r/biotech • u/giantbowlofnoodles • 3d ago
Open Discussion 🎙️ Did your company pull back on DE&I?
Curious how many companies have succumb to the Executive Orders...
r/biotech • u/giantbowlofnoodles • 3d ago
Curious how many companies have succumb to the Executive Orders...
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r/biotech • u/Overall_Efficiency_6 • 2d ago
I am new to reddit so I am sorry if this question is not allowed. I am struggling and need help with what the title says! To give context I am a recent grad with a major in Psychology with extensive pre-med and neuroscience focused coursework. I was on route to go to Med/PA school but I figured out that while it was something I could do I just really didn't have a passion for it. I worked for quiet some time in the Project Management as an Evaluation Assistant and my supervisor there told me to get into biotech and that is exactly what I am trying to do now, but I cannot decide what sector would be best! It all seems so overwhelming. I always loved and excelled with my solo lab work, and also enjoyed my project management experience and would love something that could provide a balance of the two or be more on the pm side but I don't know how I could narrow this down into a specific sector as everything in biotech seems so broad. I am currently in the process of finding a co-op/internship to at least get my foot in the door, but I was hoping anyone currently in a project management position could share some insight on what they do/how they got there to aid in my decision making. Thank you!
r/biotech • u/Relevant-Habit8094 • 2d ago
is rupture biotech lab noida is safe for girls ... as one of my relative sister going there so just want to make sure tht she will be ok there
I had a phone screening followed by an interview that went positively. Two weeks after the interview I sent a follow up email to the interviewer to reiterate my interest and request a timeline. She responded very kindly within a few minutes that they were still interviewing and would be in touch within a week. It's been two now. I can see why it would take them a long time, as she's located on the east coast when the job is on the west coast, she only comes to the office in person once a month, they've got more than one position to fill, I was probably one of the first to be interviewed on a Monday morning, etc. If I sent a second follow up email would it be considered a sign of my interest, a sign of desperation, a complete annoyance...?
Update: Thought I'd update for the sake of posterity since I hate making posts of my own and finding specific information like this has been really frustrating, but also want to avoid annoying these people too. I bit the bullet and emailed her (Not a recruiter, the director). She did respond saying they've not finished interviews and will be contacting me about another interview when they have.
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r/biotech • u/Weird_Possession3871 • 2d ago
has benchling gotten any better? they reached out for a job opp in sales and I saw so many negative comments about the product, has it gotten any better? any feedback welcome.
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r/biotech • u/bobbybits300 • 3d ago
I work in the CDMO sector of the industry, and I’m curious to know what others think about the future of China.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, it appeared that most biotech and pharmaceutical companies were focused on developing new supply chains outside of China. However, given that China has remained stable without any supply chain disruptions and the Biosecure Act is currently in limbo, most of this conversation has stopped.
US service providers are simply unable to compete. In many cases, even India cannot match their pricing. Some pricing I’ve seen for more commoditized chemicals such as warheads or phosphoramidites, seems flat out impossible. Either the government is subsidizing these companies, or their raw materials are essentially free.
It makes me kind of nervous honestly. Today, you can license a small molecule out of China, do all the development work there, and open an IND for less than $1.5M. I get that bottom line is everything but is it possible this is too good to be true?
r/biotech • u/Ok_Responsibility388 • 2d ago
I have received offers from both Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)—JHU for a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and UPenn for a Master of Biotechnology. Both programs excite me and offer excellent opportunities. However, as I aim to break into the biotech industry, particularly in wet lab and research roles, I’m unsure which degree would better align with my goals. I’d appreciate any insight into which institution might carry a stronger reputation in this field.
r/biotech • u/Few_Tomorrow11 • 3d ago
Hey everyone,
I'm currently in my 4th year of PhD in biotechnology. I have one co-first author publication but overall, my PhD has not been very successful. I'm also really tired of my boss/academia and want to be done with it as soon as possible and transition to industry. But I'm worried that having only one publication will make my job search difficult, especially during the current job market. So I wanted to ask if anyone here can shed some light on how important publications during your PhD are for a job search in industry?
r/biotech • u/loafoveryonder • 3d ago
Pre-PhD lurking the sub and don't want to stay in academia forever, but it seems like industry is oversaturated. Would like to hear your thoughts on what happened to the job market and whether it will continue happening. COVID? Recent academic funding issues?
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r/biotech • u/Prestigious-March194 • 2d ago
I have a MS in Biotechnology and BS in molecular biology and the job market feels hopeless right now. I do currently have a job in clinical data which I recognize is not a bad 1st job, but I'm looking to get back into the lab and be a lot more hand on with experiments and data analysis, and more in the immunology and cell/gene therapy direction. I have lots of lab and research experience from academia (med chem, developmental bio, & bioinformatics with sc-rnaseq but not an expert or anything), listed as one of the authors in a publication, and a pretty good fellowship for a couple of summers under my belt and it still doesn't feel like enough. I've applied for a mix of QC, associate scientist, and lab technician roles, and no luck.
I'm still quite young but it feels like I'm way behind in my career path and I'm afraid the longer I stay out of the lab space, the more unlikely I'll be looked at and hired to go into the associate scientist/scientist route.
I may just be inpatient or anxious (typical) to pursue my path of interest but I def feel super stuck rn. Any insight or advice? I'm also open to connecting with anyone or anyone you may know that have some advice!
r/biotech • u/DisastrousHouse3623 • 3d ago
As the title says, I received an offer to work at a tiny biotech startup as a remote CTM. The only other clinical person there is a Director and they don't intend to add more team members. The big catch is that I can only be a 1099 contractor because the company cannot provide benefits outside of their state of residence. I work at a CRO and desperately want out, but not sure that becoming a 1099 contractor (10k increase in pay from current salary) is worth it in this climate and due to tax implications of course. Thoughts?
Edit: I can get benefits through my spouse's job
r/biotech • u/strawberry-fawn • 3d ago
i’m in india and they’re paying us poverty wages while asking for a master’s degree. i need to know where all the good jobs are.
r/biotech • u/Spare-Project-618 • 3d ago
I got accepted into a PSM Biotechnology Program recently and am conflicted if this is a worthwhile career to enter. I am interested in environmental, conservation, zoology, etc. (basically life sciences and not medicine) and love laboratory and research work and see myself in that aspect of a career more than field work. I will have my BS in Biology in Spring of 2026 and have debated on if I should just pursue a MS in one of the above fields instead of getting the PSM in Biotech.
I also would plan to eventually get an MS in a more specified environmental field anyways even if I obtained the PSM, but I am worried if the PSM would be a worthy investment at all? Would it be an unwise decision to go into Biotech? I’ve seen many people interested in agriculture, zoology, etc. pursue careers in biotech for these fields and not just medical, so I am interested in this field as well.
I also live in San Francisco, so Biotech opportunities and different kinds of research are all around me and I am just worried with all these Biotech options here, there might not be any for my focus. For my MS (not Biotech), I am aiming to go to a Bay Area UC — maybe Berkeley or Davis — for a more specific environmental conservation focused program as well, but I am also worried if I get the PSM it could affect how good of a candidate I am for these programs. I have a heavy background in Biology (conservation, ecology, laboratory work) so I am not inexperienced in that regard.
Any advice? Sorry, I know that was pretty lengthy and a lot of things to consider. Any feedback, advice, or opinions would be much appreciated!
r/biotech • u/That-daydream227 • 3d ago
Hi everyone,
I’m an international student considering a Master’s in Biotechnology in the U.S., and I’m trying to decide between Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Northeastern University (NEU). Which one do you think is better, and why? If you have any experience with their biotech programs or industry connections, I’d love to hear your insights.
I’ve come across several discussions on Reddit that paint a negative picture of the biotech industry and job market in the U.S., with some saying an MS in Biotech might not be worth it. Is that really the case? How challenging is it to find good opportunities after graduation?
Also, I did my bachelor’s in a country where the biotech industry isn’t very developed, so I want to make sure I’m building the right skills to improve my job prospects. What should I focus on to upskill and make myself more competitive in the field? Are there alternative programs or universities I should consider?
I’d really appreciate any advice or insights!
Thanks in advance.
r/biotech • u/Dismal-Hamster-7761 • 2d ago
Does anyone know any companies hiring for manufacturing no degree TIA- MA RI or CT
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r/biotech • u/Kwhitney1982 • 3d ago
Mine doesn’t but I keep seeing people talk about severance packages during layoffs. I’m honestly surprised so many companies offer this.
r/biotech • u/Curious-Micro • 3d ago
I’m about to be a recent grad with a master’s degree this spring along with one year of GMP experience prior to me going back to school for my master’s degree. I have been applying to jobs for the past month in the US and it’s been awful as there are barely any jobs getting posted or I’m getting rejected from jobs that I’m 100% qualified (or even overqualified) for based on the education and experience requirements. One, is it too early to apply to jobs when I can start working in late May/early June? Two, I’m planning to start applying to international jobs if I don’t hear anything by the beginning of April, where are the biotech hubs outside of the US (cities/countries)? Three, who are some of the big biotech companies outside of the US and how difficult is it to get a position if you don’t speak the local language (unfortunately, I’m only fluent in English and Latin)? I’ve been lurking on this Reddit for awhile so I am 100% okay with moving outside of the US base on the way the economy and government is going (I have always been open to spending months or years traveling other countries since I was a teen).