concept into an
approach that works for you.
Cold Call Networking
Talking to strangers can be uncomfortable. Here’s a typical networking approach, by telephone:
“Good morning, Dr. Smith,* I’m Susan Finnegan, and I’m calling from the Zang laboratory at State University. We
work on the blah-blah receptor, and I know this is of interest to ABC Biotech. Does your company have any Ph.D.
openings that I could apply for?”
This approach is not going to get Susan very far, in part because she played the “are there any openings” card too
early. Remember: Networking is an information-gathering process, not a direct job-searching technique.
Here is an approach that’s much better for Susan:
By David G. Jensen—July 15, 2011
“Dr. Smith, this is Susan Finnegan calling from the Zang laboratory over at State University. Do you have time for a
question? Great, thank you. I’ll be brief. I’m working on the blah-blah receptor, which I understand ABC Biotech is
also interested in. I’ll be targeting a job in industry not too far down the road. The reason I’m calling is to ask you
about the transition from academia to a company environment. I know you did this yourself a few years ago. I’m hoping
to learn how others have experienced this move and what soft skills companies are looking for in their entry-level
scientist applicants. Can you spend a few minutes now, or may I call you at another time?”
People don’t mind talking about themselves when they are asked politely. Many people enjoy it. In place of the tacky
“are you hiring?” approach, Susan sets the stage for a conversation about Dr. Smith’s opinions and previous experiences.
She lets on that it’s an employment-related inquiry—nothing is hidden—but it’s primarily an informationgathering
call, at least until an intrigued Dr. Smith suggests, “Why don’t you send me a CV and I’ll have a look.”
Susan has let Dr. Smith take the initiative, and that’s important.
Interview Day
What’s the No. 1 question on interview day? Actually, it’s not even a question—it’s a request: the infamous “Tell me
about yourself.” Here’s one response, low-powered but typical:
“I’m with the Zang laboratory over at State University. At the Zang laboratory, we’re working with the blah-blah receptor,
and we’ve previously shown that blah blah may be tied closely to a cascade of issues that lead to neurodegenerative
diseases. We have an article accepted by Cell that elaborates the nature of this link and paves the way for
further exploration of this relationship.”
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While something like this may be perfectly adequate for a conversation among academic scientists with similar
interests, it doesn’t satisfy the request, which was to tell me about “YOUrself.” Here it is again, improved by pumping
up the “I” and losing some of the “we:”
“As you know, I’m with the Zang laboratory over at State University, where Professor Zang has spent 15 years studying
the blah-blah receptor. My role in the lab has been to function both as lab manager and as Zang’s collaborator
on four papers produced in the past 2 years, one of them a just-accepted Cell paper on which I shared fi rst author
status with a colleague. In our lab, I’m considered the go-to person for anything that might require an informatics
approach.”
There’s an irony here that’s worth pointing out. In the academic world, it’s all about you and your work—yet, it’s
traditional to say “we” instead of “I.” In the world of the job search—especially in industry—it’s often the “I” that
interviewers are looking for. Of course, because teamwork is valued in companies, you don’t want to throw out every
“we.” Give your colleagues credit, even as you make it clear what you yourself have done. Oh, and always relate
your responses to the needs of the company and the person you are talking to. Telling them about yourself means
describing yourself, professionally, in a way that relates your abilities to them and the company’s needs.
The “Thank You” Letter
Employers tell me that only about 35% to 40% of job applicants write in to say “thank you” after the big day. To me,
that’s a no-brainer. But the problem with most thank you notes is that they don’t take advantage of this compact,
easily read format. Why not drop in another reminder of the value that you bring to the company? Here’s an example
of what I mean.
First, a perfectly adequate thank you note:
Dear Dr. Smith:
I just want to thank you for the time you spent with me yesterday. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and to
discuss the position and my fi t with your colleagues. I’m looking forward to hearing more, and I assure you that I am
interested in furthering the discussion. I think I can bring a lot to ABC Biotech! Thanks again. Susan.
And here’s a more powerful version:
Dear Dr. Smith:
Thank you so much for the time you spent with me yesterday. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and discuss
this position and my fi t with you and your colleagues. As I thought later about our meeting, I realized that what I’ve
been doing in the Zang laboratory has a great deal of relevance to the needs at ABC Biotech. For example, my experience
here with programming and machine learning systems could prove valuable to the synthetic biology effort,
especially in the interface with your database developers. I look forward to discussing this with you soon. Thanks
again. Susan.
Crafting the Right Message
Good preparation for the job search should include developing an effective CV as well as cover letters. It should also
include developing some powerful language that you can deploy to describe yourself when asked. You’ll need those
words when you are in your search’s approach stage, at the beginning of the networking and informational interview
process.
But your word choices will stand out most during the closing stage of your search, when you are one of four applicants
who earned an on-site interview. You’ll be remembered by the words you leave behind and by your ability to
craft a message that stands out and tells this organization exactly what you bring to the table.
Good luck!
It has always amazed me how much advantage a
scientist gains from the ability to speak positively
and succinctly about his accomplishments.
* Names are fi ctitious.
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challenges love solutions
We think there’s a solution for every problem. That’s why BASF researchers from all disciplines
always work on innovations with passion. Help us, in a modern environment, to fi nd not just
products but comprehensive solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. That’s how we create
chemistry. At BASF. Find out more now and apply at: www.basf.com/career
Locations:
Headquarters:
BASF SE Ludwigshafen, Germany
BASF Group: worldwide
Primary Contact Details:
BASF Services Europe GmbH
Recruiting Services Europe
P.O. Box 110248
10832 Berlin, Germany
E-mail: jobs@basf.com
Phone: 00800-33 0000 33
www.basf.com/career
About Us
Founded in 1865, BASF is the world’s leading chemical company with more than 109,000 employees,
six huge integrated “Verbund” sites and around 385 production sites worldwide. What do we do?
We create chemistry. From paints to automotive coatings, from insulating materials and catalysts to
vitamins or UV filters, we develop products and solutions for countless industrial sectors and play an
important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency,
nutrition and mobility.
We know that our success is based on the creativity, passion and personal successes of every one
of our employees. That’s why we continue to hire the top graduates and professionals from almost
every scientific discipline. What’s important to remember: technical knowledge isn’t all that counts!
We place great value on your personal strengths, such as communication skills, intercultural experience,
team spirit and the talent to develop and implement your own ideas.
Whether you are joining BASF straight from university or already have work experience—as a
scientist you will have a whole range of entry opportunities. You may start off in research heading a
laboratory, with responsibility for your own projects from day one. In addition there are many other
attractive entry level opportunities for natural scientists: for example, as an expert in application
technology, analytics and quality management, technology and chemicals registration, product
safety and environmental protection, in the fields of knowledge management and patents as well
as in sales and marketing.
How does your career progress? At BASF, you have a say in customizing your career path. Are you
a passionate scientist dedicated to your chosen field? Why not pursue an expert career in your specialist
area! Are you in search of more variety? Then you could look forward to your next challenge
in fields as diverse as technical marketing and internal consulting or even strategic planning, communication
and human resources. All this is supported by numerous training opportunities, such as
courses to deepen expertise as well as seminars on all aspects of communication, conflict management,
or leadership.
Interested? Then visit us online at www.basf.com/career
Key Recruitment Areas
Analytic Chemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Environmental Science
Genetics
Geology
Material Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Pharmacy
Physics
Surface Science
Toxicology
EMPLOYER PROFILE: BASF - The Chemical Company 15

Location: Singapore
Primary Contact Details:
Tze Min Lim
55 E 59th Street, Suite 21B
New York, NY 10036
E-mail: newyork@contactsingapore.sg
Phone: (1) 212 421 2869
Chew Wee Ng
250A Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065-1402
E-mail: sanfrancisco@contactsingapore.sg
Phone: (1) 650 591 9102
www.contactsingapore.sg
About Us
Contact Singapore is a one-stop resource for individuals who are looking to explore opportunities
in Singapore. It aims to engage overseas Singaporeans and global talent to work, invest and live
in Singapore. Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with global talent and
provides updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore.
Singapore is the world’s most prolific research location based on output per capita. In terms of
funding, Singapore tops the world in spending on science and technology, with a budget of SGD
13.5 billion (approx. USD 10 billion). Some of the factors contributing to Singapore’s ideal position
in grooming research expertise is the adoption of English as the language of instruction coupled
with an Asian language—an excellent combination for driving strategic collaborations and innovations
in the region—and a rigorous system for the protection of intellectual property.
Read more about Singapore’s research industry at
http://www.contactsingapore.sg/industries/research/
Key Recruitment Areas
Clinician Scientists
Translational Researchers in life
sciences and drug discovery
(animal models, biomarkers,
imaging techniques)
Innovation Scientists
(candidates with industrial
research experience especially
in areas of Chemical Engineering,
Biology and Material Science)
Computer Scientists and
Engineers
Faculty candidates (Assistant,
Associate, and Full Professor
positions in medical and
engineering fields)
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Contact Singapore 17

Postdoc and research
opportunities
in Brazil
Location: São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Primary Contact Details:
Rua Pio XI, 1500
Alto da Lapa
05468-901 – São Paulo
SP – Brazil
Phone: +55-11-3838-4000
www.fapesp.br
About Us
Fifty percent of all science created in Brazil is produced in the State of São Paulo. The state hosts
three of the most important Latin American universities: USP, UNICAMP and UNESP. Other universities
and 19 research institutes are also located in São Paulo, among them the renowned Instituto
Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE,) and Laboratório
Nacional de Luz Síncrotron, besides most of Brazilian Industrial P&D.
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), one of the leading Brazilian agencies dedicated to
the support of research, has ongoing programs and support mechanisms to bring researchers from
abroad to excellence centers in São Paulo.
The Young Investigators Awards is part of FAPESP’s strategy to strengthen the State research institutions,
favoring the creation of new research groups.
See more about it at www.fapesp.br/yia.
Key Research Areas
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Exact Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
FAPESP Post-Doctoral Scholarship is aimed at distinguished researchers with a recent doctorate
degree and a successful research track record. The scholarship enables the development of research
within higher education and research institutions in São Paulo. Postdoc scholarships are available
when calls for applications are issued internationally, or as individual scholarships requested on
demand.
In the fi rst case, positions are advertised at www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/en and candidates are
selected through international competition. In the second, the proposal must represent an addition
to a pre-existent research group and should be developed in association with faculty in higher
education and research institutions in São Paulo. More information at www.fapesp.br/en/5427.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: FAPESP 19

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Primary Contact Details:
Please apply directly to
relevant MCB Faculty
www.mcb.harvard.edu/Jobs/PostDocs.html
About Us
Key Recruitment Areas
The scientific questions explored
in the department span a diverse
range of topics, including
Developmental and Cell Biology,
Structural Biology, Neurobiology,
Genetics and Genomics,
Immunology and Molecular
Evolution, as well as Biochemistry
and Biophysics.
Located in the “science neighborhood” on the main Cambridge campus of Harvard University, the
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology is a collegial and energetic community of researchers
dedicated to providing a rich educational environment for our undergraduates, graduate students,
and postdoctoral fellows, while keeping our faculty research at the highest levels of excellence. As a
community, the department comprises 30-some faculty, 85 graduate students and 145 postdoctoral
fellows supported by over 200 staff members, housed in two buildings.
Although our faculty’s research represents traditional and interdisciplinary fields of biology, the
department’s growth and development in recent years also reflects the revolution occurring in
biology that benefits from new genome-wide approaches, powerful new computer and microscope
tools, and cross-fertilization of discoveries in biology and other science and engineering disciplines.
Each individual laboratory benefits greatly from close interactions and collaborations with colleagues
working next door, on related questions, but sometimes in surprisingly different fields. The
cross-discipline approach, coupled with an atmosphere filled with genuine enthusiasm and deep
rooted passion for scientific discovery, makes MCB an exciting place to conduct research and explore
the many unsolved questions in biology. An additional benefit is our close proximity to our sister
departments of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Chemistry
and Chemical Biology, Physics, and the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Many collaborative
projects between MCB and these departments provide a compelling demonstration that the
interaction of scientists in distinctly different areas of expertise can result in groundbreaking new
discoveries that would not be possible in a scientific monoculture.
The intellectual life of the department is being increasingly enriched as our faculty participate in the
development of new interdisciplinary centers, such as the FAS Center for Systems Biology, the Center
for Brain Science, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and others.
The department is committed to train and educate the next generation of students and postdoctoral
scientists to meet the challenges of leadership roles in all areas of the life sciences.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Harvard Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology 21

Plate-based
Pharmacology
Therapeutic
Focused SAR
HD Biosciences (China)Co., Ltd.
辉源生物科技有限公司
590 RuiqingRd, Zhang-jiang,Pudong,
Shanghai 201201, P.R.China.
HD Biosciences Co., Ltd.
Your World-class Partner forAccelerated Drug Discovery
Therapeutic
Antibody Discovery
&Biologics
Target Discovery
Target Validation, In vitro/vivoKnock
In/Out/Down, Transgenic,Biomarker Discovery,
mRNA/miRNA Profiling, TumorCell Panels
AssayDevelopment/HTS
AssayDevelopment(Biochem, Cellular,and
Radiometric) ,Diverse Targets(GPCR, Enzyme,
Transporter, Ion Channel), Anti-infectiousAssays
Lead Discovery
High Throughput Screening,CompoundProfiling,
High Content/Multiplex Screening,Cellular
PathwayStudy
Medicinal Chemistry
Scaffold Mining andDesign,Library Designand
Synthesis, SARSupport in Lead Optimization, IP
Support
Biologics&Therapeutic Antibody
Display Based AntibodyDiscovery,AntibodyMaturation
andCharacterization, Hybridoma Research,Antibody
Humanization, ProteinProduction
In vivoPharmacology/ADME-Tox
Animal Models, PK/PDEfficacy, Metaboli
Identification, MOA, In vitro ADME andToxicity, In
vivoSafetyAssessment
Bio-analytical
DMPK/Tox
In Vivo
Pharmacology
SARFocused
MedChem
Tel: (+86)21-51163700
Fax: (+86)21-51163766
E-mail: operation@hdbiosciences.com
Website: www.hdbiosciences.com
Location: Shanghai, China
Primary Contact Details:
HD Biosciences (China) Co., Ltd.
590 Ruiqing Rd.
ZhangJiang Hi-Tech Park East
Pudong, Shanghai 201201
P.R. China
E-mail: recruitment@hdbiosciences.com
Phone: +86-21-51163700
www.hdbiosciences.com
About Us
Key Recruitment Areas
Discovery Biology
(target validation,
translational biology,
enzymology, bio-assays,
HTS)
Biologics Discovery
(antibody discovery,
antibody engineering,
protein & cell biology)
Infectious Disease
(microbiology, virology,
anti-infective drugs)
Oncology/Cancer Biology
Neurosciences
Metabolic Diseases
Histopathology
DMPK/Toxicology
Medicinal Chemistry
HD Biosciences Co. Ltd. (HDB) is a leading biology focused preclinical drug discovery contract research
organization located in Zhangjiang high-tech park, Shanghai, China. The company offers comprehensive
technology platforms and expertise around target discovery, hit-to-lead, lead generation and optimization,
and candidate selection in preclinical drug discovery and development for both small molecules and
biologics. Our services include bio-assay development, compound profiling, high throughput screening,
DMPK, toxicology, in vivo pharmacology, drug efficacy and safety assessment, as well as natural product
based lead compound discovery. Recently, HDB launched a medicinal chemistry program to support SAR
focused lead discovery, which enables HDB advanced biology-focused services toward more integrated
preclinical R&D services.
Through the years, HDB has provided extensive and high quality services to 7 of the top 10 world’s
largest pharmaceutical companies, as well as many other pharmaceutical and biotech companies
around the world. The company is a strategic partner of several pharmaceutical companies platebased
in pharmacology, CV/Med, cancer biology, CNS, and inflammation research & development.
The outstanding track records and the strong capability to provide inputs and expertise in these
services have helped the company earn great reputation in the industry.
HDB was named 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 company, China (ranked No.12).
As part of our growing R&D business, we are recruiting to fill some key positions from all levels. We
are searching for qualified, self-motivated and experienced individuals with strong capability and
track records in the above key recruitment areas. We provide excellent career development opportunities,
competitive compensation package including employee stock options. We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about HDB or view a completed list of job openings and apply online, please visit us
at: http://www.hdbiosciences.com/Careers.htm, or submit a copy of curriculum vitae online to
recruiting@hdbiosciences.com.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: HD Biosciences 23

Location: Ashburn, VA, USA
Primary Contact Details:
Scientific Recruiting and Training Program
Janelia Farm Research Campus
19700 Helix Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
www.janelia.org/sciencecareers
About Us
Key Recruitment Areas
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Genetics
Mathematics
Neurobiology
Physics
Statistics
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a nonprofit medical research organization that ranks
as one of the nation’s largest philanthropies, plays a powerful role in advancing biomedical research
and science education in the United States.
Five years ago, HHMI opened the Janelia Farm Research Campus, a world-class research center in
Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists from many disciplines gather to collaborate on some of science’s
most challenging problems.
Janelia Farm researchers probe fundamental biomedical questions best addressed through a collaborative,
interdisciplinary culture. The initial research focus is the identification of general principles
that govern how information is processed by neuronal circuits and the development of imaging
technologies and computational methods for image analysis. Researchers at Janelia Farm engage in
active bench science and work in small teams that cross disciplinary boundaries, bringing chemists,
physicists, computational scientists, and engineers into close collaboration with biologists.
Scientists at Janelia Farm have the freedom and resources to pursue long-term projects of high
significance. Their collaborations have yielded several new microscopy technologies that have
expanded the power of super-resolution optical imaging; new research tools to visualize how the
brains of the fruit fly and mouse are wired; computer algorithms to search for evolutionarily related
genetic sequences; and software to manipulate large data files from imaging studies and assemble
sophisticated three-dimensional representations of neural circuitry.
Janelia Farm is seeking applications from talented, imaginative scientists for the following positions:
Group Leaders are independent scientists, similar to HHMI investigators, with labs of up to six
additional members. The initial appointment is for six years. Thereafter, group leaders are reviewed
for reappointment every five years.
Fellows are independent scientists with labs of up to two additional members. Appointments are for
five years.
Junior Fellows are postdoctoral fellows who develop their own research programs and work with
minimal direct advising. Appointments are for three years.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus 25

• Chemistry
• Plant Physiology
• Crop/Field Research
• Developmental Biology
• Regulatory Affairs
• Engineering and Automation
• High Throughout Sequencing
About Us
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
with offi ces in over 60 countries
Primary Contact Details:
800 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63167
www.monsanto.com/careers
Key Recruitment Areas
We seek experienced scientifi c professionals in the following areas of R&D:
• Agronomy
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics/Genomics
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Plant Molecular Biology
• Plant Pathology/Entomology/Nematology
• Protein Biochemistry
• Statistical/Quantitative Genetics
Monsanto is one of the world’s leading agricultural technology companies. We’re a company
committed to innovation, focused on working with farmers to help them produce more with less
resources, and we offer exceptional careers. When you take your career to Monsanto, you’ll
join a team where your skills, your ideas and your know-how can do more than contribute to the
bottom line. You’ll help our customers provide the food, fuel and clothing the growing world needs.
At Monsanto, we develop better seeds for farmers through a mixture of traditional breeding and
world-class biotechnologies. We are a global leader in agricultural biotechnology spending more
than $3 million every day in research.
Here you’ll fi nd a place where you can be proud to work, grow and make a difference every day.
At Monsanto, you’re part of something bigger than yourself. You’re part of the innovations
that help agriculture meet our growing world’s needs.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Monsanto
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Location: Headquarters, Bethesda, MD, USA
Primary Contact Details:
Office of Workforce Effectiveness
and Resources
Employment Outreach Team
10401 Fernwood Road
Suite 2SE61
Bethesda, MD 20817
E-mail: OWEREmploymentOutreachGroup
@niaid.nih.gov
www.niaid.nih.gov/careers/su2
About Us
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the
National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports a global program of basic and applied research
to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
NIAID is at the forefront of research and discovery in areas such as HIV/AIDS, pandemic and seasonal
influenza, asthma, and immune system research.
NIAID research continues to develop the next generation of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics
to improve the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world. The growth
of NIAID programs has been driven by unprecedented scientific opportunities in the core NIAID
disciplines of microbiology, immunology, and infectious diseases. Advances in these key fields have
led to a better understanding of the human immune system and the mechanisms of infectious and
immune-mediated diseases.
There is still much to discover about many infectious and immune-mediated diseases and how best
to diagnose, treat, and prevent them. With a strong knowledge foundation, talented investigators in
the United States and abroad, and powerful new investigative tools, NIAID expects that its basic and
applied research programs will contribute essential elements to
• Enhance our defenses against those who would attempt to harm us with bioterrorism
• Develop new tools in the fight against HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases
• Improve therapies and management of immune-mediated diseases
Key Recruitment Areas
Emerging and re-emerging
infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS,
West Nile virus, SARS, Malaria,
Tuberculosis, Microbiology,
Immunology, Immune-mediated
diseases, Allergies, Bioterrorism,
Basic and applied research, and
Vaccine research.
Infectious diseases continue to emerge and re-emerge, and many chronic diseases associated with
allergy, inflammation, and immunologic abnormalities are becoming increasingly prevalent. To meet
these challenges, NIAID remains committed to the cutting-edge research necessary to combat these
diseases and improve human health.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: NIAID - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 29

Locations:
NIBR has sites in
Key Recruitment Areas
Cambridge, MA, USA (headquarters);
Emeryville and La Jolla, CA, USA;
East Hanover, NJ, USA;
Disease research focus includes autoimmunity/transplantation/inflammatory
disease, oncology, cardiovascular and
Basel, Switzerland;
metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases,
infectious diseases, musculo-
Fort Worth, TX, USA;
skeletal diseases, ophthalmology,
Horsham, UK;
neuroscience, and respiratory diseases.
Shanghai, China;
NIBR is home to the following platform
Singapore;
technologies:
and Siena, Italy. Analytical and Imaging Sciences,
Biologics, Global Discovery Chemistry,
Primary Contact Details:
Developmental & Molecular Pathways,
Harold Mellor
Center for Proteomic Chemistry, and
E-mail: Harold.mellor@novartis.com
Epigenetics.
Our Translational Sciences group includes
www.nibr.com
Biomarker Development, Preclinical
Safety, Drug Metabolism and Pharmco-
kinetics, and Translational Medicine.
About Us
At Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), the global research organization of Novartis,
we are committed to discovering innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human health.
This is today’s frontier of science. Our culture of science is open, entrepreneurial, and collegial,
unwilling to accept barriers or conventional wisdom. By hiring the best academic, biotech, and
pharmaceutical trained scientists, we have fostered an atmosphere for drug discovery where
innovation is rewarded. We have created a dynamic and flexible culture that values and leverages
each associate’s diverse background, unique style and wealth of experience.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: NIBR - Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research 31

Are you
ready to
meet the
challenge?
Are you ready to meet the challenge of
feeding and fueling a world population of
nine billion people by 2050?
Join the Pioneer team, where people are passionate
about moving science forward to serve our customers.
We are a respected leader in the agricultural industry,
with nearly 100 years of experience advancing
agricultural production. Pioneer provides seed that
contains the most highly developed technologies for
growing corn, soybeans, sorghum, sunflower, alfalfa,
rice, canola and wheat, among others.
We use our unique germplasm with tools such as
biotechnology to create a rich pipeline of superior
products for our customers, who are located in 90
countries. While our reach is global, our commitment
to the best products, service, business partners and
employees remains constant.
Join our team and work on projects where the results
are used around the world. At Pioneer, we’re not on the
cutting edge of research, we’re pushing past it.
To learn more about Pioneer careers, visit www.Pioneer.com/Careers.
®, TM, SM Trademarks and service marks of Pioneer Hi-Bred. © 2012 PHII 12-66
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont and The miracles of science are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
Location: Johnston, IA, USA
with locations in more than
100 countries worldwide
Number employed:
More than 10,000 worldwide
Primary Contact Details:
Pioneer Headquarters
7000 NW 62nd Avenue
Johnston, Iowa 50131-1000
E-mail: jobs@pioneer.com
Phone: (800) 247-6803 ext. 54000
www.pioneer.com/careers
About Us
Challenging, cutting-edge career opportunities await you at Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business. We
are the world’s leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers, and grain
and oilseed processors. Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in 100 countries worldwide.
Using tested, practical, and cutting-edge innovations, you can join Pioneer in applying science
and knowledge to maximize the productivity and sustainability of the world’s farmland.
Every day our employees make a difference in world agriculture production. At Pioneer, our mission is
to help farmers be more productive—and, we go to extraordinary lengths to maximize our customers’
success. Working at Pioneer is more than just a career. The work you’ll do is about more than just
seed that becomes feed, fuel, and fi ber for our world. Pioneer employees help our customers around
the globe be more productive to help tackle the world’s challenges. You’ll use your skills and passion
to do work that has a global impact. And, with Pioneer’s worldwide reach and affi liation with DuPont,
you’ll have the opportunity to work beside some of the most talented and innovative people anywhere.
Pioneer can help you open the door to exciting possibilities that match your talent and passion with
work that makes a difference.
Key attractions
Key Recruitment Areas
Seeking B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
candidates in Agronomy,
Biochemistry, Biology,
Biotechnology, Crop Science,
Genetics, Molecular Biology,
Plant Breeding, Plant Science,
and other agricultural and
scientifi c related disciplines.
We’re looking for people who bring a new perspective that expands our view of our industry and our
world. Pioneer employees work in an environment that offers new challenges and recognition for
their work. We have talented employees that continually learn from each other, many of whom are
leading experts in their fi eld. When you join Pioneer, you’ll have numerous possibilities for advancement
within your area of expertise and opportunities in different areas of the organization. Pioneer
provides our employees with many development opportunities so you can improve your knowledge
and skills. Additionally, our international presence and affi liation with our parent company, DuPont,
gives you the chance to expand your career.
We offer our employees an extensive compensation and benefi ts package, including training and
development opportunities that rank among the best in our industry. Join a growing organization and
be part of the team putting the best of science and service to work for farmers worldwide.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Pioneer Hi-Bred 33

WE’VE DISCOVERED
11 NEW DRUGS NOW IN CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT.
And there are many more in our labs. At Regeneron, we are dedicated to great science.
We take pride in overcoming challenges and searching for new and better ways to do
things. We’re the rare company that discovers, develops and commercializes its own
products. Regeneron people work hard because we believe in what we do and we enjoy
the people we work with. We were voted one of the Best Places to Work in our industry
in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and were ranked in the 2010 Top 10 Most Innovative Biotech
Companies by Fast Company.
THAT’S UNCOMMON. THAT’S REGENERON.
REGENERON
regeneron.jobs
Locations:
Corporate Headquarters
777 Old Saw Mill River Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone: 914-847-7400
Basking Ridge
110 Allen Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 908-252-3834
Industrial Operations/
Product Supply
81 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518-488-6000
Primary Contact Details:
777 Old Saw Mill River Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone: 914-847-7400
www.regeneron.jobs
About Us
Key Recruitment Areas
Research & Development
Clinical/Regulatory
IOPS/Manufacturing
Commercial
Support Services/Corporate
Founded on the principle that strong
science will result in important new
medicines, Regeneron is a fully integrated
biopharmaceutical company
that discovers, develops, manufactures,
and commercializes important
new medicines that address serious
medical conditions.
EMPLOYER PROFILE: Regeneron 35

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