Career Paths

Ken
Zeidner

Bilski Finally Arrives

Hi All, I never thought I'd get into the blogging game, but when the good folks at Bio Careers asked me to do one, I couldn't say no.  In my blog, I will provide some of my experiences regarding my transition from scientist to patent law attorney. 


Jenne
Relucio

In transition: exploring non-traditional careers

Welcome, readers! I am Jenne Relucio, a pre-doctorate scientist at Stony Brook University in New York. As a guest blogger on Bio Careers, I will be writing about making the leap from the research bench to non-traditional careers in the life sciences. In my future entries (which I am planning to post...


Tony
Fox

There is always work to be done

This is the first in a series of blog entries geared towards all the science folk out there yearning for passion within their work.  Admittedly, many are simply looking for work.  That is entirely beside the point because there is always work to be done.  After years of education or c...


David
Keleti

Blogging on freelance writing

In this blog, I hope to provide the perspective of a post-graduate scientist with some biotech industry experience who transitioned into medical writing for a medical communications agency, and then went out on his own as a freelance writer.


Marielena
Mata

The story of Smurfette

As I sit here trying to figure out what to say, I keep asking myself: Who am I? There are so many ways to define myself.  The demographic answer would be Hispanic female in her late 30s (very late), professional, married with 3 children.  I’m sure the census would be happy with that answ...


Marielena
Mata

Careers in Pharma: the Smurfette perspective

Just recently, I have started to read some blogs (Yes, I know, I’m a little behind the times) about random science topics and in particular about women scientists in academia (I didn’t find any written by women in Industry).  I have also been thinking of how I would like to do a blog. ...


David
Keleti

Where are the MD-trained Medical Writers? Part I

I recently had a discussion with a VP of a reputable medical agency about the educational demographics of medical writers he works with, both internally and externally. He explained that about 75% of them had earned PhDs, a very high percentage. I asked him about doctors who had earned MDs or PharmD...


Jason
Tilan

Making the most of an interview opportunity

With my long-term career goals oscillating to-and-fro regarding academic research, an interesting opportunity presented itself – an administrative/teaching, non-tenure-track faculty position.  Led by my curiosity with this alternate academic route, I decided to throw my name into the hat of c...


Jason
Tilan

Liberal Arts Institution

Continuing with my experience at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting last month, particularly with their Professional Advancement Series (PAS) sessions; along with the benefit of the use of an Executive/Professional Summary as part of one’s job application/...


Jason
Tilan

Commencement conversation

I recently participated in the commencement ceremony for my doctoral degree and was greeted with a statement I have heard all too often, “A PhD in ____ (name of science field), you have so many great opportunities open to you now!”