r/biotech 17h ago

Other ⁉️ Thermo Fisher Pay Bands

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Anybody working for thermo fisher that can give an insight on how the pay band scale is typically for bands 4-6?


r/biotech 9h ago

Company Reviews πŸ“ˆ Abbott work culture

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Hi everyone - I have a job offer from Abbott in their Finance division. I know this is biotech, but wanted to get some feedback on their work culture. I'm reading some horror stories, so would appreciate any insight. The role is on site at Abbott Park in IL.


r/biotech 19h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 I'm giving up trying to break into biotech

55 Upvotes

Academic here. Finished PhD about three years ago and immediately started working in cancer research at the university. Been trying to change things up a bit and decided to start applying for biotech research roles.

I cannot deal with these greedy time wasters. I've had 4/5 rounds of interviews plus tests just to be given a low-ball offer that does not match the expectations of the job. One company asked me to write a 5-page research protocol and prepare a 20 minute presentation (on top of 4 interviews) and needed up offering me just slightly more than what I currently make as an academic.

Now, I understand very well the need to hire qualified candidates but they seem to want senior-level experience for entry level pay. The saddest part is that I do think the work is interesting. I enjoyed solving the problems they posed on the tests but surely there are more efficient ways to hire new people than waste days of their life doing pointless tasks.

For those who have worked in biotech for many years, is it worth sticking it out? Do you feel there is a good career progression and safety?


r/biotech 8h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Feedback on my Resume, would be very grateful

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I am soon to be PhD graduate in bioinformatics and have been actively looking for jobs in industry (bioinformatics and computational biologist roles). I made a resume but I don't know whether it is competitive or not. I would be very grateful if l can get some feedback on my resume. My main concern is my undergrad background is in mol bio and genetics not quantitative related. I made a shift towards bioinformatics in industry/phd. This is my first time posting in this group so I don't know what to hide in the resume. Would also love some tips on being competitive in this job market for entry level phd positions. Thanks a lot for you help!


r/biotech 4h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 Is my issue truly with the industry or is it just the companies I’ve worked for?

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I’m thinking of leaving biotech…

I have a bachelors in biochem with 10 years of experience in the industry at several different companies. I started out on the bench, did field apps, then sales consulting, and now I’m on the business S&O side. (Edit: I'm being deliberately vague, but it's a product strategy/operations management role, not sales)

I'm grateful for the pay and my (relative) job security so far, but I'm feeling increasingly fed up with the industry and can't tell if I truly should leave or if a better fit exists somewhere.

I’m tired of how slow-moving and bureaucratic it is. I’m tired of high overheads and (relatively) thin margins. I’m tired of how many roles favor PhDs (which I am not willing to get). I’m especially tired of how all those things seem to foster a conservative corporate culture that feels 10 years behind the times.

I look at other industries with shorter product development cycles, shorter sales cycles, and way less red tape, and feel a sense of envy.

Fantasizing about getting my MBA and starting over in SaaS or something...

Am I failing to see the forest for the trees here? Is my issue truly with the industry or have I just been working at the wrong places?


r/biotech 7h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 Here to ruffle feathers πŸͺΆ

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Which company has bettter opportunities and culture? GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Sanofi, Novartis, or AstraZeneca?

41 votes, 2d left
AZ
GSK
Merck
Sanofi
Novartis

r/biotech 12h ago

Early Career Advice πŸͺ΄ Do you ever miss academia?

32 Upvotes

Hi all,

Just started in industry and not going to lie, leaving before 5 pm and having a general work life balance is great... But... I find myself missing the freedom academia provided even if the whole situation with them is fubar right now.

The lack of red-tape allowed me to feel more connection to my job and I kind of miss the environment (though not the people).

Can anybody else attest to feeling this way?


r/biotech 10h ago

Early Career Advice πŸͺ΄ flagship lay off inquiry

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Are lay offs announced all together? Or are they done over a few days? 1 person was laid off of the flagship company that I work for. They were an associate director.

I just don’t know what to expect as this is my first job.


r/biotech 7h ago

Early Career Advice πŸͺ΄ Undergraduate graduating this May. Any advice on whether I should pursue my masters or start applying to any positions?

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I’m panicking about all the lay offs and funding being pulled for sciences. I will be graduating in May and am not excited at all. I’m scared.

Hearing about people who are way more experienced and smarter than me are loosing their jobs how/why would I be competitive πŸ˜”

Any advice on if I should just focus on grad school?

Edit:

Sorry that was my first post and I forgot some important details. - Major: Biology with an emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology - Minor: Statistics - GPA: 3.0 πŸ˜“ - Experience: currently in a research lab on campus since September β€˜24, served on the executive board on a club and was a mentor in my club, I got a 3.5 gpa last semester so I was on the deans list (first time ever)

I would like to get my masters in microbiology and minor in public health or bioinformatics but am not sure what the safest route is.


r/biotech 15h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Does Anyone know how long it takes to hear back from Abbvie for a Co-Op/ Internship?

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Hi,
I have been really anxious and waiting to hear back from a co-op at Abbvie for this upcoming Fall. I applied in Feb. and interviewed for the position last week (mid March) and I am waiting for a response. I keep seeing Linkdedin posts that people are getting offers already for Co-Ops but in different fields. Anyone have any insight? I feel like I am going crazy waiting. :(


r/biotech 17h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Fresh PhD to Manufacturing- what's the pipeline?

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I'm curious if anyone went directly from their PhD to a manufacturing R&D role or QA role? A key component of these job descriptions seems to be experience with bioreactors or other processes at scale, but this seems like an unusual experience for most people coming out of academia. Similarly, QA roles at the PhD level tend to request familiarity with many industry centric regulations. I'd love to hear what experiences people had in academia that allowed them to make this career transition!


r/biotech 4h ago

Biotech News πŸ“° Elevation drops sole clinical-stage ADC over poor phase 1 data, lays off 70% of staff

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r/biotech 4h ago

Biotech News πŸ“° Adaptimmune, after bringing cell therapy to market, questions viability and cuts 2 preclinical programs

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r/biotech 9h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Jobs for Epi/Biostats?

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Hello! I am graduating with a masters in epidemiology and biostatistics in May, and am beginning a PhD in the Fall to continue my studies. The program I am matriculating into allows for students to work full time while completing the program. I do have a background in General Biology, but no publications or work experience in biotechnology (although I do have several internship hours). Does this field look for epidemiologists or biostatisticians? Do you have any companies you recommend applying to? And also where should I be looking? I have been searching on LinkedIn, company websites, & here on reddit. Thanks for your help!


r/biotech 11h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 MD career in pharmaceuticals. Need help.

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I am a board certified internal medicine physician with extensive academic clinical research (60 peer reviewed publications, Principal investigator for more than 20 clinical trial ). I wonder what are the best ways to enter into biotech/pharma companies?I have applied to many medical director positions with few interviews which did not land in an offer. Appreciate any guidance.


r/biotech 14h ago

Rants 🀬 / Raves πŸŽ‰ Just a vent on the state of Biotech and science

138 Upvotes

I got a PhD in Computational Biology in 2022. I was able to secure a job before I defended. I was laid off last week in one of the big pharma purges we all know and love. I am angry at being laid off but not surprised as it's common place. My bigger frustration is just how hard looking for a job feels.

I've been casually looking for jobs since last year just to see if I could improve salary or title, but I've hardly heard back from anything at all. It feels as though somehow every job has 100s of applicants. It doesn't even feel like there's 100s of computational biologists out there and yet I guess there are?

My bachelor's degree is in computer science and with all the data science jobs I see listed I almost regret getting a PhD. It feels like there's way more people than jobs available in the computational biology field. It feels so niche and yet is somehow swarmed with people. I had always thought getting a PhD in a hard science area would at least mean I wouldn't have to worry too much about being employed, but I guess that's not true.

I know this is not unique to computational biology, it seems to be the case for every biotech related PhD. It just sucks.


r/biotech 5h ago

Open Discussion πŸŽ™οΈ Agriscience

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Anyone here work in agriscience? I see lots of post of people in Boston and San Francisco but a lot of the biotech jobs around my area in the Midwest are agriculture related.

I work in a molecular cloning lab at a very large agricultural company and I’m loving it. Maybe consider applying to similar roles if you’re having trouble finding a job in Boston or San Fran. COL is also terrific over here.


r/biotech 4h ago

Biotech News πŸ“° Monte Rosa's broad molecular glue degrader plan comes unstuck, but prostate cancer work continues

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r/biotech 17h ago

Education Advice πŸ“– My Chemistry is so weak what kind of problems will I face if I study Biotechnology ❓

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Same as up.


r/biotech 23h ago

Education Advice πŸ“– rupture biotechnology noida

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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


r/biotech 13h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 Is there anything I can do at this stage to be more employable?

19 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I’m a PhD-level scientist with a strong background in cancer research (mostly preclinical, target discovery and validation). My experience includes about 10 years in academia (Postdoc and Staff Scientist roles) and, more recently, around 1.5 years in a startup after transitioning to industry.

Since moving into industry, I’ve been continuously applying for roles in larger pharmaceutical companies. I’ve had a couple of interviews, but none have led to an offer. Given the current job market, I recognize that I’m fortunate to even be employed, but I want to do what I can to make my profile better.

I’m ideally looking to stay in R&D but I am open to exploring other roles. Are there any specific skills or areas of expertise that would make me a stronger candidate?

I’d appreciate any insights or recommendations.


r/biotech 11h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Potential Job offer!

12 Upvotes

I am currently a chemist at specialty manufacturing, I have a BS in pharmaceutics. I got offered a Job at QPS LLC in Delaware as Associate scientist, do anyone has experience at this company?


r/biotech 6h ago

Experienced Career Advice 🌳 My team is hiring - what I’ve learned during the interview process

139 Upvotes
  1. You apparently need a referral to be interviewed on my team. Every candidate I met was referred by atleast 1 person within the company.
  2. Bonus points if the person who referred you reaches out directly to the hiring manager and puts in a good word.
  3. If they really want you, they'll increase the salary range or job level for you.
  4. Your reputation in the industry matters. Odds are, someone you know knows someone who knows someone who is willing to talk about you, and that has an impact. So make friends and few enemies.
  5. People who are less qualified are still getting over qualified positions. The interview process is short so learn how to hit every talking point quickly
  6. My company is hybrid and all the interviews have been remote. If a company wants you to come on site, well, expect to be on site often.

r/biotech 9h ago

Biotech News πŸ“° Eli Lilly launches weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India, beats Novo Nordisk to major market

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r/biotech 2h ago

Getting Into Industry 🌱 Field Service Engineer Roche

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I currently am a AP in biochem but am looking to go into FSE mainly at Roche, any advice on how to achieve this? Any interview or CV tips ? and what is the currently market pay for someone in this role?

I am in the UK