Careers in the Biomedical Private Sector

Friday, October 17, 2014: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
LACC 301AB (Los Angeles Convention Center)
Chair:
Gabriel Quinones, PhD, Scientist, Genentech
Presenters:
Lino Gonzalez, PhD, Senior Scientist, Genentech , Jesus Moralez, PhD, Marketing Manager, Eastman Chemical Company and Lydia Villa-Komaroff, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, CytonomeST

Description: Session topics will include best practices for: conducting an effective job search in the Biomedical Research Industry, summer internships, mentoring opportunities for current industry members, identifying transferable academic skills to industry, the interview process, developing industry networks, lifestyle and salaries, and scholarship programs to transition from academia into industry.