October 2024

Congratulations iJOBS trainee Natalie Losada who will be starting a job as a Scientific Associate in medical communications at IMsci under VML Health.

Regeneron Postdoc Program Now Accepting Applications for 2025

Regeneron is now accepting applications for our 2025 Postdoctoral Training Program! We will be accepting applications until Monday, December 2nd. This is a very prestigious and beneficial postdoc program where you can learn about industry and gain experience to transition into a permanent position. Up to 4 years of training is provided in this fellowship. Publishing is required and conference attendance and external presentations are strongly encouraged during the postdoc fellowship. You must have less than 1 year of postdoc experience to apply. The portal opened on Oct 1 and will close on Dec 2. The attached flyer provides information and here is a direct link to the application page for this program on Regeneron’s Careers site

Introduction to Science Policy and Advocacy (SPA) Course at NYU Langone

• Course Duration: Wednesdays, Oct 23 – Nov 6 (Virtual); plus an in-person weekend workshop Nov 16-17.

• Location: NYU School of Medicine (550 First Ave, New York, NY 10016)

This course will introduce participants to the disciplines of science funding, science advocacy, and science policy. The course will explore who makes policy/legislation affecting scientists and how it proceeds through the development process. Also covered will be how scientists can participate in both advocacy and policy making efforts. The course will be led by Yvette Seger, Chief Science Policy and Workforce Development Officer at FASEB, and Jennifer Zeitzer, Director of Office of Public Affairs at FASEB. Scholarships are available for reimbursement of your class tuition! This will only be considered after course purchase for NYU Langone applicants, and will be considered on a rolling basis for the application using this link. Check out the syllabus from 2022 to give you a better idea of what the course will entail!

Assistant Director for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) at Rutgers Camden

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Assistant Director for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB). Previous grant management and academic administrative experiences are a plus. The Assistant Director will provide key administrative functions to support the CCIB ongoing academic programs, grant and research profile and center activities. The incumbent supports the Center Director, oversees the financial administration of CCIB including preparing grant submissions, tracking awards and budget record keeping, program operations and reporting. The Assistant Director oversees student workers, and graduate assistants within the center as assigned. The Assistant Director oversees the marketing and communication activities of CCIB, and serves as a liaison for CCIB to the Rutgers University, local community, and external stakeholders. Click here to see additional information and qualifications. Click here to apply and contact Sarah Johnson for more information sarahsm@rutgers.edu.

Research Associate for Clinical and Transitional Science at Rutgers CINJ

The Rutgers Cancer Institute has an open Research Associate I position that provides an opportunity to develop clinical and translational research skills in oncology through independent conduct of a significant project of larger translational research studies.

For more information and to apply, please visit this link.

Job as Principal Scientist, Toxicology at Denali Therapeutics in San Francisco

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients.

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.

The Principal Scientist, Toxicology will play a critical role in supporting the nonclinical safety assessment of small and large molecule therapeutics within Denali’s pipeline. This position involves conducting and managing toxicology studies, analyzing and interpreting safety data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance drug candidates through various stages of development.

• Design and implement nonclinical toxicology programs and strategies to evaluate the safety of Denali's therapeutic candidates.

• Conduct and oversee non-GLP and GLP toxicology studies, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Analyze, interpret, and summarize toxicology data to support safety evaluations.

• Prepare and present safety data to internal project teams and senior management, contributing to informed decision-making.

• Assist in the preparation and authoring of regulatory documents related to nonclinical safety assessments.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines and standards throughout all stages of toxicology studies.

• Work closely with colleagues in Research and Development, providing toxicology expertise to support cross-functional project teams.

• Participate in project meetings, offering insights and recommendations to advance safety assessment strategies.

• Support investigative efforts into mechanisms of toxicity and contribute to the development of safer therapeutic candidates.

• Assist in developing and implementing de-risking strategies for drug discovery and development projects.

Qualifications/Skills

• PhD in Toxicology, Biology, Pharmacology or related scientific discipline

• 10+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical drug discovery/development experience

• Experience with biologics and oligonucleotides preferred

• Strong scientific background and scientific aptitude

• Excellent critical thinking and scientific skills

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively on cross-functional projects teams, and demonstrated can-do attitude

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills

• To apply, click here

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Soumyadipa Das who is starting a postdoc at Pfizer

Contract position as Research Scientist at BMS

The role is scheduled for a 6 month contract and offers an hourly pay of $51 on W2.

3551 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, US, 08648

Research Scientist

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct laboratory experiments for the biophysical characterization of protein reagents for use across multiple technology platforms, including but not limited to: Flow cytometry, IHC, and immunoassays.

Collaborating and communicating across the organization to assure on-time delivery of high-quality characterized materials.

Works under limited supervision to design, execute and analyze BLI, SPR and/or other experiments to assess biophysical/binding properties of antibody and non-antibody protein reagents

Works under limited supervision to design, execute, and analyze data for immunoassay method development activities

Troubleshoots routine assay problems and instrument malfunctions.

Works under limited supervision to generate final data summaries and presents to stakeholders

Maintains required training per BMS standard operating procedures

Maintains and completes notebooks and other documentations as per departmental guidelines

Achieves objectives in a manner consistent with the Behaviors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of related industry experience (Research Scientist within Biopharma)

Master's Degree with 3+ years of related industry experience

Ph.D. in related field with 0-3 years of related experience

Some knowledge of BLI/SPR and immunoassays and general laboratory techniques

Applies scientific and/or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments/research/studies in assigned area.

Proficient in scientific/technical writing

Can interpret scientific results, designs and executes the next logical step in a series of related experiments

3 years of experience with BLI (Biolayer Interferometry) or SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance)

3 years of experience with scientific/technical writing

3 years of Immunoassay and general laboratory techniques

To apply, contact Balan Madhavan, Senior Recruiter, P: (312) 448-7327, E: b_madhavan@synectics.com

Association for Women in Science Virtual Career Fair

Join us at the AWIS Virtual Career Fair on October 10 to:

Connect directly with recruiters, explore open positions, and learn about company culture and benefits.
Attend from wherever you feel comfortable—home, office, a coffee shop, or your favorite co-working space.
Experience an event tailored to flexibility and access, making it easier for job seekers to network.

Be sure to complete your registration by uploading your resume prior to the event. Employers can preview your skills and even schedule interviews with you ahead of the event. Register for free here

Rutgers Propels I-Corps Program (Nov-Dec 2024)

Propelus is a four-session regional I-Corps program, running from November 8th to December 6th, that helps teams explore the customer perspective and evaluate the commercial viability of their science or technology innovation. Participants receive up to $1,500 in stipends and training in customer discovery and technology commercialization. The Regional Propelus I-Corps Program is a requirement to advance towards the National I-Corps Teams program which comes with a $50k NSF Award.

Teams must include at least two people involved with the scientific or technological discovery.

An Entrepreneurial Lead (often a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, or undergraduate)
A Technical Lead (usually a faculty member)
(Optional) Industry Mentor from outside the university with strong ties to industry or has successfully commercialized a technology before.

All team members must be available to participate throughout the entire program.

Key Program Details:

Application Deadline: October 18
Session Dates: November 8, 15, 22, and December 6 (2 to 5 pm)
Location: Hatchery Innovation Studio, New Brunswick (In-person Kickoff and Finale) and Online (Sessions 2 & 3)
More Info: https://icorpsnortheasthub.org/events/2024/propelus-i-corps-hosted-rutgers-university-0
To Apply: https://go.rutgers.edu/rutgerspropelus

Interested individuals or teams can reach out to me via email (sm1606@gsbs.rutgers.edu) with any questions or book a meeting with Mark DeGuzman, Manager of New Ventures in the Rutgers Office for Research using his Booking Link: Book time with Mark Deguzman: I-Corps Office hours.

Careers in Patent Law Webinar

Ever thought of a career in patents? Leverage your engineering or science degree into a rewarding and fulfilling future at Morgan Lewis. Here, the opportunities go beyond the expected. With more than 150 engineers, scientists, and additional specialists, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest patent practices of any full-service law firm in the world. Our cutting-edge work includes obtaining and enforcing patents for startups and Fortune 100 companies alike. If you would like to learn more about a career as a patent agent, technical specialist, or patent lawyer we invite you to join our upcoming Pathway to IP Law panel discussion on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET.

Please register using this link

Volunteer with Students 2 Science (S2S)

Help empower future STEM leaders! We need volunteers to support ISAAC, our in-person, immersive STEM program for K-12 students

ISAAC Volunteers assist S2S instructors and work side-by-side with students in the lab, guiding them through experiments and sharing their expertise, experience, and advice.
Six-hour experience in S2S’s state-of-the-art labs in East Hanover or Newark, NJ.
Options for both individuals or small groups (4-6 people).
No prior experience necessary. We will send you everything you need before volunteering.
Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer

September 2024

Job as Clinical Research Coordinator

Neoneur is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator with previous clinical and or research experience. They would work predominantly out of our headquarters in Pennington, NJ. If the person is interested in a full-time role, it could also include documentation control, and inventory management responsibilities. If the person has direct experience in the NICU or an SLP, the role could evolve into management of a telehealth component.

This individual will be the link between the clinical site and the company, and as such work in collaboration with study team to identify and bring to management’s attention periodic status updates, any hurdles, and success or opportunities. Dependent on the individual they will report to the acting Director of Clinical Operations, or CEO.

Tasks would include but are not limited to:

- Review and comply with company Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintain certification of CITI along with any protocol specific required training
- Review study protocol
- Prepare for all clinical meetings and monitoring visits (including initial visit) to make agenda is aligned with the clinical team, and all components (people, documentation, data, and components) are available for the meeting/visit.
- Monitor clinical operations at various sites in initial meeting, to biweekly meetings at start up, and then periodic review relative to the conduct of the trial (i.e. recruitment, informed consent procedure, visit coordination, sampling, visit scheduling, etc.) This will involve periodic travel (anticipated currently travel to Philadelphia, and two other sites, for initial start up, and then once a quarter).
- Play a role in developing and implementing the study, including:
o Ensure that the clinical team has identified all individuals with responsibility for the clinical trial
o A recruitment plan to ensure long-term recruitment target is met
o Monitor enrollment and provide enrollment updates for the clinical team and sponsors
o Ensure inventory of clinical supplies is planned and available to meet clinical trial needs, has a storage, shipping, receiving, and access appropriate at the clinical site.
o Ensure timely and accurate transcription of information on source documents, paper case report forms (CRF’s) and electronic CRF’s
o Schedule trainings as needed for site staff
o Resolve any data query, or coordination issues between sites and sponsor.
- May have responsibility for management of clean data sets for data review meetings, including generation of information for data review process, and coordination of data review meeting.
- Responsible for items in protocol specified as to be completed by Neoneur. This may include data entry of items off case report forms, administration of follow up communication, gift card distribution and management, etc.
- Complete any and all documents given to you in a timely fashion
- Make sure any and all forms needing signatures get signed & dated promptly

SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pennington, NJ: In office 5 days/month minimum requirement
Ability to travel to clinical sites 3 days/month (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte)

Desirable Experience:

Clinical research: 1 year
OT, PT, SLP: certification
NICU

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pennington, NJ 08534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

What has your role been in the clinical research arena?

Experience:

clinical research: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

To apply, please Caroline Hoedemaker, choedemaker@neoneur.com, Neoneur CEO

2025 SMDP (Science, Mentoring & Diversity Program) application is now open

The one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse students (Undergraduate Juniors & Seniors, Baccalaureate, Master or Ph.D. & Post-doc) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries.
With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference. To learn more and apply, see attached flyer and click here.

Seminar by Associate Director Medical Affairs

Michelle Previtera, Associate Director of Medical Affairs as NS Pharma, Inc, will give a research seminar

“Safety, pulmonary function, and motor function in abmulatory and non ambulatory participants with Duchenne muscular dystrophy treated with viltolarsen

Oct 4 at 12pm in Nelson D406, Busch Campus

Hosted by Bonnie Firestein in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers

See attached flyer for abstract and Zoom link

Smart Algorithms, Smarter Drugs: The AI in Modern Drug Discovery & Development

Join HBA NY Tri-State Region and HBA Central New Jersey for evening of exploration on how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing drug discovery and development. Learn new career pathways in this domain!
Date/Time: Thursday, 24 October
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 PM ET - In Person | Virtual
Location: Zoom | 178 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
Register now! https://lnkd.in/e5Zq3k9v

See attached flyer for details.

Strategic Career Development for Non-Academic Pathways

Time: Oct 2, 2024 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Please sign up for this SGS workshop HERE. Join us for a valuable workshop on Strategic Career Development for Non-Academic Pathways, where you'll gain essential insights and strategies to successfully navigate careers beyond academia, led by career expert Aditya Narain.

Pharma Medical Affairs/MSL One day Summit

Hosted by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (AMCA)

This is an opportunity to learn more about medical Affairs and being a medical science liaison, network and gain professional development.

March 6 in NJ at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights. To learn more and register, click here

Info Session: Become a Biotech Leader with Nucleate

In collaboration with iJOBS, the Biotechnology Club, Rutgers GSA and MBGSO, Nucleate is excited to host an info session for students interested in becoming the next generation of biotech leaders! Nucleate is a global, student-run non-profit that helps facilitate the creation of life science ventures. Through its equity-free Activator program, Nucleate connects scientific and business students with expert advisors and industry leaders to transform groundbreaking research into impactful startups. Whether you're passionate about therapeutics, diagnostics, medtech, or sustainability (Eco Track), this info session is for you! See attached flyer.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, September 26th

Time: 4:30 PM

Location:

Rutgers Newark: Medical Science Building, Room B619

Rutgers New Brunswick: Dean’s Conference Room, Research Tower

Zoom Option: https://lu.ma/8tyi2k18

Additional Virtual Info Sessions:

Friday, September 20th, 11 AM

Tuesday, October 8th, 5 PM

We hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided.

Jobs at Bezwada Biomedical

Bezwada Biomedical is looking for an organic chemist, a polymer chemist and a biomedical engineer. Please see descriptions attached and send your resume/CV to info@bezwadabiomedical.com as soon as possible if interested.

The Rutgers Aspiring MSL and Medical Affairs (RAMA) Group Speaker

"Hello all and happy Fall semester! The Rutgers Aspiring MSL and Medical Affairs (RAMA) Group is hosting Sr. MSL, Dr. Rachel Weintraub-Brevda, on Wednesday Sept. 18th. She will discuss her journey to becoming an MSL and what it’s like to work at Eisai. Our co-president, Luisa Gomez-Alatorre, will also give us an update from her time at the MSL conference this year! Please mark your calendars and join us from 4-5:30pm this Wednesday! Dr. Weintraub-Brevda's bio is attached. Also, feel free to add us on LinkedIn.

Topic: RAMA & Dr. Rachel Weintraub-Brevda
Time: Sep 18, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/9438614644?pwd=TXhVUHdCdVRSSVVWVHB2aDZlUWpTQT09&omn=95721813337

Merck Analytical Research & Development Recruiting and Information Session

September 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Chemistry and Chemical Biology CCB-4217, 123 Bevier Road, Piscataway

Pizza and beverages will be provided!

Presentation and Q&A session is open to

all students, whether actively seeking employment or early in your career looking for more info

Learn more about Merck, including:

Who we are as a company
Our ongoing research areas
The role of Analytical Research & Development in our company
Opportunities for full-time, post-doctoral scholar, internship, and co-op positions

We are hiring!

We have open positions at the PhD levels in several areas of Analytical Research & Development

Looking for prospective candidates with backgrounds in diverse areas interested in lab-based roles for research and development

Prospective candidates:

Please email a CV and short research summary (1-2 pages) to us if you would like to be considered for an on-campus interview

Contacts:

Hang Hu (hang.hu@merck.com), Ophelia Ukaegbu (ophelia.ukaegbu@merck.com)

To learn more about opportunities at our company in AR&D, visit jobs.merck.com/ard

Nucleate New York 4.0: Activator Application Now Open!

Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/PhD/MBA/MD/JD/MS) interested in building a life science startup? Are you passionate about therapeutics, diagnostics, medtech, or synthetic biology? How about food, energy, agriculture, or consumer products? Nucleate is a global, student-run non-profit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures [see our stories in STAT, Endpoints, and the Boston Business Journal]. To learn more, join us at one of the following information sessions. Learn about how our organization and our equity-free Activator program help graduate students commercialize their research and advance career development through workshops in the tri-state area.

Please register here to attend - food and drinks will be served!

Rutgers Newark:

Thursday, September 26th, 4:30 PM at Medical Science Building, Room B619

Rutgers New Brunswick:

Thursday, September 26th, 4:30 PM at Dean’s Conference Room, Research Tower

A Zoom option will also be available. Please use this registration link: https://lu.ma/8tyi2k18

Can’t make this session? Sign up for an additional virtual info session:

Friday, September 20th, at 11 AM

Tuesday, October 8^th at 5 PM

Alternatively, join us at one of our events in NYC!

Connect and Collab: Fall Mixer: Wednesday, September 18th, 5 PM at NYAS
Nucleate NY 4.0 Kickoff:

Thursday, October 10th, 5:30 PM at Biolabs at NYU Langone

Strong Track Record Over the past five years, Nucleate has supported over 400 venture teams through our Activator program. Our Activator program connects scientific and business students with top advisors—including founders, executives, investors, and scientists—to tackle major challenges in health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). Our alumni have gone on to raise over $370M in funding to develop technologies like protein sequencing (Glyphic), drug design (Manifold Bio), microbiome- (Concerto) and RNA-based (NextRNA) therapeutics, microbial fertilizer (Ivu Biologics) and biomanufacturing (FarmForward).

Apply to our Activator Program: Apply here before October 15th, 2024.

To Learn More - See attached flyer and also

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New Fellowship in Medical Affairs and Sci Comm for recent graduating PhD students and postdocs at Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for those who have obtained, or will be obtaining, a PhD in a biomedical and/or healthcare discipline!
We are currently recruiting fellows to join the Medical Affairs team as part of the inaugural Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications PhD Postdoctoral Fellowship Program!

Congratulations to Athanasios Kritikos who has gotten a job as a computational postdoc at Boerhinger Ingelheirm.

Merck Intern and Co-Op Workshop TODAY!!

We’re excited to announce that on Monday September 9^th, Merck Research Labs will be hosting the virtual 2025 MRL Intern and Co-Op Workshop from 5:00-6:30 pm ET/ 2-3:30 pm PT to discuss our 2025 summer research program opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

This event is open to all students interested in learning more about our paid summer research programs at Merck.

Come learn why Merck has been ranked as one of the top 100 internship programs in the US by National Intern Day. Our scientists will walk you through a brief overview of our company and it’s more than 120 year history of drug discovery and innovation, including an overview of our summer internship and co-op programs, their eligibility requirements and how to apply. You’ll hear directly from former interns and co-ops about their training experience and how they leveraged that experience into further opportunity. Merck interns are exposed to cutting-edge research and innovative bio-manufacturing through our immersive and dynamic training program and work alongside scientists developing medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals. This event is perfect for students seeking summer research experience in 2025 – applications open September, 2024, don’t miss out!

Who: Open to all undergraduate and graduate students

What: 2025 MRL Intern and Co-Op Workshop

Where: Virtual Meeting on Microsoft Teams

When: TODAY Monday September 9^th, from 5:00-6:30pm ET

Registration Link: 2025-MRL-Intern-and-Co-Op-Workshop

Please consider joining us and learning more about our exciting summer research programs!

Post Doctoral Fellowship Biomedical Engineering at NeuroTechR3

Location: Newark, New Jersey

About NeuroTechR3: NeuroTechR3 is a startup company in the field of biomedical research, focusing on developing evidence-based exergame technologies to optimize rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with neurological diseases. Our mission is to provide affordable, engaging solutions to enhance the wellness and quality of life for people of all ages. We are driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality medical services and rehabilitation throughout their care continuum. Our vision is to become a leader in personalized AI-driven gamified rehabilitation systems, advancing technology supported rehabilitation platforms, and establishing a new standard of care that enhances recovery results. We specialize in creating accessible solutions for a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, autism, and ADHD.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our research and development efforts, contributing to our mission of improving rehabilitation outcomes through technology.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct clinical studies with human subjects, especially those with disabilities, to advance our understanding of neurological diseases.

• Analyze data and perform statistical analysis to extract meaningful insights.

• Engage in technical writing, producing high-quality research papers, reports, and grant proposals.

• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to develop and refine our AI-driven rehabilitation technologies.

• Utilize MATLAB and other relevant software for research and development purposes.

Qualifications: Be prepared to receive a Ph.D. degree within 6 months or have just received a Ph.D. degree within the past 12 months in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Proven experience working with human subjects in clinical studies, especially with individuals with disabilities.

• Strong skills in technical writing and data analysis.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and R is highly preferred.

• Must be a United States citizen, be a legal permanent resident, or possess all of the following: a valid immigrant visa, a valid employment authorization document, and an I-485 application pending with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.

What We Offer: An opportunity to be at the forefront of digital health and rehabilitation technology.

• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

• Professional development opportunities in a rapidly growing field.

• The salary for this role is $65,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year.

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three references to Ashley.montjohnson@neurotechr3.com. We are actively reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Job as Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics, Data Science, and Computational Science
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and computational science. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with experts, and advance scientific knowledge.
Responsibilities:
Research and Analysis:
- Conduct original research in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis.
- Develop novel algorithms and methodologies to address complex scientific questions.
- Apply statistical techniques to large-scale datasets from diverse domains (e.g., biology, medical imaging, engineering, clinical trials and drug development).

Computational Modeling and Simulation:
- Implement and optimize computational models using high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
- Simulate and analyze complex systems, including stochastic processes, network dynamics, and optimization problems.
Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work:
- Collaborate with researchers from various disciplines (e.g., computer science, biology, physics).
- Participate in interdisciplinary projects that bridge statistical theory and practical applications.

Publication and Dissemination:
- Prepare research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field:
Strong background in statistical theory, machine learning, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, Julia, etc.).
- Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing.

Research Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute research projects.

Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation:

Year 1: $85,000

Year 2: $110,000

Including benefits.

Interested candidates should email resume to info@stateam.net

Workshop on Equipping a Diverse and Resilient Workforce

September 26-27, 2024 in Bethesda, MD.

Over the course of this two-day workshop, NIDDK aims to hear from early-career scholars concerning their perceptions of the training “ecosystem.” We aim to articulate the many biomedical career paths after graduate education, to understand how graduate training programs may or may not align with longer term goals of trainees, and to understand barriers to advancement faced by graduate students and early-career scholars, including those from diverse backgrounds (see Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity). NIDDK expects this discussion will promote creative strategies for scientific training, networking, mentorship, and sponsorship to provide inclusive support and allow trainees to capitalize on their life learnings. Applications for scientific poster presentations are closing soon (September 10).

This will be an “in person” only format, so register here by September 23!

August 2024

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Samuel Adeleye who has gotten a job in biotherapeutics at Eli Lilly.

You can read the blog post by Antonia Kaz about the iJOBS event on Navigating the Publication Process. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to network, hone your writing skills and gain experience about careers. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, junior editor, or social media manager you can send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. No experience needed!

2024 SAPA Annual Conference, themed “Redefining Medicine: Navigating Resilience, Transforming Lives”
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions with industry leaders!

Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, 2024
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The conference theme this year is “Redefining Medicine: Navigating Resilience, Transforming Lives” and will feature 2 plenary sessions along with 6 parallel sessions, including:

Executive & Legal Summit
CMC & Outsourcing
Career Development
Investment & Business Development
Drug Discovery
Clinical Development & Regulatory Forums

See attached flyer. To see the full agenda and register, click here

Two Unmissable Career Fairs: BIG10 Academia & GSPIRE

Are you ready to advance your career in academia or industry? This October, we have been invited to two exceptional virtual BIG10 career fairs designed to connect you with top opportunities!

BIG10 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (BIG10 GSPIRE)
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Handshake Virtual Career Fair
Looking to transition into industry or government? BIG10 GSPIRE will connect you with companies seeking diverse, high-caliber talent for roles across various disciplines. This event is tailored for MS/PhD students and postdocs ready to make their mark in the professional world.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to shape your future!

BIG10 Academia Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Handshake Virtual Career Fair
Connect with academic and research institutions hiring for tenure-track, non-tenure-track, research, teaching, clinical, and adjunct faculty positions, as well as staff research, lecturer, or postdoc positions. Whether you're aiming for a future in academia or research, this is your chance to explore various career paths and find your perfect match.

Job postings in biopharma in NJ area

BioNJ Talent Network has many job listings for the NJ/NY/PA area with a sophisticated search engine and the ability to set up job alerts. You can also post your resume so hiring managers can find you. Click here to find jobs and click here to post your resume.

Job as Analytical Research and Development RD Scientist 2 at Tulex Pharmaceuticals

Tulex Pharmaceuticals is looking for a recent PhD to support Formulation Development by conducting experiments such as assay, impurity, and dissolution, using liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, gas chromatography with mass spectrometer, liquid chromatography with mass spectrometer, US/VIS, FTIR, dissolution tester, pH meter and wet chemistry instrumentation.
Develop analytical methods for various dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, solution and suspension. The methods include but not limited to Assay, Impurities, Dissolution, residual solvents.
Conduct method validation/verification/transfer.
Record results and generate reports following good documentation practices.

Qualifications:

· Ph.D degree in Chemistry or related fields

· Extensive experiences in operating and data interpretation of LC/MS/MS and GC/MS

· Solid knowledge in Chemistry

· Ability to development analytical methods

· Strong problem-solving capability

· Independent thinking skill

· Excellent work attitude/ethics

· Good time management skill, flexibility, and multi-tasking abilities

· Must be a good team player

· Excellent oral and written communication

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

. Formulation Scientist

Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry with 0-3 years of pharmaceutical industry experiences.
Familiar with product development in pharmaceutical dosage form designs.
Familiar with pharmaceutical processing equipment for solid and liquid dosage forms.
Understand cGMP regulations.
Capable of analytical thinking and problem solving.
Excellent work attitude and ethics.
Excellent oral and written communications.
Must be a team player
To apply, please send resume to Ebony Williams, life sciences talent specialist for Middlesex County Ebony.Williams@co.middlesex.nj.us

Virtual Internship with NJ ACTS

If you are looking to build your resume in Clinical and Translational Research, we are excited to announce a NJ ACTS Clinical & Translational Science Virtual Internship Position for Fall 2024. The NJ ACTS Workforce Development Core is creating a digital badge for Principal investigators (PI) and Co-Investigators to meet the workforce needs for improving the readiness of early career investigators to conduct Clinical Trials. It is a part-time (~12-15 h/week - flexible hours) paid ($2000) opportunity. See attached flyer and to learn more about this internship please visit here.

Rutgers Aspiring MSLs and Medical Affairs (RAMA) Event

Hello all! Please join the RAMA group for our speaker next Wednesday. He joined us once before as a student who had attended the MSL conference last year, and is now joining us as a freshly minted MSL! We will also initially hear from one of our own. Brian recently landed a Clinical Research Scientist position at Genmab! We invite everyone to come learn from Brian and Ryan on how to successfully transition into the industry this Wednesday from 4-5:30pm EST! Zoom invite below.
Topic: Dr. Ryan Gober, MSL and Brian Zalma, CRS
Time: Aug 21, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/9438614644?pwd=TXhVUHdCdVRSSVVWVHB2aDZlUWpTQT09&omn=92907950978

Job as Scientist in Biochemistry at Kathera Bioscience
Location: Union, New Jersey

Job Description: Kathera Bioscience is a biotechnology company established in 2020 targeting therapies to treat fungal infections that are a major cause of human disease. Kathera aims to develop novel, broad-spectrum drugs to overcome the limitations of current treatment options. We are located on the campus of Kean University in Union, NJ and work closely with the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) which is both a technology accelerator and a science-driven research institute. ILSE works in partnership with affiliated academic and biomedical institutions, companies, and entrepreneurs across the region and globally. Through ILSE and Kean University, Kathera has access to state-of-the-art equipment, software, and laboratory facilities.

Kathera is looking for a skilled and motivated biochemist to join our research team. This person will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will support multiple research projects by

i) developing new biochemical assays for hit-to-lead and lead optimization programs and ii) characterizing compounds in the assays. We are seeking an individual that has the skillset and experience to help progress our programs from an early stage through identification of a development candidate. Biochemistry skills are a must.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, optimizing, and running biochemical and assays in support of drug discovery programs.

• Interpreting and reporting assay results to hiring manager to help establish and support structure-activity relationships (SAR) of new inhibitors being synthesized.

• Utilizing biochemical literature to help trouble shoot assays for new fungal targets.

• Ordering, maintaining, and stocking supplies and equipment as well as effectively and safely disposing of biochemical and biological waste.

• Working with biologists, chemists, structural biologists to identify and characterize novel inhibitors of targets.

• Clearly presenting results to hiring manager.

• Maintaining a clear and contemporaneous notebook. Further, serving as the primary point person for creating and maintaining SOPs.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelors, Master’s or PhD degree in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related field with 3-10 years laboratory/research experience.

• Strongly preferred: Degree in Biochemistry.

• Some previous experience with biochemistry is required.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a closely aligned area with demonstrated accomplishments in drug development is a plus.

• Experience developing, validating, and running biochemical assays for screening and characterizing compounds is a plus.

• Experience in protein expression, purification, and characterization (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western blot) is a plus.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with an ability to manage changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot, interpret, and report data and design experiments.

• An analytical mind and attention to detail are critical.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement solutions.

• Excellent written and oral skills and ability to distill and present complex data clearly to hiring manager. Ability to present results at internal meetings is a plus.

• Meticulous record keeping, task prioritization, and report preparation skills.

• Collaborative and proactive mindset and ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals.

• Proficiency with computers and essential software programs (e.g. MS office, GraphPad Prism, etc.)

• A working knowledge and appreciation of general laboratory safety requirements applicable to biochemical research.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and benefits

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and CV to: Stephen Parent, Founder sparent@katherabio.com

FDA Staff fellow postings for PhD level roles

Regulatory: Staff Fellow - Product/Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Reviewer | FDA
Research: Staff Fellow - Researcher-Reviewer | FDA

For more information, reach out to iJOBS alum Ileana Marrero-Berrios Ileana.Marrero-Berrios@fda.hhs.gov

Data Scientist & Project Manager at PlantSustain

Location: Danville, Virginia, USA (potential remote component)

Reports to: CEO

PlantSustain is a pioneering Bio-ag company committed to transforming agriculture through deliberate biological innovation. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices, we aim to boost crop yields, minimize environmental impact, and contribute to a healthier planet.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our team as a Data Scientist and Project Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with lab-derived data analysis and modeling in the field of Plant Science, and a proven ability to manage and execute projects effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking agricultural research discoveries and solutions that make a tangible difference in our mission towards sustainable innovation and value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

● Collect, process, and analyze large lab-collected datasets to derive actionable insights for improving agricultural practices.

● Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance crop productivity and sustainability.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver comprehensive analytical solutions.

● Visualize data and present findings through reports, dashboards, and presentations to various stakeholders.

● Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in data science and agricultural biological innovation.

● Plan, initiate, and oversee projects related to data science and agricultural innovation.

● Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with collaborative objectives and company objectives.

● Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, effectively allocating resources.

● Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and efficient execution of projects.

● Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

● Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO and other senior management.

Skills and Qualifications:

● Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, or a related field.

● 3+ years of experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning.

● Proven project management experience, including planning, executing, and monitoring plant science laboratory or fieldwork.

● Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

● Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or similar platforms.

● Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

● Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.

● Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Experience or interest in the agricultural sector is preferred.

Key Attributes:

● Passionate about data-driven decision-making and sustainable agriculture.

● Self-motivated, curious, practically-minded, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

● Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment.

● Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Why Join PlantSustain?

● Be part of an innovative and mission-driven company that is making a real impact on global agriculture.

● Work with a team of passionate and talented professionals dedicated to sustainability and technological advancement.

● Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment with professional growth and development opportunities.

● Competitive salary and benefits package.

● If you are ready to contribute to a cause that matters and are excited about leveraging data and project management skills to drive agricultural innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join us on our mission to sustain the planet, one plant at a time.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any other supporting documents to: careers@plantsustain.com before September 15th, 2024. PlantSustain is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

New Brunswick Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair

Tuesday, September 17 – Friday, September 20, 11:30am-3:30pm

Location: Jersey Mike’s Arena (83 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway, Livingston Campus)

Registration is now open for the Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair hosted by the Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES)! Join CES at one of the nation's largest and most diverse recruiting opportunities hosted across 4 career-themed days. An anticipated group of 120 employers each day will be available to network with candidates to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. This event is open to Rutgers University students, alumni, and the public from all academic disciplines. Click HERE to learn more about or register for the Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair.

July 2024

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Brian Zalma for getting a position as a Clinical Research Scientist at Genmab.

Rutgers Technology Transfer Trainee Program

Rutgers Office for Research is launching its 2024-2025 Technology Transfer Trainee Program. This Trainee Program is designed for postdocs, graduate students and Master of Business and Science students who are interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer.

If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and email it along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest to shemaila.sultana@rutgers.edu by 08/20/2024. The program will start on 09/09/2024 at 9 am.

INFORMATION SESSION: August 14th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.-5 p.m., virtual (Click here to register)

See attached flyer and application form.

Job as Principal Researcher at Pumpkin (multiple positions available)

PumpKin, a Princeton University spin-out, is revolutionizing breastmilk research and developing easy-to-use solutions for parents. We are seeking a Principal Researcher to drive our research agenda and activities in the Princeton, NJ area. The role involves performing lab research for our core product and designing and overseeing studies on human milk composition and preservation. The ideal candidate holds a M.S. or Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, or a related field with experience leading research projects. They should possess strong publication records, expertise in research design and statistical analysis, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing research data, assisting with grant funding, and representing the company at scientific conferences. If you are an independent thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for improving infant nutrition, we encourage you to apply. Please contact Justin Silpe at justin@pump-kin.com to apply or for additional information.

Jobs in BioPharma in NJ

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Interested in an Entry-level Position as a Study Coordinator?

The Rutgers School of Health Professions in collaboration with the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) developed a 6-week academic badge especially designed for Clinical Research Professionals, novice investigators, and students with little to no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience who would like to participate in clinical research at an Academic Medical Center (AMC) functioning as a “study coordinator”. Registration for the August and October cohorts are still open, limited spots are available! Clinical Research Coordination Level-1 Badge. To learn more about the CRC Level-1 Badge, see attached flyer and REGISTER HERE!

Patent Agent Job

Goodwin Procter seeks a highly qualified science advisor/patent agent to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group. Preferred candidates will have experience drafting patent applications and office action responses, conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses, and/or performing due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers. Candidates applying for this position should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong academic credentials and a M.D. or Ph.D. in biology or chemistry. Law firm experience and USPTO patent bar membership are both strongly preferred. Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000. To apply, click here and contact iJOBS alum Peter McEwan https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppmcewan/

Mirzayan Fellowship Application Now Open!

T‍he application for the 2025 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C., learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. This year's Fellowship will run from March 3 - May 23, 2025. International students already based in the United States, individuals with under-represented backgrounds, and/or those with demonstrated interest in taking science, engineering, and medicine beyond the lab are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply here. Application Deadline Sept 9 at 11:50pm.

The Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:

Spend 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
Work with a National Academies board
Be paired with a mentor from their assigned host unit
Learn about science and technology policy
Network with experts from around the country
Join a cohort and alumni network of driven, like-minded individuals

Register for our informational webinar on August 7, 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the program and the application process and to ask any questions you might have. Contact us at MirzayanFellowship@nas.edu with questions.

Pharmaceutical Industry Internship Opportunity at the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs

The ACMA has 2 openings for a paid internship opportunity where they are looking for (PharmD, PhD students/recent graduates) looking to gain experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

About the internship:

Paid: Yes

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 weeks

Time commitment: 20 hrs/week

How to apply: Click here

WARF Technology Commercialization Fellowship

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) is the designated technology transfer organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Apply to become a Fellow and join WARF’s Technology Commercialization team to identify, protect, and invest in innovations resulting from UW–Madison research.

The Fellow will work with a variety of our teams to support technology acquisition, development and commercialization-related tasks, and evaluate the commercial applications and market fit of new technologies.

This position is a unique limited-term employment opportunity, up to a three-year appointment, for those with an advanced technical degree who are interested in technology commercialization, intellectual property and business development to gain valuable experience with a top-tier technology transfer office. To learn more and apply, click here.

Job as Assistant Director of Academic Programs at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

This is a great position for a recent grad or postdoc looking to move into academic administration. The School of Biological Sciences at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Programs. This PhD level position requires someone with a scientific background in the biological sciences, outstanding communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively. CSHL is a world-renowned research institute with a long history of educational programs. CSHL’s summer Undergraduate Research Program, started in 1959, is the country’s oldest research program for undergraduates. It provides a transformative experience for students intending to enroll in PhD and MD-PhD programs. The PhD graduate program, started in 1999, provides an innovative training experience for students to enter diverse careers in the biosciences. And our newly developed PREP Postbaccalaureate Program prepares its participants for matriculation into rigorous graduate programs. The School manages and oversees these educational programs. As part of the School’s administrative team, the primary responsibilities of the Assistant Director are to coordinate the graduate curriculum, and the summer Undergraduate Research Program.Cold Spring Harbor Lab is hiring an Assistant Director. As part of the School’s administrative team, the Assistant Director will manage and coordinate the curriculum, and assessment and outcomes reporting of the graduate program. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the summer Undergraduate Research Program by liaising with CSHL faculty and administrative staff.

Position Responsibilities

Coordinate the courses and activities of the graduate curriculum;
Lead the student selection process for the summer Undergraduate Research Program, oversee the program;
Participate in the School’s recruitment activities;
Participate in assessment of the School’s educational programs;
Liaise with CSHL faculty and administrative staff
Advise undergraduate, postbaccalaureate and graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees on matters related to training programs, fellowship applications, career planning and development, and job searches;
Prepare progress reports for funding agencies and the School’s internal advisory committee;
Stay up to date with advances in undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral training.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION: PhD degree in a STEM field
EXPERIENCE: Administrative experience in higher education
SKILLS: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and graphic arts software, such as PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, high level of independent judgment and sensitivity. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team. Rigorous attention to detail. Positive, forward-thinking, mission-oriented attitude a must. Demonstrated interest in educational outreach preferred.

For more information and to apply, click here. You can also contact Alyson Kass-Eisler, Ph.D.

Director of Academic Programs and Registrar (516) 367-8884. kasseisl@cshl.edu

Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP)

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP): details are available here. SODEP consists of three steps:

1. Exposure to industry at the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, an all-day program that will provide an overview of the various opportunities within science and medicine.

2. One-on-one mentorship. Up to 15 scholars who attend Janssen Oncology Day will be selected for this step of the program, in which the scholars will be paired with Janssen leaders in an ongoing one-year mentoring experience, where they will receive career coaching and guidance. In addition, scholars will receive funding for conference travel, research supplies, and training courses.

3. Potential placement. If scholars are interested in transitioning into a career in industry, their relationship with their mentor will provide them with support in identifying and applying for any appropriate open positions at Janssen.

Those that meet the following requirements are eligible to participate in SODEP:

Self-identify as African-American/Black or Hispanic, or from a disadvantaged background based on National Institute of Health (NIH) criteria
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
Full-time PhD or MD/PhD students in year 3+ of graduate program, PharmD students, or Post-doctoral Fellows. Students graduating before September 2025 are not eligible for this program.
Engaged or interested in oncology or other closely related disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational biology/data sciences, clinical research, and pharmacology.

Registration is currently open for the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, which will take place on which will take place on September 10, 2024. The application process will close on August 30, 2024; please note that you must attend the Oncology Day to apply to the mentoring step (Step 2) of SODEP.

We all believe that an increase in scientists and physicians from diverse backgrounds is a necessity to address the numerous health inequities that currently exist in certain populations within our society. The intent of this program is to provide promising students a unique opportunity towards obtaining the best research and employment opportunities within industry or academia, and to set themselves up for success in their long-term careers in the sciences. See attached flyer.

NJIT NRHH + NJII Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Opportunity

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Highlander Chapter in collaboration with the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) is proud to present a Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Course! This course will be instructed by an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt: Professor Edwin May. The Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB) is a newer addition to the American Society for Quality (ASQ) available certifications which requires NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE!

This course is currently developing and requires your demonstrated interest to take flight. The course will meet weekly on Saturdays, to minimize schedule conflicts, and is expected to start in Fall 2024 (~September 14th) from 2:30pm – 6:30pm for a total of 9 weeks to meet the hour requirement (36 hours). The instruction format will be in-person on NJIT campus, with a minimum attendance of 80% to receive the certificate. Following this course, you can take a step further by becoming ASQ certified via a separate certification exam (not included).

Through the generosity of NJII, we are able to present this opportunity at a reduced cost of $1,250.00. Please demonstrate your interest and support by filling out the link provided here. NOTE This form is internal and will be utilized to properly accommodate course sizing for when enrollment officially opens. Once we suffice our minimum enrollment, further information will be provided to those who demonstrated interest via the form directly as well as through general advertisements!

Have any questions? Please reach out to nrhh@njit.edu or @nrhh_njit for more information! See attached flyer.

Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Drug Discovery

In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths. This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. This panel will include subject matter experts in drug discovery teams including experts in: biology/pharmacology, chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, translational development, and toxicology. The panel discussion will be moderated by Siennah Greenfield, Scientist II- Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics and Modeling at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

Panelists include:

Jan Adams, Associate Research Fellow, Medicinal Chemistry at Pfizer
Isabelle Dussault, Senior Vice President, Preclinical and Translational Development at 2seventy bio
Kayla Frost, Senior Scientist I, Preclinical Safety, Investigative Toxicology and Pathology at Abbvie
Niyanta Kumar, Associate Director, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Mersana Therapeutics
Amritha Ramakrishnan, Research Principal Scientist Immuno-Oncology Biology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals

July 30, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 PM EST

Global Supply Chain Internship Opportunity at Colgate-Palmolive for Rutgers Graduate Students. Deadline July 22nd!

Through a partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, Rutgers University offers year-long paid internship opportunities to advanced graduate students in select fields through the Colgate-Palmolive Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) Program. The ELO Program provides graduate students industry experience under the mentorship of Colgate-Palmolive researchers and other personnel at their facilities in Piscataway, NJ. ELO participants are paid a stipend up to $50,000 for a 12-month term, commensurate with educational and professional experience.

Colgate-Palmolive is currently recruiting for one ELO position in Warehousing Slotting Tool Development within its Global Supply Chain unit. Colgate-Palmolive understands Warehouse Slotting as the prioritization of storage zones assigned to each SKU with the objective of minimizing the distance traveled by the product from the receiving area to the storage position and from there to the dispatching area. A background in Computer Science, including usage of Artificial Intelligence applications and data engineering and analytics, is required to perform this role.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with real operational data and use it as input to the model they are going to develop and see a real-life application as a result of their work. Participants will work on a variety of projects under the mentorship of a Colgate-Palmolive researcher and other personnel and will have the opportunity to take part in select onsite events and other engagement opportunities.

Participants are expected to work 20 hours a week at Colgate-Palmolive’s research facilities in Piscataway, NJ; hybrid options may be available. Compensation for this position will be up to $50,000 for a 12-month period, commensurate with educational and professional experience. Terms traditionally commence in September but may vary based on the host lab or team.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a sustainable piece of software able to be parameterized with warehouses dimensional data and fed with historical or forecasted transactional data to get an optimal slotting proposal by SKU to be stored in each warehouse.

Create scripts and tools to automate data analysis workflows.
Use Snowflake as source of transactional historical data and Domo for dashboarding.
Document pipeline development processes and maintain version control.

Desired list of skills/competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Implement and optimize the use of data analysis and visualization tools such as Snowflake and Domo.
Ability to create scripts and use tools to automate data analysis workflows.
Ability to explore and use Artificial Intelligence applications to execute the optimization process.
Proficient in using word processing and collaboration tools (experience with Google Suite preferred).
Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

Eligibility requirements

This Global Supply Chain position is open to PhD students who have passed their qualifying exams and advanced to candidacy by the date of submission.
Applicants must be actively enrolled and in good standing at the time of application and throughout the placement term.
International students are eligible to apply.

Application requirements:

A 1-to-2 page statement describing the applicant’s interest in participating in the program, and how their educational and professional experience makes them a strong candidate for this placement. (Times New Roman 12-point font; single spaced; 1" margins; 2-page maximum)
A current CV or resume (3 pages max)
A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s graduate advisor

Applicants are required to submit their application materials through the InfoReady application portal. For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by Monday, July 22nd.

Apply here!

Additional Information

The Research Relationships team in the Rutgers Office for Research is overseeing the ELO Program’s application process. Questions can be directed to researchrelationships@research.rutgers.edu.

J&J Conversations in Precision Medicine: Digital Diagnostics for Neuroscience

Wondering how Johnson & Johnson leverages strategic partnerships to lead the way in healthcare innovation?

With a focus on precision medicine in neuroscience, this panel-style webinar will showcase:

How digital diagnostic tools can be used for early diagnosis and monitoring to positively impact patient outcomes
How founders, academics, and investors can engage with Johnson & Johnson to accelerate their next big idea
How scientific thought leaders are looking to the future of this ever-evolving space
July 24 from 12-12:45pm
For information on the speakers and to register, click here

The Erdős Institute Fall 2024 Career Launch Cohort enrollment window is now open!

The Erdős Institute is a multi-university collaboration that helps PhDs get rewarding jobs in industry and off-loads non-academic professional development mentorship from graduate school programs, by providing fully remote:

Training Programs: Boot camps and mini-courses taught by former academics for current academics.
- Fall 2024 Courses, Schedules, and Syllabi can be found here
- Data Science Boot Camp:
  - 1 class per week for 13 weeks (remote and recorded)
  - September 4 - December 11, 2024
  - Project Based Certification
  - For more information, click here
- UX Research Boot Camp:
  - 1 class per week for 13 weeks (remote and recorded)
  - September 10 - December 10, 2024
  - Project Based Certification
  - For more information, click here
- Mini-Courses:
  - Python Prep (asynchronous)
  - Data Visualization (asynchronous)
  - Software Engineering for Data Scientists (asynchronous)
  - and more!
- Example Data Science Boot Camp Projects:
Career Exploration Seminars:
Career Coaching and Industry Placement: One-on-one career advising, behavioral and technical interview preparation workshops, employer and Erdős alumni career connections, and opportunities for direct applications to jobs:

Tuition prices here

Free: for graduate students and academics affiliated with our sponsoring academic institutions
$500/individual for first time participants unaffiliated with our sponsoring academic institutions*
$25/month for Erdős Alumni

Graduate students and PhDs may create their account and enroll here by Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:59pm ET .vWe strongly encourage prospective participants unaffiliated with our sponsoring academic institutions to seek external sources of funding, both from their institution and through grants, to cover their cohort tuition. We suggest that academics first ask their advisor or postdoc mentor, departmental Chair, and/or Director of Graduate Studies to sponsor their tuition. Several faculty, departments, and graduate schools choose to support their Erdős participants through grants and professional, travel, or conference funds. Alternatively, prospective participants may successfully find support from their College's Graduate Student Career Services, Graduate School, or Postdoctoral Affairs Office. For any questions, please reach out to Head of Academic Sponsorships, Amalya Lehmann, at amalya@erdosinstitute.org. See attached flyer.

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Postdoctoral Position at Pfizer

The Myeloid and Tissue Remodeling group, as part of Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit, at Cambridge, MA is seeking a highly driven and innovative Ph.D.-level scientist to join our discovery group as postdoctoral research fellow in driving therapeutic innovation through exploration of fibrotic disease pathophysiology.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will embark on a research project aiming to define cellular and molecular mechanisms of chronic injury resolution. This is a unique opportunity to be trained at the interface of fibrogenesis and scar regression, work collaboratively with diverse research teams within Pfizer, and publish at high-impact journals.
The ideal candidate should have solid training in immunology and good understanding of RNA sequencing techniques. By the end of the program, the Postdoctoral Fellow will be proficient in inflammation and fibrosis biology, cutting-edge single-cell RNA sequencing-based cell profiling and implementing chronic fibrosis preclinical models.
How You Will Achieve It

Contribute intellectually and at the bench to the project conception, design and execution.
Independently interpret and analyze data and communicate findings to mentor.
Being proactive to solve problem, by identifying problems and proposing ways to resolve them before the impacts are felt.
Collaborate and develop close partnerships with Next-Generation Sequencing team members working on developing pipelines spanning cell preparation to sample analysis.
Present the research work at various internal and external meetings and publish in high-impact journals.
Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are carried out according to scientific and ethical standards.
Exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills {e.g., commitment, feedback, consensus management) within context of immediate work group.

Must-Have

Ph.D. in cell biology or immunology.
No more than 2 years of post-degree experience.
At least 1 first-author publication (published or manuscripts submitted for publication) in high-quality specialty or general readership journals
Experience in in vivo disease models, tissue harvesting, dissociation, and cell isolation.
In vitro culture of primary cells and cell lines.
Demonstrated experience in diverse molecular and biochemical laboratory techniques applied to cell characterization at molecular or genetic levels (immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, qPCR, RNA sequencing)
Well organized, self-motivated, team oriented, ability to multitask with attention to detail
Excellent communication and writing skills
Proficient in computational analysis and coding pipelines (R Studio, Python, etc.)
Willingness to make a minimum 2-year commitment.

Nice-to-Have

Possess experience using fibrotic disease relevant animal models
In-depth, hands-on knowledge of single-cell RNA sequencing
Experience with complex culture/co-culture systems of primary cells including endothelial, immune, and fibroblast culture.

Other Job Details

Must have work authorization in the US.
Work Location Assignment: Flexible. Flexible colleagues are assigned a Pfizer site within a commutable distance where they work about 2-3 days weekly to connect and innovate with their team face-to-face. However, they also benefit from being able to work offsite regularly when it makes sense to do so.
To learn more and apply, click here

Postdoctoral Position at Merck

We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Quantitative Biosciences department at our South San Francisco, CA site. In this role, you will launch an independent research project that leverages organotypic models to study cardiometabolic disease pathogenesis and therapeutic hypotheses, with a primary focus on vascular endothelial cell dysfunction. In collaboration with a highly networked interdisciplinary team, you will experiment with cutting-edge technologies (microfluidics, bioprinting, lab automation, etc.) to drive 3D in vitro/ex vivo cellular model development, probe novel disease mechanisms, and generate foundational knowledge in support of novel drug discovery efforts.

An ideal candidate should possess advanced cell biology and assay development skills, preferably with hands-on experience with various endothelial cell types or iPSC-derived cells for organoid generation or 3D model development. Successful candidates will be a self-starter who can bring critical thinking and creativity to solve complex scientific/technical challenges and positively contribute to a teamwork environment that is diverse and innovative. Our team values open communication, collaborative problem solving, and a collegial attitude.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Education Minimum Requirement:

A Ph.D. in biological sciences, including cellular biology/pharmacology, biomedical engineering, genetics, or a related scientific discipline. Candidates who are expected to earn a Ph.D. within the 2024 calendar year shall be considered.

Required Experience and Skills:

Relevant background in endothelial cell biology and assay development utilizing primary and/or iPSC derived cells.
Expertise in building and evaluating organotypic in vitro models such as co-cultures, 3D spheroids or organoids, microphysiological systems, etc.
Ability to independently design and execute complex biological experiments using a wide range of methods and techniques.
Highly skilled in scientific data documentation, analysis, and interpretation.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively for both internal and external publications.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Prior experience with 3D image acquisition (confocal or high-content imagers) and AI/ML assisted data analysis (Harmony, Columbus, ImageJ, MATLAB, etc.).
Familiarity with barrier function measurement techniques such as TEER.
Molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, western blot, cloning, etc.
Genetic manipulation of cells via transfection, CRISPR, viral integration, etc.
Immunohistochemical or histology experience.
Understanding of basic pharmacology principles.

For more information and to apply, click here

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Shawn Rumrill who is starting a Co-Op in Structural and Protein Chemistry at Merck and to Cassandra Spector who will be starting an ORISE Fellowship with the Medical Countermeasures training program at BARDA.

Rutgers MSL Group Speaker

On July 10th 4pm EST the Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting Dr. Jeff Vaughan and Dr. Tiffanie Stewart, the vice-president and the MSL director of Inizio Engage, an MSL contractor company. If you are interested in joining the group and attending the meeting, please contact Luis at lg759@gsbs.rutgers.edu

Job as Translational Scientists (Contract Role) at Genentech, South San Francisco - ideal for senior grad student

Genentech is seeking a skilled and motivated scientist (Contract) to work on a joint academic-industry translational research project. You'll identify mechanisms of resistance to AR-targeted therapies. Ideal for PhD students wanting to gain experience in drug development. Contribute to impactful research and collaborate with experts in the prostate field.

The Translational Medicine function at Genentech has a vision to transform patient care through borderless, innovative, and rigorous translational science that will catalyze the development of new medicines, accelerate drug development timelines, and discover new therapeutic strategies. To fulfill our vision, we recruit talented and highly motivated scientists to develop and execute innovative biomarker and diagnostic strategies to drive clinical development through all phases of the portfolio, and conduct foundational disease-oriented translational research to maximize our scientific and clinical impact. We are seeking a dedicated and independent Scientist (II/III) to lead a lab-based translational research project in oncology.

Opportunity:

We seek a highly motivated candidate to support our translational research exploring adaptive mechanisms of resistance to Androgen Receptor (AR) targeted therapies amongst men with metastatic prostate cancer.

The candidate will join a dynamic team working on a clinical asset and will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including prostate key opinion leaders (KOLs) from UCSF, Fred Hutch, and UW. This position is ideal for someone in their last year of a PhD program or who has recently completed their degree and is looking to gain valuable experience in drug development.

Key Responsibilities:

•Design and execute in vitro experiments to validate biological and therapeutic hypotheses derived from clinical experiments; elucidate mechanisms of resistance to AR-targeted therapies.

•Engineer cell lines to model adaptive mechanisms of resistance to AR-targeted therapies.

•Characterize engineered prostate cancer cell lines.

•Leverage CRISPR-CAS9 based approaches to study novel regulators of AR signaling.

•Collaborate with the prostate cancer team to analyze and interpret data.

•Communicate findings effectively with the team and contribute to scientific discussions.

•Opportunity to characterize preclinical assets in the context of identifying pharmacodynamic (PD) biomarkers.

Qualifications:

•PhD in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or related field. PhD students in their last year are encouraged to apply.

•Candidates with an MS degree in similar fields, with 4+ additional years of related experience, will also be considered.

•Deep understanding of prostate cancer biology and/or cell cycle biology is a plus.

Demonstrated experience in independently leading lab-based research projects involving a wide repertoire of experimental techniques including, but not limited to, cellular/genome manipulation and engineering, conventional and spectral flow cytometry, biochemistry and cell/molecular biology, imaging, and epigenetic assays.

•A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If interested please send your CV to shah.kalpit@gene.com

June 2024

Research Scientist/ Driving Change Program Manager

Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Driving Change Project. Collaborates with the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning Staff to lead Communities of Practice, (CoP) for faculty and instructors in gateway STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses. Required: Ph.D. in STEM Education or STEM. Commitment to inclusion. At least four years of relevant experience including designing and developing assessment materials for STEM education evaluation. Knowledge of designing inclusive STEM learning environments and STEM active learning concepts. Knowledge of student engagement programming. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Excellent relationship building skills. Detail-oriented and efficient proactive problem solver. For more information, click here.

Rita Allen Foundation Opening in Programs and Partnerships

Rita Allen Foundation, with a new opening in the role of Programs and Partnerships.

We are looking for a thoughtful and highly collaborative leader to guide the Foundation’s work to enhance effective programs, build high-performing capacity, and strengthen strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on the collaborative, cross-sector Civic Science Fellows program.

More information about the position and how to apply can be found on our website and LinkedIn.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pathways Program offers three “paths” to employment for current students and recent graduates:

▪️ Internship Program: designed to give current students the opportunity to join the NIH and gain a valuable experience while preparing for a career with us.

▪️ Recent Graduate Program: designed to provide developmental experience to promote possible careers at the NIH to those who have recently graduated

▪️ Presidential Management Fellows Program: the federal government’s premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates, focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders. Under the regulations proposed by OPM, the eligibility window for applicants is expanded, making the program more “student friendly” by aligning it with academic calendars.

Opening Monday June 24, 2024 at 12:01 A.M. EST. Stay alert and get ready! The application cap fills up quickly.

For more information visit:

https://lnkd.in/epyX8unq
https://www.usajobs.gov/

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Nimisha Nandankar who will be working as Venture Analyst at U Michigan’s Biomedical Venture Fund.

Sr. Scientist Engineer I / Scientist II, Microbial Physiology and Fermentation at IFF, Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities:

Process, project, product development leadership

Develop fermentation processes for biomolecules produced by microbial cultures, including both bacterial and fungal systems
Participate in strain improvement efforts through different methodologies such as implementing evolution, screens, small scale assays.
Active participant in the execution of scale-up/scale-down methodology for fermentation processes, including design and analysis of experiments
Collaborate with process technicians, molecular biologists and microbiologists, downstream recovery engineers as well as other members of IFF’s Research and Global Supply organizations
Prepare technical reports, presentations, protocols and other technical and regulatory documentation

Requirements for Senior Scientist I:

Ph.D degree in Biosciences and Engineering disciplines
2 years industrial experience, including industrial & academic internships
Strong microbial physiology skills as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
Demonstration of exceptional capabilities in educational pursuits and associated work/study programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self starter with good organizational skills and leadership potential
Strong team player
Some travel required

Requirements for Scientist II:

Ph.D degree in Biosciences and Engineering disciplines
2 years industrial experience, including industrial & academic internships
Master with 11 years industry experience
Project management experience desirable
To apply, click here and also contact iJOBS alum Chris Webb Christopher.Webb@iff.com

Associate Scientist in Molecular & Microbiology R&D team at IFF in Palo Alto, CA.

At IFF Health & Biosciences, our R&D team develops microbial production strains (bacteria, yeast and filamentous fungi) and engineers enzymes for applications in the areas of food & beverages, biofuels, home & personal care, animal feed, and more. We have a strong focus on creating sustainable solutions on an industrial scale, and we are constantly evolving and innovating to offer competitive high-end products for our international customers.

For this position, we are looking for a self-motivated researcher with strong skills in Molecular Biology and programming. An interest in conducting DNA-based experiments and an ability to execute routine molecular biology tasks is required. Enthusiasm for teamwork and troubleshooting is also desired.

The work will involve one or more aspects of the following:

• Molecular biology methods such as cloning, PCR, qPCR, gDNA extraction, DNA sequencing and microbial transformation

• Automation

• Analyzing and communicating experimental results

• Staying current with relevant scientific and technical literature

• Preparing and presenting technical reports, data summaries, protocols

Job Requirements

• MS degree (or equivalent experience) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology or similar with 1-3 years of laboratory research.

• Molecular biology experience

• Python and/or R programming experience is required

• Experience or strong interest in learning automation and high throughput methods

• Hands-on mentality and strong affinity for lab work

• Eagerness to continuously learn and investigate

• Goal oriented with a self-starter can-do attitude

• Teamworking mindset and ability to multitask

• Good communication, presentation, and networking skills

Requisition ID: 501913 contact iJOBS alum Chris Webb Christopher.Webb@iff.com

Postdoctoral Positions at Genentech

There are a number of postdoc positions open at Genentech in California. Click here to see them and apply.

Nucleate NY Application Open

Are you an academic trainee interested in supporting the translation of academic research to impactful ventures? Are you passionate about cultivating a vibrant biotech ecosystem in New York?

We are looking for academic trainees interested in biotechnologies addressing challenges in human and planetary health to join our leadership team at Nucleate New York members to begin in Summer 2024.

Help us empower the next generation of life sciences talent in NYC and expand your biotech ecosystem by applying for a leadership position using the link below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Nucleate is led entirely by volunteering academic trainees (PhD Students and Postdocs), and members of our leadership team go on to diverse careers (e.g., biotech startups, venture capital, business development, consulting).

Application link here

About Nucleate:
Nucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. Our equity-free Activator program supports emerging bioentrepreneurs coming from academia who plan to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track) by building life science companies. The program connects scientific trainees, business students, and clinicians with a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists.

Learn more here - https://nucleate.xyz/
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If you have any questions, contact us at ny@nucleate.org.

ORISE Internships and Fellowships

Postdoctoral Research in Infectious Disease Diagnostics at U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Cell and Molecular Biology Fellowship
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Human Physiology/Psychology Research - Post-Bachelor's
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

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Job as Medical Science Liaison in Neuroscience

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development. The incumbent engages in scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including healthcare professionals and managed markets customers. This position will be covering AZ, CO, MO, KS, NE, UT, WY.

Essential Functions:

Develops peer-level relationships with medical and scientific experts, including healthcare professionals and managed markets customers.
Delivers appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates Amneal products; provides clinical support and delivers presentations regionally and nationally.
Provides actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of Amneal products to internal stakeholders.
Responds to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of Amneal's products and services.
Trains and mentors within therapeutic area, providing performance guidance and coaching.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adheres to internal standard processes and complies with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Sustains expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape.
Provides project leadership and management in and across field team and therapeutic area.

Education:

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in biological sciences (neuroscience preferred), pharmacology or medicine. - Required

Work Experience:

5 years or more experience in Biological Sciences (neurosciences preferred), Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or the equivalent. Required
Industry experience focused on Parkinson's Disease is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
Excellent project management ability.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Experience in pharmaceutical industry.

Specialized Knowledge:

Knowledgeable on using resources for accessing scientific and clinical information.
Knowledgeable on using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
For more information and to apply, please send resume to Rutgers alum Frank Perez rankmperez@mslrecruiters.com

Career Discussion on Medical Science Liaison

The Rutgers Aspiring MSL and Medical Affairs (RAMA) Group, previously known as Rutgers MSL Group, will be hosting Dr. Kathryn Gann this Wednesday (6/12) from 4-5:30pm EST. Dr. Gann has 30+ years of MSL and industry experience and will be giving us a presentation based on interview questions you may get in industry and titled "Why did they ask me that?". She will walk through the rationale behind interview questions, which will be geared towards MSL/Med Affairs positions. Her bio is attached. Also, please note the first 30 minutes will be RAMA internal discussion, followed by 1 hour with the speaker. All are welcome to join and if you have any questions please email Luisa at Lfa29@rutgers.edu. We hope to see you there! See attached flyer

Time: Jun 12, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/9438614644?pwd=TXhVUHdCdVRSSVVWVHB2aDZlUWpTQT09&omn=91562739145

Eli Lilly Virtual Postdoc Career Fair

Are you a PhD candidate who is currently enrolled in a PhD program and are expected to finish within the next four to six months, or a recent graduate who is interested in starting their first or second PhD program? Join this online career fair where corporate executives and recruiters have the chance to network with all conference guests, build their personal brands and advertise their postdoctoral opportunities that are available within their respective business functions. See attached flyer

Thursday August 1 at 3pm ET

To register, click here

May 2024

JOHNSON & JOHNSON WISTEM2D SCHOLARS AWARD – RESEARCH POSTER SHOWCASE! SAVE THE DATE!

- Are you a graduate student or a postdoctoral fellow, conducting research in a STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) field?

- Are you looking to improve your scientific communication and leadership skills or better yet to get recognition for excellence in your research?

- Are you interested in professional development, career discussions and networking?

- Are you passionate about joining our community of women in STEM2D and spark new research ideas?

APPLY TO JOHNSON & JOHNSON WISTEM2D SCHOLARS AWARD – RESEARCH POSTER SHOWCASE!

Application Start Date: 16 September 2024 Application Deadline: 27 September 2024

Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award – Research Poster Showcase in Raritan, NJ aims to fuel the development of female STEM2D leaders and feed the STEM2D talent pipeline by recognizing female graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for excellence in their research.

This award recognizes female graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for excellence in their research. Presenters of select posters will be invited to attend an in-person Poster Showcase event, which will be held at Johnson & Johnson’s Raritan, NJ site. There they will present their posters and network with J&J employees and 3 winners will be selected based on scientific excellence. The winners and their achievements will be announced through appropriate J&J channels for recognition.

Eligible applicants are women graduate students or postdoctoral fellows who actively conduct research in a STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) field at the time of application.

Please submit your research abstract (no more than 250 words) and complete the registration form between September 16th and September 27th, 2024, to apply. Applications will be submitted through a Johnson & Johnson portal that will be communicated to you later as we get closer to the application start date.

Please contact us at wistem2dscholars@its.jnj.com if you have any questions about the award or application process.

Bioinformatics Internship at Colgate-Palmolive for Graduate Students

Colgate-Palmolive is currently recruiting for one ELO position in the Bioinformatics group. In addition to a background in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Biomedical Informatics, the candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in programming and implementing the latest technology in the Bioinformatics / Biological Data Science domain. Bioinformatics group in the Colgate Research & Innovation department will provide multiple avenues for this student to use the Real World Data (RWD) on many exciting projects involving Bioinformatics analyses, data science, data governance, and data engineering.

Candidates will gain exposure to cutting-edge research at the intersection of computational biology and machine learning. They will also develop a deep understanding of multi-omic data analysis and its implications for precision medicine and healthcare while having the opportunity to contribute to innovative research projects with potential for publication and academic recognition. Participants will work on a variety of projects under the mentorship of a Colgate-Palmolive researcher and other personnel and will have the opportunity to take part in select onsite events and other engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Snakemake pipelines for efficient multi-omics data processing and analysis.

Implement and optimize the use of Kraken and Braken tools within the data analysis pipelines.
Create scripts and tools to automate data analysis workflows.
Utilize Krona for taxonomy visualization, and implement datapane for dashboarding
Document pipeline development processes and maintain version control.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to pipeline performance and data analysis.

Docker and AWS EC2 deployment

Containerize the Snakemake pipelines using Docker to ensure reproducibility and portability across different computing environments.
Deploy and manage the Dockerized pipelines on AWS EC2 instances.
Design and implement AWS Lambda functions that automatically initiate Bioinformatics tasks and new datasets are uploaded to an AWS S3 bucket.
Configure S3 event notifications to trigger the corresponding Lambda functions for pipeline execution.
Ensure seamless integration between S3, Lambda, and EC2 services to facilitate a fully automated data processing workflow.
Develop error handling and notification mechanisms to monitor the status of pipeline executions triggered by Lambda functions.

Exploring and studying large DNA, RNA, and protein language models on oral multi-omic data

Conduct a comprehensive study of existing large-scale DNA, RNA, and protein language models to understand their applications in the context of oral multi-omic data analysis.
Evaluate the performance of these language models in extracting meaningful biological insights from complex oral microbiome datasets.
Investigate the potential of deep learning techniques to identify patterns and biomarkers relevant to oral health and disease.

Desired list of skills/competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Implement and optimize the use of data analysis and visualization tools such as Kraken, Braken, and Krona.
Ability to create scripts and use tools to automate data analysis workflows.
Ability to use Snakemake and Docker tools to deploy reproducible and scalable data analyses.
Proficient in using word processing and collaboration tools (experience with Google Suite preferred).
Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

Eligibility requirements

This Bioinformatics position is open to Rutgers PhD students who have passed their qualifying exams and advanced to candidacy by the date of submission.
Applicants must be actively enrolled and in good standing at the time of application and throughout the placement term.
International students are eligible to apply.

Application requirements:

A 1-to-2 page statement describing the applicant’s interest in participating in the program, and how their educational and professional experience makes them a strong candidate for this placement. (Times New Roman 12-point font; single spaced; 1" margins; 2-page maximum)
A current CV or resume (3 pages max)
A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s graduate advisor

Applicants are required to submit their application materials through the InfoReady application portal. For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by Thursday, June 6th. Apply here!

Colgate-Palmolive staff will review applications and invite a limited number of applicants for interviews. Applicants offered a placement through the ELO Program will work with their home department and the Office for Research on administrative processing. The host lab/team at Colgate-Palmolive will work with the successful applicant on onboarding and other on-site requirements. The Research Relationships team in the Rutgers Office for Research is overseeing the ELO Program’s application process. Questions can be directed to researchrelationships@research.rutgers.edu.

Webinar about Small Business Transition

If you're a research scientist interested in gaining entrepreneurial and leadership experience, check out the recently released NIH Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs. This funding opportunity aims to support career development and R&D under a new entrepreneur’s direction. Attend this informational webinar on Tuesday, June 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply. Click here to register.

New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholars open to doctoral students

The NJ Governor’s STEM Scholars is a FREE program that provides STEM opportunities and awareness to high-achieving New Jersey STEM students (including doctoral ones). Our applications to apply for the 2024-2025 Scholar class are now open! The deadline to submit is June 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Scholars will connect with STEM professionals and experts, learn about higher education and career pathways in STEM, participate in a STEM research/engineering design project, and acquire important professional development skills.You can learn more about it here.

Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease Fellowship Program

Applications are now open for the NOMIS–Gladstone Fellowship Program at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND). This interdisciplinary training and research program offers exceptional postdoctoral scientists the freedom to address big unanswered questions at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines. Gladstone provides an ideal environment for training in integrative neuroscience with dedicated mentorship by world-class investigators. Collaborations with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) further expand the opportunities for professional and career development. NOMIS–Gladstone Fellows will be appointed as scientists at GIND and will have an affiliation with UCSF’s Department of Neurology.

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at Gladstone and UCSF
Freedom to explore high-risk concepts
Fully funded two-year positions with support for research and travel
Opportunity to acquire interdisciplinary research skills through co-mentorship
Highly collaborative environment
Scientific leadership training and career development support
Integration into outstanding Gladstone, UCSF, and NOMIS Foundation networks of pioneering researchers
Annual salary of $94,000 plus benefits, and an annual $10,000 housing supplement

Eligibility Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D.
Strong interest in interdisciplinary neuroscience training
Genuine commitment to developing an independent academic career
Outstanding records of relevant achievements and creativity
Evidence for high levels of curiosity, imagination and perseverance

Application Materials

Curriculum vitae
Statement of research interests (up to two pages) reflecting commitment to leading-edge interdisciplinary neuroscientific/biomedical research and indicating two potential co-mentors from the faculty of the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease
Description of long-term career goals (half a page)
Three letters of reference from current or former mentors

These materials should be submitted to: Randi Mott NOMIS–Gladstone Fellowship Program randi.mott@gladstone.ucsf.edu . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. More information is available at https://gladstone.org/nomis-gladstone-fellowship-program

Postdoc at Insmed

Insmed is seeking a post-doctoral scientist with broad knowledge in molecular biology and cell-based assays to join the metabolic AAV gene therapies group on a contract basis. The post-doctoral scientist will be involved in developing and screening novel AAV gene therapies to support Insmed’s growing AAV gene therapies pipeline.This is a contract position in Bridgewater, NJ for 12 months with the possibility of transitioning to a scientist role afterwards.

Responsibilities

Representative responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Participate in designing and producing novel AAV gene therapies candidates

• Collaborate with peers within metabolic gene therapies and broader research teams to evaluate AAV gene therapy candidate properties and function using in vitro assays

• Develop cell-based biological potency assays

• Author and review protocols, electronic notebook entries, technical reports, and scientific publications

• Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in biological sciences discipline

• High degree of experience with cell culture techniques and cell-based assays

• High degree of experience with standard molecular biology techniques

• Experience with AAV gene therapy a plus

• Experience with flow cytometry a plus

• Experience with in vivo work a plus

• Entrepreneurial spirit, with strong willingness to take on new challenges required

• Excellent organizational and communication skills required

CV and resume should be sent by email directly to

Franziska Graf Leifer, PhD

Senior Director, Research

franziska.leifer@insmed.com

Science Communication Internship Opportunity at Colgate-Palmolive for Graduate Students

Colgate-Palmolive is currently recruiting for one ELO position on their Science Communications team. The Science Communications team is dedicated to making a positive impact through effective communication strategies and initiatives. ELO participants in this placement will assist in the development and implementation of various communication strategies and projects. This hands-on role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in crafting compelling content, engaging with diverse audiences, and supporting internal and external communication efforts. Participants will work on a variety of projects under the mentorship of a Colgate-Palmolive researcher and other personnel and will have the opportunity to take part in select onsite events and other engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Review scientific content and translate findings for interdisciplinary and non-scientific audiences.
Engage with Colgate researchers and clinicians to ensure accurate and effective communication of scientific information.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality PowerPoint presentations, figures, and other visual aids that effectively communicate research findings.
Maintain Colgate publication dashboard.
Update and further develop internal journal selection tool.
Support locally-driven scientific communications activities (Colgate site tours, event preparation, and related efforts)

Desired list of skills/competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficient in using word processing and collaboration tools (experience with Google Suite preferred).
Ability to write and discuss scientific research findings to both scientific and general audiences.
A demonstrated appreciation for interdisciplinary approaches to research, and an ability to communicate about research across disciplines.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
Background in graphic design is a plus (e.g., Biorender, Adobe illustrator and Photoshop, Canva)

Eligibility requirements

Preference given to PhD students who have passed their qualifying exams and advanced to candidacy by the date of submission.
Applicants must be actively enrolled and in good standing at the time of application and throughout the placement term.
International students are eligible to apply.

Application requirements:

A 1-to-2 page statement describing the applicant’s interest in participating in the program, and how their educational and professional experience makes them a strong candidate for this placement. (Times New Roman 12-point font; single spaced; 1" margins; 2-page maximum)
A current CV or resume (3 pages max)
A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s graduate advisor

Applicants are required to submit their application materials through the InfoReady application portal. For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications byTuesday, May 28th.

Apply here!

Additional Information

The Research Relationships team in the Rutgers Office for Research is overseeing the ELO Program’s application process. Questions can be directed toresearchrelationships@research.rutgers.edu

iJOBS Opportunity to attend the Regeneron Science to Medicine Forum
iJOBS can only take 20 people to Regeneron Science to Medicine Forum so you must let me know if you are committed to submitting an abstract and attending the event by putting your name on this form. The 2024 Regeneron Science to Medicine Forum conference for doctoral students and early postdoctoral fellows will be held on Thursday, July 18^th, 2024. This will be the second year returning to an in-person Forum since 2019, and we are excited to announce that in addition to seminars we will also invite students & trainees to participate in a poster session at the Forum! Attendees will be invited to come to Regeneron’s Tarrytown site for the Forum.
We encourage trainees to submit abstracts for consideration for presentation, with the top ten or so abstracts receiving an invitation to give a platform presentation. Additional abstracts will be selected for the poster session. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet with current Regeneron Postdoc Fellows & Scientists and learn about careers and fellowships at Regeneron. Janet Alder will send additional information about abstract submission and registration once we have the list of 20 who put their names on the form indicating commitment to submitting an abstract and attending the event. FYI abstract deadline will be May 15th.

Job as Principal Scientist Medicinal Chemistry at Alexion
Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Location: New Haven, United States Job reference: R-198859Lead small molecule projects as the Medicinal Chemistry project leader. Including scientific leadership of PhD and BS/MS level internal Medicinal Chemistry and CRO resources. Provide wider project and strategic input as needed to the expanding Alexion small molecule portfolio and AZ collaborations You will be responsible for:

Utilize drug discovery expertise to scientifically lead small molecule multidisciplinary projects with both internal and external resources
Provide strategic and scientific leadership of project(s) leading with strong design hypothesis.
Wider strategic feedback to small molecules group strategy and collaborations both external and with AZ!
Serve as subject matter expert in chemistry with both internal and external partners and provide recommendations regarding new targets and emerging external opportunities
Proactively safeguard IP and conduct due diligences as necessary

You will need to have:

15 + years of demonstrated experience, with experience leading projects from inception to development candidate nomination.
Experience scientifically leading internal and external chemistry resources as a project leader
Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration and organizational skills
Strong track record of innovation demonstrated by patent publications spanning 10 plus years
spanning in excess of 10yrs in industry

We would prefer for you to have:

Extensive CRO management experience
A PhD
Biotech and big pharma experience

To apply, click here and contact iJOBS alum Thomas Theis

April 2024

Job as Venture Associate
Foundation Venture Capital Group (“FVCG”) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join the team as a Venture Associate. The Venture Associate will evaluate potential grants and startup company investment opportunities that impact health-related domains (broadly defined to support the paradigm of Healthy People, Healthy Planet and Healthy Communities). This position is a unique opportunity to join a non-profit organization focused on making impact-driven investments that help commercialize concepts that will improve health and healthcare in the future.

FVCG provides pre-seed funding to new health-related companies in New Jersey to help them advance toward and through the technology commercialization lifecycle. Through its affiliates, Foundation for Health Advancement (“FHA”) and the New Jersey Health Foundation (“NJHF”), it funds health-related research and education programs at organizations with which it has affiliations, including Cooper University Health Care, Hackensack Meridian Health, Kessler Foundation, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Rowan University, Rutgers University and Stevens Institute of Technology. Through the Research Grant, Innovation Grant, HealthStart NJ and venture investment programs, FVCG, FHA & NJHF have put to work more than $60 million to support the health-related ecosystem in New Jersey.

The Venture Associate will have responsibilities related to conducting due diligence on new funding opportunities, portfolio management and operational duties including the following:

Assist in sourcing and completing deals through coordination with FVCG’s partner organizations.
Conduct and facilitate due diligence including evaluating the science, products, clinical need, competitive landscape, regulatory pathway, market opportunities, product/market fit, optimal business model, go-to-market strategy and determining the overall business and financial attractiveness of opportunities.
Identify key risks of an investment and recommend potential further analysis to be conducted by specialists and consultants assisting with the due diligence.
Track portfolio companies’ product development and financial performance. Proactively manage relationships with principal research scientists and founders of the portfolio companies, including managing deliverables to achieve established goals.
Through a “venture studio” style model, provide directly and/or facilitate through the staff at NJHF/FVCG and a network of service providers/consultants, strategic and operational support to NJHF/FHA/FVCG project teams and portfolio companies.

The right Venture Associate candidate is a self-starter, impact-oriented professional with a broad set of interests and skills, as well as a commitment to supporting health-related research, education and commercialization. This individual has wide interests in business and the technology and life science ecosystem. This person can: create and execute ideas successfully; is self-aware; communicates clearly; responds well to feedback; embraces change and ambiguity; and is able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

The Venture Associate will be the point person in advancing the commercialization of health-related research and development for a portfolio of projects and companies. Given the health-related focus of the organization, preference will be given to individuals with a background in related areas of study and work particularly in the therapeutic, device, diagnostic and healthcare IT areas. Other qualifications for the Venture Associate position include:

· Excellent academic record, strong analytical abilities and willingness to learn new things.

· Working knowledge of health-related industries and fields of study, and preferably other interdisciplinary areas (evidenced by an advanced post graduate degree and/or work experience with hands-on scientific research and technical experience, which is preferred but not required for otherwise qualified candidates).

· Exposure to university technology transfer, licensing and venture capital investing is preferred.·
A strong interest in understanding and building optimized business models.

· Self-starter with a track record of taking initiative and producing high quality results and work product.

· Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage several projects and portfolio companies simultaneously.

· An ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners, entrepreneurs and other investors.

· A strong interest in the end-to-end product and service development process.

· Working experience in both academic and industry settings is preferred.

· Expertise in using databases and on-line resources to assess up-to-date market and company information is preferred.

The Venture Associate will report to the Vice President and work closely with other Venture Associates, as well as the leadership and staff within FVCG and NJHF. This is a salaried position. We offer a hybrid work environment (office/remote) with the Venture Associate working out of FVCG’s Princeton, NJ office. The essential elements for this work are: passion for achieving mission oriented outcomes; courage to push for change; willingness to explore new ideas; expertise to accomplish the work; and tenacity to reach the desired results. If you share this passion, we want to hear from you. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and why you are right for it.

To apply send your cover letter and/or resume to Mike Wiley, VP, Foundation Venture Capital Group – mwiley@njhf.org.

We encourage trainees to submit abstracts for consideration for presentation, with the top ten or so abstracts receiving an invitation to give a platform presentation. Additional abstracts will be selected for the poster session. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet with current Regeneron Postdoc Fellows & Scientists and learn about careers and fellowships at Regeneron. Janet Alder will send additional information about abstract submission and registration once we have the list of 20 who put their names on the form indicating commitment to submitting an abstract and attending the event. FYI abstract deadline will be May 15th.

Underwriting Innovation: The Biotech Investor’s Toolkit
The Tri-institutional startup venture group (SVG) invites you to join us for a discussion with Nick Smith, MBA, an experienced life sciences investor, who has developed a NEW comprehensive course on the foundational concepts of venture capital and its strategic role in the drug development industry. Attend this info session to learn more about the upcoming course that Nick will be offering, which will provide graduate students and postdocs with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue careers in biotech investing! You can find the information about the event and registration link below.

For those interested in getting involved with life sciences investment, this course will teach you the fundamentals of the field, as well as provide hands on applications to build a portfolio to show future employers!

Nick will also discuss his career path in venture capital and his experience managing a Venture Fellow program for PhDs.

Location: Mortimer B Zuckerman Research Center, Room ZRC-138 or Virtual (Zoom link to be sent out to those who register)

Event Structure:
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Nick will present a few slides to provide an introduction and share an overview of the course
6:00 - 6:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A with the audience
6:30 - 7:00 pm - Networking with others interested in investment

Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for those in person.

2024 NIH Career Symposium
This virtual, multi-day event will highlight a variety of career paths available to biomedical researchers. The Symposium will take place May 14^th – 17^thvia Whova from 10:30am-5pm. Please note that, in addition to registering for a ticket, you must also create a Whova account to log in to the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at nihcareersymposium@od.nih.gov.

Event highlights:

*9 panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers

-Register and log in via Whova to see the full speaker list.

*Talks exploring what the data tell us about:

-where PhD biomedical researchers work,

-current hiring trends in various sectors, and

-the job search for international scientists

*Workshops presenting strategies for navigating the job search and its ups and downs

View the full agenda here.

Life Sciences Career Development Virtual Office Hours
Ask bioengineering professional Shruti Kaul about her career and educational advice
Develop your career brand with presenter Jeanette Warren, President Elect of the NJ Career Development Association.
Wed May 22 from 5-6:30pm
Register using QR code on attached flyer or by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3TJP8XP

SAPA Scientific Symposium on Busch Campus
The 2024 SAPA Scientific Symposium, a flagship event of the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA), will be held in-person on April 20th at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. See attached for detailed agenda with a great opportunity to network with people from many Pharma companies. The theme of this year's symposium is "Innovation with Versatility: New Approaches from Benchtop to Bedside”.

iJOBS has 20 free spots to this SAPA symposium. The first 20 people to sign up on this link will be given the code.

Seminar by Kavan Shokat on identifying draggable targets
Dr. Kevan Shokat who is affiliated nearly a dozen pharmaceutical companies, will deliver the inaugural Morris-Inouye Lecture at 4 PM on April 23^rd in the Main Lecture Hall of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway. His lecture is titled “Overcoming the Undruggable Nature of the Most Common Human Oncogene, K-Ras”. A reception will be held in the Great Hall will follow. Dr. Shokat’s research focuses on the discovery of small molecule tools and drug candidates that target kinases, GTPases, and helicases. His laboratory utilizes the tools of synthetic organic chemistry, protein engineering, structural biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Dr. Shokat is currently an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at the UCSF and Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the UC Berkeley. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Career and Internship Fair by Rutgers Career Exploration and Success
The Spring Career and Internship Fair returns to campus on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston Campus. Held one day before Rutgers Day, this event is open to all students and alumni from all four Rutgers campuses and is our ONLY recruiting event open to the general public. We encourage you to invite your family and friends who may seek employment. Career Exploration and Success invites the entire Rutgers community and beyond to join us in person to network and engage with over 150 employment organizations. We have developed many opportunities for all candidates, regardless of career interests, degree levels, or citizenship. View the complete list of participating employers via the Rutgers Handshake platform or careers.rutgers.edu/fairdirectory.

Internships and Postdocs with US Government for PhD level scientists
USAMRIID Human Pathogenic Virus Medical Countermeasure Development Fellowship
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Role of Circadian Transcriptional Machinery Under Air Force Relevant Stressors Research Fellowship
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Additional opportunities can be seen here.

Jobs listing in biopharma companies in NJ and NY

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Preparing Job Materials: A Co-Mentoring Session with Graduate Students and Postdocs
April 15, 2024 from 12:00-2:00pm ET
The Hatchery Innovation Studio at Alexander Library (169 College Ave., New Brunswick)
Register to attend by April 10
Applying for jobs can be an intimidating, time-consuming, and uncertain experience. This co-mentoring work session is designed to bring together graduate students and postdocs across all disciplines to share wisdom, ideas, and feedback with one another on job application materials for both academic and non-academic positions.
In an interactive, roundtable format, participants will both provide feedback on peers’ documents and receive feedback on their own. Please bring 3 copies of one job application material (i.e., CV, teaching statement, diversity statement) on which you’d like to receive feedback from peers!
To attend this event, please sign up by April 10. Lunch will be provided!

NIH F-Series Fellowship Grant Writing Work
Interested in submitting an NIH F-Series Fellowship application? This is a great workshop to get your started on your F31, F32, F30 and F99/K00 applications. IxJoin is for a Grant Writing F-Fellowship workshop on Tuesday, April 16^th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. All interested students and Postdocs are welcome to attend this in-person session in Piscataway, NJ, at EOHSI (Room C). All others can participate via Zoom.
To learn more about this grant writing workshop, Register Here!

Propelus I-CORPS
Transforms your technology into benefits for society.
May 23 In person kickoff
May 30 Zoom
June 6 Zoom
June 20 In person finale
Thursdays 9:30-12:30 PM
Hatchery Innovation Studio New Brunswick
For more information and to apply by April 21, click here.

March 2024

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Kevinn Eddy for starting a position as a CAR-T Scientist III - Decision Analytics at Eurofins PSS.

Speaker for Rutgers MSL Group
The Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting a medical affairs professional working as the Director of Global Scientific Engagement and Activation from Kenvue (healthcare consumer company from J&J) this Wednesday, March 20th. Please join us from 4-5:30pm, with the first 30 minutes for internal discussion and the following hour with the speaker. Zoom details are provided below and the speaker resume attached. If you have any questions, please contact Luisa at lfa29@rutgers.edu. Hope to see you there!

Topic: Rutgers MSL Group - Dr. Lashon Pringle

Time: Mar 20, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here

Science Diplomacy Event by SPAR
Want to learn how your science training can have a direct impact in global change? SPAR (Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers) is hosting a new event series on Science Diplomacy, featuring guest speaker Dr. Bhuvanesh Awasthi, IAI-Science Diplomacy Fellow and Senior Behavioral Scientist for the Government of Canada. Join us on our first event, Thursday March 21^st at 4pm, either by Zoom or in-person in room G-1196 of the Cancer Center (Rutgers NJMS; Newark, NJ). Dinner will be served!

Please RSVP using this link

Invitation to NJ STEM Month Celebration at Tris Pharma – Limited Spaces Available!
Tris Pharma extends a warm invitation to participate in an exciting event they’re hosting in celebration of NJ STEM Month. This unique opportunity is designed to offer students a closer look at the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the impact of STEM education and careers.

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Tris Pharma, Monmouth Junction, NJ

Agenda: Lab tours, presentations by our Science and Engineering Senior Leaders, networking, and refreshments. This event is a perfect chance for students to gain firsthand insight into the pharmaceutical sector, learn from our seasoned professionals, and explore the diverse and innovative career paths STEM education can lead to. It's an invaluable experience for those interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, especially within the pharmaceutical industry. Tris is eager to showcase the diversity, reach, and innovation of STEM workforces, as well as the cutting-edge advancements happening at Tris Pharma. However, please note that space is limited, and attendance will be confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis. To confirm your participation, please RSVP by Friday, March 15, 2024, to Dolores Scotto at dscotto@trispharma.com. See attached flyer for more info.

Amgen Educational Outreach Lectures - Spring 2024 Semester
Amgen Massachusetts (AMA) will be hosting the AMA EOP Spring Semester Lecture series starting on April 4th. It is a 6-week program, occurring weekly on Thursdays (3-5 pm EST) until May 9th. The virtual lectures will be scheduled as a single 2-hour session per week, each session including 2 lectures and a Q&A session. Concluding the lecture series, a Career Talk panel with Amgen staff will delve into their transitions from school to industry, aiming to guide students in preparing for industry jobs. Please see below for the current lecture schedule and the Webex link for the meeting series is here

Bridge Builders: Empowering Scientists to Inform State Policy Through the Committee Hearing Process by Eagleton Institute
Join us for an engaging panel discussion and workshop on how your expertise can contribute to the evidence-based policymaking during the New Jersey State legislators’ bill discussion and committee meeting processes. You will learn how to:

Search and track bills that matter to you: Learn effective strategies on how to identify the right time to offer expertise from government affairs experts
Analyze issue environment and form alliances: Insights from a seasoned lobbyist on navigating the topic landscape and amplifying your voice
Communicate effectively: Tips on best practices when communicating with policymakers
Deliver your message with impact: Advice and perspectives from legislative staff and Rutgers scientists on what works in testimonies

Panel will be followed by small-group expert-led discussions with tips on drafting and submitting a compelling written testimony. See attached flyer. To register, click here

Postdoctoral Fellow in Tumor Immunology

Application Deadline: the position will be open until filled.

A postdoctoral position is available at Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, in the Integrative tumor immunology and immunotherapy research unit INSERM UMR1186 within the Michels group working on elucidating the impact of antigen presenting cells in the response to immunotherapy in ovarian cancer patients. The candidate will work within a team of research scientists, computational biologists, postdoctoral fellows, lab technicians and PhD students. The Gustave Roussy Cancer Center and Bio cluster plan ensures that breakthroughs made in the laboratory can be quickly and seamlessly transferred to patient care. We are seeking a creative and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow (PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent) experienced in immunology and immunomodulation. The research project aims to characterize 1) the immune microenvironment in the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer 2) the role of antigen presenting cells in their response to immunotherapy 3) pathways of resistance to immunotherapy in ovarian cancer 4) the immunomodulation to render immunotherapy efficient in ovarian cancer. The position is aiming to start for 24 months with a possibility for prolongation.

Dr Judith Michels is an MD, PhD, Physician Scientist in Medical Oncology in the Department of Medical Oncology at Gustave Roussy Cancer Center and the Tumor Immunology research unit INSERM UMR1186. She is an ASCO young investigator award recipient, whose research focuses on optimizing combination therapy based on immunological mechanisms in solid tumors. Dr Michels successfully obtained research funding by pharmaceutical company and French NCI (INCA) and is the coordinator of the PemBOv trial evaluating the combination of immunotherapy and anti-angiogenic agents in platinum resistant ovarian cancer patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD degree in immunology, computational scientist or related fields;

• Consolidated expertise in flow cytometry and immunology are required

• Experience in single-cell RNA sequencing (10x Genomics or BD RhapsodyTM), digital spatial profiling (GeoMx) and bioinformatic tools will be favorably considered;

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team;

• Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of collaborative work in multidisciplinary research environments;

• Mastery of written and spoken English or French.

Interested applicants should send the following materials, preferably as a single PDF file, by email to Dr. Judith Michels (Judith.michels@gustaveroussy.fr), email subject as follows “LAST NAME –Michels group Postdoc Application”:

• Cover letter indicating current and future research interests;

• Preferred start date;

• CV (including list of publications and technical skills);

• Names and contact information of at least 2 references.

February 2024

Opportunity to gain science writing experience as a side project for a startup company
ThereBiome, LLC, a NJ-based start-up with a technology that aids companies in the development of pharmaceutical products is looking for help from graduate students or postdoctoral scholars in drafting a scientific manuscript for publication of original research (that has been already completed) in a pharmaceutical journal. This is a great way to build your writing portfolio and also learn how industry operates. If you are interested, contact Mohan Kabadi, PhD mkabadi@therabiome.net

Position at Bayer for clinical pharmacologist
A scientist at Bayer in Consumer Health is looking to hire a PhD level person (recent grad or postdoc) with a clinical pharmacology background. Consumer Health includes OTC drugs, cosmetics, commodities, digital health, and medical devices. This will be a 1-year contract role where you can gain industry experience with potential to turn fulltime down the road. No prior industry experience is needed. The person must be US citizen or permanent resident. The start date will be sometime in May and the position will be based in Whippany, NJ.

In addition to the pharmacology, ideally the individual can also model PK data but that is not a requirement. The role will also involve advertising and promotional materials review, KOL and partnership out research, and clinical research.

Additional desired qualities include ability to problem-solve, being resourceful, passion for public health/health education, enjoy working in teams and cross-functionally, strong leadership and strong presentation skills, can think on the spot, not afraid of negotiation, able to handle difficult conversations, and the ability, patience, empathy, and humility to articulate science in a simplified way for non-scientific, cross-functional team members.

If you are interested in the role, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu your resume

Speaker at Rutgers MSL Student Group meeting
The Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting a medical affairs professional working as the Director of Global Scientific Engagement and Activation from Kenvue (healthcare consumer company from J&J) on March 20th. Please join us that Wednesday from 4-5:30pm, with the first 30 minutes for internal discussion and the following hour with the speaker. Zoom details to be provided next week. For more information contact Luisa Gomez-Alatorre lfa29@rutgers.edu

Scientist (Contractor) at Legend Biotech, Piscataway, NJ
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative scientist to grow our pipeline efforts. The successful candidate will be part of Legend Biotech, a leading cell therapy company with commercial CAR drug product CARVYKTI and an attractive pipeline portfolio. The candidate will be an integral part of our R&D team, whose aim is to research, develop and advance the next generation cell therapies using cutting edge genome editing technologies and create innovative novel CAR designs for a wide range of human indications. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, outstanding skills in the art, attention to detail, and a desire to create new medicines for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Be able to work independently under minimal supervision.
Lead, design and optimize research with aims of exploring next generation cell therapies using CRISPR based genomic editing.
Help current efforts on CRISPR screening projects and perform functional characterization of gene knockout T cells using multiple functional assays but not limited to cytotoxicity assay, serial cytotoxicity assay, cytokine release assay and mixed lymphocytic reaction (MLR) etc.
Design, execute and interpret research requiring molecular biology techniques including PCR/DD-PCR/qPCR, NGS, RNA and DNA analysis.
Perform research requiring cell biology techniques including cell culture, transfection, FACS, and cell-based assays.
Analyze and present data to a wide range of audiences of internal group meetings and other forums.
Dissect published literature to find novel solutions to cell therapy problems.
Generate, manage, evaluate, and maintain critical data in a highly organized manner.

Requirements

PhD in Biology or related discipline
Experience with Cell culture methods (T cells, CAR-T or TCR-T preferred), CRISPR based gene knockout, quantitative PCR and functional characterization of knockout T cells (Cytotoxicity assay using Incucyte or xCelligence, and MLR assay).
Prior experience with CRISPR functional screening will be preferred.
Proficient in cell-based assays with various read out technologies such as flowcytometer, Incucyte, Xcelligence.
Experience with transfection and lentivirus or retrovirus transduction.
Experience/ working knowledge (molecular biology and cellular biology) in characterizing CRISPR based gene knockout.
Individual should be go-getter and be able to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
To apply, click here

Search and track bills that matter to you: Learn effective strategies on how to identify the right time to offer expertise from government affairs experts
Analyze issue environment and form alliances: Insights from a seasoned lobbyist on navigating the topic landscape and amplifying your voice
Communicate effectively: Tips on best practices when communicating with policymakers
Deliver your message with impact: Advice and perspectives from legislative staff and Rutgers scientists on what works in testimonies

Panel will be followed by small-group expert-led discussions with tips on drafting and submitting a compelling written testimony. See attached flyer. To register, click here

Propel Two-Day Leadership Program: Priming Doctoral Candidates for a Strategy Consulting Career by Lumanity

Are you a current doctoral candidate looking for…
An exciting opportunity to propel your career into the fast-paced world of life sciences strategy consulting?
The chance to apply the deep content knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that you’ve developed in your graduate and post-graduate work?
A career that challenges you to examine and address complex business issues facing leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry?
Our Propel program can provide you the opportunity to experience strategy consulting with Lumanity.
Propel 2024 will run from May 20, 2024 to May 22, 2024
To learn more and apply, click here

Volunteer at Students2Science (S2S)
You can gain teaching experience by working with high school students from underserved communities.

In-person opportunities: Please check the Program Schedule for upcoming dates for you and/or a team from your organization to volunteer with the ISAAC, our signature in-lab program.

Virtual Volunteering: Not able to join us in person? No problem - we also have virtual options to support our programs! Please contact us to learn more - click here to email our team.

Data Science Summer Bootcamp with Erdos Institute
The Erdős Institute's signature Data Science Boot Camp has been running since May 2018 thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, members, and partners. Due to its popularity, we now offer our boot camp online three times per year in two different formats: a 1-month long intensive boot camp each May and a semester long version each Spring & Fall. As a member of the May-Spring 2024 Cohort you will have access to our Career Exploration Seminars, Recordings, Job Board, Slack Community, Technical and Behavioral Interview Resources, and Career Coaches. You'll also be able to register for all of our synchronous and asynchronous Boot Camps (Data Science Boot Camp May 6-June 5; Deep Learning Boot Camp June 7-August 30), Workshops, and Mini-Courses, and we'll even help you with direct introductions to employers and alumni in our network. All Rutgers students and postdocs are guaranteed admissions since we are a partner institution to Erdos. To apply, click here

Jobs listing in biopharma companies in NJ and NY
Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. Featuring a state-of-the-art platform, you'll enjoy a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features — including being able to set up personal job alerts. Click here to see job postings and click here to post your resume so hiring managers can find you.

Commercialization Pathways for Basic and Applied Research
Make sure to register for next webinar in the Road to Commercialization Symposium Series: Commercialization Pathways for Basic and Applied Research.

Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: online
Registration is here

Research, both Basic and Applied, can be commercialized. However, there is no single path to commercialization. Hear from experts such as Richard Riman, PhD, Daniel Kopp, PhD, and Renata Pasqualini, PhD, about their entrepreneurial journeys. Office for Research staff will also share with you the tools and resources available to you as you strive to impact the world with your discoveries. Register now! See attached flyer.

Eagleton Fellowship for graduate students
Apply now for 2025 Eagleton Fellowship program, open to all RU graduate students from all campuses. STIPENDS AND TUITION REMISSION AVAILABLE!

Gain experience and knowledge of how American politics, government, policy and advocacy impacts your field of study. Be part of interdisciplinary cohort from across Rutgers while pursuing your degree. Full and part-time students, and international students interested in American politics and government are eligible.

Learn how to make a difference through public service. Applications and letters of recommendation due March 25. For more information and to apply, click here and see attached flyer.

Curriculum Fellows Program
The Curriculum Fellows Program is a three year post doctoral program for recent STEM PhDs. We have three distinct positions opening up this spring. Curriculum fellows are trainees who innovate graduate education curriculum on the Harvard Medical School Campus. Additionally we provide teaching and curriculum training, a learning community with expectations in participating in pedagogy journal clubs, educational workshops and provide funding for additional professional development. Candidates interested in curriculum development, teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning in STEM disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Therapeutics Graduate Program Curriculum Fellow | APPLY HERE
Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Curriculum Fellow | APPLY HERE
Center for Computational Biomedicine Curriculum Fellow | APPLY HERE

For questions, please contact cfp@hms.harvard.edu

Internship at Colgate-Palmolive
One internship spot opening available around April. This is a one year internship with an opportunity for extension if the fit is good. 15-20 hours per week. Performing cell-based assays (e.g. anti-inflammatory - EISA assay), RNA isolation, media collection, running luminex, imaging, qPCR ..etc... Candidates with knowledge of R-coding will be beneficial for biomarkers analysis.

Ideally, candidates with knowledge of pipetting, cell culture related skills preferable but will train if the fit is good. Individuals who have a passion for scientific research would benefit a lot from this hands-on lab experience and growth in an industrial environment.

Medical Science Liaison PhD Fellowship at Sanofi
Sanofi is offering a 2-year Ph.D. fellowship opportunity on the US Medical Science Liaison Neurology team, The Neurology Medical Science Liaison Ph.D. Fellow will fully integrate into the Field Medical Team during this 2-year fellowship experience. The fellowship program will focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success and career readiness in the MSL role. Fellows will focus on mastery of neurology medical evidence and therapeutics, development of effective scientific communication skills, and understanding as well as collaboration with all key functions within Medical Affairs and the Neurology Business Unit.

Primary Objectives

• Participate in the New Hire Training and complete MSL certification in Multiple Sclerosis and the Neurology Pipeline. • Work in the field with Medical Science Liaison mentors to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and CIDP. • Participate with various medical teams to shape medical strategy and development of core medical materials and field tactics. • Own and fully execute strategic projects and well-defined work team projects. • Engage in professional development opportunities related to MSL core competencies.

Application requirements

Completion of a Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. (postdoctoral experience preferred) • No prior pharmaceutical industry experience • Willingness to relocate to Boston area • Fellowship duration: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2026 • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

To apply: send cover letter and resume to MSLPhDFellowship@sanofi.com
Application deadline: April 19, 2024. See attached flyer.

Job as Licensing Manager at Rutgers Office for Research
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Reviews new invention disclosures, discerning and articulating features affecting patentability and commercial value.
Determines range and optimum path forward for IP protection and patent filing alternatives.
Perform technology market assessments, including competitive landscape, commercial scenarios, monetary potential.
Prepares high‐quality written and oral presentations to Technology Transfer, faculty, licensees, and other constituents.
Creates and manages all aspects of technology commercialization projects, including marketing material supporting licensing campaigns and commercial programs.
Promotes HealthAdvance and TechAdvance activities when applicable.
Engages faculty to promote Technology Transfer, identify patentable discoveries and to encourage the timely submission of invention disclosures.
Assists and supports in the review of IP related issues of research and other contracts, as assigned.
Works closely and interact effectively with Rutgers innovators, Technology Transfer staff, and external entities (companies, consultants), demonstrating sound technical and functional judgement, interpersonal and communications skills.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and perform thorough tech-market and commercial assessments in broad range of technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills mandatory.
Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists and industrial researchers. Ability to develop and make coherent and compelling public presentations.
Ability to organize and manage a high workload, multiple concurrent projects, and a wide range of technologies. Ability to function as an effective team player.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in a scientific field or MBA.
Broad business and scientific knowledge, education, or experience in multiple technical areas.
Working knowledge of patents and intellectual property or experience with research commercialization/technology transfer in either academic or industrial environments.
Ability to perform tech-market assessment of innovations (from scientific research).
Experience in marketing and coordinate multidisciplinary collaborations.
Hands-on science/technology licensing or management experience in academic or industrial environments.
Proficiency in market assessment to quantify market potential of technologies.

To apply, click here

Internships for patent law
If you are interested in an internship in patent law, you can reach out to Scott Servilla at Servilla Whitney sservilla@dsiplaw.com

Medical Science Liaison Group of Rutgers
On Feb 21^st 4pm EST the Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting Dr. Matteo Ottolini, a senior MSL at Bayer. If you are interested in joining the group and attending the meeting, please contact Luis at lg759@gsbs.rutgers.edu

Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
Artificial Intelligence in Project Management | PMI provides several free resources for PMs to learn more about how AI can be used in their work, including access to a free 5-hour webinar course and more resources. A member of the Project Management Institute New Jersey just wrote a blog on these PMI resources with a suggested learning plan approach for PMs to become more comfortable with AI. That article link is here.

Job as Assistant Director for External Fellowships at Stony Brook University
The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development at Stony Brook University is hiring an Assistant Director for External Fellowships who will contribute to our mission to ensure Stony Brook scholars at all stages of their education receive well-rounded and multidimensional support. This new position will be key in expanding the current portfolio of structured advising for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral applicants. Details are listed on the job posting, and applications are due February 29.

Beyond the Lab Career talk about Medical Communications
Princeton Neuroscience Institute hosts this series on careers beyond the lab and the next one will be on Friday Feb 16, 12-1pm, with Dr. Danielle Pasquel, in medical communications @ZS Associates. Register here.

SAPA Career Development Workshop and Career Fair
If you are a student or postdoc wondering how to secure your first job, this workshop on March 2 from 9am-5pm is for you. The pandemic has significantly influenced various facets of our lives, particularly our professional journeys. Lately, significant restructuring has been observed in big pharma and in many early-stage biotech companies to strategize for survival and expansion. As we navigate through this challenging period, it’s crucial to realign and prioritize our career development. SAPA will be hosting an in-person career development workshop (CDW) on March 2nd. This CDW will explore how building soft skills can advance your career and give you new opportunities. Industry and academic leaders are invited to share their thoughts and experiences. A career fair (CF) will be held in parallel to the workshop with various biotech and pharmaceutical companiesrecruiting for talents.

During this year’s CDW, you will have the unique opportunity to experience one-on-one meetings by pre-scheduling your meetings with other professionals through the online scheduling system. You can strategically plan your networking efforts and establish more meaningful connections. The first 10 people to sign up on this link will be given the code.

Everyone else should Click here for registration. This event is taking place at Rutgers University, RWJMS Research Tower.

Embedded Systems Engineer at Lura Health

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), the Embedded Systems Engineer at Lura Health will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of innovation while working out of the vibrant HAX coworking space. The 35,000 sq feet hub in Newark, NJ hosts healthcare and environmental startups, and is equipped with full engineering workshops and wet labs. Lura Health is a fast growing, VC backed early-stage medical device company developing a non-invasive remote patient monitoring tool. The primary technology is a highly miniaturized sensor that is worn in the mouth, continually records analytes in saliva such as pH, potassium, sodium and glucose, and automatically transmits data to a patient’s smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. The data is then shared to the cloud for storage, analysis, and review by doctors and medical professionals.

Compensation:

This role is funded in part through the New Jersey Innovation and Research Fellowship Program. The grant program guarantees $65,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year. Lura Heath will provide additional compensation to reach a competitive rate. Total compensation (grant plus Lura Health’s contribution) is expected to fall in the range of $70,000-$90,000. Equity package is open to negotiation, expecting to fall between 0.1-0.4%.

Summary:

$70,000 - $90,000, open to negotiation Equity package, 0.1% - 0.4%, open to negotiation Medical, dental, vision insurance

Responsibilities:

1. Review and Design Schematics:

○ Assess and enhance existing hardware schematics.

○ Collaborate with the hardware team to design innovative solutions for custom hardware components.

2. Test and Debug Custom Hardware:

○ Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of custom hardware to ensure reliability and optimal performance.

○ Implement effective troubleshooting strategies for identifying and resolving hardware issues promptly.

3. Technical Documentation:

○ Contribute to the creation of comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity for both internal and external stakeholders.

○ Maintain up-to-date documentation reflecting changes and improvements in the hardware and firmware development processes.

4. Collaboration:

○ Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and experts in other fields to advance our product development efforts.

○ Actively participate in team meetings and contribute insights for continuous improvement.

Necessary Technical Experience:

● PhD in a STEM field.

● Proficient with Altium Designer.

● Experience working with IoT systems and Bluetooth technologies.

● Advanced soldering skills.

● Electrical engineering expertise: reading datasheets, understanding schematics, efficient circuit debugging.

Additional Experience/Details for Special Consideration:

● Familiarity with project management tools like Notion

● Proficiency in Python programming language.

● Proficiency in C programming language.

● Comfortable with firmware development, including RTOS architecture and implementation.

● Specific experience with hardware that uses Silicon Labs chipsets and SDKs.

● Experience testing custom radio antennas with VNAs, OTA tests in anechoic chambers, spectrum analyzers.

● Comfortable with CAD design in SolidWorks.

● Experience working with electrochemical sensors.

Requirements:

● Full eligibility requirements may be found in the IRFP grant link below.

IRFP Program:

This opportunity is partially funded by the State of New Jersey’s Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP). Grant funds are provided to support technological research and the innovation ecosystem in New Jersey and to encourage Ph.D. graduates to continue their research in fellowship with New Jersey’s science and technology companies. https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY24/FY24-001_NGO-Innovation%20Research%

20Fellowship%20Program-IRFP_Post.pdf

To apply, send resume to Rebecca Simpson, Rebecca@lurahealth.com

Senior Program Officer at Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts

Reporting to the President, the Senior Program Officer (SPO) will be an addition to an existing program team of program director, program associate, and program assistant. This new member will be responsible for building upon our established programmatic infrastructure by contributing to the further development, implementation, and coordination of grantmaking strategies and to the advancement of strategic and operational objectives of the Foundation. SPO grantmaking activities include contributing to developing and implementing Requests for Proposals (RFP), reviewing and analyzing proposals, writing recommendations for funding, monitoring grant performance, serving as the primary contact and developing strong working relationships with grantees. The SPO will research new program areas and potential grantees and participate in value-added activities such as convenings of experts and development of resources. The SPO will work collaboratively with administrative and program staff to ensure fiscally sound grant making; and will work closely with the President, program staff, and communications team on communications strategies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Program Officer will work very closely with the President and Program Team to contribute to advancing and implementing objectives of assigned program areas including: • Contribute to development of new projects, including development of RFP’s, identifying prospective grantees, working with prospective grantees to improve project design, collecting background information/research, and conducting literature reviews, developing knowledge on specific focus areas, participation in meetings regarding projects and preparation of follow-up memoranda on meetings. • Preparation of the description of proposed projects for review and approval by the Board of Directors. • Management of grants including: drafting payment and reporting schedules and contract language, tracking the current status of projects through ongoing contact with grantee principal investigators; reviewing grantee interim and final deliverables (e.g., interview protocols, survey instruments, preliminary data analysis and papers/articles for publication); maintaining knowledge of work related to grants; maintaining files on assigned grants; and insuring that grantees follow payment and reporting schedules). • Preparing progress and completed grant memoranda on all active grants, summarizing achievements, issues in implementation, and lessons learned for grantmaking. • Contribute to development of briefing materials, policy briefs and journal articles for publication. • Possible work on survey instruments, analysis of survey data, and the dissemination of survey results. • Preparing talks and presentations to disseminate the foundation’s work. • Collaborating with external evaluators on assessments of individual grants and programs. • Convening grantees for purposes of shared learning, spreading best practices. 2.8.24 • Representing the foundation at meetings and conferences. • Working with communications staff/contractors in the presentation and dissemination of project findings to the media and other interested parties.

QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral level training is preferred, although outstanding candidates with a combination of relevant experience and education would be considered. Candidates must have a minimum of five to seven years related work experience; and demonstrated experience in areas of substance use disorder, public health, health policy and/or health systems. Demonstrated research and analytical skills and strong communication and writing abilities is required. Prior foundation/philanthropy experience desirable. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to think creatively, and a credible commitment to creating change as strong personal characteristics. Must be well organized with concern for details, accuracy, and deadlines and have the ability to set priorities and work with a minimum of supervision. Must be very collaborative and able to work well within a small, highly productive team. As a relatively new, small organization, flexibility, and a willingness to participate in the general workflow of the office are also necessary attributes. Commitment to FORE’s mission is absolutely necessary. Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently, set priorities and manage time, and have supervisory skills. Candidates should also have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, to communicate and work well with all levels of staff , have strong coordination and project management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and be well organized and efficient with concern for details, accuracy and deadlines. FORE has a small staff, so judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are traits that are particularly important in an organization of its size, where teamwork is essential to effectiveness. The ability to work collegially and to have an interest in and strong commitment to FORE’s mission are key qualifications.

COMPENSATION Commensurate with background and experience. BENEFITS FORE offers a highly competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement contributions and support for professional development, amongst others. LOCATION FORE’s offices are located in midtown Manhattan. This position is currently being considered as hybrid of remote and in-person, with a current minimum of two days in the midtown Manhattan office. CONTACT Send resume and cover letter via e-mail to: Jobs@forefdn.org

Consulting Careers at Guidehouse

We invite Advanced Degree Candidates interested in gaining a first-hand experience in Life Sciences consulting to apply to Guidehouse’s 2024 Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences Summer program. Join us at our Chicago office to learn about our firm and practice, network with our consultants and leadership team, and develop real-world consulting skills through a simulated project case.

This year’s program will be held July 10-12^th at our Chicago office. Application portal opens on March 1^st, and application deadline is 11:59pm ET on April 5^th, 2024.

We are also hosting a live information session to share additional details for the program on March 6^th, 2024, at 3PM CT / 4PM ET. (Registrational Link)

To access the application portal, register for the webinar, and find additional information about the Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences Program, please visit our program website, or refer to the attached flyer.

Science Journalism Internship at Nature

Location: Washington DC or New York- Hybrid Working Model

Deadline: February 19th, 2024

Nature’s news team seeks an ambitious science reporter for a July-December internship – a paid, full-time writing position based in our Washington DC or New York City offices (on a hybrid model). Nature is an international journal publishing ground-breaking research; its newsroom, which is independent, produces must-read stories about science and science policy. Our interns are treated like staff reporters. They cover cutting-edge science, as well as activities at US science agencies. They travel locally for stories as appropriate, and write for both the website and print magazine. Initially, interns will be assigned stories, but ideally, will eventually pitch their own.

Although they primarily cover news, they will have the opportunity to write features. Top candidates will have a strong background in both science and journalism, and should be enthusiastic about writing stories for an audience of researchers, administrators and decision makers. Past interns have gone on to staff positions at Carbon Brief, Chemical & Engineering News, The New York Times, and Nature. News interns will receive an hourly wage of $22.00.

Requirements:

Has a university degree in a relevant subject (science or journalism).
Some background in science preferred, but not required (applicants who have published science journalism articles previously or completed a science writing/journalism programme will be weighted more heavily).
Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment.
Contributes to an inclusive, collegial work environment.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter telling us what you’ll bring to the Nature newsroom and what topics you would want to cover, a resume, and 3-5 samples of published journalism that you have written (please submit your clips along with your resume as a single PDF – please do not only submit links to the clips). Samples should include journalism clips or other reported pieces – please do not send scientific papers or other technical writing. Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the United States.

Applications are due by February 19. Early applications are encouraged.

The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Please click HERE to apply!

January 2024

SAPA Career Development Workshop and Career Fair

If you are a student or postdoc wondering how to secure your first job, this workshop on March 2 from 9am-5pm is for you. The pandemic has significantly influenced various facets of our lives, particularly our professional journeys. Lately, significant restructuring has been observed in big pharma and in many early-stage biotech companies to strategize for survival and expansion. As we navigate through this challenging period, it’s crucial to realign and prioritize our career development. SAPA will be hosting an in-person career development workshop (CDW) on March 2nd. This CDW will explore how building soft skills can advance your career and give you new opportunities. Industry and academic leaders are invited to share their thoughts and experiences. A career fair (CF) will be held in parallel to the workshop with various biotech and pharmaceutical companiesrecruiting for talents.

Click here for registration. Early bird registration ends Feb 10. This event is taking place at Rutgers University, RWJMS Research Tower.

Panel Discussion on Careers Beyond Academia

On the 9^th February CABM is hosting a special panel discussion focused on non-academic careers.

We hope this will be an exciting chance to learn more about diverse scientific careers, including: what scientific career options exist outside academia, what does day-to-day work consist of in these roles, and how you might best prepare for different career paths? We are excited to welcome 3 expert panel participants, who will share their experiences in careers outside of academia:

Trenell Mosley is a human geneticist and an AAAS Science and Technology Fellow, working closely with the National Institute of Health (NIH) Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity Office. Trenell is trained in DEI practices, teaching, mentoring, and advocacy, and will share her experiences of work at the interface of science and public policy.
Jacques Carolan is Senior Research Fellow at the Neural Computation Lab (University College London), who in 2023 became a Programme Director at ARIA (the UK Advanced Research and Invention Agency). Jacques will share his perspective on careers in scientific funding agencies.
and our very own Tina Liu, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and former Lead Scientist at Beam Therapeutics, a biotechnology company conducting research in the field of gene therapies and genome editing. Tina will share her story of moving from academia to biotech research and development.
Please join us for what promises to be an illuminating discussion - and bring any questions you might have for our panelists! See attached flyer

The session will be on Feb 9^th at 12 - 1 pm. Any one who is interest can join via Zoom:

Zoom Meeting ID: 971 9711 4604 Password: 005174.

Job as Medical Science Liaison - Immunology/GI for J&J North Carolina

The MSL will establish and maintain relationships with leading researchers and clinicians, also known as key opinion leaders (KOLs). This individual will help ensure that products are used effectively, serve as scientific resources and experts, and provide input about relevant scientific and clinical data, for these external customers, and internal business partners.

Requisition #: 2406165554W

External Link to Posting ** Due to some changes with Career Hub, internal links may not work when shared. If it does not work, you can use the requisition number to search in the keyword section of the career portal.

Transition to Industry Program
The Torrey Pines Training Consortium has developed this course for early career scientists who are considering transitioning to a career in industry. Instructors and panelists with extensive industry experience will share their insights and provide guidance to help clarify the pathway to establishing a successful career in industry from academia. Participants will gain an understanding of corporate culture and practice and of industry priorities and operational areas. While this course is designed for postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and research staff may also find this training informative and may attend.
Agenda
Session will take place on February 21 and 22, 2024 from 10:00 am-2:00pm (PT) via Zoom with an optional in-person networking reception (for TPTC registrants only) from 4:00 - 5:30pm (PT) on 2/22.
* Denotes panel discussions. All other sessions will be traditional presentations followed by Q&A
February 21, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am: PhD Careers & Culture in Industry
11:30 am- 12:30 pm: Team Dynamics: Communicating in a Matrixed Team Environment*
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Communicating Across Organizations
February 22, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am: Job Search Success & LinkedIn

11:30 am- 12:30 pm: Applying, Interviewing and Hiring: An Insiders Perspective
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Transitioning to and Succeeding in Industry*
Register at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com
Fees:
Early Registration (by February 5^th) - $75
Regular Registration (February 6^th or later) - $100
Learn more about this event at this site and on attached flyer.

Job in Program Research and Communication

The Rita Allen Foundation is searching for top talent to join our team in the new role of Program Research and Communication.

We are seeking a versatile early-career professional with excellent analytic, communication, and coordination skills to support grantmaking, learning, and collaboration in discovery science, civic science, and philanthropic practice. Working closely with our highly collaborative team, this role will be central to our efforts to support innovative leaders and networks through philanthropic excellence, engaged knowledge-development, and thoughtful connection across ideas and opportunities.

Details about the open position and how to apply are on our website, attached, and on LinkedIn.

Instructors Needed for High school summer program

If you want to gain teaching experience, Rutgers Upward Bound is looking for instructors to help with their summer institute for high school students from groups under-represented in the sciences.

2024 Rutgers Pre-College Summer Institute Part-Time Instructor

The Rutgers Upward Bound (RUB) and Upward Bound Math-Science (RUBMS) Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The programs are designed to assist and motivate students to succeed, graduate from high school, and enroll in institutions of higher education. The Instructor position is a part-time temporary position for six weeks, with the primary responsibility of providing instruction in Mathematics, Science for grades 9-12. The dates are June 24-August 2. To apply, click here

Help for International students applying for OPT and CPT

Rutgers Global is offering sessions to help international students with OPT and CPT questions

CPT/OPT 101 – March 28, 2024 Drop-In OPT Q&A – April 11, 2024

NSF I-Corps Programs

Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers New Brunswick - Friday, Feb 16^th, 3-4pm: Join us on New Brunswick campus for a half-day training/workshop/networking event for university researchers to help shift the mindset from technology to the people who would benefit
Propelus I-Corps Program (Deadline March 12th): Regional I-Corps Program over 5 weeks (via Zoom) for teams of 2+ to explore the commercial potential of an innovation (flyer & banner attached)
I-Corps Fellowship (Deadline March 12th): Professional Development opportunity over 5 weeks for students & post-docs to contribute in a meaningful way to an accepted I-Corps team as they explore the commercial potential of their innovation. This is a short-term educational experience ($1000 NSF-stipend) to build skills, expand their network, and build confidence in innovation & entrepreneurship.

Job as Research Engineer - Electrostimulation Specialist

XN Health is an early stage medical device startup poised to mitigate the adverse effects of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) by preventing lung injury (VILI) and ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction (VIDD), serious conditions that hinder the recovery of patients under mechanical ventilation (MV). Our unique technology stimulates the phrenic nerve responsible for contracting the diaphragm, the primary respiratory muscle, reducing MV weaning times and ICU stays, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or similar and expertise in electrostimulation techniques. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing novel electrostimulation protocols as well as designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments to move XN Health’s product development forward.

Location: Position will require in-person time with opportunities to work from home dependent on workload. Offices are located in downtown Newark, NJ.

Responsibilities:

Electrostimulation System Development:

· Design, develop, and optimize electrostimulation systems, considering engineering principles and safety standards.

· Implement and customize hardware and software components for experimental setups.

Research Design, Execution, Data Collection, and Analysis:

· Develop and execute experiments (bench, animal, and human) to investigate function of developed products.

· Design and implement protocols for electrostimulation interventions.

· Conduct thorough data collection, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

· Utilize advanced statistical methods and data analysis tools to interpret results and draw meaningful conclusions.

Documentation and Reporting:

· Maintain comprehensive documentation of engineering designs, experiments, and results.

· Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal teams and external partners.

Other:

· As an early-stage start-up, there will be opportunities to engage in other activities related to the business depending on your interests.

Requirements:

· Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent (Ph.D. candidates with expected graduation date prior to the summer 2024 are also welcome to apply)

· Proven expertise in electrostimulation techniques and technologies.

· Strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and statistical methods.

· Ability to travel out-of-state to perform scheduled pre-clinical and clinical trials.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume or CV to elizabeth@xn-health.com.

Merck Emerging Talent Symposium

Merck will be hosting its 3rd Annual Emerging Talent Symposium on Thursday, April 18th, 2024! The event will be held in person at the Merck Headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

We are looking for passionate undergraduate and graduate students from around the country to share their scientific and research accomplishments, network with industry professionals and fellow students, and learn about potential internship and career pathways in the pharmaceutical field. Students will have the opportunity to share their research or related interests through oral or poster presentations, tour our lab facilities, and engage in mentoring sessions with professionals from across Merck. This symposium is geared towards students interested in pursuing a career in pharma-related fields, including but not limited to, biological sciences, chemistry, molecular & cell biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, clinical supply chain, manufacturing and project management. For more and up-to-date information, See our Event Page on Handshake.

All applications must be received no later than Friday, February 16th, 2024, at 5 pm ET. Click here to apply and See attached flyer.

Signature Career Event for Graduate Students (Doctoral & Masters)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 4 pm - 7pm @ Busch Student Center

Info & Registration click here

Audience/Eligibility: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark Masters and Doctoral Students of all disciplines

This free event is intended for masters and doctoral students, all disciplines are welcome. Whether you are in the first year of your master's program, getting acclimated to academia again, or at the culmination of your Ph.D. program and in the midst of a job search, this signature career event is for you. Join us for an experience that guides you on leveraging ChatGPT for your career, empowers you to present your best self while being authentic and transparent, teaches you about the many career tools Rutgers Libraries has to offer, and, if you’re a doctoral student, shows you how to navigate the alternative and academic job market. Following the two workshop sessions, there will be tabling and networking time with Rutgers resources relevant to graduate students in the Busch MPR.

Attendees have the option to attend two of the four workshops:

AI Powered Career: Exploring the Potential of ChatGPT
Rutgers Libraries Career Tools
Storytelling for Interviews
The Doctoral Student's Guide to Navigating the Job Search

Appetizers and beverages will be served. Questions? Email Tamara Peters, tamara.peters@rutgers.edu

Biostats and AI research volunteer position

If you are interested in doing biostats

research with

hashtagNHANES, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data on

hashtagGoogleCloud. This is a great opportunity for first-author papers and to step up your

hashtagbiostatistics

game. They are looking for people who have an expertise in biostats and/or epi so we can hit the ground running. This is not a paid position, but one where you get to lead and publish some cool research. Reach out to Alexander Titus if you are interested.

Deciding whether to do a postdoc?

During the session offered by the AAMC Group on Research Education and Training, you will gain valuable knowledge on:

Careers that value postdoctoral experience (beyond academia!
How a postdoc can prepare you for various career options
Finding and landing the RIGHT postdoc for you

Informative panel discussion: Hear from experienced experts and postdoctoral alumni.
Q&A session: Get your students' questions answered directly by the panelists.
Actionable resources: Leave with practical tools and guidance to launch successful postdoc journeys.

Date: February 29, 2024 at 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Registration Link

You can read the blog post by Natalie Losada about the iJOBS Annual Symposium.

Winter Career and Internship Mega Fair at Rutgers

The Winter Career and Internship Mega Fair at Rutgers is Thursday, February 1 – Friday, February 2, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Jersey Mike's Arena (Livingston Campus) Join us in person at our 2-day Career & Internship Mega Fair—over 250+ employers (different employers each day) will be available to network with candidates to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from various fields. Open to Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, RBHS) students AND alumni from all academic disciplines.

Preparation for the fair is key—that's why we are offering a #MegaFastPass for students who attend our fair prep events. The #MegaFastPass is a digital pass that enables students to skip the registration line at the fair. It also grants them early admittance at 11:00 AM into the fair, and is valid for each day of the fair. By attending these specialized prep events, they can earn a pass that will appear in their Rutgers Handshake account.

Rutgers Virtual Career and Internship Fair Series

At the Rutgers Virtual Career and Internship Fair Series Actively recruiting employers will be available to virtually network with candidates to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities, including in-person, virtual, or hybrid roles. Individuals will have the opportunity to schedule and connect directly with a recruiter to gain greater insight into an organization and its hiring needs. Attendance will give candidates a competitive edge to find their next internship or job. Visit careers.rutgers.edu/vfairs to learn more. 2/9/24: Rutgers Virtual Career and Internship Fair: STEM

Clinical Research Coordinator Badge

Interested in an Entry-level Position as a Study Coordinator? The Rutgers School of Health Professions in collaboration with the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) developed a 6-week academic badge especially designed for Clinical Research Professionals, novice investigators, and students with little to no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience who would like to participate in clinical research at an Academic Medical Center (AMC) functioning as a “study coordinator”. Registration for the 2024 cohorts is now open to all statewide! Register Here! See attached flyer.

Civic Science Fellowship in AI State-Level Regulation at Rutgers’ Eagleton Science and Politics Program

Recognizing the need for more access to scientific expertise in state-level policy development and implementation, the Eagleton Science and Politics Program at Rutgers University–New Brunswick has partnered with the Rita Allen Foundation to host a Civic Science Fellow tasked with producing guidelines for state-level artificial intelligence regulation.

As a Civic Science Fellow, you will lead a research project to develop a set of guidelines for state-level policymakers on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning regulation, bridging the gap between scientific research and community priorities.

Key Highlights:

Innovative Mission: Contribute to pioneering research as part of the Civic Science Fellow cohort, fostering collaborations between science, diverse communities, and civil society.

Multidisciplinary Focus: Explore the complex landscape of AI, engaging with stakeholders from various fields to produce guidelines that address the challenges and benefits of AI in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Impactful Project: Provide state-level policymakers with a trusted resource, offering guidance and recommendations on regulating AI.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in any discipline

Research Expertise: A minimum of two years of research experience on multidimensional or interdisciplinary projects related to science and technology with social, ethical, and/or economic import

AI Focus: Experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning as a focus of research or work projects.

This full-time 18-month position, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, begins in March 2024.

Learn more and apply here.

Register now for the Meet the Science Fellows Roundtable to access firsthand accounts and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in New Jersey.

Flamingo Job Application App

Flamingo™ is SciPhD’s web application that guides you in finding jobs, importing those job descriptions, analyzing the job descriptions to identify the critical technical, business, and social skills, relates those skills to your own experiences and accomplishments, and generates a targeted resume for that job. In addition, Flamingo™ has an extensive Resources section with crash courses in Project Management, Leadership, Communications, interviewing skills, negotiations, and much much more.

In order for you to get your free license you should follow the following steps:

Fill out the brief form on the NPA Website
SciPhD will register you for our live training session which is offered at least monthly and send you your confirmation and private Zoom link.
Attend any training session.
Upon completion of the training session SciPhD will email your permanent license.

There’s more detail regarding the program, and the one hour training on our website

Finally, as members of the SciPhD family, students can be part of SciPhD’s talent placement programs. More and more companies, often those who already have hired SciPhD alums, are now working with SciPhD to find ‘business-ready’ PhDs for hire. SciPhD can efficiently identify candidates from their Flamingo profiles (students can opt out of this free service), and work with them, and present them as candidates for open positions.

Job Fair for Biotech in Middlesex County

Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development is hosting a job fair that is catered toward biotech talent on Tuesday Jan 9 from 12-2pm at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Flyer with QR code to register is attached. Below are companies that have signed up thus far:

Hovione
NJ Bio, Inc.
BioAegis Therapeutics Inc.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
BioNJ
WuXi Biologics
BioCentriq
TCG GreenChem, Inc
Delphine Diagnostics Inc.
Genesis Global Group
Genscript
Medix
Johnson & Johnson
Quest Diagnostics
Experic Pharmaceutical Services
BioBridges
Catalent Pharma Solutions
net.America
Middlesex College
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
BeiGene Manufacturing USA

Job as Coaching and Advisor Research Fellow for Avidon Health

Avidon Health is seeking candidates for the position of Coaching Advisor & Research Fellow. This is a grant funded position contingent upon award through the New Jersey Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our innovative health coaching and research programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and 100% remote environment, and we believe it could be of interest to talented individuals in your department or institution.

Here are a few qualifications and details:

Graduate must be either a resident of New Jersey or graduate of a New Jersey institution.

Graduates must be prepared to receive a Ph.D. degree within 12 months or have just received a Ph.D. degree within the past 12 months in a relevant field of study.

Avidon Health application window opens January 5^th-February 9^th 2024.

Position start date, if grant is awarded, is June 2024.

Please see the attached Avidon Health Fellowship Application Package for more information. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this job posting with potential candidates or anyone else who might be interested.

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact us directly athr@avidonhealth.com

CRM Network’s Virtual Webinar entitled, "Demystifying Decentralized Trial”

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST via Teams virtual link

Guest Speaker: Craig Lipset, MBA, Title: Co-Chair

Company: Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance

This event will explore the past, present, and future of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). From adoption during the pandemic to trends and forecasts for beyond, the discussion will include regulatory guidance from the FDA and beyond. Craig Lipset will share experience as former Head of Clinical Innovation at Pfizer (where he designed the industry's first fully decentralized trial) to his current role as Co-Chair of the largest non-profit collaboration supporting global adoption.

Key Topics to Be Discussed:

Trends and learnings from DCT adoption during the pandemic
Methods used to shift from "acute adoption" to steady state in industry
Global collaboration seeking to sustain and maintain adoption
Current barriers and adoption challenges
Forecasts for adoption in the years ahead

You can join this informative event by clicking this registration link. See attached flyer.

Spring 2024 Science Writing Internship, Truth Initiative (Internship, Washington, D.C. or remote)

Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute is looking for a part-time science writing intern for Spring 2024. Students should have a demonstrated passion for writing about science for a general audience.

Truth Initiative® is America’s largest non-profit public health organization dedicated to making tobacco use a thing of the past. The Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute research team is seeking to hire a Science Writing Intern for Spring 2024 to provide support to the writing team to develop compelling communications on a variety of topics including tobacco, vaping, opioids and public health affairs. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have excellent writing skills, and can work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments and in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong interest in writing about scientific research for a wide variety of audiences, including the general public. Interns will work closely with Schroeder Institute researchers and writers to draft key takeaways from original Truth Initiative research; assist with writing reports, web articles, abstracts, posters, presentations; and track manuscripts submitted by Schroeder Institute researchers from submission to publication, among other assignments. Current undergraduate or graduate students with experience in science writing are preferred.

Pay is $20/hour for graduate students and $17/hour for undergraduate students. Start date flexible, remote work optional. Internships generally last for ~12 weeks and interns can work up to 20 hours/week during the spring semester.

Interested candidates should reach out directly to Senior Science Writer Bushraa Khatib at bkhatib@truthinitiative.org with their resumes and apply through the link to express interest.

Graduate Assistant Position at CINJ for Training Programs

Assist in recruiting trainees for Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science Program (RUYES).
Assist in implementing Training Program components such as Professional Development activities, MentorMentee workshops, curriculum implementation and trainee outreach.
Assist in organizing Program events such as YES Clubs at high schools, student visits to the Cancer Institute, etc.
Assist in tracking and data collection of participants in RUYES.
Provides general administrative support for the Education and Training Department.
Must be available to work on site during regular business hours at least 1-2 days per week.
For more information and to apply, click here

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship

The Eagleton Science and Politics Program is accepting applications for the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship.

Doctoral-level natural scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals apply their expertise to assist New Jersey legislators and decision-makers on the design and implementation of state policies.

Scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.

The Science Fellowship offers three tracks:

Legislative Track - placement in one of four partisan offices (Democrat and Republican Assembly or Senate offices)

Executive Track - placement in one of New Jersey State departments and agencies

Climate Action Track - placement in the NJ Board of Public Utilities Division of Clean Energy

Meet the Science Fellows Roundtable

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM | Zoom |REGISTER

Meet current and past members of the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship (ESPF) as they share their experiences as science advisors in New Jersey State government. Current supervisors will discuss future projects and share their career trajectories from Science Fellows to full-time positions in New Jersey State government.

Learn More About the Fellowship and APPLY

Eligibility:

Ph.D. in natural science, engineering, or a healthcare profession by July 1, 2024
US citizenship or a suitable work eligibility status (See FAQ for details)

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary; paid-time off; health, dental, & vision benefits
Professional development fund
University-wide support, including library and PubMed access
Week-long pre-placement training in New Jersey politics and government
Year-long professional development support, including mentorships

Fellowship:

1-year, full-time and in-house
Placements and fellowship events will take place in Trenton and New Brunswick
Fellowship begins July 15, 2024
Placements are collaboratively identified based on Science Fellow’s interests, background, and project availability

Application Materials:

Application, Resume/CV, Professional Bio, Personal Statement, Three Letters of Recommendation

Priority Deadline:

March 17, 2024, 11:59 pm EST

Career Paths:

Many ESPF alumni have been retained by their placement office as full-time employees, others pursue careers on the federal level as legislative aides, fellows, and program managers; in government affairs; policy analysis; NIH and National Academies; K-12 and higher education; consulting; and others.

2024 - 25 Civic Science Fellows Positions

We are excited to be in the process of announcing positions in the 2024–25 Civic Science Fellows cohort, which will launch in spring 2024. As 2024–25 host partners open applications for Fellows, we are sharing them on the Civic Science Fellows website and in the Civic Science Series newsletter. We invite you to spread the word via LinkedIn and with your networks. Envisioned as a Civic Science Lab, Fellows and partners carry out pioneering work to co-create pilots, partnerships, knowledge, models, and new ways of working that can help seed collaborations between science and society. All Fellows will engage as a cohort in a learning program and community, developed in collaboration with the network and an interdisciplinary committee of advisors. Open Positions can be found on this link

December 2023

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship

The Eagleton Science and Politics Program is accepting applications for the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship.

Scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.

The Science Fellowship offers three tracks:

Legislative Track - placement in one of four partisan offices (Democrat and Republican Assembly or Senate offices)

Executive Track - placement in one of New Jersey State departments and agencies

Climate Action Track - placement in the NJ Board of Public Utilities Division of Clean Energy

Meet the Science Fellows Roundtable

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM | Zoom |REGISTER

Learn More About the Fellowship and APPLY

Eligibility:

Ph.D. in natural science, engineering, or a healthcare profession by July 1, 2024

US citizenship or a suitable work eligibility status (See FAQ for details)

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary; paid-time off; health, dental, & vision benefits

Professional development fund

University-wide support, including library and PubMed access

Week-long pre-placement training in New Jersey politics and government

Year-long professional development support, including mentorships

Fellowship:

1-year, full-time and in-house

Placements and fellowship events will take place in Trenton and New Brunswick

Fellowship begins July 15, 2024

Placements are collaboratively identified based on Science Fellow’s interests, background, and project availability

Application Materials:

Application, Resume/CV, Professional Bio, Personal Statement, Three Letters of Recommendation

Priority Deadline:

March 17, 2024, 11:59 pm EST

Career Paths:

Merck Innovation Travel Grant

Trialect partners with many industries and institutions to provide grants and visiting fellowship opportunities. Merck has partnered with Trialect to disseminate the innovation regarding the Innovation Travel Grant 2024 (42 candidates will be selected). Event Details:

Expenses: Merck covers all participants' travel, accommodation, and food expenses. More Information Here

Here's why you should consider applying:

Connect with top students globally and collaborate with experienced professionals.
Job Opportunities: explore an offer for permanent employment at Merck or its affiliates.
Curious2024 - Future Insight™ Conference: a free ticket to the Curious2024 conference.
Prizes: EUR 20,000 for the team presenting the most convincing business plan.

Who Can Apply: We are looking for postgraduate students, graduate students, and post-docs (healthcare professionals can not apply)

What to Expect: During the one-week Summer Camp, you will work in small teams to:

Learn about R&D within the pharmaceutical, chemical, and digital industries.
Understand the end-to-end process of product discovery, development, and market launch.
Generate innovative ideas: technical and business perspectives.
For questions, contact Melissa Smith support@trialect.com

November 2023

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Brittany Karas who has just gotten a job as a Toxicologist at Johnson & Johnson in their Global Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology sector.

You can read the blog post by Natalie Losada about Top Design Tips for Posters using BioRender.

· NSF I-Corps Info Session - Nov 28th, 3-4pm: Featured speakers from Drexel University, but Program is open to innovators across the Northeast Region (flyer & banner attached)

· Propelus I-Corps Program (Deadline Dec 5th): Winter 2024 cohort over 4 weeks for teams of 2+ to explore the commercial potential of an innovation (flyer & banner attached)

· I-Corps Fellowship (Deadline Dec 5th): Professional Development opportunity for post-docs to contribute in a meaningful way to an accepted I-Corps team to explore the commercial potential of their innovation to build skills, expand their network, and build confidence in innovation & entrepreneurship.

See attached flyers for more information.

Computational Bioscience Program

The Computational Bioscience Program (CPBS) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has openings for postdoctoral fellowships to start in early 2024. The fellowships are supported by a National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine T15 postdoctoral training grant. Through this opportunity, the CPBS aims to train computational biologists to achieve excellence in research, education, and service. Each postdoc will work with one or more program faculty, mainly located on the Anschutz Medical Campus but also at the Denver and Boulder campuses and at National Jewish Health. See the attached flyer for more details about the program and application instructions. For any questions, please contact CPBS@cuanschutz.edu.

Job postings in NJ biopharma companies

Click here to post your resume, so hiring managers find you!

Associate Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services at Penn
Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring an Associate Director to work on the team serving graduate students and postdocs - click here to see the complete posting. In addition to joining a fun team within a large career center, the new Associate Director will be part of the Philly contingent welcoming the GCC conference to Philadelphia in 2024! Please reach Dianne Hull for additional information dhull@upenn.edu.

October 2023

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Summer Internships in Oncology R&D

J&J’s summer internship program in Clinical Science, Discovery Science, Translational Research, and more are now open. Selected students will work with Johnson & Johnson mentors, develop their own project, and present discoveries to our Senior Leadership Team.

This internship is a hands-on experience in disease biology, drug development, and cutting-edge technology platforms.

We innovate with purpose to lead where medicine is going. Apply today.
Click each link for details and qualifications.

Clinical Scientist Intern
Discovery Scientist Intern
Translational Research Intern
Cross Functional Areas Intern

Job postings in NJ biopharma companies

Click here to post your resume, so hiring managers find you!

BioNJ Inspirint Women in STEM Conference

Join us for BioNJ's Ninth Annual Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on Friday, December 1, 2023. The action-packed schedule features forward-thinking presentations, informative panel discussions, audience participation exercises and quality networking.

More timely than ever, attendees are sure to come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance! To register, click here

Administrative Postdoctoral Fellow Postdoctoral Affairs

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Postdoctoral Affairs team as an Administrative Postdoctoral Fellow. The Postdoctoral Affairs team at NYU Grossman School of Medicine serves a vibrant community of nearly 500 postdoctoral scholars, and oversees every aspect of their training here: https://med.nyu.edu/research/postdoctoral-affairs/

The Administrative Postdoctoral Fellow role will be to provide career development resources and help build the postdoctoral community in an evidence-based fashion. The successful applicant will be expected to approach this position with similar scientific rigor as during their PhD training and build a research niche on early career scientists. The successful applicant will be expected to develop administrative skills with mentorship from the assistant director and the assistant dean of Postdoctoral Affairs and gain experience in program management and development, writing and editing, online community and website management, as well as improve administrative, organizational, and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD degree and is interested in pursuing a career in academic administration. This person should be organized, creative, communicative, and a self-starter. Some previous leadership experience is recommended and should be noted in the cover letter or CV.

Responsibilities

Programmatic Support

Attending team meetings, postdoc council meetings, professional development programming, and remote work.
Support the conceptualization, development, and implementation of professional and career development events, including courses, workshops, events, and info sessions
Provide support to make events more accessible and inclusive.
Develop engagement strategies and oversee the Slack postdoc community
Provide support and oversight of National Postdoc Appreciation Week activities in September
Provide support and oversight of a volunteer committee for What Can You Be With A PhD?, a biennial career symposium
Work along with the Postdoc Affairs team and internal collaborators on developing community engagement and mental health events for the postdoc community
Work along with the project manager to manage and update the postdoc program website, weekly newsletters
Aid in the management of social media channels
Provide assistance with tracking alumni career outcomes

Research Expectation

The Administrative Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to approach this position with similar scientific rigor as during their PhD training. The administrative postdoctoral fellow is expected to build a research niche on topics related to early career scientists' career development and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have a PhD in basic or biomedical science or related fields.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and organizational skills.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Recommended Qualifications

Flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands
Ability to effectively communicate with postdocs, faculty, and various administrative offices at all levels in the University
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe
Basic knowledge of event platforms and content creation platforms such as Eventbrite, Whova, Canva, etc.

Compensation: 70K + benefits

Application material: Provide an academic CV and a cover letter describing your interest in the position. Email materials to keith.micoli@nyulangone.org or arthee.jahangir@nyulangone.org

Start Date: Fall/Winter 2023

Technology Transfer Trainee Program

The Rutgers Office for Research is launching its 2023-2024 Technology Transfer Trainee Program. This Trainee Program is designed for Rutgers postdocs and graduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer. Minimum commitment of 2 semesters, 5-8 hours/week, approval of your PI. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and email it along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest to shemaila.sultana@rutgers.edu by 11/03/2023. The program will start on 11/13/2023 at 9 am. To learn more, see attached flyer.

Regeneron Postdoc Training Program Applications Open

Regeneron is currently accepting applications for our 2024 Postdoctoral Training Program! We will be accepting applications until Friday, December 1^st. The attached flyer provides information about the program. Up to 4 years of formal postdoctoral training in a program co-directed by award winning and published educators both of whom are working scientists at Regeneron devoted to training postdoctoral fellows. Exposure to the biotechnology industry’s most successful and innovative scientists. Weekly postdoctoral scientist meetings to foster scientific rigor, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and career advancement. A prestigious, well resourced, and highly driven industry environment. Encouragement of scholarly productivity such as publications and conference presentations. Opportunities to pursue your own cutting edge research ideas in almost any area of biomedicine, including human genetics. Applications accepted Oct 1 to Dec 1, 2023. Start dates flexible, but if possible, Summer 2024. Here is a direct link to the application page for Regeneron’s Postdoc Program.

Trip to Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy in Washington DC with SPAR

We're excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for individuals interested in health policy! You're invited to join us for a visit to the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy in D.C., where you can gain valuable insights on accountable population health, network with experts, and explore potential career paths.

Date: November 14th 2023

Location: Washington, D.C.

Application Deadline: October 30th

Why Attend?

Gain in-depth knowledge of health policy.
Connect with professionals in your field.
Discover career opportunities.
Enhance your academic journey.

To apply, please complete our brief application form by the deadline.

We're looking for dedicated students with a passion for health policy, so don't miss this chance to be part of an exciting experience.

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to rutgersnspg@gmail.com

Rutgers Career Exploration and Success event for International Students

November 6 from 5-8:30pm at Busch Student Center: the event is now free for all student participants.

If you're an international student interested in finding an internship or job in the United States, the International Students: Signature Career Event is not to be missed! At the event, you will learn how CES and Rutgers Global support you, the resources available, and employment options on F1 or J1 student visas during the Beyond OPT: Visas After Graduation session with Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP. Register here: International Students: Signature Career Event

30 Sec to Sell Yourself by Scismic

November 14th 1PM EST.
Do you have an elevator pitch to help you convey your career goals at networking events? If not, Jayne Mattson, author and career coach can help.

Networking is a key component of career advancement, whether you are actively job-seeking or not.The key to successful networking is being clear about what you want so that people you interact with know how to help, who to connect you to, and what actions to recommend.You might be asked, "What are you looking to do next?" and you might be tempted to leave your options wide open, so you say something generic like, "I want a role where I can use my skills and add value to a company." But that doesn't give people much information to recommend anything specific. In today's job market, people who could connect you with employers, and employers themselves want you to be more specific. What skills do you want to use and what value will you bring to a company?

Jayne Mattson, Career Coach, will help you become clearer on what you are looking for by developing a 30-second commercial that will attract attention and inspire action.

Whether you're a job seeker, entrepreneur, or simply want to improve your self-presentation skills, this event is for you! Don't miss this opportunity to boost your personal brand and stand out from the crowd. Join us for 30 Seconds to Sell Yourself and start mastering the art of self-promotion today!

Click here to register

Postdoc Training at the NIH

Recent PhDs or other doctoral degree holders have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative research environment with leading scientists and clinicians. Postdocs pursue basic, translational, and clinical research and come from across the U.S. and around the world. There are no open/close dates for this program, applicants are selected on a rolling basis. To learn more about Postdoc Training at the NIH, click here and to see open positions visit the OITE Job Board.

Interested in an Entry-level Position as a Clinical Research Study Coordinator?

The Rutgers School of Health Professions in collaboration with the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) developed a 6-week academic badge especially designed for Clinical Research Professionals, novice investigators, and students with little to no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience who would like to participate in clinical research at an Academic Medical Center (AMC) functioning as a “study coordinator”. Registration for the 2024 cohorts is now open and all interested are invited to register by clicking here!

St. Jude’s Research Career, Education and Training Fair

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites you to attend a virtual Research Career, Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, November 8, from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT on the CareerEco platform. Registration is FREE through THIS LINK.
It is never too early to start planning your next career step. This event is geared towards students, trainees, and professionals in biomedical research, clinical research, and research information technology looking for a career that makes a difference.
Join us to learn from faculty members, researchers, employees, and students about cutting-edge research, available career and training opportunities, and benefits at St. Jude. You will also have an opportunity to interact one-on-one with recruiters and apply for job positions. The full agenda and schedule are available on the EVENT WEBPAGE. For questions, please contact manali.ghosh@stjude.org.
St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a top-ranked pediatric cancer hospital and a world-renowned basic science research institute with around 170 faculty members in the basic and translational research areas. Through the creation of collaborative consortia and investment in leading-edge technologies, St. Jude tackles the most complex challenges in science and medicine.

Regeneron Postdoc Training Program Applications Open

American Society for Microbiology North Jersey meeting

The North Jersey ASM meeting will be taking place at Seton Hall on Friday October 27. The main speaker with be Dr. Jennifer Leeds, who is an executive director at Novartis. Please see flyer attached for details on how to attend to hear about her journey into industry. To learn moreabout the symposium and register, click here. Abstracts can be submitted at this site.

BioNJ Jobs Postings in Pharma and biotech

Click here to post your resume, so hiring managers find you! Click here to see recently posted positions.

Rutgers Career Exploration and Success Virtual Career and Internship Fair for Graduate Students

Virtual Career and Internship Fair: Master's & Doctoral Program Students

October 27 from 12-3pm.

To register and see the growing list of companies who will be in attendance click here.

At the STEM front - Careers in the Life Sciences Industry

You are cordially invited to the NJ Academy of Science Fall 2023 seminar event, "At the STEM front - Careers in the Life Sciences Industry", the NJ Academy of Science is co-sponsoring this great event with NJ Industry Partnership Life Sciences, Bristol Myers Squibb and Caldwell University. This event is open to the public.
The goal of this event is to inspire High School and undergraduate students into the Life Sciences industry. Family members are welcome to join us.

Oct 20 from 6-7pm at Caldwell University
Light Refreshment will be served. The first forty attendees will receive a complimentary gift.
Registration Link

September 2023

You can read the blog by Jocelyn Radeny about Research Careers in Industry. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to network, hone your writing skills and gain experience about careers. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, junior editor, or social media manager you can send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. No experience needed!

Communicating with Impact: The Art of Storytelling

Rutgers Office for Research invites you to join us on Thursday, Oct 12, from 10 am-11.30 am (EST) for our Road to Commercialization Webinar, Communicating with Impact: The Art of Storytelling.

Hear from keynote speakers Otto Pohl and Dena Seidel who will share their expertise, do’s and don’ts and tested framework/s to help us tell the story of our research effectively and in a way that is meaningful to industry and investors and others listening to it.

To learn more about the webinar see the attached flyer and do REGISTER HERE.

International Students: Signature Career Event.

The event includes the popular Beyond OPT: Visas After Graduation session with Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP. More information is here: If you're an international student interested in finding an internship or job in the United States, the International Students: Signature Career Event is not to be missed! At the event, you will learn how CES and Rutgers Global support you, the resources available, and employment options on F1 or J1 student visas. In an interactive session, you'll have the opportunity to learn networking etiquette and personal branding, or if you're already comfortable with networking, attend a session that will equip you with strategies and language to tackle questions about visa statuses & employment. You pick the session you'd like to attend! During the catered dinner, you'll hear from Rutgers International Student alumni from various disciplines who secured positions in the United States and how they did it!. Date: Monday, November 06, 2023, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost: $8. Location: MPR - Busch Student Center, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

ASGCT Congressional Policy Fellowship

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy

Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States

In partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), ASGCT will select one applicant to participate in a year-long policy fellowship on Capitol Hill. Fellows will provide high-quality, science-based, independent guidance to federal policy makers and elevate awareness of the Society among policymaking circles. This policy fellowship is a truly unique learning and career advancement opportunity for scientists interested in policy development and application. For more information, click here

Rutgers Virtual Career and Internship Fair Series

Actively recruiting employers will be available to virtually network with candidates to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities, including in-person, virtual, or hybrid roles. Do not miss out on this opportunity to schedule and connect directly with a recruiter to gain greater insight into an organization and its hiring needs.

BioNJ Jobs Board

To see recently posted positions in biopharma in NY and NJ, please click here. To post your resume for hiring managers to see, click here.

For more information about any of these announcements, contact the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

Students2Science Volunteers Needed

Students2Science (S2S)’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and educate elementary, middle, and high school students in economically disadvantaged communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM subjects) and foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. They bring students from inner city schools to their labs to perform experiments. There are a number of ways you can volunteer to help with this program. This is a great way to get teaching experience. Check out those options and register as a volunteer by clicking here.

Science Policy 101 & Opportunities in Science Policy workshop

Want to learn what science policy is? Interested in exploring opportunities and careers outside of academic research? Join SPAR next Tuesday (Sept 26) for our meeting that introduces science policy and focuses on opportunities in science policy! We will provide a brief intro to science policy and then cover policy trainings, internships, fellowships, and more that are available for scientists during graduate school and after graduation. Meetings will be held on New Brunswick and Newark campuses. And food will be provided! See details below.
When: Tuesday, September 26th at 6pm

Where: New Brunswick and Newark

New Brunswick - room 203, Marine and Coastal Sciences Building, Cook/Douglass Campus (71 Dudley Road)

*Free food (pizza) will be provided at New Brunswick. RSVP by Monday, Sept 25 is required to guarantee we will have food for you. If you show up without RSVPing, we cannot guarantee you will get pizza.

Newark - GSA Lounge (access through garage level A2)

RSVP here!

Medical Science Liaison Group meeting

The Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting the Miami student MSL group to discuss their experiences from this year's MSL conference hosted by the MSL Society.

Reminder that we use the first 30 minutes of the meeting to have our internal discussion where everyone's input is welcome and appreciated! Those interested in joining can do so through this zoom invite:

Time: Sep 27, 2023 4-5:30 PM

Zoom link here

2023 SAPA Annual Conference

SAPA cordially invites you to attend the 2023 SAPA Annual Conference and 30^thAnniversary Celebration on Friday and Saturday, September 29^th and 30^th at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, NJ. To register, click here. To enjoy the student discounts, please register using your “.edu” school email. Also, five complementary conference passes are available. The first 5 people to register using code SPSV6PBV will be free. For a detailed agenda, please see attached.

PhD Student Experiential Learning Program at Colgate Palmolive

You are cordially invited to an in-depth discussion of PhD experiential learning, featuring the Colgate-Palmolive Experiential Learning Opportunity Program, on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some PhD candidates will enter into industry careers while others will work with industry in their academic careers. There are many opportunities for PhD candidates to gain experience working in industry settings while earning their doctorates, and this presentation will focus on internship experiences from 6-12 or more months. With generous support from the Colgate-Palmolive company, Rutgers. PhD candidates have participated in the company’s Experiential Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), where they work alongside industry researchers on meaningful challenges while enhancing their research, communication, and project management skills. Hear from Rutgers and Colgate-Palmolive leaders as well as past and current program participants as they share insight and information about this valuable internship opportunity.

Monday Oct 2 from 11am-1pm at Winants Hall on College Ave campus, New Brunswick. Click here to register.

Graduate Student/Post-doc Work Assistants for Education & Training Program at Rutgers CINJ

The Office of Education and Training at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is seeking a graduate student/postdoctoral fellow interested in training the next generation of a diverse oncology workforce. It is a great experience for those interested in education research, teaching, or professional development. This is a grant funded part time (per diem) opportunity for one year. Selected individual will:

Assist in organizing two Scholar (graduate students and post-docs) Recruitment Symposiums (spring and fall) highlighting CINJ research programs and faculty.
Develop collaborative relationships with local, regional and national MSI and HBCU to identify potential new trainees for the underserved scholar (graduate students and post-docs) pipeline.
Work with Faculty Navigators at collaborating institutions to recruit and interact directly with their scholars (graduate students and post-docs) to guide and assist with academic stage appropriate professional career development in collaboration with CINJ CRTEC
Support career development opportunities of scholars (graduate students and post-docs) and Early Stage Investigators (e.g. writing grants and journal articles and communicating science to the lay public and networking).
Assist in tracking and monitoring outcomes of scholars reached through this program.

To apply, please contact Sunita Chaudhary, PhD chaudhs4@cinj.rutgers.edu

Assistant Director for External Fellowships Advising at Stony Brook University

This a chance to work with undergrads, grad students, and postdocs on developing their skills in grant and proposal writing for nationally competitive fellowships and awards. The position is located in Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development in the Graduate School at Stanley Brook, and this would be a great opportunity for someone with a graduate professional and career development background! Close date: Oct 14. For more information and to apply, please visit this site: Apply Here>

Amgen Massachusetts External Outreach Program Fall 2023 Lecture Series

Amgen Massachusetts will be hosting a 2023 Fall Semester Lectures series starting on October 5th. It is a 6-week program, occurring weekly on Thursdays (3-5 pm EST) until November 9^th. The virtual lectures will be scheduled as a single 2-hour session per week, each session includes 2 lectures and a Q/A session. To end the series there will be a Career Talk with a panel of Amgen volunteers to speak with the students on their journey from school to industry in hopes of guiding students to get prepared for industry jobs.

We are hoping these lectures will reach out to many students that are considering a future in biotech. Please see the current lecture schedule attached. To join the WebEx meeting, click here.

What Can You Be with a PhD Co-Sponsored by Rutgers iJOBS

Every other year, NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine organizes What Can You Be with a PhD?, the largest career symposium in the country, and this year is going to be amazing! We have more than 40 sessions scheduled over two days, Saturday, October 21st, and Sunday, October 22nd, and this year is entirely virtual and hosted on the Whova platform. Registration is $10 per person and includes admission on both days. Sessions will be recorded (with permission of all panelists), so you can view any you missed later. It’s the best deal in the city, and you get the chance to meet over 2000 of your peers to network with and more than 120 speakers to hear from! WCUB is co-sponsored by several Academic Institutions including Rutgers and we only have 250 spots for Rutgers PhD students and postdocs so seats are limited. That means you need to sign up early to be sure to get a spot! Registration is now open. To register, follow this LINK and use the code "rutgers_2023" to check out and pay. Be sure to use your school email address; it's how we ensure everyone is registered for the correct school. We are still working on completing the schedule and are adding speakers daily, so keep checking the WCUB website. The Whova version of the event will be released in September, but make sure you log in with the same email you used to register.

August 2023

What Can You Be with a PhD Co-Sponsored by Rutgers iJOBS

Internships in the government through ORISE

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Fellowship with the Defense Health Agency
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Degree: Currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR

Internship in Molecular Toxicology and Ecotoxicology at DEVCOM-CBC
Location: Edgewood, Maryland
Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Biofilm Prevention and Treatment - Doctoral Fellowship with Defense Health Agency
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Degree: Currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or LPR

Female Warfighter Physiology & Performance Research- Postdoctoral Fellowship
Location: Natick, Massachusetts
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 1/31/2024
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

July 2023

Adjunct Professor Position at The College of New Jersey

The Biology Department here at TCNJ is searching for an adjunct to teach a single section (<24 students) of our Bio211: Cell Biology and Biochemistry course in fall 2023. Course meetings: 80min twice per week + 3h lab once per week (+ office hours). This is an established course and current/past instructors will share teaching materials and can provide advice. In addition, the lab is a common design across sections i.e. lab manual/protocols/materials are already established. Course description: An introduction to the nomenclature, origin, and function of essential molecules and cellular components of living organisms. Structural and functional characteristics of various eukaryotic cells demonstrate that the molecular and cellular levels of organization are intimately integrated. If you are interested in the position please contact the chair of the Department of Biology Wendy Clement, clementw@tcnj.edu. For more details see attachment.

Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP): details are available at www.janssensodep.com. SODEP consists of three steps:

1. Exposure to industry at the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, an all-day program that will provide an overview of the various opportunities within science and medicine.

Those that meet the following requirements are eligible to participate in SODEP:

· self-identify as African-American/Black or Hispanic

· citizens or permanent residents of the United States

· full-time PhD or MD/PhD students in year 3+ of graduate programs (as of January 2024),PharmD students, and postdoctoral fellows

· engaged or interested in oncology or other closely related disciplines such as immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational biology/data sciences, clinical research, and pharmacology.

Registration is currently open for the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, which will take place on September13, 2023. We encourage early registration, as admission is rolling and will be closed when we reach 150 registrants. Application deadline is August 28, 2023.

Associate Director, Graduate Student Center Career Development at Princeton University

The Associate Director, Graduate Student Career Development position focuses on advising, guidance, and programming on all aspects of career planning and development of graduate students for careers inside and outside academe. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Graduate Student Career Development, the Associate Director serves as a key relationship builder with major stakeholders across campus. The person in this role has direct responsibility for creating and implementing engagement and outreach initiatives by collaborating with campus partners to capture and respond to evolving graduate student career interests and needs. This position also involves collaborating broadly within the Career Development team. The Associate Director advises graduate students according to our student-centered career advising philosophy that aligns with our office’s model focused on self-exploration and lifelong career management. This holistic model involves both one-on-one career advising and an educational/curricular framework. In addition to providing one-on-one advising for graduate students, the person in this role designs and facilitates career education and skill-building programs for graduate students and contributes to the development and maintenance of our office career resources for graduate students. This role will be in-person in the Center for Career Development offices.

Graduate Student Career Advising & Programming

Provide personalized career advising for graduate students via one-on-one in-person and virtual (phone/Zoom) advising appointments on career-related concerns inside and outside academe.
Meet individually or in groups with graduate students to provide coaching and advising to help graduate students clarify values, interests, skills, and strengths.
Educate graduate students on significant employment trends within and beyond academe.
Assist graduate students with developing action plans and follow-up strategies based on a series of progressive meetings.
Collaborate with the Employer Engagement team to develop and implement programs and resources that connect grad students with employers, such as the Undercover Bosses program and the Bring a Ph.D. to Work series.
Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Experiential Learning team to create programs and resources that connect alumni with graduate students, such as the From Ph.D. to Workplace series.
Create and implement a wide range of engaging, informative, and actionable programs on topics ranging from exploring careers to preparing for the academic job search to interviewing and negotiating job offers for graduate students.
Actively collaborate with graduate academic departments and student organizations to identify changing career needs of graduate students and design and implement career education and skill-building programs tailored to specific graduate student groups or a requested department.

Campus Outreach & Collaborative Relationship Building

Serve as a primary liaison to graduate academic departments and student organizations at Princeton University for graduate student career development.
Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with graduate faculty and departmental staff, primarily directors of graduate studies, job placement officers, graduate program administrators, and student department representatives.
Build and cultivate relationships across campus with graduate student groups and centers on campus serving graduate students.
Connect with underserved graduate student populations across campus through outreach initiatives.
Help develop a prioritized list of campus outreach targets and implement outreach strategies to ensure that all Princeton graduate students have access to meaningful career exploration and opportunities.

Data and Assessment

Oversee and maintain campus engagement data in the office's Salesforce instance.
Use data to assess outreach/program impact and areas for continuous improvement.
Participate in assessment projects to conduct a broader survey or focus-group interviews to understand Princeton graduate students’ career development experiences.
Required qualifications:

Master’s Degree
Minimum of three years of professional experience in career counseling/advising and program development in a higher education setting
Ability to implement a developmental, goal-oriented, and student-centered approach to advising graduate students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver effective career presentations, and build internal and external relationships
Experience in working with and supporting underrepresented populations, and deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion goals
Proven track record and experience in cultivating connections, program planning and execution, and group facilitation and engagement with a strategic mindset to create value and impact
Demonstrated passion or/and experience in creating innovative programming reflecting the changing needs of graduate students and the world of work inside and outside academe
Experience gathering and analyzing data to inform decisions
Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely and effective manner

Preferred qualifications:

Ph.D.
Two or more years of experience in graduate student advising
Broader familiarity with career assessments (MBTI and CliftonStrengths)
To apply, click here

Jobs Board for Biopharma Positions in NJ

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You can read the blog by Natalie Losada about Making Graphical Abstracts using BioRender.

Learn about becoming a Medical Science Liaison

The Rutgers MSL Group will be hosting Eli Lilly's Medical Science Liaison Associate Director, Dr. Joe Cruz. Dr. Cruz works within the neuroscience therapeutic area. This meeting will be held this Wed. July 19^th from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in joining this group and attending this virtual speaker session can email Luisa (lfa29@rutgers.edu) or Luis (lg759@gsbs.rutgers.edu)

Communicating with Impact: The Art of Storytelling

Join us on Thursday, August 3, from 9:30am-12pm for our next Road to Commercialization webinar, titledCommunicating with Impact: The Art of Storytelling.

Click here to register.

Strategic communication is an important skill that encompasses active listening, precise message delivery, and asking for feedback. Learn how to tell the story of your research effectively and in a way that is meaningful to industry and investors. Hear from experts and successful Rutgers inventors/founders on how they gained attention and interest from industry for their innovative research/start-ups.

Speakers include:

Otto Pohl, founder and principal of Core Communications

Joachim Kohn, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Board of Governors Professor of Chemistry at Rutgers University
Lisa Lutz Silver, President and Co-Founder of Rutgers startup OptoVibronex
Dena Seidel, Science Communication & Food Systems Researcher at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Lori Dars, Associate Director of Economic Development and Innovation at Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

You can read the iJOBS blog by Antonia Kaz about the iJOBS workshop on the Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Figure Design.

Erdos Institute

Data Science Boot Camp 12 week version in Fall | 1 month intensive in May
PhD Alumni-led Mini-Courses
Data Visualization | Quantum Computing | UX, Consumer, & Market Research
Software Engineering for Data Scientists | and MORE!
Behavioral & Technical Interview Prep Workshops
1-on-1 Career Coaching
Employer & Alumni Career Connections

For more information, see attached flyer, click here or Contact Amalya Lehmann at amalya@erdosinstitute.org

US Visa and Immigration Options for International Scientists and Researchers

July 18th 5-6pm EST offered by Scismic

Which visa pathway is right for you? Learn the processes and prospects for working in the United States as an international researcher.

The session will cover the types of visas used by postdoctoral researchers. Learn about self-sponsored applications, J-1 waivers and other visas, such as the F1 (OPT) and J-1 visas (including J1 waivers), and H-1B/O-1/TN from Immigration Attorney Brendan Delaney. The webinar will leave you with some practical information and allow some time for general questions. Sign up link is here

Virtual Webinar on Food Intellectual Property and Trademark

Join us for this webinar (virtual) on Food Intellectual Property and Trademark with attorney Danielle DeFilippis of Norris McLaughlin, and Food & Beverage Sector Lead Doyin Ashiru of NJEDA. The event is free; however, individuals must register

Association for Women in Science Virtual Career Fair

Aug 24 from 1-4pm The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to provide you with this unique, free career growth opportunity on August 24. Register today for the AWIS Virtual Career Fair to connect directly with recruiters in private, one-on-one conversations. To register, click here

Job as Senior Scientist in Biologics at Merck

R3 Senior Scientist research opening for a graduating/recently graduated PhD in the Biologics Process Research and Development Department.

Biologics Process Research & Development (BPR&D) within Our Research Laboratories is on a mission to rapidly deliver diverse biotherapeutics to patients by efficiently developing innovative, robust manufacturing processes and technologies. To achieve this, we work closely with colleagues in Discovery, Pre-clinical, Early Development, Analytical, Formulation, and Commercial Manufacturing while providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Beyond process development for pipeline biologics, we innovate and build next generation biomanufacturing technologies. Examples include investments for development of continuous manufacturing, green and sustainable processes, and proprietary technology platforms. We actively publish and engage with the scientific community to influence the field. BPR&D includes three lab-facing technical functional areas: Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream Process Development (UPD) and Downstream Process Development & Engineering (DPDE). This job posting covers opportunities for all three functional areas. We are actively looking for highly motivated people with a passion for innovation and interest in contributing to one or more of the three technical functional areas mentioned above.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Innovation
- Develop innovative and disruptive technologies for next-generation biologic manufacturing processes
- Apply rigorous scientific principles and data analyses to solve challenging problems related to developing robust, cost-effective processes
Experimental Design and Problem-Solving
- Develop and characterize robust processes for delivering multi-kilogram quantities of life-changing medicines
- Design and conduct lab and/or pilot-scale studies to support mechanistic understanding, scale-up, and transfer of processes to manufacturing
Collaboration and effective communication:
- Work with a collaborative, cross-functional team of talented scientists and engineers to advance the biologics pipeline from early- to late-stage development
- Partner with groups in both research and manufacturing divisions
- Represent your functional area in cross-functional teams
Coaching and Mentoring
- Train and mentor junior scientists in experimental design, execution, and data interpretation
Safety and Compliance
- Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. with 4 years, or M.S. with 3 years or PhD with 0+ years of relevant experience (or expected PhD graduation within 6 months from date of application) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related fields

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

A proven ability to design and execute hands-on lab and/or in silico experiments
Proficiency with statistical design and analysis tools
Excellent communication skills, ability to work in matrixed teams and collaborate with diverse partners cross-functionally
A demonstrated ability to think critically with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

In addition to the required skillsets above, relevant experience is needed in one of the three lab-facing technical functional areas as described below.

PCS
- In-depth understanding of cell biology/molecular biology and hands-on experience of molecular subcloning, vector design, and mammalian cell culture
- Hands-on experience with RNA and whole-genome (re)sequencing, bioinformatics analysis and familiarity with genome editing tools
- Proficient with Linux and programming languages such as Python, and/or R
UPD
- Knowledge of recombinant protein expression, metabolic pathways, biochemistry, and cell culture
- Understanding of basic bioreactor principles, mass transfer kinetics
DPDE
- Sound scientific knowledge of protein properties and purification
- Understanding of unit operations such as chromatography, filtration, crystallization, precipitation, adsorption, mixing etc.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

History of external presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals
Data science, modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence
Evaluating and introducing novel technologies and analytical tools in process development and manufacturing
Knowledge of protein biochemistry, biophysics, conjugation techniques
Vector construction, Genetic Engineering, and Systems Biology
Knowledge of cell-line development for protein expression in mammalian systems and suspension cell culture
High throughput experimentation using automation platforms
Familiarity with feed and media development for large-scale recombinant protein expression in mammalian systems
Knowledge of Quality by Design, Process Characterization and Control Strategy development

For more information, click here and contact iJOBS alum Xiaowen Wang xiaowen.wang@merck.com

June 2023

BioNJ Manufacturing Briefing

I have 7 free registration vouchers for the BioNJ Manufacturing Briefing which will take place at Rutgers University on September 13^th. If you have interest in attending and hearing some of the topics to be presented (see attached) and to also network with the industry professionals, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu. Your attendance would be free.

Rutgers Career Exploration and Success Opportunities

Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair

Tuesday, September 19 - Friday, September 22

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Jersey Mike's Arena (Livingston Campus)

With over 6,200 candidates and sold-out booths last fall, we are enhancing the fair to be a full 4-days! We will encourage candidates to join us at this in-person event to network with employers to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from various fields. Employer registration is live, and candidate registration will go live the on August 1.

Online Tools
Whether students are choosing majors/careers, planning their job searches, or applying to graduate schools, the Office of Career Exploration and Success has online resources to help them develop their career action plans! These are available to all eligible students by logging in with their NetID and password to Rutgers Handshake and selecting Career Resources.

(NEW!) Big Interview combines a step-by-step curriculum of expert video lessons with AI-based virtual practice interview tools to help students improve their interview skills and AI technology that provides resume reviews and templates.
GoinGlobal provides career information that assists with finding information on HB1 employers, pursuing global career paths, and learning about US cities and domestic job opportunities.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep provides materials for practicing for various college and graduate school entrance exams.
Rutgers Handshake allows access to review thousands of employment and interview opportunities, schedule career advising appointments, register for career events, and more.
Student-Alumni Career Connect (SACC) is an online database of Rutgers alumni willing to provide career advice. Search alumni by career community, major, job title, employer, and more to learn about their career paths.
Traitify is an innovative career exploration system to help assess career skills, interests, and values.

Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we remain committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s why our Janssen Oncology Research & Development team is thrilled to announce they have opened registration for the second year of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (Janssen SODEP). This program aims to build relationships with exceptional, ethnically diverse PhD or MD/PhD students, PharmD students, and post-doctoral researchers. We propose to contribute to shaping their career, and bring greater visibility to our job opportunities by providing industry exposure and mentorship from our senior R&D leaders at Janssen.

There are two steps of Janssen SODEP: Exposure and Mentorship. The first step of this program (Exposure) is a virtual Janssen Oncology Day, which takes place this year on September 13, 2023. Please apply by August 28, 2023. At Janssen Oncology Day, attendees will be exposed to the R&D process within industry and obtain an understanding of the critical skillsets fostering a successful industry career. Those who attend Janssen Oncology Day will have the opportunity to apply to advance to the Mentoring step of SODEP, in which scholars will be paired with Janssen leaders in an ongoing 1-year mentoring experience.

Requirements:

·Self-identify as African-American/Black or Hispanic
·Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
·Full-time PhD or MD/PhD students in year 3+ of graduate program, PharmD students, or post-doctoral fellows

·Engaged or interested in oncology, or other closely related disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational biology/data sciences, clinical research, and pharmacology.

CLICK HERE to complete an application to attend Janssen Oncology Day, step 1 of Janssen SODEP by August 28, 2023. Please have your CV ready in PDF when you apply. Your Curriculum vitae, should include:

A summary statement
A list of research experience (university/company, principal investigator if appropriate, information about the research)
A list of technical skills
Education information
Awards/fellowships
Publications (complete)

For more information, click here or email scholars@janssensodep.com

BioNJ Career Portal

Colgate Palmolive - A funded co-op experiential learning opportunity for Rutgers graduate students

Colgate Palmolive and Rutgers University established a strategic relationship in 2015 and the presenting opportunity is an outgrowth of past and present research initiatives. Colgate is calling for applications from current doctoral candidates for a funded experiential learning opportunity. This training opportunity will allow selected doctoral candidates (with a background in Chemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Oral Biology/Dental, Biomedical Engineering, Pathology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Material Science, Chemical Physics, or related fields) to train at the company’s Piscataway facility and remotely under the guidance of a Colgate mentor. Please review the attached posting for details on the requirements, process and descriptions.

If there are questions, please email Dave Magnoni (dave.magnoni@rutgers.edu) and copy Brian Wall (brian_wall@colpal.com) as well.

Propelus for Transforming Your Technology into a Product or Service

Propelus is a four-week program designed for research teams to explore how their discovery can help potential customers and meet industry needs as a startup or venture. Researchers, scientists, engineers and their team members, including postdoctoral researchers and students, work as a team to learn how to translate their discovery or technology into a startup or venture. Participants earn a $3,000 NSF grant that can be used to travel to conferences and for other customer discovery resources.

Cohort 11 July session dates: July 24, 26, Aug 2, 16 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm ET online.

Apply by June 29, 2023. icorpsNE.org

Note: Propelus programs are offered approximately every two months.

Visit the Hub website to learn more about our programs and sign up for our biweekly Hub newsletter.

Any questions about the application process may be directed to Hub coordinators Caitlin Baiduc (cbaiduc@udel.edu), Vanessa Calu (vcalu@princeton.edu) or Mark DeGuzman (m.deguzman@rutgers.edu).

I-Corps Fellowship for for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

For innovation-minded grad-students, post-docs, and undergrads, especially from underrepresented groups, from 2-year or 4-year institutions of higher education in the Northeast Region, the I-Corps Fellowship offers:

An immersive educational experience to learn about innovation & entrepreneurship at the Northeast I-Corps Hub
An opportunity to join an I-Corps team that is exploring the commercial potential of their proposed innovation
A chance to expand your skillset, grow your network, and build confidence by contributing in a meaningful way
An NSF-funded stipend for completing the I-Corps Fellowship requirements

Apply for the I-Corps Fellowship program to contribute to the regional innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem as you prepare to bring your own innovation forward in the near future!

NIH Summer Enrichment Curriculum 2023

To help you sharpen your science skills and develop both professionally and personally, we have developed a summer-long series of activities. This summer’s online curriculum will focus on the exciting science we do at the NIH and on career/professional development, and wellness topics for students at all educational levels. We encourage you to look at all the program offerings and identify events that will help you achieve your scientific and career goals.

Curriculum for Students in College, Graduate, and Professional School

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series: Summer & Fall 2023

The NIH OITE offers a series of workshops to help you develop your confidence and resilience in various challenging situations. The series includes four (Summer) or five (Fall) webinars, each followed by a small-group discussion. These sessions focus on strategies for academic success, thriving in research and healthcare careers, building resilience, overcoming obstacles, and mentoring. Attending the entire series is recommended as concepts and themes will be developed progressively, allowing you to integrate and refine the information. Previous participants reported increased resilience, improved stress management, and highly recommended the series. For more information and schedule, please visit here:

NIH Career Symposium 2023 Recordings

The 16th Annual NIH Career Symposium concluded last month after three exciting days of networking and career exploration. This virtual event provided a unique opportunity for trainees to hear directly from professionals across a wide array of careers to learn about their individual career stories and experiences. With over 6000 attendees from NIH and around the world and with 275 speakers & panelists, this was our largest Career Symposium to date. Recordings of the main talks from the symposium are now available to everyone on the OITE YouTube channel.

Leadership Development Program by Torrey Pines

The Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) is excited to announce applications are being accepted for the Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys! This year-long program, originally established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and early career PhDs. The purpose of the program is to learn more about your leadership style and the styles of others towards understanding how you and your current/future teams can succeed. Major topics that will be discussed in the context of leadership include: communication styles, conflict management, leadership strengths, influencing others, and negotiation. To learn more about the program, see attached flyer and visit this site.
Space is limited! To apply, click here and complete the online application form. If accepted into the program, participants will pay a $285 fee that covers all program expenses and assessments.
Application Deadline: July 11, 2023 @ 11:59 pm PT
We recognize that as a year-long program, this may appear to be a large time commitment, but keep in mind that the program meets virtually only once a month (~4 hrs) on Friday mornings from August 2023 to June 2024. Project and self-study time will be at your discretion. If you have concerns about your ability to participate, do not hesitate to contact us (sbpleaders@sbpdiscovery.org).

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Picnic organized by D-Fi USA for French scientists in NYC

July 2nd at noon at Central Park at this location. At D-Fi USA, we strive to gather French PhD scientists who are pursuing their careers in the US, those who are in the US and wish to go back to France, as well as professionals in France who want to share their past experience in the US. Our goal is to create a strong network that enables members to connect, share experiences, and provide information on careers in the US or advice on how to prepare a move back to France. The upcoming event promises to be an excellent opportunity for French scientists to connect with like-minded individuals and build relationships that will help them in their professional endeavors. It will be a great opportunity for attendees to network and share their experiences while learning from others. Bring what you want to eat. Email info.d.fi.usa@gmail.com for more information.

Government Internships and Fellowships in STEM

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) currently has over 600 active postings for graduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral internship and fellowship opportunities in STEM research, policy, and supporting disciplines. Students can search using our application system at www.Zintellect.com or using our free mobile app on Apple and Google Play - ORISE GO. ORISE connects talented and diverse graduate students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to programs at a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These best-in-class, learning-based internship and fellowship experiences are key to the recruitment and preparation of the next generation of our STEM workforce.

Jobs at ECS

Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,500 employees throughout the U.S. We are proud to build successful customer relationships with some of the world’s leading agencies in both the public and private sectors. Inspired by the ability to create, innovate, and serve, our highly skilled teams work together to solve complex challenges and provide advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions. ECS careers are rewarding. We value professional development and philanthropy, and offer health benefits, tuition reimbursement, and maternity leave. To see current job postings, click here. If you want a referral or an informational interview, please email iJOBS and Rutgers Alumna Dr. Maria Qadri at maria.qadri@ecstech.com with your resume and the position you are interested in.

Recent Industry Job Postings in NJ

To see the BioNJ jobs board with listings you can filter by experience, position type, location etc.., click here.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Huri Mucahit who has a job at at Bristol Myers Squibb as a process engineer.

You can read the blog post by Shreya Madhavarapu about the career panel on Regulatory Affairs.

ORISE Fellowships

Biology Internship at U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center
Location: Natick, Massachusetts
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Post-Doctoral Fellow Vestibular Science
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Pathways to Entrepreneurship: Insights from Faculty Innovators

June 13th, 2:30pm NJECC event supporting women innovators to pursue entrepreneurship?

To learn more about the New Jersey Equity Commercialization Collaborative, check their website, and see how to get involved or stay engaged for future events.

Please register on Eventbrite asap if you'd be able to attend! You can follow the New Jersey Equity Commercialization Collaborative (NJECC) organization on Eventbrite if you want to be notified of events like this in the future. See attached flyer.

May 2023

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Jennifer Timm who has a job at Evotec as a an Associate Principal Scientist in Protein Production.

You can read the iJOBS blog by Natalie Losada about the case study in Business Development.

NIH Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series

Summer 1, 2023 – College and Graduate/Professional School Students
Fall 2023 - Postbacs, Graduate/Professional School Students, Postdocs

ORISE Fellowships and Internships

1) Biology Internship at U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center
Location: Natick, Massachusetts
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2023
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
2) Human Physiology/Psychology Research - Postgraduate
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen, LPR, or foreign nationals

Summer I-Corps Programs

Please see details below about FREE upcoming I-Corps Training programs for those interested in expanding their research capacity and innovation potential innovation (Industry Connect) or those already working on an innovation (Propelus) or specifically a cleantech innovation (I-Corps Cleantech Cohort); these trainings are funded through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. Industry Connect is a 3-session hybrid program for individuals or teams; The Propelus and Cleantech cohorts are four-week virtual Cohort-based program for teams. See details below.

Industry Connect: MD&M East 2023

Industry Connect will help you engage w/ industry as a group, identify & evaluate Key Partners to advance your research or innovation!

For faculty, grad students, post-docs, and undergrads who answer yes to any of the following:

Are you doing research or developing an innovation in life sciences, HealthTech, or medical devices, engineering, digital health, in the Northeast Region?
Are you often heads-down in the lab working on your research or innovation looking for ways to improve your productivity?
Are you open to exploring what products/services/experts you might need to advance your technology?
Do you wish you could expand your team's capabilities, but don't know where to start?

We've created the Industry Connect: MD&M East program for you to see what's out there!

Register here by June 5 to attend.

Cleantech Cohort - July 2023

Cleantech Propelus I-Corps, in collaboration between Cleantech Open Northeast and the Northeast I-Corps Hub which will specifically train research teams developing cleantech innovations dealing with energy storage/generation, carbon capture, water treatment, hydroelectric, , battery technologies, purification sustainability, etc, to understand how commercializing their technology could create value in the market and make real-world impact.

Propelus: July 2023

Propelus is a four-week program designed for research teams to explore how their discovery can help potential customers and meet industry needs as a startup or venture.

Researchers, scientists, engineers and their team members, including postdoctoral researchers and students, work as a team to learn how to translate their discovery or technology into a startup or venture. Participants earn a $3,000 NSF grant that can be used to travel to conferences and for other customer discovery resources.

Cohort 11 July session dates: July 24, 26, Aug 2, 16 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm ET online.

Apply by May 15, 2023. icorpsNE.org

Note: Propelus programs are offered approximately every two months. ___________________________________

Rutgers is a Partner Institution of the Northeast Region I-Corps Hub. Visit the Hub website to learn more about our programs and sign up for our biweekly Hub newsletter.

Any questions about the application process may be directed to Hub coordinators Caitlin Baiduc (cbaiduc@udel.edu), Vanessa Calu (vcalu@princeton.edu) or Mark DeGuzman (m.deguzman@rutgers.edu).

Science During Crisis: Evidence-Based Decision Making During Emergency Response

The Eagleton Science and Politics Program will be hosting a workshop with Bob Martin, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner at the time of the 2012 Paulsboro, NJ, train derailment.

Commissioner Martin will speak about decision-making during a developing environmental crisis, discuss similarities with the train derailment & toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, and offer perspectives on how and if governments learn to prevent and prepare for future events.

This is an in-person event at the Eagleton Insitute followed by lunch. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.

Further information is on the attached flyer, and on our Twitter account. To register, click here

Non-Academic Careers for International PhDs and Postdocs in the US: Panel Discussion and Networking

Thursday, May 11 4:00-5:30pm EST by Zoom

Are you interested in exploring career opportunities outside of academia? Join us for this panel discussion and networking session in Zoom breakout rooms, where you will hear from former academic scientists:

-who are working in NYC and across the US in non-academic roles, including pharma/biotech (bench and non-bench), medical devices, tech, consulting, and finance;

-who navigated visa sponsorship (O1, OPT, H1B, etc.) or greencard options to be a candidate for these jobs;

-who represent a variety of countries; and

-who will speak about their experiences being on the job market, and how they are enjoying their career so far.

Brendan Delaney, JD, Immigration Attorney at Frank & Delaney Immigration Law, LLC, will also give a presentation on the different types of visa sponsorship or greencard options an international researcher may consider if they are applying to non-academic jobs.

The goal of this event is for PhDs and postdocs in the NYC area to learn about a variety of career options outside of academia in the US, and in particular how international scholars can successfully pursue these options. They will hear stories about transitioning into a career outside of academia, and the additional factors to consider in the application and interview process regarding possibilities for visa sponsorship or for getting a greencard.

The moderated panel discussion will be followed by a networking session using Zoom breakout rooms so that the students, postdocs, and panelists can meet in smaller groups and have discussions. We will set up each panelist in their own breakout room, and students/postdocs will move from room to room based on their interests.

This event is hosted by INet NYC and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Office of Career and Professional Development Office. While this event has a focus on opportunities for international researchers, the event is open to everyone, and ALL student and postdoc researchers are welcome to attend.

16TH ANNUAL NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM- Virtual

May 8-10, 2023 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Over 250 speakers for you to network with professionals in a variety of jobs—which should help you identify your career of interest and the steps to be a competitive candidate. NOTE: What is said in these rooms will NOT be recorded.

We will also have a workshop on Why Career Choices are so Hard on Tuesday afternoon, and a workshop on Wednesday on Current Hiring Trends. Wednesday will also have a session just for Visiting Fellows to address their unique career needs, a session on Career Transitions (i.e., can you really go from industry back to academics?), data todebunk myths around faculty positions (i.e., do you really need to have a K99?), and a session on Building you careers by bringing your whole self to the process. Click here to register.

Mon-MAY-8 – Research-intensive Careers (faculty, industry, non-faculty)

11:00 am – 11:50 am Introduction to Careers in Research (all Sectors) (will be recorded)
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Applying to and negotiating for academic faculty positions
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Becoming a faculty member: Transitioning into your new role and setting up a research group
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Industry Research Careers (Session 1)
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm Industry Research Careers (Session 2)
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm Three Options: Research (Non-faculty), Public Health, & Clinician Careers

Tues-MAY-9 – Broadening Career Options

11:00 am – 11:50 am Introduction to Careers in Industry (non-research), Policy, Communication, Government, and Education (will be recorded)
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Science Administration in Government, Academic, and Non-Profit settings
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Science Policy
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Science Communication and Education
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm Industry, Business of Science
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm Why Career Choices are so Hard: a practical guide for navigating the career process (will be recorded)

Wed-MAY-10 -

9:00 am – 10:30 am Visiting Fellows: Navigating careers in the US and internationally
10:30 am – 11:20 am Hiring Trends and Making a Career Plan (will be recorded)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Navigating Career Transitions - addressing: am I/will I get stuck?
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Myths and facts about getting an academic faculty position (will be recorded)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Building Career Community Through Shared Identities
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Research Training Opportunities at NIH (Intramural) (will be recorded)

AI and Biology: Artificial Intelligence Summer Program by Stanford Graduates
The AI and Biology Innovators Fellowship in Machine Learning equips students with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques like Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Convolutional Neural Networks, and more. Leveraging these new tools, students build out a professional portfolio with capstone projects such as pandemic spread prediction and disease diagnosis that draw on their unique interest and domain expertise. Please find more information about relevant projects here and apply here. Feel free to contact program coordinator Jared at programs@inspiritinnovator.com with any questions.

April 2023

Training for grad students and postdocs interested in Life Science Consulting by Guidehouse

Guidehouse is launching a new program for late-stage advanced degree candidates (PhD, PharmD, MD) and postdocs who are interested in life sciences consulting. It is a three-day training/case study event, and if they are selected and attend the event they will also be advanced to final-round interviews for a full-time life sciences consulting position. You must be able to attend the 3-day in-person event in July which is in Chicago. For someone who is seriously interested in consulting, this could be a great opportunity. More information and the application can be found here or by contacting iJOBS alum Erika Aguas eaguas@guidehouse.com.

Process Development in Biotech: Learn From the After-R&D Scientists

Your scientific expertise is highly sought for more than just developing a therapy in industry. There are roles in-between the discovery of a therapy and getting it to the patients who need it. Process development is an exciting opportunity to consider, but what is this job actually like? We have gathered a panel to tell you all about it!Whether you are just starting to explore roles in Biotech and BioPharma or whether you are working in the industry but considering a role change, this event will answer your questions. Join us to hear from industry insiders all about this exciting field.
Sign up and come with questions for our panelists on April 27th at 5pm ET here.

Rutgers Innovation Ventures Upcoming Events (see links below and attached flyers)

April 18^th 4pm-5pm, Innovating Together with the University City Science Center, hosted by NE I-Corps Hub
Novus I-Corps@Rutgers University (Event on May 17th, 9am - 1:00pm: Register by May 10th)
Propelus I-Corps flyer, Cohort 9 (Cohort dates: June 5, 7, 14, 28, Apply by May 15th)

Early Bird Registration Open! 2023 SAPA Scientific Symposium: The Power of AI, Data Science and Cutting-edge Technologies in Pharmaceutical Industry will be held offline on May 6th

Event date: May 6th 2023, 9:00 am– 5:00 pm EDT

Event location: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854

SAPA cordially invites you to participate in the annual scientific symposium. The symposium, themed "The Power of AI, Data Science and Cutting-edge Technologies in Pharmaceutical Industry", will be held on May 6th at Rutgers University. Experts and scholars from industry, academia, and regulatory agency (FDA) will be invited to explore the development trends of AI, data science, and cutting-edge technologies in drug development and the future biopharmaceutical field. We are also honored to announce the confirmed speakers such as Global Biometrics & Data Sciences SVP Venkat Sethuraman from BMS and Executive Director Head of Development Innovation Henry Wei from Regeneron. In addition, we will hold a Data Science Bootcamp event to provide practical learning opportunities for colleagues who are interested in applying data science in the biopharmaceutical field. By the end of this immersive boot camp, you will master the art of R Shiny app development, empowering you to design, build, and deploy customized data visualization tools tailored to your specific needs – elevating your data analysis capabilities to new heights!

Event website is here

Biotechnology Club meeting

Join the Biotechnology Club on Wednesday, April 19 @12PM. They will discuss strategies for updating your LinkedIn to impress recruiters. See attached flyer for details.

March 2023

Applications for Phase 2 of iJOBS for 2023-24 are now open!

The career panels, site visits and workshops that constitute Phase 1 continue all year and we hope you will participate in them actively. If you are also interested in getting more involved in iJOBS we have opened this cycle of Phase 2 applications for grad students, postdocs, and alumni of Rutgers, Princeton, Stevens, Rowan and NJIT.

Phase 2 benefits:

1) you will have an opportunity to shadow a professional in your career of interest for about 2 days a month over a semester. You tell us what career you want to pursue and we will find someone who is appropriate and match you to a shadow host.

2) you will have an opportunity to take a class in the other semester that you are not doing the shadowing. The class you select will help you prepare for your career of interest that you can select based on your interest (e.g. practical aspects of clinical trial design, project management, principles of finance and accounting)

3) you will get assigned a mentor to work on an individual development plan (IDP) with. This mentor is different from your shadow host and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and come up with a plan to prepare for your career.

Phase 2 applications require at least 12 hours of Phase 1 activities, a personal statement, permission from your PI, and a letter of recommendation from your PI or another faculty member. Grad students must be in good academic standing and have completed the proposition qualifier by Fall 2023 to apply. Postdocs and alumni may apply at any stage.

Applications are due by May 1 and admissions decisions will be made by June 5. All accepted trainees will meet individual with the program directors to discuss their personalized plan for Phase 2 in terms of shadowing, course, and mentor. Phase 2 for 2023 will start in September. Phase 2 applications only open once a year. Please see the attached application and FAQ.

Postdoc positions in Barcelona, Spain

See flyers attached for several opportunities to do a postdoc in Spain and learn cutting edge techniques.

SAPA Career Development Workshop: Career Growth in Turbulent Times

Learn how to use empathy and leadership to guide your career decisions in this full day workshop on Busch Campus, Rutgers University.

This workshop will be highly interactive. The participants will have opportunities to dialogue wit professionals of various levels of experiences in academia and pharmaceutical industry. Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, young and experienced

Saturday March 25 from 9am-5pm at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

See attached brochure for all speakers and details.

Catalyzing Gender Equity at Schrodinger: Early Careers in Computational Sciences

Schrödinger is excited to host our first event in support of women and non-binary computational scientists. Our two day symposium will include an overview of research and development projects at Schrödinger, an interactive molecular modeling workshop led by our education team, an employee panel with some of our female scientists and software developers, and resume workshop sessions. This event is open to PhD students and postdocs conducting computational research in STEM fields. Applications received before April 15, 2023 will be prioritized. Please only apply if you are authorized to travel to the US at the time of the event. May 23-24, 2023. To register, click here

Internships at the Department of Health

The NJ Public Health and Environmental Laboratories is proud to announce our 10^th rewarding year offering summer internships for students and graduates of New Jersey. It has been a great journey, which promises to just get better! So many changes are happening in public health, a lot of them right here in our laboratory. We are embarking on data modernization efforts across the board, and new and innovative ways of reaching out to our healthcare and public health colleagues, as well as the public. Many new alliances are being formed as data takes the stage. This year we are especially interested in hosting computer science majors, and we also have spots for those interested in molecular biology, environmental science and public policy and outreach. To learn more and apply, click here. You can also reach out to Susan Mikorski Susan.Mikorski@doh.nj.gov

Success with non-dilutive funding? Learn how through: Road to Commercialization Symposium Series

At this webinar our speakers (Rutgers researchers and start-up founders) will share their tips on how they were successful in securing non-diluted funding. A grant that allows innovators to maximize their equity and ownership in the technology/start-up. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Anders Laursen, co-founder of RenewCO2 (and a past RU researcher). This will be followed by a panel discussion including Rutgers faculty- Dr. Michael Dunn (Orthopedic Surgery) and Dr. Rupak Doshi, co-founder of OmniSync. The webinar will conclude with short presentations focusing on available resources at Innovation Ventures, including internal funding programs. See attached flyer for details.

Date:13^thApril 2023.

Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm (EST).

Theme: How to accelerate your commercialization success with non-dilutive funding.

Who can attend: Rutgers faculty, staff, fellows and students.

Required to attend: Prospective TechAdvance and HealthAdvance commercialization funding applicants.

Postdoctoral position in lab of Hilda Ye at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

A postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms of HTLV-1 driven adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL). Being the only human cancer caused by a retrovirus, ATLL is a fatal disease with no effective therapy. ATLL is distinguished from other types of T cell lymphomas in its unique genetic and phenotypic characteristics as well as clinical behavior. Evidence is also accumulating that ATLL diagnosed in North America and Japan may differ in their mutation patterns and anti-HTLV-1 host immune response. We use patient samples as well as cell line and PDX models to investigate the roles played by epigenetic dysregulation, altered crosstalk of cell signaling pathways, elevated replication stress in ATLL development and targeted therapies. We have also begun to examine how host immunity is impacted during ATLL development. More information about our work can be found here. Recent PhD or MD graduates with significant research experience are preferred. Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including the manipulation and analysis of gene expression in cultured and primary cells is required. Some knowledge of immunology would be desirable, so are computational skills. First authored publication(s) in peer-reviewed, English language journals are necessary. Ability to work independently, motivation to make new discoveries and a strong work ethic are important. A curriculum vitae with a description of research experiences and contact information for three references should be sent to hilda.ye@einsteinmed.edu. Please make the email subject "Postdoctoral Application - Your name.”

Internship as Field Service Engineer at Zeiss

Join Zeiss for the Summer 2023 Intern program as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) Intern. This 7 week internship is for a STEM undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in electronics and mechanics. Familiarity with microscopy is a plus. Experience with electronics, a mind for problem solving or technical repair/troubleshooting are all sought-after attributes.

Success in this role requires dedication to learning and the rapid absorption of training material as a high percentage of their time will be spent in technical training courses and learning basic application principles to provide technical service. When not in classroom training the FSE Intern will be engaged in on-the-job-training (OJT), working closely with, and assisting higher level FSEs in a customer environment. This is a customer-facing role and therefore strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively are required to be successful.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful completion of technical training to acquire a rudimentary knowledge of Zeiss microscopy equipment.
Demonstrate, in the field, that the technical concepts learned in the classroom trainings and OJT can be applied to a high standard.
Engage as an active participant in all OJT; listening carefully, taking notes, asking questions, assisting when asked and absorbing the content fully.
Properly care for all ZEISS tools and assets as may be made available during the execution of assigned responsibilities.
Be responsible for your personal safety when visiting labs and institutions by understanding the basics of lab behavior and an awareness of risks.
Respect, live and share with internal and external customers, the ZEISS values.
Deliver an end of program presentation to peers, mentors, and management.
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year or graduate degree in technical/scientific discipline.
- Eagerness to learn, understand, and troubleshoot problems in software, electronics, optics and electron optics, high voltage, high vacuum, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of Windows operating environments and word processing and or email applications.
- Proven ability to work successfully as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, able to converse readily in English, both verbally and in writing (German a plus, but not required).

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Luisa Alatorre who has been awarded the Rutgers and From Science to Pharma International MSL Fellowship to take an online course and prepare to be a Medical Science Liaison! If you are interested, you can apply by clicking here

Beyond OPT: Visas After Graduation (International Students)

Academic Building, Room 2400

Wednesday, March 22^nd - 5 to 6:30 pm

Registration link here

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? Attend this in-person session presented by the immigration law firm, Klasko. Through the session you will learn the following: 1. Current Regulatory/Immigration Policy Updates (OPT, H-1B, and more) 2. Alternatives to the H-1B visa program - options to continue study or training in the United States 3. Common Avenues that lead to Lawful Permanent Residence and 4. Resources for assistance with immigration matters.

CO-SPONSORED EVENT PRESENTED BY: • Career Exploration & Success • Rutgers Global - International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) • Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP) • Associates from Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP

Professional Self Advocacy

Mastering Professional Self-Advocacy: A DEI-Centered Career Conference & Dinner

This event will take place in person at the Douglass Student Center on Saturday, March 25, from 1:00 – 6:00 PM, with registration opening at 12:30 PM. This DEI-Centered Career Conference will feature a keynote address from two-time RU-Newark alumna and Public Square Amplified founder & publisher Josie Gonsalves; interactive breakout sessions featuring insights from power career coach Sam DeMase (@APowermood on IG!), returned Peace Corps Volunteer and current RU Clinical Psychology PhD student Pablo Arenas Gallo, private career counselor + CES career advisor Scott Borden (LPC), and so many more!;

Plus a fully-catered dinner from The Food Architects complete with a panel discussion featuring employers from various industries who are committed to thinking critically about equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Students can learn more and register here:

Registration is $10 and will be open through March 18.

Preparing your Teaching Statement and Developing Teaching Portfolios

Monday, April 3 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Designed to help graduate students prepare teaching statements and teaching portfolios. The major parts of a teaching portfolio will be covered, including teaching responsibilities, teaching philosophy and goals, and evidence of effective teaching.

Developing a Diversity Statement for Academic Employment

Tuesday, April 11| | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

This workshop explores the purposes of a diversity statement for academic employment, reviews pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students, and examines how scholars can talk about diversity in their teaching and research. Armed with this information, participants review and critique sample diversity statements before work-shopping their own ideas and drafts of the diversity statement. Participants should bring any materials related to the diversity statement that they have already prepared.

Careers with Life Sciences Team at EY-Parthenon

The EY-Parthenon Life Sciences team is very excited to be promoting EMBARK with EY-P, a one-day workshop for advanced degree candidates interested in experiencing what it’s like to be part of the EY-Parthenon Life Sciences strategy consulting team!

This year, EMBARK will be held virtually on Friday, April 28^th. Participants selected for EMBARK will receive a first-round interview for our full-time Life Sciences consultant role.

The workshop and role is open to the following candidates:

Advanced degree candidates who are looking to start as a full-time Life Sciences consultant in 2024.
Advanced degree candidates include students pursuing the following:
- PhD, postdoc, PharmD, MD, or dual degree with a scientific or medical component (e.g., PhD/MBA, MD/MBA, MS/MBA, MPH/MBA).

A program overview and application details can be found in the attached flyer. Specific questions about EMBARK can be directed to Elizabeth Stermer (elizabeth.stermer@parthenon.ey.com).

February 2023

You can read the post by Sonal Gahlawat about the iJOBS seminar on novel approaches to therapeutic drug development. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to network, hone your writing skills and gain experience about careers. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, junior editor, or social media manager you can send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. No experience needed! See attached flyer.

Job as Postdoctoral Fellow at Regeneron

I am seeking to fill a post-doctoral position with a highly qualified, innovative, “outside of the box” thinking and collaborative candidate. The successful candidate will pursue research that seeks to dissect the anti-tumor T cell responses. The aim of the study is to generate new findings that will lead to developing innovative and effective targeted therapeutic strategies. If you would like to pursue your career by taking on a postdoc and would like to join Regeneron's exciting and stimulating scientific environment, here is a tremendous opportunity! Link to apply. You can also reach out to the hiring manager, Saida Dadi-Mehmetaj.

Using LinkedIn for Career Success - NIH Workshop
Mar 07, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Speaker(s): Amanda (Dumsch) Langer, MS, Career Counselor

In this "How to" workshop, we will examine how to use LinkedIn effectively for your career. We will explore creating your profile, getting introduced to others, and finding connections.

Science Policy Career Panel by SPAR

SPAR has an upcoming Alumni Career Panel, co-sponsored by the Eagleton Science and Politics Program. Panelists are Rutgers (and SPAR!) alumni who will share their experiences in science policy. Specifically, panelists will share what it's like to work in science policy, how their experience at Rutgers prepared them for a career in science policy, how to find a job in science policy, and more! There will also be time for attendees to ask the panel direct questions. See attached flyer for details and to register, click here.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Agata Krzyzanowska who has a job at El Lilly as a lead scientist!

Jobs as Medical Science Liaisons

We are recruiting for MSL positions in the northeast (NYC, NJ preferred), south central (Houston preferred), north central (Chicago. preferred) and mid-west (Denver, KS, preferred). There may be some support for relocation. Candidates should have advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD), 5+ years of experience in neuroscience (preferred) and excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. This is a great career transition/industry advancement opportunity. You will work with bright, energetic, enthusiastic colleagues preparing to launch a new therapy in Parkinson's disease, very exciting times indeed. The Company, people and culture are supportive and collegial and the Medical Affairs/MSL team is excellent. It's an awesome place to work!
Frank Perez, PhD Rutgers alum, Talent Search Specialist, MSL Recruiters, LLC, frank@mslrecruiters.com

NJEDA Innovation Fellowship Program

The NJ Economic Development Authority Fellowship Program will have an info session hosted by Innovation Ventures in Rutgers Office for Research on Monday, February 27th, at 12 noon. This is a unique opportunity for post-doctoral researchers and graduating students who want to create a tech-focused startup while getting income replacement, mentorship, and support. Application period will open March 1^st for 60 days.

Any faculty, post-doc, or grad stud looking for assistance submitting their NJ Innovation Fellowship application by April 30^th can reach out to us in New Ventures anytime. See attached flyer and Register on Zoom

Chemist (Contractor) at Bristol Myer Squibb, New Brunswick, NJ

We are seeking a chemist with a strong interest in working with the Analytical Regulated Testing GMP team at Bristol Myers Squibb, New Brunswick site of New Jersey. The scientist will perform analytical method validation, and provide analytical support for clinical and commercial development for small molecule New Chemical entities and Investigational Medicinal Products in cGMP laboratories

Position Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

· Opportunity to performs analytical cGMP test activities including the analysis of solid dosage form dissolution, assay, impurities, residual solvent as well as cleaning verification by HPLC and TOC.

· Perform method evaluation, method optimization and method validation.

Qualifications/experience:

BS degree or advanced degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry or Pharmacy with relevant industrial experience (recent BS/MS graduates will also be considered).

Hands on experience with HPLC analysis, dissolution apparatus and auto sampler use, KF water determination and cleaning verification by HPLC and Total Organic Carbon (TOC).

Demonstrate knowledge of the method validation and troubleshooting of chromatographic separation methods used to analyze API and drug product.

Experience with GMP testing and notebook review.

Demonstrate knowledge of cGMP compliance, regulatory agency requirements, ICH guidance.

Competencies:

Recognize unexpected outcome/problems; communicates and works with supervisor to solve.

Ability to adapt to change.

Excellent organization to multi-tasks.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. To apply, contact hiring Manager: Qiao Yun (Chaw) He, Associate Director, Analytical Regulated Testing, qiaoyun.he@bms.com

Chart your path from discovery to startup with the National Science Foundation Innovation-Corps

Learn how you can propel your science or technology toward a startup or venture for societal benefit. Information session Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4 p.m online

The National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Hub: Northeast Regional program provides specialized training and mini grants of up to $3,000 to teams interested in exploring the commercial viability of their ideas for products and businesses that are based on their own inventions, University intellectual property, or any STEM-related technology. Hosted by: Iyad Obeid, Faculty Lead for Temple University, and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Who Should Attend

Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and/or undergraduates who are developing a scientific or technical discovery at any institution in the Northeast.
Student innovators with an idea for a STEM-based innovation wanting to take the idea beyond the classroom into the market.
Startups in the region with a deep-tech innovation looking to explore its commercial potential.

Benefits

TRAINING: Four sessions introduce the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach to evaluating technologies through customer-discovery research, focused on identifying the technology’s potential for development in a startup or other venture.
FUNDING: Grants of up to $3,000 are provided to each team and can be used to fund customer-discovery research and expenses such as conference attendance and marketing tools.
RESOURCES: Teams will receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators. Teams may also access other programs offered by Hub-affiliated institutions.
FOLLOW-ON OPPORTUNITIES: Upon completion, teams are eligible for the national NSF I-Corps Teams program which provides an intensive 7-week training course and a $50,000 grant.

Rolling applications for the Northeast I-Corps Hub Regional Program are being accepted and the required sessions will take place:

Propelus - Spring 2023*: April 6, 11, 18, and May 2, 2023 from 9:30am - 12:30 PM ET
Propelus - Summer 2023*: June - 2023, dates to be announced

Project Management for Medical Devices and the Application of Agile Methodologies to Device Development

March 30 from 12-1pm ET, Speaker Claudia Campbell-Matland

Objectives:

1) Understand the medical product lifecycle, how medical devices are defined and classified, regulatory pathways to commercialization in the US, EU and the Quality Management System and considerations for combination products.

2) Understand how project management can be deployed to product lifecycle projects to achieve product and organization goals, including considerations for using an Agile approach for iterative development, testing and clinical studies.

To register for free, click here

Info session on Patent Law by Morgan Lewis

Did you know that your science or engineering degree uniquely qualified you to become a patent agent? Join us for a virtual meet and greet to hear how members of the intellectual property team at Morgan Lewis leveraged their PhDs into rewarding and fulfilling careers in the legal industry. During the discussion, you’ll hear about the cutting-edge work we do in obtaining and enforcing patents for startups and Fortune 100 companies.

Feb 23, 2023 from 12-1pm ET

For more information and to register, click here

Jobs in the Biopharma Industry in NJ

To see recent job postings by BioNJ for listings in NJ and NY area, click here.

Job as Equity Research Analyst BioPharma at Barclays

As a Barclays Equity Research Analyst – BioPharmaceuticals, you will be accountable for analyzing industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of the BioPharmaceuticals Senior Analyst. You will enjoy a diverse range of work and expand your experience as you prepare research reports that vary in size and scope. With the experience and depth of resources, Global Equity Research is dedicated to providing insightful analysis of global stock markets and companies.

What will you be doing?

•   Building and maintaining financial models and industry databases for evaluating companies and market segments
•   Reviewing business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies followed by team
•   Researching, analyzing and forecasting the impact of technology as well as varying corporate strategies
•   Writing research reports varying from quick briefs on earnings results or strategic events to more in-depth, original thought pieces
•   Communicating recommendations to sales, trading, management teams, institutional investor clients and other important stakeholders
•   Developing marketing materials for clients and attend industry conferences where appropriate

What we’re looking for:

•   Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA/ CFA is preferred and PhD or MD is a plus
•   Relevant experience in investment banking or corporate strategy experience in Healthcare is required
•   Knowledge of equity research content and solid experience with stakeholder management skills
•   Fantastic verbal and written communicator who enjoys collaborating with others with exemplary interpersonal skills

Skills that will help you in the role:

•   This role requires FINRA licensing: SIE, S63, S86, S87, however, if you are not registered, we will offer sponsorship that will allow you to achieve this
•   Your analytical and problem-solving skills and a resourceful, entrepreneurial spirit will help you work effectively in our team environment
•   You will have demonstrated ability to multi-task in a time sensitive environment whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail
•   Solid financial experience including financial modeling, financial statement analysis and working with large data sets will help you excel in this role

Location: You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue with hybrid options available. For more information and to apply, click here. For referrals, contact Rutgers alum Jillian Nguyen jillian.nguyen@gmail.com

Virtual Career and Research Summit hosted by ABRCMS

Identifying areas of opportunity and adopting strategies to meet the needs of the current landscape in STEM requires maintaining a diligent focus on current research and viable pathways. The ABRCMS365: Career & Research Summit is a new 2-day virtual experience that combines:

Career Panels: Conversations with current STEM professionals about their jobs and career paths.
Scientific Lightning Talks: STEM Graduate student presentations on their latest research and breakthroughs.

The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to grow their knowledge of the current state of STEM careers & research and how scientists from a variety of backgrounds have navigated challenges and opportunities. Free to all who attend, this summit is for anyone interested in keeping up with current STEM research and careers while supporting graduate student scientists from underrepresented backgrounds in their pursuits. March 1 from 3-6pm and March 3 from 3-6pm. Register today! ABRCMS365: Career & Research Summit

Job as Scientist III/IV

A recruiter working for a major pharma company is looking to fill this contract position as a Scientist III/IV
Work Address: 631 US Highway 1, 08902-3390, North Brunswick, NJ
Duration: 12 Months. Hours per Week: 40.0

Develop and apply assays for the determination of drug and metabolites in complex biological or environmental matrices. This may include but not limited to biologics and small molecule drug analysis for pharmacokinetic, metabolism, human food safety, efficacy and safety studies to support the development of new products and the maintenance of existing products.
Plans and carries out laboratory tasks and studies as part of larger or more complex research projects, applying sound basic skills including the good laboratory practices, data recording, analysis, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data.
Maintain current analytical knowledge of chemical and biological techniques as a bench scientist
Capable of performing ELISA; MSD and complex instruments (HPLC, LC/MS/MS).
Qualifications: BS or MS from an accredited institution with one-plus (1+) years of experience in a related scientific discipline or PhD from an accredited institution.

To apply, send resume to iJOBS alum Rob Assini rassini0304@gmail.com and write "Job Opportunity" or "iJOBS" in the subject line

Internship at Novartis in Regulatory Writing for Graduate Students

The intern candidate will join the Regulatory Writing and Submissions group and work closely with Regulatory Writers and a cross-functional clinical development team to write and review clinical and/or safety documents such as Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and/or clinical submission documents (clinical overviews, summaries of clinical efficacy and safety, summaries of clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics). The ideal candidate should be a highly-motivated, detail-oriented team player with a strong scientific background.

This internship will be hybrid (in-person 3 days/week).

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a senior Regulatory Writer to author and review high quality clinical and/or safety documents for submission to regulatory authorities

• Communicate effectively with the Clinical Trial Team and/or Submission Team

• Actively participate in planning of data analyses and presentation used in Clinical Study Reports and other clinical and/or safety documents

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within Regulatory Writing and Submissions

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a US accredited degree-granting college or university pursuing a graduate degree.

• Scientific knowledge

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)

• Understanding of biostatistics principles

• Ability to perform in a matrix environment

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Location: East Hanover, NJ; On-Site/Hybrid

The job ID is 171813760343. To apply, click here and contact Rutgers alum Mary Lynn Mercado mary_lynn.mercado@novartis.com

Job at Scientist (LC/MS) at BioAgilytix in Durham, NC

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them. We are looking for candidates who get energized by working with the newest bioanalytical technologies to solve complex challenges. The best candidates are curious and continuous learners, who have experience in a highly regulated environment, where data integrity is expected and honored. You’ll enjoy and crave collaboration with a network of expert scientists, all while welcoming the opportunity to manage multiple projects, sponsors and project timelines. If you are adaptable and able to inspire the best results, then you’ll be right at home here at BioAgilytix.

Lead the assay development, validation, and sample analysis of biologics, proteins, peptides, ADCs, and/or biomarkers, using various techniques including chromatographic and mass spectrometric assays (LC/MS) for support of preclinical, clinical and product release studies. Experience in mass spectrometry for bioanalysis is required.
Plan and direct experimental design for junior staff
Drive bioanalytical projects to align with client timelines
Frequent communication with clients to discuss technical details and provide project updates.
Author documents (methods, SOPs, reports)
Statistical analysis of bioanalytical data
Review of documentation

Experience with development, validation and execution of chromatographic and mass spectrometric assays (LC/MS), and/or ability to perform most tasks associated with custom research planning and bench work
A knack for designing efficient and impactful experiments
Experience working in a regulated environment, with a thorough understating of GDP, GLP, GCLP, GCP
Independence, enthusiasm, openness, and adaptability
Demonstrated effective communication skills
The ability to inspire others to do their best work and drive results
Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, or related field with between 6-12 years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or MS or PhD with equivalent experience
A thorough knowledge of regulatory guidance and industry best practices for LC/MS, and other large molecule assays
Demonstrated expertise in developing chromatographic and mass spectrometric assays including LC/MS and LC/MS/MS for bioanalytical studies by extracting analytes of interest from complex biological matrices using protein precipitation, liquid-liquid, solid phase, immunoprecipitation or other extraction technique
Advanced capabilities in data analysis, data visualization statistical analysis
Microsoft Word, Excel, Sciex OS/Analyst, MassLynx, XCalibur, Chromeleon, Watson LIMS, JMP, Graphpad Prism
GDP, GLP, GCLP, GCP

To apply, click here Req #230. For more information you can contact iJOBS alum Manju Mummadisetti marinesciencesmanju@gmail.com

Job as Associate Scientist at Synbio Technologies

Synbio Technologies is looking for an Associate Scientist to join the production team, which focuses on developing and commercializing gene synthesis and sequencing platforms. This Associate Scientist will collaborate with the Business Development, Project Management, and Marketing team to deliver research projects and launch new products.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and self-motivated scientist with strong academic background. She or he will be responsible for supporting the growth of the production team under the supervision of the team leader.

Operate biological experiments independently.
Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
Follow and develop Standard Operating Protocol.
Maintain research notes in a good manner.
Attend laboratory safety related trainings.
Organize samples according to the instructions.
Report to and communicate with the supervisor and other team

Qualifications:

Bachelor or above degree in biology-related majors.
1+ years of work experience in biology laboratory. Industry experience is preferred.
Independent hands-on experience with molecular biological experiments, e.g. agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacteria culture, DNA/RNA isolation, etc.
Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to learn new techniques and equipment operation quickly.
Ability to think critically and scientifically.

For more information and to apply, click here. You can also contact iJOBS alum Cuiping Zhao cuipingzhao22@gmail.com

Mastering the Professional Within Career Conference & Networking Event (Doctoral & Masters Students)
Monday, February 27, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Cost: $10
Livingston Hall - Livingston Student Center
This event is intended for master's and doctoral students, but all disciplines are welcome. Whether you are in the first year of your master's program, getting acclimated to academia again, or at the culmination of your Ph.D. program and amid a job search, understanding who you are as a professional and being able to communicate this to others is paramount. Join us for an experience that empowers you to explore and foster your inner self, understand and develop your professional presence, and overcome your networking fears. The conference will include employers, alums, and academic stakeholders who will provide tips and guidance during an interactive networking hour

Registration: Now-2/20/23 http://careers.rutgers.edu/conference

Audience/Eligibility: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark Graduate and Masters Students (However, the event is open to all disciplines.)

Key Highlights:

Attendance earns students four #RutgersWorks Free Tuition Challenge stamps. That's four out of the ten that are needed to be entered to win free tuition.
Dress attire for this event is business casual.
There is a discounted fee of $10 per student. This event is open to Rutgers-Newark and Rutgers-Camden too!
Attendees receive a free LinkedIn headshot and portfolio.
Interactive networking hour.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity—seats are limited!

See attached flyer

Rutgers Biotechnology Club

Please join the Biotechnology Club for the first meeting of the Spring 2023 semester! Meet the Eboard and learn more about our plans for the semester. We have case studies and networking events planned so you can learn more about industry-related positions. Pizza will be served! Please fill out this Google Form so we know how much to order. Date: February 8, 2023, Time: 12-12:45PM, Location: Newark Campus, GSA Lounge. Note: If you are from the New Brunswick campus, we will send you a Zoom link the day of the event. biotech.rutgersgsbs@gmail.com

NIH Career Planning for Scientists
Feb 06, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET) via zoom

Register here. Understand how your personal interests, skills, and values contribute to your future career success. Topics to be covered include the importance of career decision making, learning styles, self-assessment, transferrable skills, defining success, personal needs, work/life balance, and articulating short-term and long-term goals.

Nucleate NY Upcoming Events

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Biotech - 2/21/2023, 6 PM ET, In-person at IndieBio, RSVP Here.

Insights Initiative #1 Journey from PhD to CEO: Rayees Rayman -2/28/2023, 5:30-6:30 PM ET, virtual, Sign Up Here.

New York Activator Final Pitch - 5/19/2023, 1-6 PM ET, In-person at Apella by Alexandria. Save the date!

See attached flyer for more details.

Career Exploration and Success Spring Career and Internship MegaFair

The Spring Career & Internship Mega Fair returns to campus on February 16 and 17 from 11 am to 4 pm at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston Campus. This event is coordinated by the Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES) and is open to all students and alums from all four Rutgers campuses. With over 300 employment organizations registered to attend, this has become the largest recruiting event of the year. Candidates are encouraged to participate on both days—as Thursday and Friday offer different employers. We have developed many opportunities for all students, regardless of career interests, degree levels, or citizenship. View the complete list of participating employers via the Rutgers Handshake platform. Based on the employer-submitted registration information, you can expect the following:

68 employers state a willingness to sponsor work visas
141 hiring alumni
187 recruiting master's and doctoral students
96 with opportunities for first-year and sophomore students
147 seeking both technical and non-technical candidates
56 representing non-profits and government agencies
Tens of thousands of reported openings nationwide (13,000+ full-time; 94,000+ internship, and 48,000+ part-time) this season

Fair Preparation: Employers are recruiting from many universities. Rutgers students can increase their opportunities by connecting with CES and the broader career services community to prepare for the fair. Students who utilize these resources and attend specialized programs can earn a #MegaFastPass, which grants early access (10:30 am) to the event and the ability to bypass potentially long lines to enter the venue.

Schedule an appointment with a CES career advisor.
How To Prepare for an In-Person Fair (Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm)
Fair Prep: Drop-In Resume Clinic (Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm)
Fair Prep: Virtual Resume Critiques (Tuesday, February 14, 12:00 - 4:00 pm)
Fair Prep: Virtual Resume Critiques (Wednesday, February 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Jobs listed on BioNJ Jobs Board

To see jobs openings in the biopharma space in New Jersey/New York area, click here

January 2023

Jobs at Ambit Consulting

Ambit Consulting Services is a consulting firm focused on the future of biopharma. Lets by entrepreneurs with decades of industry experience, they focus on helping clients navigate the changing pharma landscape by using cutting-edge approaches to pharmaceutical strategy with a focus on rare diseases. They are actively looking for PhD level hires to work as consultants. Consulting is a great way to stay conneted to the science and help many drugs get to market.

Analyst
Consultant/Senior Consultant

Engagement Manager

Principal

To stay up to date with postings you can follow Ambit on LinkedIn. You can also reach out to Burnur Ozbas-Erdem at birnur.ozbas-erdem@ambitinc.com

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellow Info Session and Panel

Join the current and past Science Fellows as they share their experiences as science advisors in New Jersey state government. The conversation will cover a variety of topics, including:

Reflections on transition from lab to government
Advice on growth and success in their new roles
How to prepare a successful application
Summer Training experience
Stipends, benefits, professional development
Career paths after the fellowship

The Fellows will also take questions from the audience. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12pm via Zoom. Learn more and join.

Virtual Biopharma Career Fair by National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing

Our Virtual Biopharma Career Fair will take place on February 7, 2023. The candidate booking window is now open. This virtual event is a fantastic opportunity for job and internship seekers to connect with biopharma and biotechnology companies including Merck & Co., Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, and more.
Spread the word! Share the Virtual Internship, Co-op, and Early Talent Career Fair .Download the flyer. To register, click here.

Healthcare Business Association Networking Event

Interested in getting to know more about the HBA and meeting some of our members? Join HBA members, leaders, and others committed to gender parity in an informal setting to learn more about HBA happenings locally and globally. These gatherings have a reputation for forming long-lasting friendships with women in all areas of healthcare, and give you a sense of what membership in the HBA is all about. Thur Feb 9 from 5:30-7:30pm at Rutgers inn. To learn more and register, click here.

American Women in Science Virtual Career Fair

Be more than just another resume and engage with top companies looking for STEM professionals at the AWIS Virtual Career Fair on March 15! Speak directly with recruiters through private, one-on-one text, audio, or video chats. Whether you are a recent graduate or in the late stages of your career, this event is for you! To learn more and register, click here.

Academic Laboratory Management and Leadership Symposium

The Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS), is a course is organized by postdoc career development administrators from The Torrey Pines Training Consortium (TPTC), which members include Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), Scripps Research and UC San Diego. The ALMLS course is based on the acclaimed Burroughs Wellcome Fund/Howard Hughes Medical Institute course in scientific management and similar intensive programs developed across the country. The course is designed to equip postdocs and junior faculty in the biomedical, physical and life sciences with the professional competencies to lead innovative and productive research programs. However, graduate students and research staff may also find this training informative and may attend. The 2023 ALMLS is being held virtual via zoom across 4 days in March 2023. The full schedule of workshops can be found on the ALMLS webpage and is also included on the attached flyer. Registration for the course is currently open and discount registration is available through February 3^rd

Internship at Nevakar Injectables in NJ

Nevakar is a creating injectables for patients to meet unmet needs. Their proprietary NuPharming approach allows them to develop product that create higher value than generics and lower risk than big pharma. They are offering paid internship/co-op opportunities for (MS/Ph.D.) students, in the Pharmaceutical R&D lab located in Bridgwater NJ. Individual will be assisting research activities in the lab, for a minimum of two days in a week. Send your cv to hr@nevakar.com.

Jobs as Scientist at BioAgilytix

BioAgilytix combines state of the art technology and deep regulatory knowledge to provide high-quality immunoassay support to its clients. They are current hiring two scientists and two analysts with experience in LC-MS and LC-MS/MS for analysis of biologics and large molecules. This role is great for PhD with 0-2 years of industry experience, or MS with 2-4 years of experience. Location: Research triangle park , NC. Send your resumes to iJOBS alum Manju Mummadisetti manjula.mummadisetti@bioagilytix.com

Jobs postings in biopharma industry in NJ

Click here to see the BioNJ jobs board for recent job announcements

Science Policy 101: Opportunities in Policy for Scientists

Interested in exploring opportunities and careers outside of academic research? Join SPAR next Thursday (Jan 26) for our meeting that focuses on opportunities in science policy! We will provide a brief intro to science policy and then cover policy trainings, internships, fellowships, and more that are available for scientists during graduate school and after graduation. And food will be provided!

When: Thursday, January 26 from 5:30-6:30PM

Where: Alampi room, Marine and Coastal Sciences Building (71 Dudley Road), Cook Campus

RSVP here

Reasons to consider a career in biosafety plus ways to enter the profession

Are you looking for a career in science that does not involve active bench research? Biosafety professionals, and safety professionals in general, support research, teaching and operations in many ways. Come to this discussion to learn about the profession of biorisk management, and ways to enter the program. The Director of the Division of Occupational Health and Safety Dr. Jessica McCormick-Ell will present on this topic, as well as the fellowship program at the NIH focused on training in this discipline.

Wednesday Feb 1 at 1pm

Click here for Zoom.

Mastering the Professional Within: Career Conference & Networking Hour
Date: Monday, February 27th
Time: 4-8.30pm

Sponsored by Rutgers Career Exploration and Success

Description: A career conference aimed at helping graduate (masters and doctoral) students understand who they are as a professional and how they can communicate this to others to optimize opportunities. Whether they are in the first year of their masters program, getting acclimated to academia again, or at the culmination of their PhD program, or in the midst of a job search, this event promises to be an experience that empowers them to explore and foster their inner self, understand and develop their professional presence, and overcome networking fears.

Students will be joined by employers and academic stakeholders who will provide tips and guidance during an interactive networking hour. Employers will be at tables, and students will rotate every 8-10 minutes. Students will be encouraged to ask networking questions related to opportunities at organizations, job/internship search, networking best practices, and more. Employers will be provided ahead of time with example questions students will receive at the conference.

Preparing your Teaching Statement and Developing Teaching Portfolios for Academic Jobs

Monday, April 3 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Developing a Diversity Statement for Academic Employment

Tuesday, April 11| | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trial Site Identification (Part II)

Interested in Expanding your Knowledge in Clinical and Translational Sciences? The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) is inviting you to attend the final session of our three-part Clinical Research Management Collaborative Training Series entitled, "Diversity and Inclusion in Site Identification (Part II)". This virtual event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 25th from 5-6:30pm. All interested are invited to attend! Register here

Job as Career Advisor and Scientific Skills Coach at the NIH

The NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) has an immediate need for a full-time Career Advisor and Scientific Skills Coach. There is the potential for long-term employment and the position can begin as soon as possible. The incumbent will be asked to complete the following tasks:

Provide advice to NIH intramural fellows about MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions applications
Prepare and hold individual and group mock interview sessions for MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions programs
Participate in Personal Statement for Medical and Graduate School Preparation sessions and Review
Participate in postbac MCAT training
Provide academic guidance to NIH intramural fellows to aid in their successful completion of graduate-level coursework, qualifying exams, PhD defenses, and other academic milestones; suggest study plans; review content; plan and manage practice exam panels; provide academic coaching.
Work with NIH intramural fellows on the process of writing various forms of scientific content, including, but not limited to, research proposals, dissertations, manuscripts, and abstracts.
Coach NIH intramural fellows preparing for upcoming scientific presentations, including, but not limited to, group and department meetings, the monthly Postbac Seminar Series, scientific conferences, and dissertation defense presentations.
Provide educational support for OITE Summer and Scholar Programs Provide advice to NIH intramural fellows about MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions applications
Assist the NIH Career Symposium for logistics and execution of the event.
Work on the leadership team for major events in the OITE such as Postbac Poster Day, Graduate Research Symposium, and more.

We are looking for someone with an interest in supporting the educational needs of NIH Trainees, coupled with:

Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research.
Minimum of one (1) years of related experience.
Training in teaching and/or mentoring
Demonstrated ability to deliver scientific presentations and write original research manuscripts.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Knowledge of the organizational structure, goals, and operations of NIH intramural training programs.
Experience teaching and coaching young scientists in scientific communication, both oral and written
Experience creating and delivering educational curricula
First-hand knowledge of the graduate and/or medical school application process
Program management or administrative experience, particularly in an academic or government setting.
Experience in creating training resources for young scientists.
Familiarity with software used to facilitate training.
Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Please submit a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a writing sample (appropriate for the OITE careers blog) in a single PDF to Elena Hernandez Ramon at Elena.Hernandez-Ramon@nih.gov; we regret that we are unable to field phone calls inquiring about the position. Applications are due January 27, 2023

Volunteers needed: Teaching Assistants for Multi-Day iJOBS Workshop in Genomics at Rutgers

We are looking for a few assistants for the Data Carpentry Workshop which will be offered on March 13 and 14 from 9am-5pm. This will be in person in Piscataway. The focuses of this workshop will be working with genomics data, and data management & analysis for genomics research. They will cover metadata organization in spreadsheets, data organization, connecting to and using cloud computing, the command line for sequence quality control and bioinformatics workflows. The workshop will be taught by experts but the assistants will help trainees who need help during the workshop. This is a great way to gain teaching experience. If you have this knowledge and are interested in helping the instructors of this class, please contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu)

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Oday Abushalbaq who has a job at Alltrna in Boston as a scientist.

Job as Organic/ Medicinal Chemist (PhD) at Innovative Molecules, LLC

Innovative Molecules LLC is a start-up biotechnology company based within the New Jersey BioScience Incubator at North Brunswick. We are focused on the discovery and development of novel small molecule medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic-, and inflammatory-diseases, all areas with significant unmet medical need. Innovative Molecules is combining the power of established pharmacotherapeutic or metabolic activity inherent to many natural or proven compounds with an innovative approach toward improving kinetic, affinity and efficacy parameters through the use of clever use of organic chemistry skill and tools. Our approach improves timelines and reduces development risk associated with our research programs. With multiple research programs and developing partnerships, Innovative Molecules is seeking a versatile and creative PhD chemist to join the founding team.

We are seeking a candidate to co-apply for the New Jersey Innovation & Research Fellowship Program; filing deadline is January 23, 2023. Please submit your short application with detailed CV by January 16 at the latest. Following grant of this research position, you will play a key role in discovering and advancing compounds for the treatment of major human diseases. Your job will be to design, create and advance our lead compounds further pre-clinical evaluation and validation. You should have a passion for medicinal chemistry and a willingness to innovate, and should enjoy and excel at making molecules using modern methods of organic synthesis. Innovative Molecules has the benefit of a seasoned biotech founding leadership and advisor team, with whom you will be working closely and which will maximize your learning opportunity.

Primary responsibilities:

Collaboratively set chemistry objectives to advance drug discovery programs
Compound synthetic pathway design, compound synthesis, and generation of molecular iterations
Research planning and experimental design to meet ambitious timelines
Scale-up and process optimization for promising compounds
Presentation of research results at team meetings, and communication with external advisors
Collaborate with management and IP counsel in preparation of patent filings and prosecution

Required experience and skills:

Either recent graduate degree (2022) in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (PhD) or planning to graduate during the first/second quarter of 2023.
Hands-on organic/medicinal chemistry synthesis laboratory experience is a key qualifying factor for this position.
The grant publication requires US citizenship, legal permanent residency or immigrant visa with completed I-485 application. NJ residents or graduates from NJ institutions are preferred
Advanced experimental skills and passion for working at the bench synthesizing target compounds
Solid analytical skills and experience in compound characterization/identification
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, be well-organized and manage multiple parallel projects, sensitive to deadlines
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Candidates must be able to work independently and productively, on a full-time basis
High degree of scientific intuition and a zest for discovery!

Innovative Molecules offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, and benefits. This position is located at North Brunswick, New Jersey, and the Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send inquiries and applications (incl. CV) to Roelof Rongen: roelof@innovative-molecules.com

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program

The Eagleton Science and Politics Program welcomes applications from doctoral-level scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers for its fifth cohort of Eagleton Science Fellows. Science Fellows are placed in New Jersey state legislative and executive offices as full-time in-house science advisors and work directly alongside decision-makers on the formation and implementation of the state's policies. Watch this video to learn more about the Fellowship experience. The Fellowship starts in July 2023 and offers a full salary with health, dental and vision benefits. For more information about the application, visit our website and FAQs or contact the program director, Anna Dulencin at anna.dulencin@ealgeton.rutgers.edu. Learn more and apply. See attached flyer for more information.

Career Planing for Rutgers Postdocs (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)

The Office of Postdoctoral Advancement invites all postdocs from all disciplines to apply for its Proactive, Reflexion, Empowered, Planning (PREP) career program. This 4-week program is open to all postdocs in the STEM, Biomed, Humanities, and Social Sciences fields who:

need clarity in formulating the next steps for a career plan or finding a career path or fit
need guidance on how to stand out from the competition and take the next steps in their career journey
need to better manage and maximize their training and career
are ready for a career transition but struggle to find and communicate what their unique contribution and professional value are

Postdocs accepted into the program agree to take four assessments and attend all four sessions on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus/Piscataway Area during March. Read more about the PREP Career Program hereand learn about the application process. Application closes on January 26 and selected participants will be notified during the week of February 6.

December 2022

You can read the blog by Sonal Gahlawat about the iJOBS Career panel on Project Management.

Patent Agent/Patent Scientist at Servilla Whitney LLC

Servilla Whitney LLC is a law firm in Iselin, NJ seeking CHemE, BME, and other PhD candidates and post-docs interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property. The ideal candidate is a registered patent agent or a motivated candidate willing to take the USPTO registration exam to prepare and prosecute patent applications.

Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, semiconductors and specialty materials. Our work environment is casual, and our employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance. We offer excellent benefits and flexible working hours, including a hybrid work schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a small and growing firm. Candidates with advanced degrees in life sciences are encouraged to apply, particularly those with degrees or research experience in recombinant protein development and manufacturing.

To apply and for more information, contact Scott Servilla sservilla@dsiplaw.com

Intellectual Property Internship at Servilla Whitney LLC

Servilla Whitney LLC is a law firm in Iselin, NJ seeking CHemE, BME, and other PhD candidates other post-docs interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property. Our firm will provide interns with a behind-the-scenes look into the field of practicing patent law, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, semiconductors and specialty materials. Candidates with advanced degrees in life sciences are encouraged to apply, particularly those with degrees or research experience in recombinant protein development and manufacturing.

To apply and for more information, contact Scott Servilla sservilla@dsiplaw.com

Applications for RA Capital's 2023 TechAtlas Summer Internship are now open! Please visit our website for more information and to submit your application ahead of the deadline on January 31, 2023.

Teaching Jobs at Phillips Academy Andover in Biology and Chemistry

We are interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching all levels of natural science, from introductory to AP level and advanced laboratory research electives. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic, athletics/fitness, and residential programs at this boarding school. Master's or Ph.D. plus teaching experience preferred.

See flyer attached and contact Dr. Christine Marshall for more information cmarshall@andover.edu

Congratulations Caroline Wood who is working as a Bioengineer I at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Novus I-Corps Program & Propelus I-Corps Program Cohort 7. Applications now open

On January 13^th from 9:00am - 1:00pm, we will host a Novus I-Corps Program co-sponsored by Rutgers Innovation Ventures and the Northeast I-Corps Hub (see Novus flyer attached). This 4-hour in-person program (30-min networking breakfast, 3-hour program, 30-min networking lunch) is designed as a training/workshop/networking event to help Rutgers scientists/researchers shift the mindset from the technical details of their research towards the people who would benefit from its commercialization.

At the end of the program, we will connect the participants to the people they need to meet for next steps, whether they need to protect their innovation with an Invention Disclosure, apply for commercialization funding with HealthAdvance/TechAdvance, or apply to the regional I-Corps Propelus program. See flyer attached.

The next Propelus I-Corps Cohort 7 will be starting February 14^th with an application deadline of January 17^th, 2023 (Propelus flyer attached).

Postdoc Positions at Genmab in NJ

Genmab is an international biotechnology company specializing in the creation and development of differentiated antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Our proprietary product pipeline and next-generation antibody technologies are the result of our strong company culture and deep passion for innovation. We are inspired by nature and the power of the immune system to transform cancer treatment. Our product pipeline consists of 23 products in clinical development, including 5 approved therapies incorporating Genmab innovation, as well as ~20 in-house and partnered preclinical programs. We are currently seeking motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our team, and further our scientific discoveries and treatments to impact cancer patients. As a leading international biotechnology company, we believe in the transformative power of science and technology. To this end, we have recently expanded our research laboratory space at our NJ site, focusing on utilizing proven and emerging technologies coupled with data science to conduct research addressing key questions in tumor-immune interactions, antibody biochemistry and patient response trajectories. We are seeking motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our Genmab team and further our scientific discoveries and treatments to impact patients with cancer. Postdoctoral fellows will:

• Gain in-depth robust 2-3 year experience including:

■ Publishable, research driven projects
■ Leadership development and capability-building experience combining cutting-edge research with industry experience
■ Coaching and mentoring across functions
■ Multiple career options after postdoctoral experience (industry or academia, including potential hire by Genmab). Postdoctoral Program Structure

• Up to 3 years of training in a program designed and run by Genmab leaders across functions
• Publishing and presenting at external conference attendance required
• Only 2-3 fellows selected each year to ensure the appropriate mentorship and individual attention
• Mentors: 4 layers of mentorship provided:

■ Postdoc advisory committee
■ Research Mentor
■ HR Career Mentor
■ Peer Mentor “Genmab Buddy”

Experience and required skills:

• Doctoral degree in Oncology, Data science or Pathology
• Superior scientific skills including critical and analytical thinking
• Demonstrated publication success as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to interact constructively with scientific peers
• Note: Occasional travel to our European sites in NL.

We offer competitive benefits such as compensation ($95,000), comprehensive insurance plans, paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays, and numerous corporate discounts. Application and Selection Process

• Candidates can apply for the program on the c areers webpage. Contact Kimberly Bartra kiba@genmab.com for more information and to submit resume and cover letter.
• Starting January 1st, the links will be provided to apply online
• A full academic CV and letters of recommendation are required
• Applications received after May 1st may not be considered; please allow 4-6 weeks for review and interviews
• Targeted Start Date: Spring 2023 (flexible)

Jobs at Aucta Pharma

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is a new drug product development company. Aucta adopts a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near term product revenue and mid/long term investment return, it aims to become a significant specialty pharma player in the U.S. and China marketplace integrating R&D, manufacture, and commercialization. We focus on improved dosage form for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, Ophthalmic and Inhalation areas. Aucta Pharma is hiring formulation scientists and analytical scientists. They also have internship positions.
Associate Director of Product Development
Analytical Scientist
Formulation Scientist

Job as Medical Science Liaison
For this role as MSL, the person should live preferably in Texas, or willing to relocate there, and hold an advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) . She/he should have 5+ years of experience in biological sciences (preferably neuroscience), pharmacology or medicine. Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal skills are required. Kindly have interested colleagues contact me.
Frank Perez who is a Rutgers alum, runs the recruiting service that is filling this position, He offers services that include resume preparation and mock interviews for colleagues seeking employment at Pharma companies in several divisions (medical affairs, clinical research, drug safety and business development).
Frank M. Perez, PhD, Founder and Talent Search Specialist, MSL Recruiters
941-685-1575 cell, frankmperez@mslrecruiters.com,

Postdoc as Teacher-Scholar at Kenyon College, Ohio

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community, invites applications for a Teacher-Scholar Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the sciences, beginning July 2023. The program is for scholars who have recently completed their doctoral work and are at the postdoctoral level. We hope the experience of teaching, researching, and living for two years at Kenyon will encourage these Teacher-Scholars to consider a liberal arts college as a place to begin their careers as teachers and scholars. Fellowships will be awarded in: Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics as well as in interdisciplinary work that bridges departments (e.g., Biochemistry, Environmental Science).
A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s interest in a teaching/research career and eligibility for the fellowship; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a ~2-page statement of the applicant’s research and scholarship clearly indicating the field or discipline; 4) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 5) contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the January 9, 2023 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Please direct questions regarding the position or the application process to Hewlet G. McFarlane, Search Committee Chair (McFarlaneh@kenyon.edu).
For more information and to apply, click here

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November 2022

Temporary Position at Colgate-Palmolive in Cell Biology

The position is within the Research & Innovation - Personal Care department in Colgate's Global Technology Center in Piscataway, NJ. The desired time commitment would be 2 days per week. Job requirements:

Have BS in biology or chemistry with experience in cell culture
Maintain cell culture on a daily basis, supply cells for in vitro models
Work with in vitro models to screen active ingredients for skin benefits
Experienced with ELISA assays is a plus.
Conduct gene expression studies for evaluation of biofunctionals as neat and as formula prototype for skin health benefits
Perform fluorescent immunoassays for proliferation/apoptosis/viability of skin cells
Provide support for in-house pilot clinical studies

The earliest start date would be January 3, 2023, and all resumes can be sent to Alexandra D’Arcangelis, PhD Senior Principal Scientist alexandra_d_darcangelis@colpal.com.

Biochemistry Teaching Lab Instructor - Fixed Term

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at Michigan State University is seeking an innovative and engaging educator for a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure track) instructor position to manage day-to-day operations and participate in instruction of intermediate and senior level undergraduate biochemistry laboratory courses. The initial appointment is for one year with reappointment expected based on satisfactory performance and continued funding. These courses emphasize basic quantitative laboratory skills and data analysis, using biochemical methods and principles for the study of proteins and nucleic acids. This instructor will work with a collaborative team of faculty and graduate teaching assistants to contribute to curriculum development, present lectures or run recitations, grade laboratory notebooks and reports, and other assessments, and maintain grading records. Specific duties include the preparation, testing, and set-up of laboratory materials and reagents, maintaining laboratory stocks/strains, basic repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and in-class oversight of student progress in conducting experiments during laboratory sessions. As this position requires a considerable amount of student-instructor contact in a laboratory setting, the candidate should be committed to teaching in intensive and interactive small group settings. Dependent on a candidate’s interests and qualifications, additional duties may include participating in Discipline-Based Education Research, curriculum development, and subject matter pedagogy. The candidate should be committed to continued professional development and is expected to become part of the vibrant community of scholars engaged in improving undergraduate STEM education at MSU. The College of Natural Sciences and BMB are committed to building and supporting an equitable and inclusive community for all faculty, staff, and students. The department is especially interested in receiving applications from candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion and bring nontraditional educational perspectives and/or appreciation of the experiences of underrepresented groups.

Required Degree: Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or closely related field

Desired Degree: Doctorate degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or closely related field

Minimum Requirements

· Master’s degree required. A doctorate in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related field is preferred.

· Teaching experience, including as a graduate teaching assistant in laboratory science courses at the college or university level.

· Experience in teaching diverse populations of students and/or evidence of commitment to professional development around diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.

Desired Qualifications

· Proficiency in biochemistry and molecular biology, including subject content knowledge, experience with recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and enzymology.

· Experience using and maintaining a range of laboratory instruments.

· Strong teamwork skills and commitment to teamwork.

· Experience in one-on-one student teaching and mentorship.

· Instructor of record in laboratory course(s) in the fields of molecular biology, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification and/or enzymology

· Professional development around teaching and learning, DBER (Discipline based education research), and subject matter pedagogy.

Applicants should submit the following documents to this site

· Cover letter

· Curriculum Vitae

o At minimum includes academic degrees you have earned, work experience relevant to the position, and specific laboratory skills and equipment you have experience with.

· Scientific writing sample

o e.g., research manuscript, medical communication, technical report, science blog post, news article)

· Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (1 page)

· Teaching portfolio (limited to 10 pages)

o Teaching philosophy (1 page)

§ Reflection on your set of beliefs concerning the practice of pedagogy and the process of learning.

§ A narrative describing past roles and responsibilities, teaching collaborations, describing how consideration of diversity and inclusion has shaped your teaching practice

o Describe an experience where you evaluated the efficacy of your own teaching practice, including how you collaborated with colleagues in this effort.

o Support your narrative with documentation (e.g., syllabi, assessments, instructional materials, student evaluations, etc.)

· The names and contact information for three references who can address both your teaching and writing experience

Please direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Kelly Kim (kimhyoj6@msu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on 12/1/2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Mastering the Art of Networking: Career Conference & Etiquette Dinner

Registration website can be found here
Event Date – 12/10/22, Registration Expected to Close 11/28
Audience/Eligibility: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Overview: Overcome your initial fears of networking, master the art of working a room, feel confident with small talk, develop a professional online brand, snag a LinkedIn headshot, and enjoy a two-course etiquette dinner. Whether you are a first-year student learning to network or a senior or graduate student trying to enhance your job search prospects, join us for an immersive conference experience designed to help you master the art of networking
Cost: $10
See attached flyer for more details.

Novus I-Corps program at Rutgers Workshop

This event is for individuals (grad students, postdocs, faculty) or research teams who want to learn more about what it takes to bring a technology out of the lab and into the market. It's a workshop/training/networking event designed to shift the mindset of the researchers from the technology they're developing to the people who would benefit.This event will be held in-person on January 13^th from 9:00am to 1:00pm (co-sponsored by Rutgers Innovation Ventures and the Northeast I-Corps Hub). For more information and to register, click here and please see attached flyer.

October 2022

You can read the blog by Jocelyn Radeny on the iJOBS Career Panel on Non-Faculty Jobs for PhDs in Academia.

Positions for PhDs at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Post Doctoral Biomedical Fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen, LPR, or foreign nationals

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Postdoc Position at AbbVie

AbbVie is looking for competitive Ph.D. candidates who are interested in pursuing an industry postdoctoral fellowship in research pharmacology. This fellowship focuses on developing the pre-clinical translational skills required of a pharmacology scientist. As part of the training program, the fellow will participate in pre-clinical study activities including study conceptualization through study design, protocol development, study execution, and cross functional team interactions across multiple therapeutic areas within AbbVie. Additionally, interested fellows will gain expertise in pharmacology sections of regulatory submissions, and interact with scientists from other functional areas such as formulation development, clinical pharmacology and clinical development. The fellowship is intended to enhance the postdoctoral research training of the applicant with hands-on application of core biological principles and techniques to move programs from preclinical stages to clinical development for key AbbVie programs. The deadline to submit an application is December 9, 2022. See attached brochure for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. William Gong (wgong@usc.edu) or Mansour Dughbaj (mansour.dughbaj@abbvie.com).

Instructor of Biology at Philips Academy, Andover, MA

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time, continuing Instructor in Biology to begin in September of 2023. We are interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching all levels of biology from introductory biology to AP level and our advanced laboratory research elective. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic, athletics/fitness, and residential programs at this boarding school. Graduate work in biology plus teaching experience preferred.

*A more formal announcement will be posted in November. Please reach out to Dr. Christine Marshall (cmarshall@andover.edu), Assistant Dean of Faculty and Instructor in Biology, for more information.

Research Scientist 3, Fellowship at the NJ Department of Health

PHEL has received funding through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Enhancing Detection fund for four (2 year) Fellowship positions for Advanced Informatics in Public Health Laboratory Science. These positions have been funded in support of the grant proposal for a Distributed Public Health Laboratory Infrastructure (DPHLI). The fellows’ expertise is expected to include a background in Public Health, Bioinformatics, Informatics, AI Methodologies, application development, a familiarity in working with IT consultants, network systems, data visualization techniques, and cloud services. The overall goal of the fellowship will be to model and implement a DPHLI with the intended goal of providing statewide near real time actionable information on infectious disease testing, rendered as an integrated information stream to inform public policy while supporting rapid response, enabling mitigation strategies, targeted surveillance, and enhanced surveillance testing. This is a two-year fellowship position with the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories. Candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in informatics, and two years of experience working in public health or healthcare environments or are enrolled in an accredited advanced informatics program of study, doctoral prepared or doctoral candidate. Experience in bioinformatics or supervised machine learning, preferred, but not required. The fellows will work under the direction of the Laboratory Director and Associate Medical Director and alongside scientists and technical personnel within the public health laboratory services unit. Under direct supervision of Research Scientist 1.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position. NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Jobs in the biopharma industry in NJ

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Why a Career in Medical Writing?

Medical writing is a broad term that encompasses many different roles and opportunities. For example, medical writers are uniquely positioned at the intersection of pharmaceutical science and scientific communications. They may choose a path to support regulatory writing and submissions to health authorities for a new treatment approval, or they may choose to work in medical communications, helping to disseminate key medical and scientific information in the public domain. Medical writers can also choose the way in which they practice, working in small biotech companies, large pharma companies, contract research organizations, or as independent free-lance writers. Employed across these various settings, the role and responsibilities of a medical writer can vary greatly based on job setting. This panel discussion will provide an overview of career options within the realm of medical writing, the value of ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals) membership and certification, and Q&A with 3 experienced medical writers who will share their unique journeys that led them to medical writing as a career.

Wed Nov 9 from 6:30-8pm by Zoom

Click here for more information and to register

Job as Clinical Trial Disclosure Manager at BMS in Summit

The Clinical Trial Disclosure Manager will provide the operational support of

Clinical Trial Data Sharing,
Publication of Patient Lay Summaries and
Redaction of clinical trial documents in accordance with evolving global regulations.

Key business partners are Clinical Development/Early Development Leads, Global Development Operations, Global Biostatisticians, Publications, Information Technology, Alliance Partners, Medical Writing, and Submission Managers.

Manage and coordinate external requests from researchers for BMS clinical trial data with professionalism and adherence to policy and regulation
Collaborate with Informed Consent Form (ICF) Lead, Development Leads, Legal, Global Biostatistics, and Publications to ensure awareness of data sharing requests and proper safeguarding of the data
Collaborate with Global Development Operations, Clinical Trial Engagement, and other internal and external stakeholders to establish an end-to-end process for delivering plain language summaries of clinical trial results to patients and the public
Develop training and drive change management for novel processes related to Plain Language Summaries and the broader EU Clinical Trial Regulation
Manage and Coordinate redaction of clinical documents in accordance with EMA Policy 0070, Health Canada Public Release of Clinical Information (PRCI), EU Clinical Trial Regulation, and other global regulations.
Collaborate with Global Development Operations, Global Biostatisticians, Medical Writing, Submission Managers, and other stakeholders to operationalize redaction requirements
Provide vendor oversight to support data sharing, redactions and lay summaries preparation, as appropriate
Work with IT, as needed, to implement technology solutions related to clinical trial disclosure
Manage and track redaction book-of-work; compile and report on volume and performance metrics
Provide operational support to CT Results Managers, as required
Assists in monitoring the global regulatory environment and maintains working knowledge of disclosure requirements
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to improve on processes and manage unmet need
Trains new staff and develops job aids, work instructions, and user guides, as needed
BA/BS or MA/MS in scientific or medical field
2-3 years of data sharing experience and 5 years relevant work experience in a scientific or medical field with BA/BS
US military experience will be considered towards industry experience requirements
Deep understanding of US/Canada and EU requirements for clinical trial disclosure as well as other related policies (ICMJE, PhRMA/EFPIA principles for responsible data sharing, etc.)
Preferred experience in Patient Lay Summaries writing 
Familiarity and comfortability working with and discussing scientific data
Project and stakeholder management experience  
Demonstrated ability to work independently and seek out support when needed
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

For more information, click here or contact iJOBS alum Gina Castellano gmcastel98@gmail.com

Road to Commercialization from Innovation Ventures

As an-going effort to provide Rutgers researchers, fellows and students access to resources and materials that will be useful to their research commercialization activities, Innovation Ventures @ the Office for Research invites all our faculty, staff, fellows and students to our Road to Commercialization Symposium Series #3.

Rutgers inventors will share their success stories and discuss why they chose to license their technology to an existing company or decided to launch a start-up company. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the student-led Rutgers start-up ‘Visikol’ and its successful acquisition by CELLINK (now BICO). The webinar will conclude with short presentations focusing on available resources at Innovation Ventures, including funding programs. See attached flyer for details.

Date: 17^th November 2022
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (EST)
Theme: License to an existing company or launch a start-up?

Who can attend: Rutgers faculty, staff, fellows and students (Need your NetID)

Required to attend: Prospective TechAdvance and HealthAdvance commercialization funding applicants

You can read a post by Kiranmayi Vemuri about the iJOBS event on Startups and Fellowship Opportunities for working at startups.

Co-op in High Content Screening at BMS

Leads Discovery & Optimization (LDO) is a dynamic organization that supports the entire continuum of drug discovery from lead identification to clinical candidate delivery at Bristol Myers Squibb. LDO leverages state of the art technologies, complemented by deep subject matter expertise and broad scientific knowledge, to deliver innovative and comprehensive preclinical in vitro datasets to support our drug discovery pipeline in disease areas such as oncology, fibrosis, cardiovascular diseases, and cell therapy.

The High Content Screening (HCS) Group within LDO is seeking a highly motivated and curious co-op to help HCS support Thematic Research Centers by developing advanced cell-based assays to answer biological questions, conducting cell-based fluorescence microscopy experiments, and analyzing the large multi-parametric datasets to derive biological insights from high content microscopy data. This co-op position will help address gaps in our suite of advanced three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models relevant to Discovery Immunology. Some in vivo biological phenomena can be modeled in 3D cell culture that are not recapitulated in monolayer culture and utilizing 3D cell models may also significantly impact a program’s decisions when comparing in vitro and in vivo datasets. 3D cell systems can serve to bridge gaps that exist between cell and animal studies. The co-op will be responsible for evaluating 3D cellular disease models using fluorescence imaging and analysis. The co-op will learn about the experimental techniques used in our daily work and the scientific methods that drives our investigation into life-saving medicines.

Develop 3D cell model imaging solutions using high content imaging platforms in collaboration with Discovery Biology.
Develop 3D analysis algorithms to quantify phenotypic changes relevant to the disease biology or drug treatment.
Apply AI/ML solutions to increase efficiencies and throughput in data generation.
Summarize findings and results with weekly reports and monthly updates to the team.

Qualifications & Experience

Enrolled in a full-time university program that includes or approves a six month co-op experience at BMS
Some cell biology coursework completed
Hands on laboratory training in microscopy and image analysis preferred

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture. For more information, click here and email Kirill Gorshkov Kirill.Gorshkov@bms.com

Job as Scientific Communications Manager at Simons Foundation

Launched in 2006, SFARI is a scientific initiative within the Simons Foundation's suite of programs. SFARI’s mission is to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.

SFARI is seeking a scientific communications manager who will be responsible for developing and managing all content on SFARI’s website (SFARI.org), as well as that of some related SFARI programs such as AutismBrainNet.org, to meet audience and stakeholder needs. The scientific communications manager will report directly to the editor-in-chief of SimonsFoundation.org, while working closely with members of the SFARI science team and leadership.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have a strong background in the life sciences — particularly neuroscience, genetics, developmental biology and/or other fields related to autism science — and be very familiar with the scientific and clinical research landscape. They will work with SFARI science team members and stakeholders to manage the creation and development of web content that reflects the mission and goals of the organization.

This is a full-time position based at the Simons Foundation’s New York City offices. This position does not involve journalistic work for Spectrum, which is supported by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the writing, editing, organization and maintenance of SFARI.org’s content related to SFARI resources and cohorts, grantees, publications, projects and funding opportunities.
Identify new content for SFARI news, meeting and workshop reports, Q&As and other avenues as needed.
Manage an editorial associate and manage the work of freelance writers, editors and copyeditors, commissioning, editing and publishing this content.
Oversee the production of SFARI’s monthly newsletter.
Work closely with the SFARI grants team to review and publish requests for application (RFAs) and related grant materials.
Select suitable and brand-consistent images and artwork to accompany website content, newsletter and social media, and work with the foundation’s communications team to organize and archive all multimedia.
Build and maintain an editorial calendar for SFARI.org.
Work closely with the foundation’s editor-in-chief and web development team to guide and prioritize SFARI.org improvements and fixes, coordinate requests from program leaders and oversee the implementation of those requests.
Work closely with SFARI’s science team, as well as the foundation’s events team, to prepare collateral for internal meetings, such as program books and slides.
Manage SFARI’s social media accounts.
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in neuroscience, genetics, developmental biology and/or autism science or a related field. An advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) is strongly preferred.

Three to five years of employment experience in scientific or research communications.
A deep understanding of the scientific and clinical research process, including familiarity with academia, scientific publishing and/or scientific research institutions.
Ability to tailor scientific content to different audiences who may have varying degrees of expertise and knowledge.
Experience with Google Analytics and an understanding of how analytics tools can help to drive content development.
Previous experience building and managing teams a plus.
Familiarity with website content management systems, such as WordPress, and experience managing social media a plus.

Must be fastidiously attentive to detail and committed to accuracy for a discerning scientific audience.
Must be very well organized, able to multitask and to field simultaneous requests from various SFARI team members, with rigorous attention to clear and timely communication.
Must be able to work collaboratively with editorial, technical and leadership teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating command of the highest standards of written and spoken English.
Flexibility to assist with other projects for the foundation as needed.
For more information and to apply, click here. Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Virtual Career Expo

The ASBMB Career Expo aims to highlight the diversity of career choices available to modern biomedical researchers. No matter your career stage, this virtual event will provide a plethora of career options for you to explore while simultaneously connecting you with knowledgeable professionals in these careers. Each 60-minute session will focus on a different career path and will feature breakout rooms with a range of professionals in those paths. Attendees can choose to meet in a small group with a single professional for the entire session or move freely between breakout rooms to sample advice from multiple professionals. Sessions will feature the following five sectors: industry, government, science communication, science policy, and other. November 2, from 11am-5pm. For more information and to register, click here.

Postdoctoral scientist in innate immunity and host-pathogen interactions, RBHS, Newark, NJ

The Parker laboratory at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is looking for a postdoctoral scientist to work in the areas of innate immunity and host-pathogen interactions in the airway. Current projects in the lab include: trained immunity and lung function after infection, airway epithelial resistance mechanisms, role of type I and III interferons in pathogenesis, humanized mouse models of infection and alveolar macrophage development and function. The primary pathogen used is Staphylococcus aureus, although prior microbiology experience is not essential. The postdoctoral scientist will be involved in experiment design, data generation, student supervision, manuscript writing, conference participation and is expected to apply for external funding. Applicants should be competitive for external funding. The successful candidate will have a PhD or MD/PhD with a firm background in immunology or microbiology. Prior experience in animal work, multicolor flow cytometry and cell culture is desirable. Please include a cover letter with research interests along with a CV to Dane Parker PhD dp964@njms.rutgers.edu

Congratulations to iJOBS Michelle Zeliph who got a job as Microbiologist at Ethicon.

You can read a post by Soumyadipa Das about the iJOBS site visit to BMS.

Job as Principal Scientist, mRNA Display, Merck

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. Our goal is to find novel and effective therapies by identifying and targeting steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthroughs. Within Screening and Compound Profiling (SCP) we leverage cutting edge methodologies and innovative thinking to discover small molecule and peptide drug leads. SCP is currently seeking an exceptional individual to join the mRNA Display Peptide Discovery group in Kenilworth, NJ
The successful candidate will work closely with therapeutic area stakeholders, chemists, protein scientists, and multidisciplinary pharmacologists to define strategies for driving the execution and expansion of the mRNA Display platform to accelerate delivery of high-quality peptides for oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and infectious disease programs. Candidates should be highly motivated to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. S/he will have hands-on peptide discovery training (in academia or industry), preferably with mRNA Display or Phage Display expertise. Furthermore, they will have a proven track record of driving the science at the bench. This individual will play a key role in furthering discovery efforts, by conceiving, developing and implementing innovative workflows for mRNA Display and informatic analysis. They will also lead efforts to ensure implementation of best practices. A mindset of innovation and continual technological improvement is important. S/he will have the opportunity to work independently and to proactively collaborate with colleagues across therapeutic area disciplines.
Primary Responsibilities:

Highly motivated leader and team player with a strong desire to mentor/guide team members and deliver impact across multiple therapeutic areas
Design, validate and execute mRNA-Display selections with follow-up NGS QC and analysis
Draft, Maintain and Update SOPs, protocols and other documentation
Identify opportunities for innovation (platform and workflow improvements e.g. using automation)
Continual improvement in approaches for optimizing peptidic matter using mRNA-Display capabilities
Present results at multi-disciplinary drug discovery project team meetings
Act as liaison on projects between research sites (NJ, PA, MA & CA).

Education Minimum Requirements:

PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology or related discipline

Preferred Experience and Skills:

PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology or related discipline with postdoctoral training and relevant professional experience (preferred)
Experience leading teams, setting strategy, and providing project prioritizations
Deep and broad understanding of biochemistry, molecular biology, including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), as it relates to mRNA-Display or other display screening technologies (e.g. phage display)
Experience performing affinity selections for mRNA-Display, phage display or DELs
Industrial experience in a Research & Development (R&D) organization is a plus
Excellent problem solving, oral and written communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to influence, communicate and collaborate across a global organization
Ability to think strategically and deliver results.

For more information click here

Merck ADME Intern (Transporter Group) for summer

A summer research internship position is available at Transporter Group at the Department of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), Discovery Toxicology and Bioanalysis within the Division of Preclinical Development at Merck Research Laboratories. The Transporter group located at West Point, PA, is a center of excellence to design, execute, and integrate transporter related in vitro and preclinical studies to support the Merck Portfolio through all stages of drug discovery and development. We are also driving cutting edge ADME-transporter science via developing and implementing novel in vitro and preclinical models, as well as translational approaches to enhance our capabilities to predict the roles of transporters on ADME, drug-drug interactions (DDIs), efficacy, and toxicity of drugs, and understand their interplay with drug metabolizing enzymes in healthy and diseased subjects.

This research internship will last up to 12 weeks at our West Point, PA site. The research project will be focus on in vitro mechanistic evaluation on inhibition of hepatic transporters. The intern will be guided to design and conduct various cell-based transport assays and get exposed to mechanistic modeling tools to investigate the role of drug transporters in drug disposition and DDIs. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to be engaged in scientific discussion, presentation, and develop an understanding of the rapidly evolving field of drug transporters and its impact on drug discovery and development. The intern will also have opportunities to participate in various special events/programs for summer interns to explore your future career interest and learn drug discovery and development at Merck.

Key Roles/Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Design and conduct in vitro transport inhibition/uptake studies in various call-based models

• Prepare samples for bioanalysis

• Analyze and interpret in vitro data to understand the inhibition and uptake kinetics and transporter related DDI prediction

• Participate in group meetings and will be expected to present the results of the research project at the end of internship

• Potentially publish the work

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in a Masters/PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cell Biology or related life science fields.

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship

• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

• Must have basic laboratory skills and research experience on in vitro biological systems

Preferred Experience and Skills:

•Prior experience and knowledge in cell biology, enzyme kinetics, drug ADME and transportersare a plus

•Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

•Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment

•Critical thinking, ability to identify issues and seek solutions

•Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

•Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Locations: West Point, PA This is a full- time internship position Please send your CVs to Jingling Guo (jingjing.guo@merck.com) or Xiaoyan (xiaoyan_chu@merck.com).

Job as Science and Policy Communications Specialist

Department: ASBMB Communications Department

Reports to: Communications Director

Status: Full time, Exempt Location: Rockville, Maryland, Hybrid working three days per week in the office

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is seeking a Science and Policy Communications Specialist who serves as the society’s media-relations officer for science policy and publishing matters.

Responsibilities and Duties: • Serves as the society’s media-relations officer for science policy and publishing matters. • Writes news releases about advocacy activities and scientific findings reported in the society’s journals. • Interviews subject-matter experts and conducts research to tell complete and compelling stories. • Pitches story ideas and interviews to mainstream, trade and specialty media outlets. • Leverages and maintains society’s press list and develops relationships with reporters. • Uses press-release distribution services, email and social media to disseminate news. • Tracks and analyzes the effectiveness of media-relations activities. • Responds to inquiries from public information officers and journalists. • Edits and proofreads position statements, testimony, newsletters and other correspondence. • Identifies relevant content from partner outlets for republishing in the member magazine. • Writes news briefs about the society’s members. • Provides writing, editing, proofreading and support for various publishing projects and campaigns. Positions may be reassigned, and responsibilities may be modified or changed at any time to fulfill organizational requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, English or Journalism required. Advanced degree preferred. • At least two years of journalistic writing experience preferably with a focus on science and/or technology. This is not an entry level position. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines • Strong oral and written communication skills, grammar, spelling and journalistic writing; Associated Press Style • Ability to be flexible and work creatively as part of a team or autonomously; strong interpersonal skills • Proficiency with MS Office and web content management • Familiarity with social media platforms • Must have proficient analytical skills • Must have attention to detail

BENEFITS: This is a full-time, exempt position. ASBMB offers exceptional benefits including professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and free parking are offered.

LOCATION: This position is located in Rockville, Maryland and in walking distance to Metro and on major bus lines. Currently all staff are required to work in the office 3 days per week and work remotely 2 days per week.

For more information, visit http://www.faseb.org/employment. Please send a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume to resumes@faseb.org Include links or PDFs of at least three or more clips of relevant work. Clips must show storytelling and deadline-driven reporting chops.

Job as Science Writer

Department: ASBMB Communications Department

Reports to: Managing Editor

Status: Full time, Exempt Location: Rockville, Maryland, Hybrid, working three days per week in the office

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is seeking a Science Writer for its monthly print and digital magazine, ASBMB Today. The writer will be expected to craft profiles of researchers, thoroughly sourced and vetted investigations, character- and discovery-driven narratives that bring science to life, and timely news stories for print and online publication. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, providing writing, editing, proofreading and support for various ASBMB projects.

Responsibilities and Duties: • Develops a strong understanding of monthly magazine’s primary audiences (established and emerging biochemists and molecular biologists) and secondary audiences (policymakers, industry executives, academic administrators and laypeople who love the life sciences). • Crafts profiles of researchers (primarily ASBMB members), thoroughly sourced and vetted investigations, character- and discovery-driven narratives that bring science to life, and timely news stories for print and online publication. • Leverages existing network of on-the-record expert sources and develops new ones through email, social media, phone calls and meeting attendance. • Develops long- and short-range story ideas by mining scientific literature and institutional and industry press releases, reading competing and complementary news sources, regularly communicating with sources, attending virtual scientific meetings and using social media. • Experiments with new forms of print and online storytelling, acquiring new technical skills as needed through self-teaching, virtual workshops and online courses. • Provides writing, editing, proofreading and support for other ASBMB creative projects and campaigns. • Cultivates a strong social media following and actively promotes the society’s value proposition, publications, campaigns and programs. • Writes about classic papers for the Journal of Biological Chemistry. • Assists with proofreading and editing when needed. Positions may be reassigned, and responsibilities may be modified or changed at any time to fulfill organizational requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, English or Journalism required. Advanced degree preferred. • Three to five years of journalistic writing experience preferably with a focus on science and/or technology. This is not an entry level position. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines • Strong oral and written communication skills, grammar, spelling and journalistic writing; Associated Press Style • Ability to be flexible and work creatively as part of a team or autonomously; strong interpersonal skills • Proficiency with MS Office and web content management • Familiarity with social media platforms • Must have proficient analytical skills • Must have attention to detail

For more information, visit http://www.faseb.org/employment. Please send a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume to resumes@faseb.org. Include links or PDFs of at least three or more clips of relevant work. Clips must show storytelling and deadline-driven reporting chops.

Jobs at Ambit consulting company

Ambit Inc is a new and dynamic life sciences product development and consulting firm. They have several jobs open.

Analyst

Consultant

Senior Consultant

Engagement Manager/Associate Principal

Principal

For more information, contact Birnur Ozbas-Erdem birnur.ozbas-erdem@ambitinc.com

Applications for Nucleate's equity-free life science Activator Bio and Eco programs extended to Oct 21

Apply today to be connected with potential co-founders, equipped with an unparalleled network, and the opportunity for funding support from our $2.4M pool of grants and investment opportunities. We are having a community meetup on October 20th, 6:30 pm at Porchlight, 271 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10001 – come network with other applicants, mentors, experts and the leadership team! Please RSVP here.

Missed an Info Session? View a recording here.

Have questions or would like to learn more? Join us during office hours in the coming weeks.

10/12 Wednesday 4 - 5 pm
10/14 Friday noon - 1 pm
10/17 Monday 11 am - noon
10/18 Tuesday 5 - 6 pm

Upcoming Virtual Event - “Starting a company with your PI”: Join us Monday, October 17th 6:00PM ET for a panel discussion featuring George Church, Wild Microbes, Manifold Bio, and additional guests as they discuss how trainees and advisors work together to create pioneering biotech companies and what founders should know beforehand. Follow this link to register!

Strong Track Record: Nucleate has formed and supported 100+ startup teams through our Activator program addressing unmet needs in human health and sustainability. Our alumni have gone on to raise over $170M in funding to develop technologies like protein sequencing (Glyphic), drug design (Manifold Bio), synthetic biology (Wild Microbes), and biomanufacturing (Ivu Bio). Last year, we awarded more than $200K in non-dilutive funding and over $1M in SAFE investments through our corporate sponsor Pillar VC.

About Nucleate: Nucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization with chapters across the US and Europe originated by graduate students at Harvard and MIT [see our stories in STAT, Endpoints, and the Timmerman Report]. Our equity-free Activator program supports companies that tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). The program connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists. Nucleate NYC aims to support local academic trainees passionate about life science entrepreneurship and operates in collaboration with student groups and industry partners in our area. Visit our website, find us on LinkedIn/Twitter andsubscribe to our newsletter to learn more!

Regeneron Postdoc Program

The Regeneron Postdoctoral Program was designed with the goal of being among the best postdoctoral training programs in the country. It is a multi-faceted program that integrates cutting edge science with didactic training, discussion groups, and focused multi-tiered mentoring. They are currently accepting applications until Wednesday, December 1^st. See attached flyer for details and here is a direct link to the Postdoc Website.

Innovating Together with Activate hosted by the Northeast I-Corps Hub

Date: Tuesday, October 25th

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Location: Online via Zoom

Come learn about how NSF I-Corps and Activate can help you bring your research/technology closer to solving real-world problems, building proof of concept prototypes, and turning technology concepts into products that have real impact on people's lives! Whether you're far along in your commercialization journey or just starting out and wanting to learn more about innovation, all are welcome!

We will hear from the Activate panel:

Philip Loew, Head of Expansion for Activate National will discuss how the overall mission of Activate.orgdovetails with the I-Corps program and will elaborate on the partnership with NSF for expansion of entrepreneurship fellowships
Andrew Chang, Managing Director for Activate New York; Hannah Murnen, Managing Director for Activate Anywhere; and Spencer Babcock, Fellowship Manager for Activate Boston will give an overview of the fellowship experience in three of Activate's four communities nationwide.
Activate Fellows will share their perspective from participating in both Activate and I-Corps programs

Applications for Activate's 2023 cohort are open now through October 31st. Go to www.activate.org/apply to learn more or to apply.

To participate in I-Corps, the Northeast Regional I-Corps Propelus Program, Cohort 6 has rolling admissions and the required sessions will take place November 7, 9, 16, 30 (Mon/Wed schedule) from 9:30am to 12:30pm ET,with required Office Hours/Mentor Meetings scheduled weekly. Go to https://icorpsnortheasthub.org/ for more info or to apply. Apply by October 17th. See attached flyer.

Rutgers Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow Program

For those from underrepresented groups in STEM who want to have a career in academia, you can apply for 2 years of funding from the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows program. To learn more, click here

Your Career on Track (on behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)

The Office of Postdoctoral Advancement is hosting a 2 day workshop that introduces postdocs to SMART goals and the individual development plan (IDP) and helps postdocs navigate how to create a support network of mentors to help them stay on track and maximize their postdoc journeys. Participants must attend both days of the workshop which can be joined either in person or via Zoom. Tues Nov 15 from 1:30-3:30pm and Thur Nov 17 from 1:30-3:30pm. To register, click here by Nov 8.

Local Jobs in the Biopharma industry

To see recent postings for industry jobs in the NJ area, click here

Congratulations to iJOBS trainees Kathleen Farley who got a job as the Executive Director at the nonprofit Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Huseyin Erguven who got a job as a Scientist at Paraza Pharma.

Job as Senior Scientist - Leads Discovery and Optimization (immunological Assays and HTS)

The Leads Discovery & Optimization Group leverages technology, innovation, and broad scientific knowledge to deliver comprehensive in vitro data packages to support all phases of early drug discovery at BMS. We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative scientist to drive the development and implementation of biochemical and cell-based assays supporting Cardiovascular, Fibrosis and Immunology therapeutic areas. This candidate will be expected to have a breadth of cell-based assay and in vitro pharmacology expertise to support drug discovery projects from hit identification through lead optimization. Applicants must have a deep scientific and technical understanding of high-throughput screening techniques to develop complex cell-based, automated screening assays, especially in primary immune cell types, for application across drug discovery programs. Expertise in assay automation, high content imaging and flow cytometry platforms is preferred. The candidate will be responsible for technology innovation for high-throughput disease screening platforms. The candidate should possess strong collaborative and written/verbal communication skills and a positive attitude to interact with multiple stakeholders. He/she should demonstrate personal leadership within the group, scientific leadership both at the bench and at data analysis and be adept at multi-tasking. This position will spend substantial time at the lab bench for assay design and screening.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree + 7 years of academic or industry experience OR Master's Degree +5 years of academic or industry experience OR Ph.D. +2 years of experience

Preferred Qualification:

Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral/industry experience OR MS in related area with minimum of 5 years applied assay design and high-throughput screening experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
A “cutting edge” awareness of new technology advances and scientific knowledge in the high- throughput screening field to apply for drug discovery program support is required.
- Establish and validate novel/standard assays in-house and ensure reliability and reproducibility of screening results and methods
- Provide in-depth knowledge and scientific leadership for cell-based and biochemical assays
- Expertise in the application of modern technology and automation is required.
Strong experience in flow cytometry technology platforms and associated data analysis
Extensive knowledge of immunology, cell biology, and pharmacology are required in addition to understanding physiologically relevant cellular models.
Ability to create and maintain an effective scientific network through teamwork, excellent problem-solving skills and open collaborative style are of critical importance to the success of this role.
Ability to communicate scientific methods and results clearly. Will be responsible for scientific presentations and reports for internal review meetings and scientific journals.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. To apply, click here and also contact iJOBS alum Shilpaa Mukundan shilpaamukundan@gmail.com

Duke-Margolis Postdoctoral Associate Positions in Health Policy, Duke University

The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health Policy at Duke University (Duke-Margolis) is recruiting multiple candidates for the Postdoctoral Associates Program in Health Policy. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for graduates (PhD, MD, PharmD, other relevant equivalent) that have graduated within the last 0-5 years and demonstrate a strong interest in, and commitment to, a career in health policy. The ideal candidates will have a foundational level of health policy academic and/or professional experience. The Postdoctoral Associates will:

• Conduct original policy research to inform evidence-based solutions to health and health care issues;

• Apply knowledge from academic and professional experiences to real-world health policy problems;

• Interact with leading experts in health care policy and practice;

• Work within Duke-Margolis under the guidance of research and faculty mentors; and

• Develop leadership capabilities for health policy-related professional roles.

Education/Experience Requirements: The Postdoctoral Associate appointee holds an advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, other relevant equivalent). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency. The appointment involves full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching responsibilities. To Apply Interested individuals must apply through Academic Jobs Online. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and email addresses). In the cover letter, applicants should summarize your formal training and research expertise in health policy, as well as your general program management and grant writing experience; indicate in which focus area you would like to work at the Center (Biomedical Innovation, Health Care Transformation, Global Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Economics); describe (based on the Margolis focus areas, which topic(s) align with your background and interests; and specify if you have a preference between the DC and Durham locations or are open to either. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Doctoral degree must be in hand by May 2023. Due December 2, 2022, with a program start date of August 1, 2023.

Submit application by clicking here.

Propelus I-Corps Regional Program

Propelus I-Corps Regional Program November 2022 (virtual) The I-Corps Northeast Hub provides training and grants to science and engineering researchers to support team-based customer discovery aimed at exploring the viability and societal impact of scientific and technological discoveries.

Our four-session program helps researchers explore the customer perspective to learn how a discovery or innovation can become the basis of a successful startup or venture.

Nov 7, 9, 16 and 30 (M/W schedule) from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

How to apply:

Researchers must form a team of at least two people involved with the scientific or technological discovery

Teams must include an entrepreneurial lead (often a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student or undergraduate); a technical lead (usually a faculty member); and an industry mentor (I-Corps NE Hub can suggest a mentor)
Find more details here

Benefits:

Training: Four sessions introducing the Lean LaunchPad methodology which focuses on customer discovery research to evaluate the potential of your idea to solve problems.
Funding: Grants of up to $3,000 can be used for expenses related to customer discovery research, including conferences and marketing.
Resources: Teams receive mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators, and can utilize other programs offered by the Hub-affiliated institutions.
Follow-on opportunities: Upon completion, teams are eligible for the national NSF I-Corps Teams, which provides an intensive 7-week training course and a $50,000 grant.
Learn more and apply by Oct. 17

How to Use Beyond the Professoriate to Land Jobs (on behalf of Ramazan Gungor)

Beyond the Professoriate is a digital platform where doctoral students and PhDs can explore career options and learn job search strategies to secure employment in academia and beyond.

Through two programs of study (Faculty Careers and Professional Careers), students are empowered to make informed decisions about their career path and learn successful job search strategies from other PhDs.

Join us to learn how best to use this platform to land a job beyond academia.

Oct 12, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time / RSVP here

Please sign into Beyond the Professoriate by visiting this site using your NetID before attending the event.

Scismic Network for your Net Worth

Finding the strategy that works for you and having access to professionals to practice with are two major steps to becoming a successful networker. This event will provide both. Learn tips and strategies in the first half then practice what you’ve learned in a virtual mixer in the second half. Sign up here for Networking for Your Net Worth at 5:00pm ET on October 25th.

Jobs at BMS - Research & Early Development

Meet our Research & Early Development teams at our upcoming virtual inclusive networking event on October 19 from 4-7pm ET. Discover how you can join the most innovative teams in the industry and help transform the lives of patients through science. Click here to register.

Related R&ED Job Openings

Job Requisition #	Job Requisition Title	Location	Position link
R1562319	Associate Director, Integrated Scientific Operations, Program Manager (Early Development)	Remote by design	https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BMS/job/Field---United-States---US/Associate-Director--Integrated-Scientific-Operations--Program-Manager--Early-Development-_R1562319
R1562302	Senior Associate Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Oncology	Cambridge - MA - US	https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BMS/job/Cambridge---MA---US/Senior-Associate-Scientist--Molecular-and-Cellular-Pharmacology-Oncology_R1562302
R1562303	Senior Scientist, Oncology Discovery	Cambridge - MA - US	https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BMS/job/Cambridge---MA---US/Senior-Scientist--Oncology-Discovery_R1562303
R1562289	Scientific Director	Princeton, New Jersey; Brisbane, California	https://bit.ly/3BoqQd5
R1562290	Principal Scientist-DMPK	Princeton, New Jersey	https://bit.ly/3cZBEWE
R1562316	Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist-DMPK	Brisbane, CA	https://bit.ly/3eDqwPV
R1562318	Scientific Associate Director / Scientific Director Pathology	New Brunswick, NJ	https://bit.ly/3eACIRi
R1562320	Principal / Senior Principal Scientist - Pathology	New Brunswick, NJ	https://bit.ly/3eFWpaw
R1562321	Scientific Director - Veterinary Pathologist	Princeton, NJ, Cambridge, MA	https://bit.ly/3eGTxKB
R1562323	Scientific Director - Discovery Toxicology	Princeton, NJ, Cambridge, MA	https://bit.ly/3qpdXdu
R1562324	Project Toxicologist	New Brunswick, NJ	https://bit.ly/3Qz25QC

For full list of open positions, please visit https://careers.bms.com/

Jobs at BMS in Business Analytics

Virtual Recruitment event for BMS. Focus is on Business Analyst roles with an emphasis on data science, consumer/market analytics, pharma or life sciences consulting, and consumer goods. Attendees may be considered for current/upcoming roles at BMS. Click here to register.

BMS Business Analytics job posting. Candidates are encouraged to apply. If selected, applicants will be asked to attend an in-person networking event on 10/24, which includes on-site interviews. Click here to apply

Preferred qualifications:

3+ yrs experience in pharma or consulting (life sciences), consumer goods
Data science skills (python, R, tableau), forecasting, market/consumer analytics
Master's or PhD preferred

DEI focus but open to all candidates

September 2022

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Suha Eleya who has gotten a job as a Scientist at Azenta Life Science and Ricardo Laranjeiro who has gotten a job as a Scientist at Regeneron.

Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) Annual Conference

SAPA will hold the 2022 Annual Conference “Creating Platforms for Innovation & Growth in Pharma & Biotech” on September 30 and October 1. The SAPA Annual Conference is a great platform for participants to share knowledge, wisdom, and viewpoints on important issues and current trends in academic research and pharma and biotech industries. The events feature presentations and panel discussions by distinguished speakers and panelists from academia and industry, to provide opportunities for scientific exchange, public health education, networking, career development, and business collaborations. Please click here to see the conference program. This event will be held in-person and online. If interested, you can register here.

You can read the blog post by Sonal Gahlawat on careers as a bench scientist in industry.

Interview practice resources

Big Interview is officially live at this site. Big Interview utilizes SSO, so you can log in with your NetID and password. They also have an extensive training section under theLearn tab, some great Getting Started videos, and a wonderful Help Center. For students, you can access via the resources section in your handshake accounts.

LinkedIn profile resources

It is important to present your value proposition in your LinkedIn profile to tell employers what you bring to help the company. You can learn more about the worksheet to help you prepare your value proposition statement on this video. You can also sign up for the worksheet itself at this site.

Science Policy at Rutgers (SPAR) General Meeting

Date/Time: 5:30pm on Thursday, September 22nd
Location: In person on New Brunswick and Newark Campuses
New Brunswick location: Marine and Coastal Sciences Building, Cook Campus (71 Dudley Rd, New Brunswick) in Alampi Room (auditorium immediately to the right after entering the main entrance)
Newark location: GSA Lounge (access through garage level A2)
Virtual: option will be provided if there is sufficient interest. RSVP for Zoom link
Agenda:
-intro: What is science policy and what is SPAR?
- breakout groups: how does your research relate to policy and vice versa?
-SPAR's year in review and events for this academic year
-Food provided! (please RSVP by Wednesday!)

RSVP here

Job postings in the tai-state area

See recent job postings for the biopharmaceutical industry in NJ and NY by clicking her

August 2022

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Briana Stanfield who started a job as Scientist at PsychoGenics.

Job as Senior Editor at Wiley

At Wiley, we welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

The Interdisciplinary Brands team at Wiley has an opening for a Senior Editor to manage and grow journals in the Current Protocols portfolio. We seek an enthusiastic candidate with a Ph.D. and postdoctoral or equivalent experience, in molecular biology, plant molecular biology, or a related discipline. Familiarity with computational methods is a plus.

How you will make an impact:

Serve as managing editor, in charge of commissioning targets for external (mostly academic) editors, coordinating special issues, and maintaining high quality editorial boards.
Act as a facilitator, as well as the primary liaison, between authors, reviewers, and editors for all phases of the article workflow, including commissioning, submission, peer-review, production, and promotion.
Serve as developmental editor, performing in-depth review of protocol manuscripts for clarity, completeness, and presentation.
In collaboration with the Publisher and colleagues, work on initiatives to improve the author, reviewer, and editor experience and workflows.
Facilitate and support miscellaneous and journal-specific projects within the Interdisciplinary Brands team.
Networking: represent the portfolio within the researcher community, including travel to scientific conferences and editorial board meetings.

We are looking for people who:

Have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral or equivalent experience in the field of molecular biology, broadly, and an affinity for laboratory protocols
Can communicate effectively in discussion and in writing, and can engage confidently with internationally renowned editors and authors
Are highly self-motivated, achievement- and team-oriented with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Have excellent command of the English language
Demonstrate interest in the Science, Technology and Medicine (STM) journals publishing market. Knowledge of peer-review, scientific community, publishing trends, and competitors is highly desirable

To apply, click here and contact Dr. Ginny Chanda vchanda@wiley.com

Job as Association Director of Graduate Student Career Development

This role will be in-person in the Center for Career Development offices.

Responsibilities

Graduate Student Career Advising & Programming (60%)

Provide personalized career advising for graduate students via one-on-one in-person and virtual (phone/Zoom) advising appointments on career-related concerns inside and outside academe.
Meet individually or in groups with graduate students to provide coaching and advising to help graduate students clarify values, interests, skills, and strengths.
Educate graduate students on significant employment trends within and beyond academe.
Assist graduate students with developing action plans and follow-up strategies based on a series of progressive meetings.
Collaborate with the Employer Engagement team to develop and implement programs and resources that connect grad students with employers, such as the Undercover Bosses program and the Bring a Ph.D. to Work series.
Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Experiential Learning team to create programs and resources that connect graduate alumni with graduate students, such as the From Ph.D. to Workplace panel series.
Create and implement a wide range of engaging, informative, and actionable programs on topics ranging from exploring careers to preparing for the academic job search to interviewing and negotiating job offers for graduate students.
Actively collaborate with graduate academic departments and student organizations to identify changing career needs of graduate students and design and implement career education and skill-building programs tailored to specific graduate student groups or a requested department.

Campus Outreach & Collaborative Relationship Building (30%)

Serve as a primary liaison to graduate academic departments and student organizations at Princeton University for graduate student career development.
Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with graduate faculty and departmental staff, primarily directors of graduate studies, job placement officers, graduate program administrators, and student department representatives.
Build and cultivate relationships across campus with
graduate student groups and centers on campus serving graduate students.
Connect with underserved graduate student populations across campus through outreach initiatives.
Help develop a prioritized list of campus outreach targets and implement outreach strategies to ensure that all Princeton graduate students have access to meaningful career exploration and opportunities.

Data and Assessment (10%)

Oversee and maintain campus engagement data in the office's Salesforce instance.
Use data to assess outreach/program impact and areas for continuous improvement.
Participate in assessment projects to conduct a broader survey or focus-group interviews to understand Princeton graduate students’ career development experiences.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred
Minimum of three years of professional experience in career counseling/advising and program development in a higher education setting required; two or more years of experience in graduate student advising strongly preferred
Ability to implement a developmental, goal-oriented, and student-centered approach to advising graduate students
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver effective career presentations, and build internal and external relationships
Experience in working with and supporting underrepresented populations, and deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion goals
Proven track record and experience in cultivating connections, program planning and execution, and group facilitation and engagement with a strategic mindset to create value and impact
Demonstrated passion or/and experience in creating innovative programming reflecting the changing needs of graduate students and the world of work inside and outside academe
Experience gathering and analyzing data to inform decisions
Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely and effective manner
Broader familiarity with career assessments (MBTI and CliftonStrengths) preferred

Cover letter is required with your application materials. To apply, click here

Job as Scientist, Screening Automation and Informatics

The Screening & Informatics Group at our Company Research Laboratories site in Kenilworth, NJ, is looking for highly motivated, talented and innovative candidates with experience in laboratory automation and informatics. Successful individuals will create, implement, execute, and maintain automated methods and dataflows enabling cutting-edge technologies including ultra-high-throughput mass spectrometry (uHT-MS), DNA-Encoded Libraries (DEL), mixture-based mass spectrometry (ALIS), mRNA-Display, and traditional HTS (tHTS). Your efforts will be a complement to our existing walk-up and integrated robotic system capabilities and will serve as a means to expand our ability to interrogate and identify new chemical matter to help drive our discovery programs. You will be expected to work independently and to proactively collaborate with colleagues in Screening & Compound Profiling, Quantitative Biosciences, Discovery Chemistry, IT, and across therapeutic area disciplines.

As a member of the lab automation & informatics team, the successful candidate will participate in the method development, planning and execution of robust automation strategies to support the following in vitro systems on both integrated and walk-up robotic platforms:

target-based and phenotypic tHTS in biochemical and/or translatable, cell-based formats
complex high throughput biology
a broad range of affinity-based technologies

Knowledge of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell-based assay systems would be beneficial in this role. Finally, you will work closely with data scientists, informatics, and automation colleagues to establish robust and sustainable end-to-end solutions that address data management bottlenecks.

Responsibilities:

Hands-on hardware/programming with robotic liquid handlers (e.g.Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent) and integrated robotic systems (e.g. HighRes Biosolutions)
Extensive collaboration with assay scientists for validation, documentation, and execution of high-throughput (HT) workflows
Life-cycle management and maintenance of screening systems and peripherals
Continuous workflow optimization to meet the changing needs of our Project Teams
Collaborate with data scientists, informatics, and automation colleagues to establish robust and sustainable end-to-end solutions that address data management/mining bottlenecks and work towards a fully digital lab infrastructure

Successful candidates will be scientifically curious, creative, and collaborative, with a passion for lead discovery and a mindset of continuous learning in a matrix environment. As a member of the Screening community, you will benefit from a network possessing extensive experience in lead discovery and achieve satisfaction in a career that you can feel passionate about.

In April 2020, Merck announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ by 2023. Therefore, this role will be temporarily based in a different NJ location and exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.

To apply,

- click here

Congratulations to Stephania Guzman who will be starting a job at Eli Lilly in their Medicines Innovation Job as part of their Talent Development Academy.

You can read the blog post by Kiranmayi Vemuri about the iJOBS Workshop on Value Proposition Statements for LinkedIn and Resumes.

Job in Bioinformatics

-Experience with analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS), functional genomics, statistics for big data analysis, or multiomics data integration
-Good knowledge of existing bioinformatics databases and file formats In-depth understanding of computational methods for NGS analysis and the usage of public data resources
-Strong hands-on skills in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python), statistical software, cloud computing, visualization tools, and relevant R/Bioconductor packages
-Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed and documented code
-Familiarity with computational biology tools and experience working with computational biologists to solve problems
-Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation
-Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports

Responsibilities:
-Design, implement and/or deploy NGS data analysis workflows for data processing, visualization, integration and mining to support novel therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery

- Data Analysis: Implement methods for omics data analysis, and interpretation of genomic data sets (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-Seq)
- Data Visualization: Fluency in contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny , D3
- Data Integration: Analyzing diverse datasets (multi-omics) to find relevant drug discovery targets and downstream effects relevant to immune disease
- Data Mining: Internal, collaborative, and public databases to assist in the characterization of Immune disease

-Select, and benchmark methods and tools, define and perform appropriate QC measures
-Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate
-Interpret and present analysis results to coworkers and collaborators
-Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
-Automate processing and results reporting and delivery
-Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics

To apply, please contact Lauren Diamond of CODA Staffing Lauren@codastaffing.com

Formulation Research and Development Associate (Part-Time) at Solaris Pharma in NJ

Solaris Pharma Corporation is a leading generic corporation with the vision of improving the patient’s quality of life through development of niche pharmaceutical products. Solaris Pharma Corporation has a fully equipped Research & Development facility with expertise in the development of semi-solid generic and specialty products. Solaris Pharma Corporation develops dermatology products that have a relatively high barrier to entry due to development/manufacturing complexities and expensive/complex clinical end-point studies. With a thorough knowledge of the development life cycle and a team of well-trained, committed scientific personnel, Solaris Pharma Corporation has streamlined processes that are efficient in reducing development costs and shortening timelines, without compromising quality.

Solaris Pharma Corporation is currently engaged in the development of several generic dermatology/semi-solid and specialty products and is committed to providing patients with high quality, affordable, effective generic and value-added products. Here, you will be exposed to all areas of pharmaceutical product development which included a wide spectrum of activities from project initiation to drug product approval. Solaris Pharma Corporation is seeking for a proactive learner and scientifically curious individual who is interested in gaining hands-on laboratory experience and interested in building his/her R&D skills, to join our Formulation R&D team. This will be a part-time role initially and may eventually convert into a full-time position depending on interest and alignment of the candidate and the company.

The associate program provides the candidate with hands-on pharmaceutical product development experience, coaching and mentoring as well as networking opportunities. Career mentorship is available with endless networking opportunities within assigned team and beyond. This position is not overtime eligible.

• Educational background in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related areas.

• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a BS, MS, PhD, or PharmD from an accredited university.

• Must be in good academic standing if currently enrolled in a degree program.

• Must be available to work at-least 20 hours per week, in-person.

• Basic understanding of the drug development process is a plus.

• Prior hands-on laboratory experience in formulation development preferred. Experience with semi-solid, liquid and/or solid drug formulations is a plus.

• Willingness to participate in publication/presentation opportunities at scientific platforms, prior publication/presentation experience is a plus.

Solaris Pharma Corporation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To apply, please contact iJOBS alum Vinam Puri vpuri@solaris-pharma.com

Job at innovera Pharmaceuticals, Monroe, NJ

• Survey the scientific literature and performs patent search to remain current with recent developments in generic pharmaceutical research and regulatory arena and novel drug delivery systems.

• Summary reports of weekly activities with status updates on projects or assigned activities. Design experimental plan: perform pre-formulation, formulation development work and optimize formulation.

• Determination of critical process parameters, equipment validation/specifications, and technical support for formulation development, validation, and manufacturing of R&D batches.

• Execute Quality Control and Quality Assurance to improve the standards.

• Execute data analysis and study the workflow process

• Involved in development of product/raw material specifications including evaluation of physicochemical properties and compatibility of raw materials. Reviews analytical data to support the product development.

• Plan appropriate analytical testing and stability studies.

• Write protocols and batch records/lab notebook to carry out process development and evaluation work, scale up batch manufacturing for submission to regulatory agency.

• Prepare pharmaceutical product development report (PDR) and other necessary documents to support regulator filing.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

Technical Skills

• Compliance with all current, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMP).

• Writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To apply, contact Dr. Sudhakar Bandari at sudhakar.bandari@innoverapharma.com and corporate.operations@innoverapharma.com

Rutgers Innovation Ventures Technology Transfer Fellowship Program

Rutgers Office for Research is launching its 2022-2023 Innovation Ventures Technology Transfer Fellowship Program. This Fellowship Program is designed for postdocs and graduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer, as well as students pursuing Master’s degree in business who are interested in gaining hands-on experiences in Marketing and Business Development.

If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and email it along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest to shemaila.sultana@rutgers.edu by 9/09/2022. The program will start on 9/30/2022 at 3 pm.

INFORMATION SESSION: August 30^th, 2022, at 4-5 PM, virtual (Register here).

Jobs in NJ Biopharma Companies

To see recent job postings for industry jobs in the tristate area, check out the BioNJ Career Portal by clicking here.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Sera Jacobs who just got a job as a Scientist II at Wuxi Biologics.

You can read the iJOBS blog by Sonal Gahlawat about the iJOBS Career Panel on Bench Positions in Industry. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job as Program Manager NY Academy of Sciences

The Program Manager will participate in the Academy’s Award programs and be responsible for multiple phases of the award administration process. Your primary responsibility is managing the biomedical and life science areas of multiple Award programs. You may also participate in the administration of other life sciences–based programming at the Academy as needed, for example working with the Scientific Programs team on conferences in various areas of life sciences.

Every year, top research universities and academic institutions around the globe with a wellestablished record of scientific excellence nominate their most promising post-doctoral fellows and early-career faculty, and their most extraordinary senior faculty working in fields of biomedicine and life sciences. Prize winners and finalists are selected by panels of expert judges and are honored at annual Awards Ceremonies and Symposia held at various locations around the globe. As a Topic-Area Specialist, you are responsible for and participate in multiple phases of the awards process.

You will engage in varied activities in support of the Academy’s award programs, including establishing and launching new award cycles, helping to raise award awareness among global audiences, assessing a broad range of nominations in your subject area, recruiting expert judges, explaining the honorees’ work to broad audiences through a variety of multimedia and social media platforms, designing scientific symposia to showcase honoree research, and maintaining a network of previous honorees that participate in annual symposia, awards ceremonies, and other events.

In this role, you will work with great scientists, be exposed to some of the most outstanding science in the world, and participate in driving the next generation of scientific innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with the Director, Awards to identify, select, and establish ongoing relationships with an international cadre of judges, Scientific Advisory Council members, nominators, nominating institutions, and affiliated partners.

• Review nominations in broad disciplinary areas of biomedicine and life sciences; evaluating each application according to rigorous quantitative and qualitative metrics.

• Serve as primary point of contact for judges in your topic area and programs; facilitate nominee/applicant evaluation and honoree selection by juries of expert scientists, conducted both online and in-person.

• Prepare multimedia materials for broad audiences that explain the impact of the honorees’ complex scientific research.

• Conceptualize and develop scientific programming for international and domestic symposia that showcase honoree research for scientific and lay audiences.

• Work with the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Director, other team members, Academy’s operations team, affiliated partners, and other vendors as needed to develop and execute domestic and international award ceremonies and other program events.

• Collaborate across Academy departments to identify potential opportunities for ongoing honoree engagement in additional Academy initiatives and publications.

• As needed, work with the Vice President, Life Sciences to conceptualize, organize, secure financial support for, and convene scientific conferences and programming in various areas of life and biomedical sciences.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an understanding of the Academy, its mission, strategy, and programs.

• Serve as an ambassador for the Awards program portfolio, and the Academy as a whole, through public inquiries and networking opportunities.

• Keep abreast of scientific advances relevant to program subject areas.

• Facilitate judging processes in your topic areas, including the rationale applied to all stages of honoree selection and the recruitment of judges, ensuring the highest ethical standards are applied to all aspects of the nominations and judging process.

• Prepare and review multimedia materials that explain the complex scientific concepts and impact of the honorees’ award-winning research to broad audiences across various platforms, including: program websites, social media platforms, brochures, magazine articles, and press releases, as well as in short films, scripted speeches, and slide presentations showcased at awards ceremonies, symposia, and related events.

• Work with Awards team, external key opinion leaders, and program sponsors to develop content and program materials for symposia that showcase honorees; moderate scientific sessions and panel discussions as required.

• Work with the Academy’s marketing team to identify relevant outlets for awards and event promotion.

• Track the major scientific and career milestones achieved by honorees and help to promote them and their work through our social media channels and other outlets as appropriate.

• Work with the Director, program administration partners, and sponsors to manage compliance, Sunshine Act, fiscal, and other reporting requirements.

• Work with CSO, Director, other team members, and sponsors to continuously evaluate and strive to improve the awards processes and implementation.

• Author grants and sponsorship proposals for program support from government agencies, private companies, medical education, foundations, and individuals.

• Review applications and select individuals for Poster Presentations, Travel Fellowships, and Poster Prizes.

• Write and review program and post-conference reports for supporters.

• Provide general support and other duties as assigned by the Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD required in an appropriate subject area of life sciences or biomedicine. Experience in the field(s) of cancer biology, bioengineering, computational biology, immunology, or microbiology a plus.

• Professional experience outside of academic research. This may include activities pursued in parallel to a research career, for example outreach activities or committee service, or more formal professional experience working in scientific publishing, nonprofit, etc.

• Post-doctoral or related experience in academia, government, or industrial research, and/or science publishing a plus.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Experience, ability, and comfort in dealing with complex scientific information beyond own area of expertise.

• Experience with grant writing and program management a plus.

• Experience in global academic ecosystems outside of the US a plus.

• Ability to work with multiple teams across departments and to manage multiple parallel projects with tight deadlines.

• Desire to work in a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit: https://www.nyas.org/jobs-pages/program-manager-life-sciences/

Applications must include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. For more information, contact

Nucleate program for trainees interested in start ups

Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/PhD/MBA/MD/JD) interested in starting or helping build a life science startup? Are you passionate about therapeutics, diagnostics, med-tech, or synthetic biology? Attend our upcoming information sessions!

Our Philly virtual info sessions are Wednesday, August 17^th and August 31^st from 6-7 PM ET. Register here to reserve your spot today.

Our NY virtual info sessions are August 23, 2022, 10 am, September 8th, 2022, 2 pm, September 19th, 2022 11 am, September 27th, 2022 5 pm, REGISTER HERE to reserve your spot today.

About Nucleate Nucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures [see our stories in STAT and Endpoints]. Our equity-free Activator program supports companies that tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). The program connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists. Strong Track Record Over three years, Nucleate has formed and supported 107 startup teams through our Activator program. Our alumni have gone on to raise over $152M in funding to develop technologies like protein sequencing (Glyphic), drug design (Manifold Bio), microbial fertilizer (Ivu Biologics) and biomanufacturing (FarmForward).

Apply here to either Philly or NY Nucleate before October 1st, 2022. Visit our website to learn more or see attached flyers, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Aurora Career Exploration Platform (from Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)

The Aurora career exploration platform offers self-paced courses on how to apply for faculty positions. These are designed for Biomed, STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences postdocs.

To access these courses and more resources, activate your free membership here.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Gina Castellano who just got a job as a Clinical Trial Disclosure Manager at BMS Summit!

Associate Medical Director at Neon

Our Associate Medical Directors assume responsibility for understanding the scientific and clinical aspects of their assigned businesses in depth, and serve as a key strategic resource for both internal teams and clients. They will leverage science in brand differentiation and communications, collaborate with copywriters/medical writers to represent the scientific perspective throughout strategic/creative development, and ensure scientific and clinical relevance. At all levels, the Medical Directors will continue to develop their strategic skill set in an effort to uncover the most compelling way in which to differentiate a brand or franchise from a medically viable, but compelling perspective. Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical and interpretive skills, is needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Scientific Integrity
• Ensure that the medical insights being provided to the client are accurate and credible
• New Business
• Actively participate as a member of new business pitch teams when needed
• Support
• Provide support across internal client teams and vendors

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge/Expertise

• Develop depth of understanding for assigned products, related medical areas, and competitors on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that projects are technically accurate, audience appropriate, and meet stated objectives.
• Research and develop outlines and select references appropriate for a project.
• Identify relevant congresses and provide support.Strategic Skills/Tools
• Proactively begin to monitor and identify relevant literature and provide point of view to internal team and clients as needed.
• Learn to review content not just for accuracy but to determine if it is in line with product strategy.
• Participate in proprietary workshops.
• Client Relationships
• Develop relationship with client medical if/when appropriate.
• Participate in medically-relevant client interactions.
• Onboard new team members, including clients new to brand team, as needed.
• Business Development
• Partner with strategic planner to help with research and development efforts on new business pitches.
• Develop working drafts of new business medical backgrounders.
• Contribute to brand planning process with supervision. Communication/Selling Skills
• Help to develop communication platform (or scientific platform for medical education) that will serve as an internal content roadmap and foundation for communications.

• Help develop stimuli for market research and attend market research when feasible.
• Attend internal and client meetings under supervision to learn skills from supervisor.

Teamwork/Collaboration

• Demonstrate willingness to work beyond basic responsibilities to assist team.
• Notify supervisor when you have non-billable time so that you can be assigned to help on other teams.
• Creativity/Innovation/Engagement.
• Proactively learn the roles and responsibilities of each team member (e.g., strategic planning, digital, creative, etc.) to assist with development of out of the box thinking.
• Contribute to tactical planning efforts. Management/ Leadership
• Help guide copywriters (and medical writers for medical education) when developing high science content, determine adequacy of references, participate in team meetings, manage workflow; deliver work that is detailed, accurate and consistently on target. Financial Accountability
• Complete timesheets accurately and on time.
• Develop ability to reasonably estimate hours required to complete specific projects.
• Complete and submit expense reports on time.

EDUCATION

• Master of Science (MS)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• MD
• Doctorate

EXPERIENCE MIN YEARS 0-1 years

To apply, click here and also contact iJOBS alum Carlos Garcia gacarlos89@gmail.com

Innovating Together with HAX

Date: Tuesday, August 9, Time: 2 p.m. ET, Location: Online

Join us to learn how NSF-I-Corps Hub Northeast Hub and the HAX hard-tech accelerator could be the next steps on your path from innovation to investment and impact.

Find out how the National Science Foundation-funded I-Corps program can help you bring your technology closer to solving real-world problems and follow-on funding. Representing the HAX team, Head of Ecosystem Development, Akin Akinsanya, will discuss the expanding Innovation Ecosystem and why HAX chose Newark, NJ, and Chief Science Officer, Susan Schofer, will discuss the 6-month HAX program and how teams with I-Corps experience are well-equipped to succeed with follow-on investment and building the right prototype. Elizabeth Jaworski, Founder & CEO of XN Health, will discuss her experiences in both I-Corps and HAX and share some tips on how to succeed in transitioning technology from lab to market. See attached flyer.

The next NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub short course will take place 9/29, 10/4, 10/13, 10/20 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm ET, with required office hours/mentor meetings scheduled weekly. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT icorpsne.org to apply.

Colgate Palmolive seeks to fund Rutgers University doctoral candidates

Ideate and innovate at Colgate, a global leader in consumer brands Colgate Palmolive and Rutgers University entered into a strategic relationship in 2015 and this opportunity is an outgrowth of past and present research initiatives. Colgate and Rutgers scientists have a long history of collaborating on funded projects that advance technology, product development, operations and manufacturing objectives at Colgate.

This training opportunity, scheduled to start in the Fall 2022 semester, will allow selected doctoral candidates to train at the company’s Piscataway facility and remotely under the guidance of a Colgate mentor. Colgate expects to hire seven or more PhD candidates for 2022-2023.

□ Rutgers University doctoral candidates will collaborate on a Colgate projects that immerse the candidates in daily tasks applying fundamental science to innovate, support product development/product claims, and solve business challenges. Candidates will develop collaboration skills by partnering with internal scientists and external academic and industrial partners on projects that benefit Colgate products. Additionally, the selected individuals will receive practical training on how to prioritize conflicting projects/tasks and how to effectively communicate/present technical findings with business managers and non-technical personnel.

□ Candidates should be self-motivated, capable of writing technical reports, and should be able to think independently, work well with others, and present unbiased evaluation of experimental data and other related information.

□ The students must be able to commit 20 hours each week to the Colgate project and leadership training at Colgate.

□ Colgate will provide a stipend for each participating doctoral candidate that may be used for salary, benefits and tuition.

□ Work will begin at Colgate in Fall 2022

This opportunity is open to Rutgers University doctoral candidates who have completed qualifying exams and are focusing full-time on his/her research and are nominated by their faculty advisor/PI. Competitive candidates are generally in at least their third year of their PhD program.

Colgate is hiring PhD candidates in different roles through this experiential learning program. Applicants must be able to meet one of the role-specific requirements below:

□ Oral Care Research Innovation Team: Candidates will design and develop new oral care in vitro models with various tissues to evaluate potential benefits of tray type or other novel delivery systems. Additional position details are available in Appendix A.

□ Scientific Communications. The position combines scientific and technical expertise with creative thinking and communication skills. The candidate will be embedded in scientific teams to help bring these scientific stories to life. Major responsibilities include developing high-quality scientific communications such as publications and presentations. Additional position details are available in Appendix B.

□ Bleeding Research and Innovation. The position seeks PhD students versed in an array of interdisciplinary areas that could include biomedical engineering, pathology, immunology, and/or and molecular biology to conduct cell research. Additional position details are available in Appendix C

Note to interested student applicants: A student funded by this program may receive health insurance coverage through the Fellows Insurance program provided by the School of Graduate Studies, which would change the student’s health benefits.

Step 1: Faculty Nomination - All candidates must receive a nomination letter from their faculty advisor/PI. The letter should confirm that the candidate is endorsed by the faculty advisor and will be available to spend 20 hours/week at the Colgate facility. It should further describe how this opportunity will enhance the doctoral candidate’s training.

Step 2: Student Information - Each candidate must prepare a current CV and an application letter describing why they are interested in the opportunity, how they meet the role-specific requirements and how the training will advance their career goals.

Step 3: Submission to frontdoor@rutgers.edu - Application materials should be sent via email to frontdoor@rutgers.edu with the subject Colgate 2023 Experiential Learning Opportunity.

Step 4: Review and Selection - Colgate will review applications and may optionally select candidates for follow-up interviews.

Position 1 PhD Candidate – Oral Care Research and Innovation

Candidates will design and develop new oral care in vitro models with various tissues to evaluate potential benefits of tray type or other novel delivery systems. Candidates must be able to design and create benchtop models for oral tissue and non-tissue systems. They will also design and develop experimental systems and test methods for the evaluation of new and existing delivery systems. Candidates will complete studies to evaluate the effectiveness of prototypes and final models, and present research results at the end of the program.

Desired Skills:

Experience with CAD software.
Experience using 3D printers.
Biomedical engineering/engineering background.
Experience with in vitro/in vivo test methods to support medical research.
Experience with product development from an integrated physiology perspective.

Position 2: PhD Candidate – Scientific Communication

This role in Scientific Communications sits within the Research & Development Organization at Colgate-Palmolive. It is a unique role that combines scientific and technical expertise with creative thinking and communication skills. Sitting in the Research and Development organization, you will be embedded in scientific teams to help bring these scientific stories to life. Major responsibilities include developing high-quality scientific communications such as publications and presentations. Effective collaboration both within the organization and with external partners is a requirement for this position. This role works in close partnership with R&D, Scientific Affairs, and Global Professional to deliver content such as technical publications and presentations, simple graphic designs, and more. Being able to translate science into compelling graphics and visuals is a plus.

Requirements:

Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry, Biology and related sciences.
Minimum 3 years of previous experience in scientific research.
Excellent written communication skills (Writing sample is required).
Must have great attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Desire in taking creative ideas and translating them to compelling scientific communication.
Effectively manages time, multi-tasks, and handles a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Position 3: PhD Candidate – Bleeding Research and Innovation

Colgate-Palmolive Global Technology Center located in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student who is well versed in an array of interdisciplinary areas that could include biomedical engineering, pathology, immunology, and/or and molecular biology. As a part of their research, the candidate would gain experience assessing hemostatic small molecules and material platforms, develop new protocols to validate method of action, conduct biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function, and culture human primary cell lines. The experience will provide the student with an opportunity to work with an international team of scientists and clinicians.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Determine method of action for hemostatic small molecules and material platforms
Develop in vitro models to characterize hemostasis under physiological conditions
Perform biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function
Collect, analyze and report high quality data in a timely manner
Drive and identify new biological targets/ mechanisms of action for oral care benefits
Interpret and communicate complex experimental results to both technical and non-technical business partners effectively
Present technical findings to internal global R&D community, management teams, external conferences
Document findings in internal technical reports and/or external publications
Review appropriate literature pertaining to current or proposed research

For questions please contact Dave Magnoni, Director, Corporate Engagement Center at Rutgers dave.magnoni@rutgers.edu

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July 2022

You can read a blog by Joycelyn Radeny about the iJOBS workshops on using staffing agencies to get hired. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job as Program Manager Solaris Pharma Corporation

Solaris Pharma Corporation is currently engaged in the development of several generic dermatology products and is committed to establish itself as a pacesetter in dermatology pharmaceuticals. Solaris Pharma Corporation, is looking for a full time, Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

· Development and management of strategic plans and initiatives to meet company goals

· Lead, coordinate and manage all aspects of company projects, including but not limited to preparing meeting agendas, meeting set up, recording meeting minutes, tracking action items, and coordinating external and internal team activities.

· Lead weekly cross-functional core team status meetings to: ensure stakeholder engagement; monitor project progress and minimize/remove barriers to successful execution.

· Identify critical areas that impact or may potentially impact the execution plans and escalate issues as necessary to senior leadership.

· Manage Solaris Pharma programs at CMOs/CROs and maintain good working and professional relationship to ensure successful timely execution of the programs.· Maintain the time lines for the projects and establish tracking of project schedule/critical path activities and status reporting.

· Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with key stake holders to develop contingency plans via resource allocation to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.

· Manage and resolve technical issues as they arise.

· Serve as operational lead and primary point of contact, for cross-functional teams.

· Develop and maintain project documentation using project management tools, such as MS Project, Smart sheets, and online software such as share point and drop box.

· Organize and review documents for regulatory submission. Thoroughly understand the regulatory documentation requirement for ANDA submission and manage submission timeline.

· Organize and lead the meetings to support deficiency responses to FDA. Maintain time line by preparing the action item tracker for responding to each deficiency, owners and due dates.

· Manage the budget and resources for both outsourced and internal activities.

Interested candidates may email their resumes to iJOBS alumnus Vinam Puri at vpuri@solaris-pharma.com.

Job as Sr. Research Associate (Masters or PhD preferred)

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Looking for: Recent Masters or PhD graduates in molecular biology, biochemistry or similar related field with some experience with ELISA, PCR, cell culturing and immunoassays

The candidate will support the research team to investigate therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases in various pre-clinical projects by assisting with cell culture, in vitro assays, enzymatic assays, molecular biology assays, cellular imaging, and flow cytometry as well as help with in vitro clinical assay development and sample processing.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform in vitro assays including enzymatic assays, ELISA, and Luminex multiplex immunoassays.

• Perform molecular biology techniques such as Western Blot, PCR, and qPCR.

• Utilize plate-readers, cellular imaging instruments, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.

• Perform data analysis using Excel or GraphPad Prism.

• Culture primary cells and continuous cell lines such as neutrophils, hematopoietic stem cells, immune cells, and/or relevant cell lines to support in vitro/ex vivo experiments.

If interested, please contact Beril Goncu Assistant Manager, Operations, Innovative Pharma Solutions, Inc. Tel: (267) 507-4774 E-mail: bgoncu@ipsiweb.com

Seeking Ambassador for the Regional One Health Meeting

I am writing to invite any graduate student (Masters or PhD) to become a (one-time) Ambassador for the Regional One Health Meeting taking place on August 5^th, 2022 from 9AM-3PM at the Cook/Douglas Campus at Rutgers New Brunswick. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration and parking is free.

One Health is a new piece of legislation in NJ that is attempting to create programs to bolster connections between human, animal, and environmental health. It understands that all three pieces of health are connected and depend on each other’s surveillance in order to lead to the healthiest results in NJ residences. This conference is a chance to highlight the work that is currently being done on this brand new program.

If you chose to become an ambassador you will attend the conference in person as a “learner” where you will have the opportunity to network with doctors and legislators alike. As well as meet with the One Health Task Force if you so choose. This is a great opportunity to join the conversation on the government and/ or scientific research side. We hope that students write articles (iJobs blog or others) and abstracts about their experience! And this is chance to add aunique title to your CV.

If you are interested please email Christina M. Hernandez, Ph.D. at cmh329@gsbs.rutgers.edu as soon as possible.

Research Teaching Specialist IV for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Research Teaching Specialist IV

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Moshmi Bhattacharya, Research Teaching Specialist IV oversees a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, management, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical and translational research data. Under the Primary Investigators’ direction, will conduct and oversees aspects of the research projects by planning, monitoring and controlling the process involved. He\She may also perform a variety of tasks including grant applications, protocol implementation, data analysis, teaching student researchers, and monitoring and summarizing progress of the protocols.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

General management and organization of the laboratory; upholds all regulations, policies, and procedures relating to health, safety and security matters in the laboratory and on campus. Conducts in-laboratory safety training for new students and trainees.
Maintains the laboratory data management plan.
Orders and stocks laboratory supplies and equipment.
Care and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Completes routine or semi-routine work within established work parameters for the unit.
Makes decisions or choices following standard practices and procedures.
Maintains all animal care, health and biosafety (REHS), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols in good standing.
Maintains healthy colonies of transgenic mice for experiments using appropriate breeding strategies, generate and maintain healthy colonies of transgenic mice for experiments using appropriate breeding strategies.
General knowledge and application of basic biochemical and molecular biology concepts such as DNA isolation and mouse genotyping, RNA purification, cDNA synthesis, Real time qPCR, SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, cell culture, bacterial culture, and animal studies skills normally acquired through an accumulation of higher education.
Facile use of: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Google docs and Drive, Rutgers purchasing and marketplace platforms.
Knowledge of temperature-sensitive samples and conditions requiring dry ice, liquid nitrogen and storage at -80 C.
Knowledge of high speed centrifugation.
Knowledge of working with acids, bases, flammable agents, enzymes, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, tissue fixatives and stains.
Excellent organizational, communication, and computer literacy skills.
Conducts animal handling and procedures either independently or with other lab personnel.
Provides routine technical assistance to members of the laboratory to collect, sort, process, store, and access supplies, reagents, and samples.

Jobs in the Biopharma Industry NJ

To see recent job postings in companies in the tai-state area, click here

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Christen Khella who will be starting a job as a Novartis Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow! What a unique opportunity for her.

Road to Commercialization Symposium Series-2

As an-going effort to provide Rutgers researchers and students access to resources and materials that will be useful to their research commercialization activities, Innovation Ventures @ the Office for Research invites your faculty, staff, fellows and students to our Road to Commercialization Symposium Series #2. See attached flyer.

Date: 4^th August 2022
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm (ET)
Theme: Build and maintain effective partnerships with industry: from pitch to alliance management.
Register by clicking here.
Who can attend: Rutgers faculty, staff, fellows and students
Required to attend: Prospective TechAdvance and HealthAdvance commercialization funding applicants

Jobs as Patent Agents

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is hiring across multiple offices in the U.S. for our patent agent roles. We are looking for talented life sciences focused PhD students and postdoc researchers interested in entry level roles in patent law. A list of our current job openings can be found here. Also, attached are informational flyers on our patent agent careers and patent agent law school tuition reimbursement program for your review. If you want to learn more about being a patent agent, watch the iJOBS events from this past year here.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Kenneth McGuinness who will be starting a job as an Assistant Professor at Caldwell University! You can attend our iJOBS events this Tuesday on applying for faculty jobs at Primarily Undergraduate Universities and Friday on applying for Research Level 1 faculty jobs. See below.

You can read the post by Sonal Gahlawat about the iJOBS virtual site visit to Becton Dickinson. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Postdoc Position at BMS in Summit

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with training in molecular and computational biology to utilize functional genomics approaches to leverage understanding of long noncoding RNA in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other Autoimmune Diseases. The goal of these studies will be to identify biomarkers to understand disease biology, novel target identification, indication selection, patient stratification, and target modulation. In this unique opportunity, you will be co-mentored by a translational Immunologist and Statistical Geneticist while based at BMS.

January 2023

Volunteers needed: Teaching Assistants for Multi-Day iJOBS Workshop in Genomics at Rutgers

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Oday Abushalbaq who has a job at Alltrna in Boston as a scientist.

Job as Organic/ Medicinal Chemist (PhD) at Innovative Molecules, LLC

Primary responsibilities:

Collaboratively set chemistry objectives to advance drug discovery programs
Compound synthetic pathway design, compound synthesis, and generation of molecular iterations
Research planning and experimental design to meet ambitious timelines
Scale-up and process optimization for promising compounds
Presentation of research results at team meetings, and communication with external advisors
Collaborate with management and IP counsel in preparation of patent filings and prosecution

Required experience and skills:

Either recent graduate degree (2022) in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (PhD) or planning to graduate during the first/second quarter of 2023.
Hands-on organic/medicinal chemistry synthesis laboratory experience is a key qualifying factor for this position.
The grant publication requires US citizenship, legal permanent residency or immigrant visa with completed I-485 application. NJ residents or graduates from NJ institutions are preferred
Advanced experimental skills and passion for working at the bench synthesizing target compounds
Solid analytical skills and experience in compound characterization/identification
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, be well-organized and manage multiple parallel projects, sensitive to deadlines
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Candidates must be able to work independently and productively, on a full-time basis
High degree of scientific intuition and a zest for discovery!

Please send inquiries and applications (incl. CV) to Roelof Rongen: roelof@innovative-molecules.com

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program

Career Planing for Rutgers Postdocs (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)

need clarity in formulating the next steps for a career plan or finding a career path or fit
need guidance on how to stand out from the competition and take the next steps in their career journey
need to better manage and maximize their training and career
are ready for a career transition but struggle to find and communicate what their unique contribution and professional value are

November 2021

Read the iJOBS blog post by Samantha Avina about the iJOBS Annual Symposium.

associate editor at Wiley

At Wiley, we welcme you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns. The Interdisciplinary Brands team at Wiley has an opening for an Associate Editor position with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in energy studies, environment, and sustainability, or a related discipline for its portfolio of award-winning encyclopedic review journals in the physical and life sciences. This position will oversee the daily management of several commissioning publications, working with editorial boards to ensure they are published on time and meet high technical standards while growing article output. We seek a subject matter expert who will be able to commission special issues and perform other tasks suitable for a professional editor.

How you will make an impact:

Serve as managing editor, in charge of commissioning targets for external (mostly academic) editors, coordinating special issues, and maintaining high quality editorial boards.
Act as a facilitator, as well as the primary liaison, between authors, reviewers, and editors for all phases of the article workflow, including commissioning, submission, peer-review, production, and marketing.
In collaboration with the Publisher, work on initiatives to improve the author, reviewer, and editor experience and workflows.
Facilitate and support miscellaneous and journal-specific projects within the Interdisciplinary Brands team.
Networking: represent the portfolio within the researcher community, including travel to scientific conferences.

We are looking for people who:

PhD or equivalent experience in energy studies, environment and sustainability, or a related discipline; experience with instrumentation a plus. We would be open to other disciplines for the right candidate. A
Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Good networking skills and business acumen
Strong presentation/public speaking and ability to engage with internationally renowned editors and authors
Highly self-motivated, achievement and team-oriented
Excellent command of the English language
Knowledge of the Science, Technology and Medicine (STM) journals publishing market, peer-review, community, trends, competitors, and authors is highly desirable
Editorial history with academic journal publishing models a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 a plus

For more information and to apply, click here. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

START Fellowship at Princeton

The START Entrepreneurs program is an integrated program that is part academic fellowship and part startup accelerator—and best of all, the program is open to graduate students and post-docs from any institution (no prior Princeton affiliation necessary). The goal of the program is to help aspiring commercial and social entrepreneurs translate academic scholarship into highly impactful new ventures. Princeton desires to help create a better future by ensuring that its innovations become available to the broader public. We created this program to support inclusive innovation—and to include scholars and entrepreneurs across the broader innovation ecosystem. The University's initiative is especially important at this time in our history, as we confront multiple interwoven global challenges. Our faculty and professional research staff are increasingly involved in translating their scholarly research into creative solutions to address societal challenges.

Eligibility: To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Earned an advanced degree from any university by the start date of their appointment (no later than September 1, 2022).
Have the ability to work in the US. US citizens, US permanent residents (green card holders) and non-immigrants with unrestricted employment authorization (visa holders) are eligible to apply.
Strong preference for applicants with PhDs.

Research Proposal Requirements:

The purpose of this program is to enable entrepreneurs to translate academic research into highly impactful new ventures.

All proposals must be based upon ideas that have a high probability of leading to a scalable and impactful spin-out.

The proposed research must be strongly aligned with the sponsoring Princeton faculty member.

You must be committed to becoming a full-time entrepreneur. This program does not allow for other, concurrent, work activities.

Sponsoring Faculty Requirements

All faculty nominations must be accompanied by a signed START Faculty Agreement.

If your sponsoring faculty member/PI is a Lecturer, their contract with Princeton must extend at least the first 18 months of your appointment.

Other Requirements

This program is designed to foster diversity, equity and inclusion, including to support and empower historically-underrepresented entrepreneurs. All applicants must explain how their candidacy will contribute to this goal.

Please note that no prior connection to Princeton is required to be a START Entrepreneur. Learn more and apply here

You can read the iJOBS blogs by Gina Sanchez about the Agile Project Management Tool and by Samantha Avina about Medical Affairs job roles Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com

iJOBS Events

iJOBS and Erdos Institute Seminar: Rashade Haynes II, PhD Principal Scientist BMS

Rashade Haynes II was an undergrad at Rutgers and then went on to get his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Immunology at The Ohio State University. Following a postdoc back at Rutgers, he joined Oncobiologics and then moved to Bristol Myers Squibb where he has been involved in studies in autoimmunity, immune-oncology and muscosal immunology. Come to hear his advice on how to think strategically and work independently to achieve goals in both preclinical and clinical development.

Nov 4 from 12-1pm

To register, click here

https://us06web.zoom.us/my/erdosinstitute

iJOBS Workshop: Strengths Finder Personality Assessment

If you are trying to decide what type of job would suit your skills, Gallup's StrengthsFinder assessments have helped millions of people discover what they do best. You will be allowed to complete an assessment in advance and then use the workshop to interpret and understand your results so that you can capitalize on your strengths when picking the right career to pursue. This session will be led by professionals from the Princeton and Rutgers Career Offices who are experts in the StrengthsFinder assessment tool.

Nov 9 from 3-5pm

To register, click here

https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet

Phone only dial +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 419 868 783

iJOBS Workshop: Software Tools for BioPharma Project Management

If you want to learn cutting edge tools used in biopharma industry projects, this workshop is for you! The “Gantt chart” is a critical component of a project manager’s (PM’s) “toolbox”. The Gantt chart provides a visual representation of the project’s duration (timeline) based on its tasks and their inter-dependencies, deliverables deadlines and more. In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Claudia Campbell-Matland, PMP (Chairperson of Project Management Institute’s NJ Chapter’s Life Sciences “Local Community of Interest”) will review and demonstrate a few popular software tools used to create Gantt charts and project timelines, e.g., Microsoft Project (traditional scheduling tool used across all industries), Smartsheet (up & coming scheduling tool) and the Office Timeline plug-in for PowerPoint (a recent tool for creating graphical high-level timelines). A breakout session will allow you to practice with one or more of these tools.

Nov 16 from 3-4:30pm

To register, click here

https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet

Phone only dial +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 419 868 783

What Can You Be with a PhD?

Rutgers iJOBS co-sponsors "What Can You Be with a PhD?" which is offered every other year at NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. This is the largest career symposium in the country, and this year is going to be amazing!

We have more than 40 sessions scheduled over two days, Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21, and this year is completely virtual and hosted on the Whova platform.

The event runs Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm, and you can find out more info about the schedule at http://whatcanyoubewithaphd.com/

Our Keynote Speaker on Saturday will be Dr. Victor Torres, CV Starr Professor of Microbiology and a 2021 MacArthur Fellow.

Registration is $10 per person and includes admission on both days. All sessions will be recorded (with permission of all panelists), so you can view any you missed later. It’s the best deal in the city, and you get the chance to meet over 2000 of your peers to network with and more than 120 speakers to hear from!

WCUB is co-sponsored by 15 other schools in the area, and seats are limited. That means you need to sign up early to be sure to get a spot!

To register, follow this link and use the code rutgers2021 to check out and pay. Be sure to use your school email address, it's how we make sure everyone is registered for the correct school.

We are still working to complete the schedule and are adding speakers daily, so keep checking in to the website. The Whova version of the event will be released in early November, but make sure you login with the same email you use to register.

iJOBS Workshop: Mergers and Acquisitions in Pharmaceutical Interactive Game

Business skills are critical for scientists in order to be successful in non-academic careers whether you plan on staying in R&D or moving into management. We will perform a business case study related to the health care industry led by Rutgers Business School professor Doug Miller and MBA students will join us so you can interact with them and learn their mindset.

Dec 1 from 4:15-5:45

To register, click here

https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet

Phone only dial +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 419 868 783

iJOBS Related Opportunities

PhD Roles at BD: Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry

Virtual Session Nov 2 @ 5 ET or Nov 4 @ 7 ET.

PLEASE RSVP HERE

BD is a top 5 global med tech company that advances the world of health across the patient care continuum, from diagnostics and interventional devices to integrated workflow management and data analytics. We are hiring PhD level talent across our organization! This session will cover PhD level roles at BD and navigating the job search process, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up on your transition to industry. We’ll also provide an overview of our best in class career-accelerating rotational programs for PhDs: the Technology Leadership Development Program. Postdocs and PhD students at all stages are welcome!

Postdoctoral Researcher/Senior Scientist at Evommune

Evommune is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of unique therapies that help patients with chronic inflammatory disease. We are taking a tissue-based approach to advance insights and accelerate the development of transformative medicines for inflammatory diseases. The postdoc will support preclinical research studies at Evommune reporting to the Director of Research. The postdoc will be the scientific lead on one or more of the early-stage pipeline programs, responsible for the experimental design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of preclinical research, includeing use of the in-house Skin-Resident Immune Cell Activation (sRICA) assay. Research will take place in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information on duties and qualifications, please see attached job description. Current Rutgers student Kevinn Eddy ke112@scarletmail.rutgers.edu has a contact at the company.

Pandemic Politics: Science, Distrust, and Division Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop

Join us to Explore the political background, risk communication, and government distrust around the COVID pandemic. Panelists include Ava Majlesi, Associate Director, Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience at Rutgers University and William Hallman, Professor and Chair, Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University.

November 10 at 10am. See flyer attached and click here to register

Jobs at Replimmune

I will be opening two roles in my group to support with CRO based translational research work. These roles are non-lab-based and will manage other labs/vendors doing our experiments. Great opportunity to learn clinical development, translational research in immune-oncology space.

MS with 4-5years experience or Ph.D. with 1 yr experience Sr. Assoc/Scientist

Ph.D. with 2-3 experience. Sr. Scientist/Principal scientist

Both positions will be based in Boston coming to the office 2-3 days a week with flexibility. Visa sponsorship can be entertained with the right experience and skill set. Look out for these roles to be posted shortly on Replimune.com careers, probably next week or so.

Contact Rutgers alum Praveen Bommareddy, MS, PhD, Director Translational Research, Replimune Inc, Woburn, MA Praveen.Bommareddy@Replimune.com

Job as Senior Biochemist in R&D Assay Development at Siemens

In this role you will develop immunoassays and assay application on clinical chemistry analyzers.
You will lead assay development activities throughout feasibility, design and development stages.
Work with other members of the development team and other functional groups to meet assay development objectives.
Contribute to the assay development process including technical and design reviews and report preparation.
Provide creative approaches to meeting assay development challenges.

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your career with Healthineers

Experience in assay development on clinical analyzers is desirable.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products.
Strong troubleshooting capabilities.
Communication skills and customer orientation.
Good PC skills (MS Office software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and statistical software.
Flexibility and ability to change priority and conditions to meet business needs.
Provide general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.

Required skills to have for the success of this role

Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or related scientific field or equivalent experience in diagnostic industry.
Post-doctoral experience is preferred but not required.
Good verbal, written and presentation skills.

To apply, click here and for more information, contact Lloyd, Nicole Nicole.Lloyd@siemens-healthineers.com

Jobs at Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect works with federal, private, and non-profit clients to support some of the most crucial policies and programs that shape our nation. We are researchers and communicators, scientists, analysts and more, linked by curiosity and a commitment to excellence. We undertake challenging missions every day, and to make them successful we recruit bright, adaptable people who truly understand our clients' issues and pair them with functional specialists to build common sense, tailored solutions. That's the Ripple Way, and our clients deserve nothing less.
Facility Name, City, State – Frederick, MD – CCCRP - Fort Detrick (hybrid in-office/TW schedule)

As a Portfolio Area Manager, you will work with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise for technology implementation and integration support.

Portfolio Area Manager in Traumatic Brain Injury
Portfolio Area Manager in Health Informatics/Autonomous Systems
Portfolio Area Manager in Medical Simulation and Training

For more information, please reach out to Chiquita Kearney, SHRM-CP

Jobs at International Flavors and Fragrance (IFF) in Synthetic Biology and Strain Engineering

Positions are available in synthetic biology and strain engineering. More specifically, we are looking for a PhD level scientist with automation experience. These positions are in Palo Alto, CA.

Scientist II Multiple positions: Synthetic Biology and Strain Engineering

IFF is expanding our HTP microbial engineering platform at our R&D labs in Palo Alto, CA.

We are a large and growing company that invests in biotechnology to improve the sustainability, function, and value of our customers’ products. R&D projects are carried out by interdisciplinary teams that take a molecule from concept to product using cutting-edge technology. We have an established global manufacturing base and work closely with our customers to develop products that make consumers’ lives better.

We are looking for highly motivated scientists with expertise in synthetic biology or automated strain engineering to develop and implement HTP and automated methods for our bacterial production platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a group and build out capabilities in a fast-paced environment. We seek: • Synthetic biologists with experience in bacterial molecular biology

• Strain engineers are comfortable with automated molecular biology and computational design/analysis. • Scientists with a vision for developing and implementing automated workflows • Researchers with good communication skills and the desire to work in a global, multi-disciplinary environment

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll operate, improve and establish workflows. As an integrated member of project teams, you will use cutting-edge automation technology to improve customers’ products. You will collaborate to adopt new strategies, instrumentation, and methods that enable the organization to design, build and test with shortened timelines and improved sensitivity. With multiple positions we are looking for candidates with:

Ph.D. in bacterial molecular biology, synthetic biology, bioengineering or a related field
2-4 years of postdoc and/or industry work experience
Experience with synthetic biology in bacterial or fungal hosts
Familiarity with CRISPR/CAS
Experience using automated methods to design and/or build microbes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Sufficient coding capability to adapt scripts
Experience with NGS analysis IFF recreated itself in February 2021 with acquisition of the Genencor biotechnology platform. This new company brings technical strengths in industrial biotechnology, chemical synthesis and natural products to applications in food, personal care, energy and pharmaceuticals (among others). The Palo Alto R&D site is a center of excellence for all things biotech, including protein and host engineering. The site includes a robotics suite as well as a research fermentation facility and a pilot plant. IFF employees bring their whole selves to work. The company thrives through its diversity and supports individuals so they can contribute their best. Ongoing career development is facilitated through mentoring and training.
Apply now by clicking here and contact iJOBS alum Christopher Webb for more info Christopher.Webb@iff.com

Innovation Ventures: Road to Commercialization Symposium Series-3

As an-going effort to provide Rutgers researchers and students accesses to resources and materials that will be useful to their research commercialization activities, the New Ventures & Commercialization Funding team, a group within Innovation Ventures @The Office for Research invites your faculty, staff, fellows, and students to our Road to Commercialization Symposium Series #3. See attached flyer.

Date: 18^th November 2021

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm (ET)

Theme: Attract and Maintain Industry Interest in your Innovation

Who can attend: Rutgers faculty, staff, fellows, and students. See attached flyer.

The PEO Scholar Award

P.E.O. Scholar Award is a $20,000 one-time, competitive, merit-based award intended to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. P.E.O., or the Philanthropic Educational Organization, is an organization where women CELEBRATE the advancement of women; EDUCATE women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and MOTIVATE women to achieve their highest aspirations.

As of April 2021, P.E.O. has awarded:

Educational Loan Fund dollars totaling $229.5 million
International Peace Scholarships totaling $43.5 million
Program for Continuing Education grants totaling $65.1 million
Scholar Awards totaling $30.1 million
P.E.O. STAR Scholarships totaling $14.9 million.

To be eligible for the P.E.O. Scholar Award, you must meet the following requirements:

be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada;
have earned, at minimum, a bachelor's degree;
be within two years of graduating from a doctoral program and have at least one full academic year of work remaining in August of the year you are awarded; and
be enrolled in full-time doctoral-level study at an accredited U.S. or Canadian post-secondary institution during the entire academic year of the award.

You may read the full eligibility criteria at this link.

If you are in excellent academic standing, and conducting research that has the potential to make significant contributions in your field of endeavor or will make a positive impact on society, we want to hear from you!

Nominations are due soon, with only 45 days after the nomination is approved to complete the application. Please review the eligibility criteria carefully. For our Chapter to nominate you, you must meet the eligibility criteria and reach out to me no later than November 5, and we will set up time for a virtual interview on or before November 9.

Please reach out to Kathryn Drzewiecki (Rutgers Ph.D., 2016, P.E.O. Scholar Award winner, and D.C. Chapter AA member at kathryn.drzewiecki@gmail.com) if you are interested in applying to the P.E.O. Scholar Award, or have other questions about any of the P.E.O. Projects.

BioNJ Jobs Board

Click here to see recent jobs posted to the BioNJ site.

For more information about any of these announcements, contact the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): d oreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

October 2021

You can read the iJOBS blog by Samantha Avina about Medical Affairs job roles Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com

Jobs at International Flavors and Fragrance (IFF) in Synthetic Biology and Strain Engineering

Positions are available in synthetic biology and strain engineering. More specifically, we are looking for a PhD level scientist with automation experience. These positions are in Palo Alto, CA.

Scientist II Multiple positions: Synthetic Biology and Strain Engineering

IFF is expanding our HTP microbial engineering platform at our R&D labs in Palo Alto, CA.

Ph.D. in bacterial molecular biology, synthetic biology, bioengineering or a related field
2-4 years of postdoc and/or industry work experience
Experience with synthetic biology in bacterial or fungal hosts
Familiarity with CRISPR/CAS
Experience using automated methods to design and/or build microbes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Sufficient coding capability to adapt scripts
Experience with NGS analysis IFF recreated itself in February 2021 with the acquisition of the Genencor biotechnology platform. This new company brings technical strengths in industrial biotechnology, chemical synthesis, and natural products to applications in food, personal care, energy, and pharmaceuticals (among others). The Palo Alto R&D site is a center of excellence for all things biotech, including protein and host engineering. The site includes a robotics suite as well as a research fermentation facility and a pilot plant. IFF employees bring their whole selves to work. The company thrives through its diversity and supports individuals so they can contribute their best. Ongoing career development is facilitated through mentoring and training.
Apply now by clicking here and contact iJOBS alum Christopher Webb for more info Christopher.Webb@iff.com

Innovation Ventures: Road to Commercialization Symposium Series-3

Date: 18^th November 2021

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm (ET)

Theme: Attract and Maintain Industry Interest in your Innovation

Who can attend: Rutgers faculty, staff, fellows, and students. See attached flyer.

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program

The Partnership for Public Service, supported by Schmidt Futures, has launched the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program. We are very excited to announce another opportunity for students with various backgrounds, including STEM fields, to gain experience with a federal agency and consider a career path into public service.

The website and application are now live and can be found here or on the attached flyer.

You can read new blog posts by Natalie Losada about Academic Faculty Careers and by Thushara Nethramangalathabout Networking Skills Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com

Internship in Medical Writing

We are a small company of scientific directors & writers supporting scientific communications agencies on various pharmaceutical brands and disease states. Our work can be fast-paced, but it is exciting. We'd be happy to take on 2-3 trainees for a Q4 shadowing initiative (Oct-Dec, possibility to continue into 2022). We would require between 10-20h a week commitment (prefer closer to 20) but the hours/days are somewhat flexible. We would be training on medical writing and editing, annotation and referencing, pharma "lingo" and real-world project types. Additionally, trainees who complete the training (at least 3 months) to a level where they can start doing accurate work with little to no supervision may be eligible to join our paid roster. For more information, contact Dr. Aber at alli.aber@prnexperts.com

Job as Director of Scientific Services at The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI)

The National Disease Research (NDRI) is the nation’s leading source of human tissues, cells, and organs for scientific research, development, and education. The Scientific Services department is responsible for the recruitment of researchers and the feasibility of researcher requests. The Director will also serve as a scientific resource for external researchers and key business partners as needed.

1. Evaluate research projects and protocols for scientific merit.

2. Ensure compliance with researcher application and protocol processes.

3. Provide support and guidance to researchers and NDRI’s internal Operations project team throughout all phases of protocol vetting, activation, and maintenance.

4. Conduct ongoing educational training programs to ensure that the NDRI staff has a comprehensive understanding of each new research protocol and improve NDRI’s services.

5. Maintain all research projects throughout their lifecycle with an emphasis on project management and customer service.

6. Assists in problem resolution with the Operations team and Quality Assurance as it pertains to NDRI’s services for researchers

7. Make recommendations for improvements to best practices as they relate to tissue procurement, preservation, and transport.

8. Maintain external feasibility process and committees.

9. Manage and maintain the annual researcher service survey and make recommendations for improvements from feedback.

PhD in Life Science Discipline (preferred) or equivalent; 7 or more years of scientific/ biomedical research experience preferred.
Postdoctoral fellowship in the relevant scientific field.
Extensive knowledge of the organ procurement and tissue banking field is preferred but not required.
Strong working knowledge of current biomedical research techniques.
Highly proficient in writing medical/scientific publications, grants, technical documents, and training tools. Must be confident, articulate, and have professional speaking & presentation abilities
Highly proficient in the use of computer equipment and software, (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint– Intermediate to Advanced skills) required.
Established scientific publication history.
Significant experience in writing manuscripts, white papers, and grant applications.
Experience in graduate/ post-graduate biomedical education and training is preferred but not required.
See attached job posting and contact Rutgers alum Melissa VonDran for more information mrwood810@gmail.com. To apply email resume to jobs1@ndriresource.org

Job as Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx) Program Manager at The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI)

The National Disease Research (NDRI) is the nation’s leading source of human tissues, cells, and organs for scientific research, development, and education. The Scientific Services department is responsible for the recruitment of researchers and the feasibility of researcher requests. The dGTEx Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Biospecimen Procurement Center’s biospecimen recovery effort, including the management of the BPC Organ Procurement Organization network.

• PhD degree in Life Sciences preferred, or MS degree in Life Sciences with 4 years of previous experience working in a healthcare/laboratory or biomedical setting.

• Experience in reporting and the management of NIH-supported grants and projects

• Experience in training or teaching scientific materials.

• Strong understanding of pathology, genetics, human anatomy, and current biomedical research techniques.

• Results-oriented manager who will take ownership for problem identification and resolution and seeing through to completion.

• Ability to function as a team player and carry through assigned tasks on time and within the scope of project parameters.

• Must be self-motivated, assertive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Additional work experience in the area of project management preferred.

See attached job posting and contact Rutgers alum Melissa VonDran for more information mrwood810@gmail.com. To apply email resume to jobs1@ndriresource.org

Events by Rutgers Career Exploration and Success

1) Career Exploration and Success (CES) has planned several events to help you go from campus to career! The pandemic may have forced you to put some of your plans on hold, but the good news is that you can re-enter the internship and job search even stronger! Learn how by attending our Covid-19 Job Booster just for Graduate Students on October 22 during the lunch-time hour. Bring your lunch, a snack, or your favorite beverage while you learn some tips.

2) Do cover letters stress you out? Join the club! An often-necessary part of the application process, cover letters are often an underutilized tool. Learn how to let go of your fears and brag about yourself at our cover letter workshop for doctoral students on November 10.

3) Lastly, for students interested in careers in environment and sustainability, network with alumni at our Student Alumni Career Connect Live event on October 27. There are additional alumni networking events throughout the month of October and November geared towards all of our career interest communities- check them out on Handshake!

Regeneron Postdoc Program

The Regeneron Postdoctoral Program was designed with the goal of being among the best postdoctoral training programs in the country. It is a multi-faceted program that integrates cutting-edge science with didactic training, discussion groups and focused multi-tiered mentoring. They are currently accepting applications until Wednesday, December 1^st. See attached flyer for details and here is a direct link to the Postdoc Website.

Workplace Dynamics II-Conflict & Feedback NIH Workshop

Oct 15, 2021 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (ET)

Zoom link to be shared day of the event

Rooted in the Thomas and Kilmann Conflict Grid, this workshop provides an accessible framework for conflict management and giving and receiving personal feedback. Participants learn how to have difficult conversations often associated with conflict within research groups, like leadership struggles and peer-interactions Speaker: Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Service. Read more about the Workplace Dynamics series.

Nucleate Program for life science startups

Are you an academic trainee (Postdoc/Ph.D./MBA/MD/JD/Master’s) interested in building life science startups? Are you passionate about therapeutics, diagnostics, or synthetic biology? This year, Nucleate is launching in New York City led by graduate students at Columbia, Mount Sinai, NYU, Cold Spring Harbor, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Rockefeller, and Rutgers. Nucleate will work closely with the institution's technology transfer offices to ensure all submissions are handled appropriately. Applications to the program have just opened and the deadline is November 1st, 2021. Click this link to apply.

For the opportunity to talk to the program organizers and learn more about the application, please register for our upcoming info sessions (listed below). Or schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nucleate organizer such as iJOBS trainee Poonam Chitale pc395@gsbs.rutgers.edu

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 // 10:30 am ET

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 5:00 pm ET

Monday October 25, 2021 // 10:30 am ET

October 2021

Job as Process Development Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston

The project is for CTX001, a CRISPR-Cas9 gene/cell therapy for hemoglobinopathies. Candidates should have a PhD or Master in Bioengineering.We are a flexible team with regards to candidate backgrounds and our only requirement is cell culture experience. If any individuals are interested, please email Rutgers alum Gabriel Valdez-Cagua personally at gabriel_valdez-cagua@vrtx.com and I can get the process expedited internally through my team. Here is the link to the Scientist job opening.

Jobs at Visikol in Hampton, NJ

Rutgers alum Michael Johnson is looking for several positions in his highly successful company. Right now there are openings as an Image Analysis Analyst, Postdoc Research in Multiplexing and Tissue Imaging, Scientist in HPLC and LCMS, as well as Scientist in Tissue Imaging and Histology. Click here to see job descriptions. Email your resume and cover letter to Michael Johnson at Michael.Johnson@visikol.com

ORISE Postdoctoral Fellowships at the FDA

The Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH) is looking for fellows in medical devices. If you are interested, please contact Rutgers alum, Katie Sokolowski Katie.Sokolowski@fda.hhs.gov

Cell Therapy Virtual Career Events at BMS

Relentlessly curious. Fiercely passionate. Sound like you? Sounds like us, too. Register today to join our Cell Therapy teams for an Information Session on October 8 from 12-1:30 and October 15 from 3-4:30 to learn about opportunities to join an inclusive and high-performance company committed to transforming the lives of patients. Example job postings that will be discussed include

CTRP - Cell Therapy Rotational Program Associate:
aCTivate - Cell Therapy Associate, Operations:
aCTivate - Cell Therapy Associate, Science & Technology:

Kick Start Rotational Program Assistant Scientist/Engineer, Devens, MA, Dual Biologics/Cell Therapy:

CTI - Cell Therapy Internship

Translational Science Interagency Fellowship

This fellowship aims to provide training in both translational science and regulatory science. Applicants must have a PhD, have completed less than 2 years of prior postdoc training, and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Fellows will spend the first 12-18 months at the FDA and the remainder at NCATS. Click here or see the attached flyer for more information and how to apply.

Science Policy Memo Workshop

Wednesday (10/6) at 5 pm SPAR (Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers) is hosting a Science Policy Memo Workshop. The goal is to learn how to make your case to policymakers and the public through the policy memo format! Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Following the workshop, interested students can put their new skills into action by joining a memo-writing team to submit to the Journal of Science Policy & Governance. RSVP here for the workshop and see the attached flyer.

Nucleate Program for life science startups

Our six-month, part-time Activator program supports founders tackling the biggest challenges in human health. The Activator participants can connect with cofounders and discover proven training, funded fellowships, legal support, and discounted perks including reagents, lab automation, and cloud computing. The program does not take any equity or other fees for participation. For detailed criteria, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.nucleate.xyz.

This year, Nucleate is launching in New York City led by graduate students at Columbia, Mount Sinai, NYU, Cold Spring Harbor, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Rockefeller, and Rutgers. Nucleate will work closely with the institution's technology transfer offices to ensure all submissions are handled appropriately. Applications to the program have just opened and the deadline is November 1st, 2021. Click this link to apply.

For the opportunity to talk to the program organizers and learn more about the application, please register for our upcoming info sessions (listed below). Or reply to this email to schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nucleate organizer such as iJOBS trainee Poonam Chitale pc395@gsbs.rutgers.edu

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 // 5:00 pm ET
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 // 10:30 am ET
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // 5:00 pm ET
Monday October 25, 2021 // 10:30 am ET

Research! America Microgrant program

If you are interested in designing and executing nonpartisan civic engagement activities and elevate the importance of scientific research, technological innovation, and public health. Programs should encourage dialogue between young scientists and local community and/or government leaders are the roles science and research play in issues important in your community. The deadline is Oct 12. Click here for more information.

NIH Office of Training Events

Industry Careers Overview and Job Packages Monday, Oct 04, 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (ET)

Becoming a Resilient Scientist - Unit 2. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears Thursday, October 7, 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET

Biopharma jobs in New Jersey

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to see the BioNJ Jobs board with new postings every week.

September 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainees who recently landed their first position

Xiaowen Wang who is a Senior Scientist at Merck & Co

Samar Alselehdar who is a Project Manager overseeing clinical affairs and research studies at the CRO Psychogenics

You can read the latest iJOBS Blog posts by Gina Sanchez about Non-linear career trajectories for PhDs. Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com

Senior Scientist at Insmed with a background in Cell Biology or Immunology

Insmed is a growing global biopharmaceutical company powered by our purpose to deliver life-altering therapies to small patient populations experiencing big health problems. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and a patients-first mentality guides everything we do. Today, we are building a world-class team of talented individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively and with a sense of urgency. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and be engaged in the discovery, early development, and testing of novel pharmaceutical products to treat rare diseases

Plan, design, and implement studies of new products in cell-based and other in-vitro assays
Develop methods for in-vitro and ex-vivo screening of new products
Characterize products using appropriate analytical techniques
Support preclinical activities
Maintain laboratory equipment
Prepare and communicate technical reports and publications

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline and 2+ years of industrial experience in a research environment or M.S. with equivalent qualification and experience combination is required.
Knowledge of cell biology, immunology, and molecular biology is desired.
Experience investigating inflammatory and autoinflammatory diseases is a plus.
Experience with a wide range of techniques to characterize in-vitro and ex-vivo systems that include but is not limited to mammalian cell culture, functional and toxicity evaluations, epitope binding, and quantification of inflammatory biomarkers/cytokines is required. Experience with live-cell imaging is a plus.
Experience characterizing drug delivery systems, including nanoparticle-based therapeutics, and investigating their fate in cells and biological fluids is required.
Experience characterizing protein-based therapeutics including viral vectors is a plus.
High degree of motivation, creativity, and research orientation are essential.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as a team orientation, are required.

For more information and to apply, click here and contact Rutgers alum Jimin Zhang jiminzhang99@gmail.com

Scientist I Job at Aanika Biosciences

Aanika Biosciences is currently looking for outstanding individuals with backgrounds in molecular biology, protein engineering, or microbiology to fill several full-time Scientist I positions at our Brooklyn-based facility.vThe Scientist will plan, design, execute and interpret experiments of various levels of complexity related to Aanika Biosciences' strategic projects with minimal supervision. They will participate in the development of new scientific research projects in collaboration with the R&D team focused on expanding the scope of Aanika Biosciences’ products. The successful candidate will have excellent presentation and communications skills in order to provide technical advice to customers and to represent the company at conferences. This role reports directly to the Head of Research and Development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, implement and execute scientific research and development projects in collaboration with the R&D team and external partners.
Investigate the feasibility of applying a variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
Interpret experimental results and propose next steps.
Perform routine laboratory procedures such as PCR, electrophoresis, and genetic engineering of bacteria.
Help write documentation for lab SOPs and protocols.
Contribute to scientific literature and communicate the company’s technology at conferences.
Write initial patent drafts for projects within ownership.
Prepare presentations/reports for communication during weekly staff meetings.
Maintain electronic notebook.
Train technicians and interns, as needed upon onboarding.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

3 - 5 years professional experience in a research environment/biotech company
PhD or MsC in a scientific discipline is preferred
Previous experience in a biotech start-up is a plus
Experience in biochemistry/protein engineering, molecular biology or microbiology
Hands-on experience with any of the following molecular methods is highly desired:

· PCR/qPCR methods

· Sample preparation - crude extraction methods

· Genetic engineering in Bacillus subtilis

· Protein engineering

Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity
Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Highly motivated and ability to work independently

Key Attributes

Drive and determination
Strong technical aptitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong team collaboration skills to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to ensure the success of the projects
Strong communication skills
Self-starter
Driven to perform
Self-directed: needs little explicit direction
Able to organize and prioritize tasks to efficiently move projects forward

About Aanika Biosciences We are a New York City-based biotech start-up using synthetic biology to ensure the integrity of supply chains and reduce potential losses. We are growing rapidly and will significantly expand our operations over the next 12 months. Aanika Biosciences is located in the Industry City complex, a vibrant creative hub along the scenic Brooklyn waterfront. For more information on Aanika, please visit the company’s website at www.aanikabio.com. If interested contact: ejorgensen@aanikabio.com

Regulatory Affairs professional jobs at Cerneos Group

We are a life science consultancy in the fields of product development, scientific consulting, regulatory affairs and clinical development. It’s a chance to work with the brightest entrepreneurs in the Biotech, Medical Device and Diagnostic innovators and drive international regulatory efforts.

100% remote work and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications:

Life science background with industry experience preferred but not required

Advanced Degree and RAC Certification preferred

See the attached job description for more details or contact Richard Tharin CEO of Cerneos Group rtharin@cerneos.com

Scientific consultant jobs at Cerneos Group

We are a life science consultancy in the fields of product development, scientific consulting, regulatory affairs, and clinical development. It’s a chance to work with the brightest entrepreneurs in the Biotech, Medical Device, and Diagnostic innovators and drive international regulatory efforts.

100% remote work and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications:

Life science background with industry experience preferred but not required

Advanced Degree and RAC Certification preferred

See the attached job description for more details or contact Richard Tharin CEO of Cerneos Group rtharin@cerneos.com

Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy Consultant Job

Duties: Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions to assure full compliance with all relevant requirements in the U.S. as well as in Europe, Canada, Japan, and Australia.

Provide strategic and operational input, guidance, and oversight to global project teams to assure that regulatory submissions and all aspects of regulatory compliance support Boston Biomedical's R&D objectives.

Develop and create regulatory compliance strategies for multiple clinical development projects.

Coordinate all aspects of the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory documents. This includes the clinical and non-clinical portions of documents.

Represent the Regulatory Affairs Department as a member of cross-functional project teams and provide guidance relating to changing global regulatory requirements.

Serve as the Company's Regulatory Affairs Lead in interactions with global health authorities including the FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada, and ROW with respect to clinical submission documents.

Provide leadership and direction in the development of clinical regulatory documents including INDs, CTAs, BLAs, DMFs, NDAs, and MAAs.

Make submissions to global regulatory authorities, as required, and maintain an ongoing interactive relationship regarding these submissions.

Coordinate and maintain reporting schedules for regulatory applications.

Assure that all aspects of the Company's regulatory activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations and at the highest level of ethical standards.

Create and maintain Regulatory Strategic Development plans and provide strategic input in global product development planning.

Identify and communicate to executive management information about potential regulatory issues; propose risk evaluations and mitigation strategies.

May assist in the development of the strategic & technical expertise of regulatory colleagues who are involved in supporting filings.

For more information contact Neethu Suresh at Connect Life Sciences nsuresh@ConnectLifeSciences.com

Jobs at Cold Spring Harbor

The careers page has the full list of opportunities that we are currently seeking qualified candidates.

Postdoctoral Computational:

Dobin Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow: Wigler Lab

Computational Science Developer: Meyers and Beyaz Lab

Computational Science Analyst: Dobin Lab

Biological Electron Microscopy Technologist

Organoid Shared Resource Core Facility Manager:

For more information, contact recruiter Ashley Snyder asnyder@cshl.edu

Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Branch Chief) Opportunity at NIAID

Chief, Microbiology Review Branch-A, Scientific Review Program, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

The Scientific Review Program (SRP) in the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual with strong leadership skills to serve as chief of the Microbiology Review Branch-A (MRB-A). SRP manages the peer review of grant applications and contracts proposals submitted in response to NIAID-initiated requests for applications; program announcements; requests for proposals; Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts; and broad agency announcements. These initiatives address Institute-specific needs and announce funding opportunities that may be awarded as a research project (R01, R21) or program project (P) grant, cooperative agreement (U), research career development award (K), institutional training grant (T), conference grant or cooperative agreement (R13, U13), or contract (N01). SRP staff participate in initiative development, work to help formulate and guide peer review strategies to meet new or unusual requirements—most recently to effectively review applications proposing the development of vaccines and therapeutics to address COVID-19 and potential future pandemics—and collaborate closely with NIAID’s extramural program divisions and the DEA Office of the Director. MRB-A manages the review of initiatives sponsored by the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and is one of four branches in SRP that include a second Microbiology Review Branch, an AIDS Review Branch, and an Immunology Review Branch, the latter of which manages the review of initiatives sponsored by the Division of AIDS and the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation, respectively. The branch chief oversees up to 18 staff members that include the deputy chief, scientific review officers, and multiple review specialists and serves on an 11-person SRP management team alongside branch and deputy chiefs from the other SRP branches.

Candidates interested in learning more about the position in SRP can send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to jay.radke@nih.gov.

Required

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate that they have worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical behavioral health or health-related research and served effectively in research program administration in these fields.

Preferred

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university

Competitive applicants are accomplished scientists or administrators with expertise in one or more areas of priority to NIAID and have a demonstrated understanding of how biomedical research is organized and conducted.

The preferred candidate is expected to have a strong interest in organizational leadership, demonstrated communication skills, a strong interest in innovation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, set priorities, and contribute effectively as a member of the SRP management team.

To Apply Visit USAJobs.gov and access the global recruitment health scientist administrator (scientific review officer) vacancy announcementsNIH-GR-DE-21-11224142 (U.S. citizens) and/or NIH-GR-MP-21-11224146 (status candidates) from September 20 through September 29, 2021.

Health Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer)

Division of Extramural Activities

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking talented and motivated individuals to serve as Scientific Review Officers (SROs) in the Scientific Review Program (SRP) of the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA). SRP consists of four review branches: the AIDS Review Branch; Microbiology Review Branches A and B; and Immunology Review Branch, which manages the peer review of grant applications and contract proposals submitted in response to NIAID initiatives. These initiatives address Institute-specific needs and announce funding opportunities that may be awarded as a research project (R01, R21) or program project (P) grant, cooperative agreement (U), research career development award (K), institutional training grant (T), conference grant or cooperative agreement (R13, U13), or contract (N01). SRP staff participate in initiative development, help formulate and guide peer review strategies to meet new or unusual requirements, and collaborate closely with NIAID’s extramural program divisions and the DEA Office of the Director.

As the Designated Federal Official (DFO) in peer review, the SRO assesses submitted applications and proposals for compliance with funding opportunity announcement (FOA) instructions and HHS, NIH, and NIAID policies; identifies the areas of science represented and recruits, assigns, instructs, and oversees experts who evaluate and identify the most meritorious submissions; and completes summary statements and technical evaluation reports that represent the results of a scientific review meeting to program, acquisitions, and grants management stakeholders. NIAID SROs have broad expertise in infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, virology, bacteriology, parasitology and mycology and/or in immunology, allergy, and transplantation.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae (CV) to Dr. Jennifer Meyers atjennifer.meyers@nih.gov.

To Apply Visit USAJobs.gov and access the global recruitment health scientist administrator (scientific review officer) vacancy announcements NIH-GR-DE-21-11222159 (U.S. citizens) and/or NIH-GR-MP-21-11222168 (status candidates) from September 20 through September 29, 2021.

For more information about health scientist administrator positions and qualification requirements, visit Global Recruitment: Recruiting for all of NIH!

Pathways to Success in Biopharma Virtual Graduate Summit and Career Expo

Oct 27-28

Want to hear from biopharmaceutical leaders and learn more about what it’s like to work in the industry? PhRMA will be hosting a two-day, free virtual summit for grad students, postdocs, and faculty. The event will include industry recruiters, breakout rooms, an exhibition hall, and more. Space is limited, register today by clicking here See the attached flyer for more information.

Emerging Technologies using AI in Life Sciences and Medicine

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning innovations are transforming the fields of Life Sciences, Medicine, and Healthcare. Come join our Virtual event sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers to hear Dr. Paul Weber, Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education for RWJMS and NJMS share some insights into these powerful new technologies and the potential for transforming healthcare.

Wed Sept 29 from 3-4pm

To register, click here

Colgate-Palmolive PhD experiential learning opportunity showcase

The current PhD experiential learning opportunity (ELO) candidates will describe their projects and the experience in the program. All five are in a year-long industry fellowship at Colgate Palmolive, working with different groups in the company, and participating in a variety of development activities. This presentation will be Rutgers’ opportunity to hear directly from these PhD candidates and their Colgate managers. The program has grown a great deal over the last year including expanding the number of students and fields of study. The program is an excellent opportunity for PhD students to learn about and prepare for an industry career.

Monday, October 4th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Here is the Google Hangouts link.

NJ ACTs Translational Research Focus on Early Career Professionals

Interested in Expanding your Knowledge in Clinical and Translational Sciences? The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) is inviting you to attend an interactive session to learn about various types of translational research. This virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th at 5pm. All Faculty, Students, and Staff are invited to attend. To register, click here. For more information, see the attached flyer.

Nucelate’s Venture Creation Seminar Spotlight

Nucleate is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering tomorrow’s biotech leaders by providing today’s academic trainees with outstanding training and tools. We aim to democratize biotech by creating free and open educational resources. Nucleate is proud to operate in partnership with other student biotech groups.

Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic growth in interest on the part of venture capital (VC) firms for the in-house creation of biotech ventures. This seminar series will offer an insider's look at the exciting world of VC-led biotech company creation.

We will host representatives from industry-leading VC firms to share how they approach the venture creation process in a case study format. Come learn how some of the most iconic or up-and-coming companies have been born out of these firms!

REGISTER HERE Seminars will be held weekly at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. See the attached flyer for schedule. For more information contact Rutgers PhD student Poonam Chitalie pc395@gsbs.rutgers.edu Zoom info will be shared upon completion of the registration form.

Ready to start your own entrepreneur journey? Learn more and apply now to our Activator Program, due Nov. 1.

Rutgers I-Corps Site Program: Applications currently being accepted!

Rutgers innovators from ANY CAMPUS, ANY DEPARTMENT are encouraged to apply for Cohort 12 of the Rutgers I-Corps Site Programbeginning in mid-October. The Application Deadline has been extended to October 1st! Teams can apply at icorps.rutgers.edu or email questions to i-corps@research.rutgers.edu. See the attached flyer for more information.

Our Future is Science Mentorship Program

This is an opportunity from the Aspen Institute and Coda Societies. Our Future Is Science (OFIS) is a pipeline program that cultivates high-school students from underrepresented backgrounds to become leaders who will make a difference in the world through social justice and science. OFIS is looking for graduate science students to become mentors.

OFIS pairs high-school students and science Ph.D. and master's students who will grow together. The initiative caters especially to students who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous American, Pacific Islander, and/or are from a rural or low-income area. Mentors will lead committed students from around the country through a year-long virtual journey of mentorship, scientific learning, and career exploration. OFIS mentors will gain experience to promote their own professional development through networking opportunities, curriculum development, and impacting the future of the scientific workforce. Mentors will receive an honorarium for their participation.

Applications are being accepted from now until October 4th. Learn more in the attached flyer or by clicking here. Contact Caroline Gelb caroline@ourfutureisscience.org

Career Planning Events from the NIH

Career Planning for Scientists

Sep 27, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

More Information

FELCOM event: Careers in Big Data/Data Science/Bioinformatics Panel

Sep 30, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

More Information including speakers

For more information about any of these announcements, contact the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

September 2021

You can read the latest iJOBS Blog posts by Natalie Losada about Exploring Scientific Communication Career .

Job as Research Scientist at Optimeos Life Sciences

This role is for a cell biologist in gene therapy and nanotechnology R&D.

Optimeos Life Sciences is pioneering the next generation of RNA nanotechnology. We are a venture-backed early-stage company commercializing technology developed at Princeton University addressing a growing multi-billion dollar industry. We are searching for a new team member to help advance programs with biopharmaceutical companies as well as our own NIH/NSF-funded internal programs.

Join a close-knit, dynamic team at our lab space, located at the Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs. Gain invaluable biotech start-up experience and shape the future of Optimeos as we work to enable new therapeutic modalities.

Experience Level: PhD (with industry or postdoc experience beneficial)

Location: Princeton, NJ

Start Date: Fall/Winter 2021 (flexible). Full-time

Description: Incumbent will bring strong biology expertise to bear on key challenges in RNA and protein/antibody drug delivery. They will also help shape and lead future biology functions within the company. Responsibilities will include: leading cell-based characterization studies of formulations, assessing potential programs and partnerships for feasibility, contributing to grant writing/management, authoring patents when justified, planning/overseeing external in vivo studies, and developing new in-house capabilities. Some hands-on formulation work will be part of the role.

Qualifications:

PhD in a relevant field (Cell or Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, etc.)
Expertise in mammalian cell culture (required)
Proficiency in standard techniques required, which may include microscopy, transfections, flow cytometry, gene expression, PCR/qPCR, etc.
Experience with small animal studies and protocols (desired)
Experience with protein, nucleotide, or peptide characterization (beneficial)
Pharmaceutical industry experience (beneficial)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed.

If interested or seeking more information, please contact info@optimeos.com or Chet Markwalter, PhD Senior Research Scientist

Postdoc Position at FDA in Center for Devices and Radiological Health

The Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) is the laboratory of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA). OSEL performs product testing; develops reliable standardized test methods for CDRH and industry use; performs anticipatory scientific investigations on emerging technologies; contributes laboratory data to national and international standards used in CDRH decision making; provides scientific and technical training for CDRH staff members, and maintains laboratory collaborations and relationships with scientific researchers in academia and other Federal laboratories. OSEL also coordinates and oversees CDRH’s activities that support the development of national and international standards.

OPEN DATE: October 2021

CLOSING DATE: When a position is filled.

SALARY RANGE: Stipend level will be commensurate with experience and level of training

*For a graduate student, this salary may be used to supplement other sources of graduate student funding, such as a university stipend, grant, or other fellowship. It is contingent upon agreement between the candidate, FDA, and the candidate's graduate advisor.

POSITION INFORMATION: This appointment is offered through the CDRH Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak RidgeInstitute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S citizens without regard to race, color, age religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. The individual selected for appointments will not become employees ofORISE, ORAU, DOE, FDA, CDRH, or any other office or agency. Program participants will be paid a monthly stipend. This is not a career-conditional competitive position.

Project Duties: The candidate will be part of a collaborative team working to conduct exploratory research to investigate a potential link between implant surface texture, microbial biofilms, mechanobiology, and carcinogenic transformation of leukocytes at the soft tissue/implant interface. This project is multi-faceted with focus areas involved in [1] using a computational tissue biomechanics model to estimate interstitial solid and hydrodynamic stresses around a soft tissue implant, [2] conducting 3D mechanobiological tissue/cell culture models, [3] developing and using microbiological models of bacterial biofilm formation, [4] understanding of immunological phenotyping of leukocyte populations, and [5] analytical chemistry to apply a proteomics approach to characterize extracellular matrix components released by cells. Candidates with experience in one or more of these areas will be considered.

The position has the potential to be funded for two years, depending on performance and available funding.

Qualifications: Generally, the candidate must be organized, a self-starter, independent, a good communicator, persistent, and must be both quantitative and creative.

The ideal graduate student candidate will be pursuing a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Materials Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. She/he will have completed most coursework/examinations and will be devoted to research.

The postdoctoral candidate will be a recent PhD graduate in Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Materials Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Preferred candidates will have familiarity, education /training, and/or experience with a combination of the following: [1] computational modeling (FEBio, COMSOL), [2] cell/molecular biology (3D cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, cytokine proteomics arrays, COMET assay, etc.), [3] surface modification techniques, [4] analytical chemistry analyses of proteins (chromatography/mass spectrometry, etc.), and/or [5] microbiological analyses (tissue models, bacterial adhesion and colonization/growth assays, etc.).

How to Apply: Qualified applicants may send a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information of three professional references to Dr. Hainsworth Shin (hainsworth.shin@fda.hhs.gov) with the subject heading "FDA/CDRH Tissue-Implant Interface Project”.

IndieBio NY - Intern & Fellow

Indie Bio is a startup development program under the venture capital firm SOSV

Job Description:

Sourcing: Engage in direct sourcing of opportunities that meet IndieBio's investment criteria within a specific sector (to be mutually agreed based upon candidate experience and IndieBio need)
- Lead efforts to meet, review, track, and triage candidates received via portal applications
- Source non-portal applicants via direct outreach efforts to founders
- Sign two companies into the Spring 2022 program
Diligence: Review and validate opportunities for consideration in IndieBio's Spring 2022 Program
- Determine viability of science and/or technology-based upon novelty and the company's technical development roadmap
- Determine commercialization opportunity based upon the company's business model, patent strategy, regulatory strategy, and go-to-market strategy
Ecosystem Outreach: Develop connectivity with technology transfer offices, incubators, accelerators, lab spaces, and other organizations nationwide
- Build a consistent pipeline within a specific sector for non-portal applicants
- Set up program information sessions and/or events to drive IndieBio awareness, deal flow, and connectivity to the innovation ecosystem
Portfolio Management: Drive conversion of selected applications to signature
- Document and track applicant interactions and details
- Work with IndieBio NY team and SOSV Legal to extend letters of intent and obtain binding investment document signatures

Commitment:

Part-time and full-time internships through the fall
- Part-time internships (~10 hours/week, remote) are available starting from October 1 - December 15
- Full-time internships (~40 hours/week, remote or in-person) are available starting from October 1 - December 15
In-person option at Rockefeller University until December 15
Compensation: $28.00 / hour

Candidate:

Knowledge of Google office / Microsoft suite
Science background, any discipline but some knowledge of molecular biology preferred
Existing network of entrepreneurs and contacts in the life sciences industry preferred
Experience working with and evaluating early-stage companies
Ability to communicate with investors and mentors in a professional manner

Interested candidates can reach out to iJOBS trainee Bhargava Nemmaru (bn156@scarletmail.rutgers.edu) who did an internship with them this summer and he can connect you with the IndieBio New York team after an introductory conversation.

Seminar on Translating Research from Bench to Bedside

Interested in Expanding your Knowledge in Clinical and Translational Sciences? The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS) is inviting you to attend an interactive session on Tuesday, September 21st at 5pm to learn about various types of translational research. This virtual event is will be led by Lauren Aleksunes, PharmD, PhD who is the NJ ACTS Workforce Development Core Lead. Registration is required. See the attached flyer for more details and click here to register.

Nucleate Activator Program for those interested in startups

Are you an academic trainee (Post-doc/Ph.D.) interested in building life science startups? Are you passionate about therapeutics, diagnostics, medtech, or synthetic biology? Nucleate is a student-run nonprofit organization that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. By connecting scientific trainees with business students, our equity-free activator program establishes teams that ultimately create companies to tackle the biggest challenges in human health (Bio Track) and sustainability (Eco Track). With a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists, we provide support and mentorship to drive biotech innovation. Nucleate operates in partnership with the GRO Biotech community and other student-led groups in the New York area. Nucleate operates in coordination with the tech transfer offices at Albert Einstein, Columbia, CSHL, Mount Sinai, MSKCC, NYU, Rockefeller, Rutgers, and Weill Cornell. It is also partnered with the GRO Biotech community and other student-led groups in New York. Please email nyc@nucleate.xyz if you have any further questions. Over three years, Nucleate has formed and supported 29 companies through our activator model. Our alumni have gone on to raise over $24M in funding to develop new technologies for protein sequencing (Glyphic), drug design (Manifold Bio), microbial fertilizer (Ivu Biologics), and biomanufacturing (FarmForward). Apply here before November 1st, 2021. Visit our website to learn more.

Speed Schmooze for Postdocs

Columbia's Postdoc Office is running another speed schmooze for the upcoming National Postdoc Awareness Week (NPAW)! The event is for postdocs to meet, mingle, make friends and have fun. In the past, postdocs have really enjoyed the event. This event is not intended to focus on any work topics, politics, viruses, or anything stressful, but instead will focus on building connections and having fun! Open to all postdocs, regardless of institution.

NPAW Postdoc Speed Schmooze

Wednesday, September 22nd 5-6PM

RSVP by clicking here

Career Coaching Series - Designing Your Life: Learn To Human Better

Does it feel like you don’t have a direction over how your postdoc experience is going? Not sure it will ever change? These workshops will help and are hosted by NYU but are open to all. The program will be lead by the Handel Group.

Fall 2021, 4-part mini-series Mondays, September 20 - October 18 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Workshop 1: Get Your Head Under New Management Monday, September 20 @ 6p - 7p ET

Workshop 2: Illuminating the Source of Results Monday, September 27 @ 6p - 7p ET

Workshop 3: Traits and How to Leash and Leverage Them for Success Monday, October 4 @ 6p - 7p ET

Workshop 4: Powerful and Effective Communication Monday, October 18 @ 6p -7p ET

Job as Grant Proposal Developer for the Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center is seeking a Grant Proposal Developer to join its External Affairs team which will be responsible for creating and executing the institution’s annual fundraising strategies. The position focuses heavily on grant writing and research. The Developer is responsible for writing and preparing winning grant proposals designed to secure funding from public institutions, private foundations, corporations, and other grant-giving entities to support LSC’s operations and program. For more information and to apply, click here. You can also contact Rutgers alum Kara Mann, LSC STEM Program Developer kmann@lsc.org

Biopharma Job Postings in NJ

To see the BioNJ jobs board for the latest postings, click here

For more information about any of these announcements, contact the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

September 2021

Congratulations to all the iJOBS trainees who have landed their first job recently:

Arun Reddy - Research Scientist at TCG Greenchem Inc

Igor Ivanovski - Assistant Professor Tenure Track at St. Joseph’s College

Bob Dowden - Research Scientist in the Institute of Metabolic Disorders at Genesis Biotechnology Group

Brandon Trainor - CAR-T Scientist at Eurofins

Vinam Puri - Formulation Research Scientist II at Solaris Pharma Corporation

Shilpaa Mukundan - Scientist in Lead Discovery and Optimization at BMS

Bhargava Nemmaru - Process Development Scientist at Amgen

Brian Canter - Senior Policy Analyst at Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy

Kalkal Trivedi - Senior Research Associate in the Bioassay Group at Absorption Systems

iJOBS blog interest meeting

Please attend to learn more about how you can get involved in the blog and gain experience as a writer plus build your network.

Thursday Oct 14 from 1-2:30pm

https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=m627300b1cdba110dd84480e3931a8ee7

Meeting number: 2623 030 9733

Password: 9zKKg2eMpU3

If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer you can also send an email to rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com

Career Exploration and Success Virtual Career & Internship Fair

Sept 17 from 12:00-4:00. It will be one large event, with four fairs going on simultaneously:

Business, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Media, Communication, and Hospitality
Education, Social and Human Services, Policy, and Law
Environment, Food and Agriculture, Medical, Life Sciences, and Public Health
Technology, Engineering and Physical Sciences

There are employers within each area indicated above that are looking to hire graduate students (masters, doctoral, post-docs and alumni). To register for the Environment, Food and Agriculture, Medical, Life Sciences, and Public Health fair through Handshake, click here.

How to Prepare for a Virtual Fair - 9/13, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Session Sign-Up Day - 9/15, 11 am - 5 pm
Resume Worded - Instant Tailored Resume Feedback

NIH Office of Training (OITE) is offering some great virtual workshops this week

Academic Job Search: Applying for Faculty Positions Sep 13, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Workplace Dynamics I: Gaining Self-awareness and Communication Skills Sep 17, 2021 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

5th Annual Career Development Program at The University of Illinois at Chicago

This event will be held virtually from Sept 20-24.

The event is open to all in the community including grad students and postdocs. The full agenda and registration can be found here

September 2021

The iJOBS blog has a fresh look on the new SGS website so check it out! You can read the latest post by Helena Mello about the Practice Interview Session with J&J.

Management Consulting Project Opportunities

The solution Lab provides training and leadership experiences to the next generation of healthcare and life science professionals. Volunteer analysts and project leaders work part-time on small, interdisciplinary teams and challenging projects for clients in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

The following are qualities of ideal candidates:

Pursuing or completed an advanced degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD)

Background in life sciences, healthcare, and/or business

Willing to commit at least 12 hr/week for 10-12 weeks

Able to attend virtual meetings 2x/week.

Submit a one-page resume with a bullet-pointed cover letter to recruiting@thesolutionlab.org by Sept 9. See attached flyer for more information.

Doctoral Student Recruiting Event

Welcome back! We hope you had a terrific summer and are ready for another great semester! Staff at Career Exploration and Success (CES) have been working hard behind the scenes to arrange a virtual networking and recruiting event just for doctoral students. We hope you’ll join us on September 14^thfrom 3:00-5:00 to learn about possible career opportunities and network with employers looking to hire YOU, future PhDs!

This interactive session will allow employers to provide a brief 3-minute overview of their organization to the entire group so you can learn about their mission, goals, and hiring processes. Then, in breakout rooms, you will have the opportunity to meet with employers in smaller groups with other student attendees to share your research, skills, interest in the industry, and how you plan on applying your knowledge and experiences to the world of work. Think of these break-out group meetings as a way for you to practice interviewing while networking in a supportive environment! Get your resume ready- we will be collecting them to share with the employers in attendance after the event!

The following employers will be in attendance: Agilent Technologies, Center For Strategic & International Studies, CytoSorbents, LabCorp, Morgan Stanley, Northern Light Health, NeurAbilities, Pace Analytical Life Sciences

Event Name: From Doctoral Candidate to Job Candidate: Doctoral Student Virtual Networking & Recruiting Event

Date and Time: September 14^th, 3:00pm-5:00pm

University-Industry Demonstration Partnership Connection Event

Sept 13-17 Virtually

UIDP brings together those who are responsible for managing and coordinating University-Industry relationships (engagement, contracting, licensing, relationships, alignment of priorities, trainee engagements, etc.). For example, UIDP provides insight into the RFPs from Facebook, Amazon, Google, Sony, etc (see UIDP resources -- access requires your Rutgers.edu email). UIDP is a great resource for best practices in corporate engagement and partnership building.

The agenda of the conference may be relevant to you as well as our graduate students and postdocs; for example, there are networking opportunities where they can meet industry representatives. Please encourage participation.
Registration with a Rutgers.edu email address. There is no cost to participating thanks to the Institutional Access.
Instructions to register are below. Click on this link to register. Please use the Voucher code: CONNECTACCESS2021

Positions at Croda in Princeton

Croda is a gleba specialty chemical company inspired by nature. They have a number of positions open that you can see by clicking here. Please contact Sreejit Menon (Sreejit.Menon@croda.com) for more information.

Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has been running annual workshops entitled "Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering" (CASE). These workshops are intended for students and concern various aspects of science and technology policy-making at national and local levels. See this site for more information.

Rutgers has been sending 3 or 4 students to CASE for the past few years.

This year the workshop will be virtual. Everyone can attend at no cost. Students in the past who attended enjoyed the event and learned a lot about how science and government interact. The workshop would be of interest to those in all areas, particularly science and related areas, as well as areas related to public policy.The registration page for the upcoming Virtual CASE Workshop (Sept. 23-24) is now live at this address. Following the workshop, the School of Graduate Studies would like to hold a short virtual event where those who were able to attend could share what they learned with the larger student community.

Jobs in the Life Sciences in NJ

Click here to see postings on the BioNJ Talent Network jobs portal

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August 2021

The iJOBS blog has a fresh look on the new SGS website so check it out! You can read the latest post by Brianna Alexander about What Can You Do with a PhD? Writing for the iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job or Internship as R&D Scientist (Formulation/Analytical) at Aspire, LLC in Somerset, NJ

A. Successful candidate will be a self-motivated, team player and talented individual. Hands-on formulation/analytical experience in consumer and pharmaceutical products, such as solution, suspension, semisolid and/or solid formulations is a big plus.

B. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and develop prototype formulations for a variety of product types.
Conduct analytical testing on formulations and raw materials following compendial or in-house methods.
Possess the ability to work independently to solve the problem in the most efficient manner possible.
Maintain accurate, complete, and detailed experimental records.
Ability to set up and maintain various equipment used.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
Comply with company policies and standards

C. EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years experience in formulation or analytical testing of Cosmetics, Personal Care, Consumer, OTC or Pharmaceutical products. Hands-on experience in nanoparticles, lipid-based formulations is a big plus.
Preference will be given to candidates with formulation experience coupled with analytical laboratory experience in operating HPLC, dissolution, UV, etc.
Quick learner with a “can-do” attitude and actions. Highly productive and self-motivated.
Exhibit high-quality writing, communication and time-management skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar programs
Demonstrate compliance with procedures and policies.
Strong attention to detail.
For more information and to apply, contact Julia Zhang, PhD Director of Pharmaceutical Development, Aspire LLC julia.zhang@aspire-pharma.com 732-447-1444 ext 1699

D. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: B.S. degree with minimum 1-year laboratory experience, M.S. Pharm D or PhD. in Chemistry, Biophysical/biochemical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or related scientific fields required. Hands-on experience in nanoparticles, lipid-based formulations is a big plus.

Senior TechAdvance Fellowship at Rutgers

We are calling for applications for Year 2 with an effective date beginning Fall 2021 for a year. This program is directed towards graduate and post-graduate candidates at RU (Masters, Ph.D, Postdoctoral candidates) across all disciplines and all RU campuses. The program will impart training, hands-on experience, internal and external networking as well as accessibility to useful resources within Innovation Ventures and Office for Research. The selected Sr. Fellow will be paid $20-25/hr, depending on Fellow’s background and subject to University policies / Departmental criteria. Attached is the Sr. Fellowship description. The deadline for application is September 15, 2021. To learn more about TechAdvance, please visit our new website. For more information, contact EZ Pires at eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu

Merck Emerging Talent Symposium

Merck welcomes you to the 1^st Annual Emerging Talent Symposium to be held virtually on Thursday, November 4^th, 2021! This event hopes to attract participants from across a diverse community to showcase their talents. This meeting is an excellent opportunity for students studying in STEM fields, at undergraduate and graduate levels, to network with scientists across several organizations within Merck Research Labs. There will be opportunities to discuss research and science, learn about possible career paths at Merck, meet with recruiting teams, and begin relationships with potential mentors. Visit the symposium website here and see the attached flyer for more details.

Application Opens	August 24^th, 2021
Applications Close	September 17^th, 2021

IBE Cambridge Certificate Program

The Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship (IBE) develops and delivers a variety of formal and informal educational programs for researchers and other innovators which will:

Provide an understanding of the execution processes involved in developing ideas into commercial successes, the major components of full-cycle development of an idea into a successful enterprise;
Prepare participants to readily analyze and validate the commercial potential of their research, and to intelligently evaluate potential startup opportunities for personal involvement;
Leave participants capable of beginning the implementation process on ideas that merit development, and;
Provide participants access to resources for developing their ideas and pursuing validated opportunities for commercial development.

The IBE certificate program can be useful for anyone having an idea and much, little or no pre-existing entrepreneurial experience. The format is designed as a resource for multiple audiences including faculty, researchers, staff, and alumni with an interest in biomedical innovation and commercialization. Participants successfully completing the program requirements will have access to the business development and financing resources of the IBE’s extensive network and project development company.

45 hours of classwork and individual sessions with instructors and IBE network advisors, plus project time, and follow-on engagement with the IBE network.

November 10-14 from a8am-6pm ET, For more information, click here

BioNJ’s talent services career portal

Featuring a state-of-the-art platform, you’ll enjoy a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features -including being able to set up personal job alerts!

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile
Job alerts and enhanced tracking system
Ability to look for a new job anonymously
LinkedIn or Facebook sign up
Free resume critique & job search resources
Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

Click here so hiring managers can find you.

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August 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Shashikala Sasidhran who got a job as a Scientist - Advanced Imaging and Digital Histopathology at VISIKOL Inc.

Senior Scientist, Transporters, and In Vitro Technologies at Merck

This position will contribute to Merck's drug discovery and clinical development efforts in the Transporter & In Vitro Technologies (T&IVT) Group within the Department of Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Metabolism (PPDM) at Merck Research Laboratories in West Point, PA. The main goal of this group is to develop and execute assays that will predict the disposition of drug candidates and provide insights into the potential for drug-drug interactions by being a substrate or inhibitor of drug-metabolizing enzymes or transporters. Successful candidates should have a passion for generating high-quality in vitro data for use by project teams across a range of therapeutic areas and must have independent bench level skills for working with a range of in vitro assay systems as well as the capacity to contribute to complex research projects. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or a Ph.D. Appropriate subjects for the highest degree include pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, pharmacology, chemistry, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

Track record of working collaboratively in a team environment delivering results for complex in vitro biological systems

Cell culture, ability to perform experiments per established protocols and design novel experiments to solve challenging problems

Data analysis and interpretation using tools such as Excel, Graphpad PRISM, ability to document results and generate reports for regulatory submissions

Working knowledge of absorption, distribution, and metabolism of small molecules and peptides

Autonomy, attention to detail, critical thinking, growth mindset

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience conducting in vitro drug transporter or metabolism studies such as induction, substrate phenotyping, and inhibition assays in recombinant cell lines, vesicles and primary hepatocytes or comparable cell-based systems.
Experience working at a research-driven pharmaceutical company
Experience with automation and/or developing complex liquid handling methodologies for in vitro experiments
Basic understanding of quantitation using radiometric or LC/MS methods
To apply, click here or contact Jingjing Guo jingjing.guo@merck.com

Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D at Merck

The Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development (SMAR&D) department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for a Senior Scientist position available at its Rahway, New Jersey research facility. SMAR&D supports analytical characterization from early development to filing/commercialization for a variety of molecules including, typical small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, novel excipients, linkers for bioconjugation, and enzymes for bio-catalysis, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of chemistry, engineering, and lab informatics disciplines to enable the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The successful applicant will be expected to solve challenging chemistry problems by application of one or more analytical techniques, including but not limited to, liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, ion chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, etc. The successful candidate must be able to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.

Education Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in chemistry or related field or M.S. in chemistry or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Candidates receiving Ph.D. in 2021 are also eligible to apply.

Required Experience and Skills:

Strong background and experience in separation science
Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions

Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience in areas such as bioconjugate chemistry, design & characterization of protein linkers, analytical characterization of large molecules and/or antibody-drug conjugates

To apply, click here or contact Joe Fantuzzo joseph_fantuzzo@merck.com

Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D at Merck

The Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development (SMAR&D) department of our Research & Development Division is seeking applicants for the Associate Principal Scientist position available at its Rahway, New Jersey research facility. SMAR&D supports analytical characterization from early development to filing/commercialization for a variety of molecules including, typical small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, novel excipients, linkers for bioconjugation, and enzymes for bio-catalysis etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Associate Principal Scientist is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with solving complex analytical problems at the interface of chemistry, engineering, and lab informatics disciplines to enable the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The successful applicant will be expected to solve challenging chemistry problems by application of one or more analytical techniques, including but not limited to, liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, ion chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, etc. The successful candidate must be able to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.

Education Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field with at least 4 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry within chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field, or M.S. with at least 8 years of experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

Experience leading small groups of technical personnel and/or analytical projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions is essential.
Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience in areas such as synthetic/physical organic chemistry, mechanistic/kinetic studies of chemical reactions, continuous monitoring using process analytical tools, or lab automation/informatics.
Evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting.

To apply, click here or contact Joe Fantuzzo joseph_fantuzzo@merck.com

Tech Transfer Internship for Rutgers students and postdocs

I am pleased to let you know that Rutgers Office for Research is launching its 2021-2022 Innovation Ventures Technology Transfer Fellowship Program. This Fellowship Program is designed for postdocs and graduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer, as well as students pursuing Master’s degree in business who are interested in gaining hands-on experiences in Marketing and Business Development.

If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and email it along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest to shemaila.sultana@rutgers.edu by 9/10/2021. The program will start on 9/24/2021 at 3 pm.

3 common mistakes PhDs make when starting their non-academic job search (from Itzamarie Cheve-Torres, PhD)
Over the past four years, the Beyond Prof team has interviewed hundreds of PhDs about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, we’ve learned what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search.
In this webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) will share with you these results.
After attending this webinar, you’ll be able to:

Identify common mistakes PhDs make when applying for non-academic jobs.
Apply proven strategies so that you can avoid making these mistakes.
Recognize the most critical piece of a non-academic job search.
Identify resources in Aurora that can help you in your job search.

To register, click this link

24th Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium on August 26-31

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 24^th Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium is open! The annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium aims to provide scholars and early-career scientists with an opportunity to explore various career options in the biomedical sciences and create a contact network as they plan for their future careers.
This year, the event is being held over 4 days and will feature workshops, panel discussions, a chance to network with company representatives, and a chance to sign up for a CV/resume review/networking session.
Register to attend the virtual symposium (August 26/27)
Sign-up for a CV/resume review/networking meeting (August 30/21)
Learn more about the symposium (agenda, invited speakers, companies, & more)
Registration will close on August 24th unless the remaining slots fill before then.

Transitioning from Research to Science Policy Seminar

Speaker Leslie C. Thompson, PhD Health Science Policy Analyst at Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) at the NIH

Sponsored by The Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology

Tues Sept 21 at 12pm by WebEx. See the attached flyer for details.

Virtual Career Fair for Life Sciences
Women In Bio is hosting a virtual career fair Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT to connect employers with job seekers in the life sciences industry for related career positions. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from companies large and small about the career opportunities available in Seattle and around the United States.
Our virtual event will provide time to explore career options from WIB’s sponsors and make meaningful connections with professionals. Attendees will hear from leaders in the life sciences industry and research organizations. To learn more and register, click here

Jobs in the Biopharma Industry in NJ

Click here to see the BioNJ job postings for open positions in the NJ area

August 2021

iJOBS Events

iJOBS and Erdos Institute Seminar: Norell Hadzmichalis, PhD Bayer Global R&D Director

Rutgers PhD alum Norell Hadzimichalis, PhD will share her experiences as a licensing associate in the tech transfer and business development office at Rutgers which then led to a position at RB as the Head of Global Open Innovation and Partnerships followed by the Director of Pain and Cardio Global R&D at Bayer. You will learn how to transfer your skills from an academic setting to an industry and move up the ladder to a director position.

Sept 9 from 12-1pm

To register, click here

https://us06web.zoom.us/my/erdosinstitute

iJOBS Networking: Practice networking session with BioPharma Networking Group

iJOBS is joining forces with the New Jersey, New York, and Toronto BioPharma Networking Groups (BPNG) to offer an informal and beneficial virtual networking opportunity! There will be many professionals, alumni, and current students/postdocs in attendance to meet and network within breakout rooms. You will learn how easy and low-key networking can be so you don’t stress about it. BPNG is a not-for-profit, all-inclusive life and health science professional community that actively promotes the "real power" of networking. They are collaborators, peers, and mentors all looking to support each other at ALL career stages and our region in the spirit of innovation and growth.

Sept 21 from 6-7:30pm

To register, click here

https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet

Phone only dial +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 419 868 7830

iJOBS Simulation: Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs is a growing area in pharmaceutical companies appropriate for PhDs to get jobs. Learn the specific roles of a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy from Paul Weber, PharmD and participate in a simulation Medical Affairs case study for hands-on experience.

Sept 30 from 2-4pm

To register, click here

https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet

Phone only dial +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 419 868 7830

iJOBS Related Events

Job as Senior Scientist in Transporters and In Vitro Technologies at Merck, in West Point, PA

Our Company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

This position will contribute to our Company's drug discovery and clinical development efforts in the Department of Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism (PPDM) at our Research & Development Division West Point. The main goal of this group is to develop and execute assays that will predict the disposition of drug candidates and provide insights into the potential for drug-drug interactions by being a substrate or inhibitor of drug-metabolizing enzymes or transporters. Successful candidates should have a passion for generating high-quality in vitro PPDM data for use by project teams across a range of therapeutic areas and must have independent bench-level in vitro skills as well as the capacity to contribute to complex research projects. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education Minimum Requirement:

· Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or a Ph.D. Appropriate subjects for the highest degree include biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills**:

· Track record of working collaboratively in a team environment delivering results for complex in vitro biological systems

· Cell culture, ability to perform experiments per established protocols and design novel experiments to solve challenging problems, data analysis and interpretation using tools like Graphpad PRISM, ability to document results and generate reports for regulatory submissions

· Working knowledge of absorption, distribution, and metabolism of small molecules and peptides

· Autonomy, attention to detail, critical thinking, growth mindset

Preferred Experience and Skills:

· Experience conducting in vitro drug transporter or metabolism studies such as induction, substrate phenotyping, and inhibition assays in recombinant cell lines, vesicles, and primary hepatocytes or comparable cell-based systems.

· Experience working at a research-driven pharmaceutical company

· Experience with automation and/or developing complex liquid handling methodologies for in vitro experiments

· Basic understanding of quantitation using radiometric or LC/MS methods

To see full job description and application, click here. For more information, contact iJOBS alum Jingjing Guo jingjing.guo@merck.com

Multiple Jobs at the CRO Inotiv

Answering the right questions on time and with high-quality data is the key to achieving your objectives. At Inotiv, clinical decision support is our focus: We deliver a comprehensive and integrated range of right-size toxicology services, analysis, bioanalysis, and DMPK and consulting solutions. Click here to view the website about Inotiv. There are multiple open positions you can view via this website.

Senior TechAdvance Fellowship

We are calling for applications for Year 2 with an effective date beginning September 2021 for a year. This program is directed towards graduate and post-graduate candidates at RU (Masters, Ph.D, Postdoctoral candidates) across all disciplines and all RU campuses. The program will impart training, hands-on experience, internal and external networking as well as accessibility to useful resources within Innovation Ventures and Office for Research. The selected Sr. Fellow will be paid $20-25/hr, depending on Fellow’s background and subject to University policies / Departmental criteria. Attached is the Sr. Fellowship description. The deadline for application is 30^th August 2021. To learn more about TechAdvance, please visit our new website. For more information, contact EZ Pires at eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu

For more information about any of these announcements, contact the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

August 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Melody Wren who has a job a the STEMCivics Charter School in Ewing, NJ as the Biotechnology teacher.

Job as Scientist in Immunobiology and Biomarkers Research at Arbutus in Warminster, PA

The candidate will be joining a dynamic team focussed on:

Providing immunology support for our drug discovery programs against chronic hepatitis b (CHB)
Contribute to clinical biomarker research assessing the effects of our drug candidates in potentiating antiviral immune responses in CHB patients

This position offers opportunities for growth and learning about the drug discovery process, from screening to clinical development, as well as opportunities to present and publish their work. The website for Arbutus Biopharma can be found here. For more information on the job posting, see attached flyer and contact Emily Thi, PhD Director of Immunobiology and Biomarkers Research ethi@arbutusbio.com

Job as Senior Scientist in Transporters and In Vitro Technologies at Merck, in West Point, PA

For more information, contact iJOBS alum Jingjing Guo jingjing.guo@merck.com

Job as Senior Research Project Manager at NYU Langone Health

In this role, the successful candidate will manage and deliver complex enterprise projects and ensure timely achievement, within budget and with quality assurance. The candidate will oversee operations including administrative and supervisory functions for 8-10 federally funded grants, 20 staff members housed in 3 hospitals including NYU Langone Health, Bellevue Hospital and the Veterans Health Administration. The ideal candidate has experience with providing advanced expertise in advancing complex projects as well as has experience mentoring and developing less experienced staff. Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented tasks. Candidate should have a keen sense for identifying, mitigating and escalating risks through proper channels. Functions independently with limited work direction.

Responsibilities include:

Team Leadership
Data Management
Developing study materials
Oversee Recruitment

Provide guidance to coordinators, research data associates and other staff as needed
Staff allocation: oversee the selection and training of qualified clerical, administrative, and research staff: assigning clear roles and responsibilities, providing effective supervision, and managing performance to ensure efficient operations.
Manage several cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity and/or major programs
Develop project management system and oversee project management tasks to ensure grant progress and completion.
Liaise with all internal and external partners to sustain their continued engagement in project activities.
Oversee preparation of all budgets for the project (i.e. DPH budget, consultant budgets, subcontractor budgets etc.)
Track expenses and monitor budgets including salary allocations and expenses. Work with PIs and key personnel to make necessary changes and resolve issues.
Fiscal oversight: guide budget development for new projects; audit and monitor portfolio budgets in collaboration with Directors and Finance; oversee budget revisions.
Oversee select research staff, including scheduling, evaluation, ensuring roles and responsibilities achieve results, and providing support for professional development activities.
Track key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of sponsors.
Regulatory oversight: remain up-to-date on and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws and standards.
Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality assurance checks.
Collaborate with key stakeholders internal and external to the organization
Supervise dynamic cross-functional teams
Assist with grant writing and preparation

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, research, or related field, plus 5-7 years of experience –
Supervisory Experience
Superb written communication skills required with exceptional ability to write for both academic and lay audiences.
Advanced PowerPoint and visual data display skills are a plus.
A skilled systems-oriented thinker with demonstrated outstanding analytic capabilities, able to evaluate and summarize a wide range of information from diverse fields and sources
Proven ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and to work and communicate effectively with both internal and external collaborators and partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in behavioral science or related field preferred
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. To apply, email both a cover letter and resume to iJOBS alum Yaa Haber, Health Science Specialist yaa.haber@nyulangone.org.

Assistant Director of GRADTalk at University of Chicago

The Assistant Director of GRADTalk will provide oral communications training to graduate students and postdocs across all disciplines. This includes academic presentations, speaking up in class, job talks, interviewing, networking, and so on. They will partner with individual programs to create and deliver tailored programming, oversee the 3MT competition, and expand on other public speaking endeavors. There is lots of room to be creative in the role, and you'd be joining a large office with lots of fantastic colleagues (if I do say so myself haha). For more information, click here and contact Bri Konnick bkonnick@uchicago.edu

BioNJ Jobs Board

To see jobs that were posted in the biopharma sector in the NJ area recently, click here.

August 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Dushyant Kshatriya who got a job at Research Diets, Inc as a Project Manager/Scientist.

Assistant Director of Biomedical Graduate Programs at Vanderbilt

Senior Associate Dean’s Office for an Assistant Director of Biomedical Graduate Programs. The Asst Dir works with both of our first year umbrella programs and the Summer Science Academy for undergrads. This is a terrific opportunity for a biomed postdoc looking to transition into graduate education administration. For more information and to apply, click here

Teaching Position with StemCivics

This is a teaching opportunity is available at a local charter high school, StemCivics, that serves a diverse student population. Stem Civics has a very good track record so if you are interested in a career in education and outreach, this may be an excellent opportunity. ISTEMCivics is seeking teachers for the following high school positions:

· Math

· Chemistry

· Biotechnology

The ideal candidates will have or be able to obtain a NJ teaching certificate in the content area and possess an exceptional ability to build bonds with students. An alternative pathway to certification is possible for candidates who have not attended a formal teaching program but have 30 credits in the content area.

STEMCivics serves 400 students in Ewing, NJ and provides a college-prep curriculum focused on engineering and civic engagement. 50k, medical, dental, vision. If interested please contact: Kate Slovich, Dean of School, STEMCivics kate.slovich@stemcivics.org

Erdos Institute Data Science Bootcamp

The goal of our Data Science Boot Camp is to provide you with the skills and mentorship necessary to produce a portfolio worthy data science/machine learning project while also providing you with valuable career development support and connecting you with potential employers. Those who successfully complete our program will also receive our certificate of completion. Participants also have the option of signing up for our professional development services which include: career coaching, mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn profile review, corporate connections, and more! To apply, click here

Research Associate/Postdoc Positions

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School is looking for several highly motivated research associates/postdoc fellows to study (1) the immunobiology of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T and NK cells. (2) characterize these CAR-T and CAR-NK cells for development of innovative therapies for viral infection and infection-related malignancies with the ultimate goal of administering them to patients as part of a future clinical trial; and (3) the cell biology of NK cell (NIH funded), with a focus on NK cell inhibitory receptor signaling and immunological synapse. We are using molecular, biochemical, bioinformatics, immunological, and advanced super-resolution imaging strategies, as well as machine learning approaches for understanding human lymphocyte (including CTLs and NK cells) dysfunction in chronic infectious diseases (e.g., HIV or HBV) and cancer. This position requires strong expertise in imaging, animal models, and communication. Background in immunology, molecular cloning, and strong commitment to the described research program for at least 2-3 years is desirable, but not required. This research associate/postdoc fellow position will also provide the opportunity to apply cutting-edge techniques to study the biology of cytotoxic lymphocytes and CAR-T and CAR-NK cells in the laboratory of Dongfang Liu, a highly productive research group in NK and CAR-NK research. For more info and to apply, click here.

BioNJ’s talent services career portal

Featuring a state-of-the-art platform, you’ll enjoy a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features -including being able to set up personal job alerts!

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile
Job alerts and enhanced tracking system
Ability to look for a new job anonymously
LinkedIn or Facebook sign up
Free resume critique & job search resources
Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

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July 2021

You can read the blog posts by Juliana Correa-Velloso about the iJOBS Simulation Consulting Case Study and by Rebecca Manubag about the iJOBS Virtual Site visit to Janssen. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

SAPA Career Development Workshop Master Class - Elevating Leadership Capabilities

Saturday, July 31st, 8:30-5:30 pm

This meticulously designed interactive workshop, with distinguished and acclaimed leaders and career coaches, is expected to be truly insightful, immersive, impactful, and indispensable. This workshop is for you, to empower SAPA members to be better leaders and to attain leadership capabilities.

Leadership matters. Fortunately, leadership skills can be learned and acquired. Through this Master Class, we aim to provide the participants the much-needed theoretical framework and practical tools to see from above and beyond with a deeper understanding of the true meaning of leadership. We also want to make it enjoyable and memorable. This is not a lecture series; it is a life-changing event not to be missed.

We have secured a special code K6TZ7M for iJOBS members (they can first register as the regular ticket and then use the code at the checkout page to make it a complimentary entry). Click here to see the full agenda and to register.

Scientific Intern

RICOVR Healthcare

RIVCOR is a Princeton-based innovative company developing a highly sensitive point-of-care rapid diagnostics platform.

Our disruptive technology comes from a premier academic institution and is published in peer-reviewed journals. We are a Silicon Valley-backed company and are proud of a distinguished advisory board and management team of scientists and engineers committed to improving human health outcomes and making a positive impact on society. We are at an inflection point of bringing this technology to market and are looking for a scientific Intern to help with the following. As an Intern, you will provide support to the Product Development team. You will execute Immunoassays, analytical method development, and validation for analyte detection using our core technology

Responsibilities:

Run biochemical assays; write method validation protocols and reports
Take a deep dive into the method and understand the science.
Be a liaison between the management and the scientific/manufacturing team.
Oversee and help conduct experimentation.
Help write and communicate scientific literature.
Utilize statistical methods to analyze & generate data
Analyze product performance by utilizing data sets
Improve upon, develop, & implement QC methods from R&D to mfg
Support troubleshooting in efforts to fast-track product development
Data review, approval, analysis, graphing, reporting, and presentation to internal and external audiences.

Requirements & Desired Experience:

Have a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and/or similar
Have a thorough understanding of antibodies and their structure and chemistry.
Work in partnership with the material sciences team.
Have a good understanding of immunoassay methods like Elisa.
Have an entrepreneurial mindset.

If you like working at the intersection of biological sciences and healthcare; enjoy intellectually challenging projects in a collaborative team environment, and like to ‘make things happen', we look forward to talking.

Please reach out to Himanshu Bhatia himanshu.bhatia@ricovr.com for more information.

DIG Labs Bioengineer Internship in Princeton

DIG Labs is a female-founded, venture-backed pet technology startup that is taking the guesswork out of pet health through patent-pending, tech-enabled insights, and personalized products, including supplements. Founded by former R&D and consumer product brand management execs and pet lovers whose vision is to translate the benefits of personalized human healthcare to our pets, DIG labs are actively launching its proprietary real-time health platform, which enables the creation of personalized products, like the Pup Sup individualized dog supplement.

The lab is located along Einstein Alley, in Monmouth Junction, NJ - an easy commute from New Brunswick, Princeton, or elsewhere in Central NJ.

What’s the Role?

We’re looking for a Bioengineer to join our team and enable breakthrough research and Pup Sup growth. The Bioengineer will assist in executing science and research studies, and developing dog supplement products, including fulfillment and customer service.

Technical

● Research: partner with computer vision, microbiome, metabolomic and other subject matter leads to co-develop breakthrough research for canine diet and nutrition.

● Development: oversee pup sup product development, including liaising with our scientific advisory board, to create ingredient strategies.

● Fulfillment: execute pup sup order fulfillment, including supplement manufacturing.

● Quality: implement quality assurance processes and interact with customers on product-related inquiries, including incorporating customer feedback into updating both individual dog formulas and overall supplement development pipelines.

Leadership

● Seamlessly partner across Marketing, Software Development, Computer Vision and Machine Learning teams to continuously improve pup sup laboratory operations and accelerate growth, including a heavy partnership with full-stack developers on automation capabilities.

● Act with agility and speed to achieve pup sup and company goals.

● Be comfortable with ambiguity, a flat organization, and the hustle to grow a startup.

● Willingness and eagerness to flex into adjacent business and consumer territories as needed to understand voice-of-customer and business operations - we do not work in silos.

● Ability to work on-site at least part-time in Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Technical

● Passionate about science-based products that deliver tangible, measurable results.

● Willingness to learn and comply with quality controls.

Leadership

● Comfortable working in a rapidly evolving early-stage company.

● Interested in being involved in an array of engineering projects, from upstream discovery to downstream operations and fulfillment.

● Passionate to build disruptive pet care solutions and a relentless pursuit to do good for our furry friends.

● General interest in sharing scientific knowledge and approach with the team.

Qualifications

● BS in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering biology, chemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, pharmacy, pre-medicine, or similar major.

● Experience or preference working in a GMP laboratory or academic wet laboratory with GLP controls is strongly preferred.

● Internship or work experience in product development, supply chain, operations, or veterinary-related services preferred.

● Must love pets!

Benefits

· Part-time options are available with a minimum of 25 hours/week on-site in Princeton, NJ.

· Bring your dog to work! Pet-friendly office.

The Bioengineer will report to the Chief Executive Officer. Please email hello@getdiglabs.com with your resume and Cover Letter if interested.

Virtual Early Career Professional Networking - Special Summer Event

Join this special event for an opportunity to talk with experienced leaders from different sectors in toxicology about different career paths, challenges, and professional growth areas! Open to all students, early-career professionals, and ACT members with less than 10 years of professional experience. If you would like to register for this special event, please contact, acthq@actox.org

Wednesday, July 28 from 4-5:30 pm

NIH Event Job Search Strategies

A job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process that integrates those four key activities to launch an effective job search. Register here

Thursday, July 29, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Eli Lilly Postdoc Career Fair

Learn more about Eli Lilly and Co and hear about their postdoc opportunities from business leaders from the following functions, Lilly Research Laboratories, Medicine Innovation Hub, Information Digital Solutions.

August 5 from 3-6 pm

To register please text POSTDOC to 50500

See the attached flyer for more information.

BioNJ Jobs Board

To see jobs that were posted in the biopharma sector in the NJ area recently, click here.

Postdoc Opportunities with the Department of Defense

Air Force Research Laboratory – Dayton, OH
Postdoctoral Researcher - Cognitive Neuroscience
Postdoctoral Researcher - Auditory Model Development

Defense Health Agency – San Antonio, TX
Toxicology Graduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship

Naval Medical Research Unit – Dayton, OH
Postdoctoral Research - Health Study on Sleep

U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory – Fort Rucker, AL
Psychology/Kinesiology/Biomedical Sciences/Engineering Postdoc Fellow

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Postdoctoral Fellowship - Genomic and Functional Characterization of Animal Models

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research – San Antonio, TX
Formulation Chemist - Doctoral

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory – Vicksburg, MS
Analytical Chemistry Research - Master's or Doctoral Degree
Environmental Microbiology Research - Postdoctoral
Environmental Modeling - Postdoctoral
Synthetic Biology Research - Postdoctoral

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal & Hydraulics Laboratory – Duck, NC
Ocean Wave Science and Modeling - Doctoral Degree
Coastal Sediment Transport Research

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – Silver Spring, MD
Postdoctoral Neurobehavioral and Neuropharmacological Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Microbiology Fellow

July 2021

Scismic Summer Career Fair

This event combines the ability to meet employers in biotech with the professional development activities. 1) Openings for life science applicants, 2) Personalized coaching

for applications and CV tailoring, 3) Free sessions for interview tips and practice.

July 21 from 12-4pm. To register click here. See the attached flyer.

Open positions at BMS, discovery biology and translational research teams

Postdoctoral Fellow, Immunology and computational biology, Click here to read the job posting.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Functional genomics of autoimmune diseases. Click here to read the job posting.

Scientist, Drug discovery cellular immunology, Click here to read the job posting.

For more information, contact Eileen Samy.

Internships at FDA

Colgate Palmolive seeks to fund Rutgers University doctoral candidates

A year-long, funded experiential learning opportunity. Nominations must be received by Friday, July 23, 2021. Colgate Palmolive and Rutgers University entered into a strategic relationship in 2015 and this opportunity is an outgrowth of past and present research initiatives. Colgate and Rutgers scientists have a long history of collaborating on funded projects that advance technology, product development, operations and manufacturing objectives at Colgate. This training opportunity, scheduled to start in the Fall 2021 semester, will allow selected doctoral candidates to train at the company’s Piscataway facility and remotely under the guidance of a Colgate mentor. Colgate expects to hire four or more PhD candidates for 2021-2022.

□ The students must be able to commit 20 hours each week to the Colgate project and leadership training at Colgate.

□ Colgate will provide a stipend for each participating doctoral candidate that may be used for salary, benefits and tuition.

□ Work will begin at Colgate on Wednesday, September 1^st, 2021.

□ The application process is summarized below; the deadline for application materials is Friday, July 23, 2021.

General Candidate Requirements: This opportunity is open to Rutgers University doctoral candidates who have completed qualifying exams and are focusing full-time on his/her research and are nominated by their faculty advisor/PI. Competitive candidates are in at least their third year of their PhD program.

Specific Role Requirements. Colgate is hiring PhD candidates in different roles through this experiential learning program. Applicants must be able to meet one of the role-specific requirements below:

□ Packaging Team: Materials Science. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the relationship between polymer micro-structure and the macro-properties; good knowledge on organic chemistry to predict the interaction between packaging material and the ingredients in formulations. Hands-on experience in operating advanced instruments, such as GC/MS, HPLC, XPS, SEM, etc., is desirable.

□ Advanced Analysis Team: Chemistry / Material Science. Candidates should have a solid background in material science / chemistry or related fields. They should be familiar with various materials characterization techniques and have hands-on experience in optical microscopy and spectroscopy (ex. Raman, FTIR), and should be skillful with spectral and imaging processing software and techniques. The candidate should be self-motivated with desire to learn new techniques and ability to multitask.

□ Biosolutions Team: Cell/ Molecular Biologist for Translational Research in Gum Health/ Disease. Candidates should be well versed in an array of interdisciplinary areas that could include cell and molecular biology, cell/ tissue engineering, microbiology and / or immunology. As a part of their research, the candidate would gain experience growing co-cultures of two to three types of mammalian cells in microfluidic chips, conducting biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function, culture human primary cell lines especially with keratinocytes, epithelial cells and fibroblasts to customize/ optimize organ-on-chip system for translational research towards fundamental understanding of gum health and/or preventing / treating gum disease. Additional position details are available in Appendix A.

□ Biosolutions Team: Clinical Imaging & Machine Learning. Candidates should have an excellent background in instrumentation/optics & image processing to work on advanced optical coherence tomography & multi-photon imaging techniques for clinical/preclinical in vivo & in in vitro applications. This position will be highly interdisciplinary, spanning all aspects of system integration, method development and clinical translation, programming and data analysis

Application Process: Note to interested student applicants: A student funded by this program may receive health insurance coverage through the Fellows Insurance program provided by the School of Graduate Studies, which would change the student’s health benefits.

Step 2: Student Information - Each candidate must prepare a current CV and a 2-page application letter describing why they are interested in the opportunity, how they meet the role-specific requirements and how the training will advance their career goals.

Step 3: Submission to frontdoor@rutgers.edu - Application materials should be sent via email to frontdoor@rutgers.edu with the subject Colgate 2022 Experiential Learning Opportunity. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 23, 2021.

Step 4: Review and Selection - Colgate will review applications and may optionally select candidates for follow-up interviews. Offer notifications will be sent to selected candidates and all candidates will be notified of their application status by Monday, August 2, 2021.

Bioengineer at DIG Labs

DIG Labs is hiring a bioengineer in the Princeton, NJ area, who is looking for a hands-on, cross-functional startup role, operating the A-Z of the dog supplements component of DIG labs. Own it all, from product development, to fulfillment and customer service! Here is the handshake listing to apply. For more information contact Rutgers alum Carlos Caicedo-Carvajal

Job in Administration at Cold Spring Harbor

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is currently recruiting for a new member of our pre-award team who will help identify and follow up on funding opportunities matched with CSHL scientific expertise. This is a wonderful opportunity for a recent graduate in the sciences (biology, genetics etc.) to begin a career in research administration.
The role requires close interaction with CSHL faculty and CSHL Scientific Administrators to develop and submit grant applications. The candidate will be able to leverage their scientific or finance/business expertise while learning regulatory and public funding requirements and grants management skills. The vacancy announcement and job description can be found here, Note that one iJOBS alumna got a job here in the past few months! For more information contact Alysson Kass-Eisler, PhD Eileen.Samy@bms.com

July 2021

Postdoctoral Associate Position, North Brunswick, NJ, USA

Sonder Research X, a growing biotechnology company focused on developing diagnostics for cancer, seeks to add a Postdoctoral Associate to our growing team. As one of the early members of this team, you will play a key role in our oncology target identification and validation efforts. You will help lead target programs and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to identify and prioritize new target candidates. The ideal candidate will be skilled in coordinating and communicating with team members, confident working in a fast-paced work environment, and comfortable operating small, delicate instruments and machinery (microfluidic devices). The position requires diligence in maintaining lab records, assisting with designing experiments, and reading scientific literature. The candidate is expected to adhere to technical and safety protocols and comply with the Company vision and expectations. We seek a full-time candidate, on a trial basis, and if we are a good match, we will promote the candidate to a full-time position with benefits.

Sonder Research X, a growing biotechnology company in North Brunswick, New Jersey, in the “Research Corridor,” is focused on developing cancer diagnostics. Sonder seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct biomedical research with a primary focus on target identification using microfluidics, imaging (light microscopy), proteomics, genomics, and data analysis by working with human clinical samples.

Key Qualifications:

· Track record of innovation as demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals

· Understanding of targeted therapies and their resistance mechanisms desired

· Demonstrated expertise in cancer biology and a strong understanding of target identification and validation (desired)

· Expertise in cancer metabolism, protein degradation, cell cycle, and/or cell signaling (desired)

General Requirements:

· Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve results from general objectives

· Demonstrated ability in writing and communicating effectively

· Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and using scientific principles

· Demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion in agreed upon time

· Enter all data into laboratory notebooks and databases daily

· Strong motivation and initiative

· Exceptional interpersonal and management skills that foster collaboration, teamwork, scientific excellence, and rigorous innovation

· Positive work attitude (takes direction well, leads when necessary, communicates, ready and able to switch gears)

· Willingness to want to learn and eventually contribute more than this role

Education and Experience:

· Ph.D. in biology or related discipline required

· Experience managing external collaborations and contract research organizations

· Biopharmaceutical experience in drug discovery is a plus

To view the job posting, click here. Qualified Applicants may send their CV/Resume to Tracy Ward Tracy.Ward@Sonderrx.com

Info session: Polygence Paid Virtual Positions for Biomedical Grad Students

Polygence connects graduate students and early-career researchers with high school students around the world to pursue original research projects. For more information and to sign up to be a mentor, please attend info sessions on July 12 from 4-4:45pm (RSVP here) or July 16 from 4-4:45pm (RSVP here). See attached flyer for more info and Zoom links.

Leadership Development Program

Registration is OPEN for the Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program (August 2021 - June 2022)! Based on last year’s success and popular demand to continue virtually, we are thrilled to open this year’s Program to early career PhDs from ANY institution. Join a like-minded cohort community of early career PhDs who want to define and develop their leadership style. We believe there is no single right way to be a leader, and this year-long program is designed to provide you with the opportunities for self-exploration and frameworks you need to understand your personal priorities and choose the behaviors that will set you up to succeed as the leader you want to be. Learn more and apply by July 18 at this site . Questions can be directed to sbpleaders@sbpdiscovery.org.

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June 2021

Janssen: Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP): details are available here. SODEP consists of three steps:

1. Exposure to the industry at the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, an all-day program that will provide an overview of the various opportunities within science and medicine.

2. One-on-one mentorship. Up to 10 scholars who attend Janssen Oncology Day will be selected for this step of the program, in which the scholars will be paired with Janssen leaders in an ongoing one-year mentoring experience, where they will receive career coaching and guidance. In addition, scholars will receive a $10,000 stipend for conference travel, research supplies, and training courses.

3. Potential placement. If scholars are interested in transitioning into a career in the industry, their relationship with their mentor will provide them with support in identifying and applying for any appropriate open positions at Janssen.

Those that meet the following requirements are eligible to participate in SODEP:

· self-identify as African-American/Black or Hispanic

· citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada

· full-time PhD students in year 2 or later, Pharm D students, 1^st/2nd-year medical students, and postdoctoral fellows

Registration is currently open for the Janssen Oncology Day, which will take place on September 15, 2021. We encourage early registration, as admission is rolling and will be closed when we reach 100 registrants. We all believe that an increase in scientists and physicians from diverse backgrounds is a necessity to address the numerous health inequities that currently exist in certain populations within our society. The intent of this program is to provide promising students a unique opportunity towards obtaining the best research and employment opportunities within industry or academia and to set themselves up for success in their long-term careers in the sciences. See the flyer attached and contact Katie Sacksteder for more information KSackste@ITS.JNJ.com

BioNJ Inspiring Women in STEM Networking Coffee Chat

Join us for BioNJ's Inaugural Inspiring Women in STEM Networking Coffee Chat on Thursday, July 15 from 9-10 am hosted by BioNJ's Inspiring Women in STEM Committee! This interactive virtual event is designed to bring together the life sciences community to share anecdotes, tools, and resources to support women involved in all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Meet mentors and other life sciences professionals during small breakout room conversations on the topics that are most important to you! From COVID-19's effect on women's careers and pay equity to effective leadership skills and health and wellness, YOU decide the topics to be discussed. Registration is free. Click here to register. Grab a cup of coffee and come ready to engage with others! Please contact Debbie Mennito at BioNJ with any questions. See attached flyer for more information.

Virtual Student Internship for NJ ACTS

Are you looking to build Your resume in Clinical and Translational Sciences? The NJ ACTS Workforce Development Core is pleased to share the official call for their Clinical & Translational Science (Fall 2021) Virtual Student Internship. We strongly encourage interested students to apply no later than midnight on Thursday, July 15th from Rutgers University, Princeton University, and NJIT (NJ ACTS Community). The Fall 2021 Internship program will start on Monday, September 13th. To apply, click here.

BioNJ Jobs Board

To see recently posted jobs in the New Jersey area, click here.

Colgate Palmolive seeks to fund Rutgers University doctoral candidates

Ideate and innovate at Colgate, a global leader in consumer brands. A year-long, funded experiential learning opportunity Nominations must be received by Friday, July 23, 2021. Colgate Palmolive and Rutgers University entered into a strategic relationship in 2015 and this opportunity is an outgrowth of past and present research initiatives. Colgate and Rutgers scientists have a long history of collaborating on funded projects that advance technology, product development, operations, and manufacturing objectives at Colgate. This training opportunity, scheduled to start in the Fall 2021 semester, will allow selected doctoral candidates to train at the company’s Piscataway facility and remotely under the guidance of a Colgate mentor. Colgate expects to hire four or more PhD candidates for 2021-2022.

Rutgers University doctoral candidates will collaborate on Colgate projects that immerse the candidates in daily tasks applying fundamental science to innovate, support product development/product claims, and solve business challenges. Candidates will develop collaboration skills by partnering with internal scientists and external academic and industrial partners on projects that benefit Colgate products. Additionally, the selected individuals will receive practical training on how to prioritize conflicting projects/tasks and how to effectively communicate/present technical findings with business managers and non-technical personnel.

Candidates should be self-motivated, capable of writing technical reports, and should be able to think independently, work well with others, and present unbiased evaluations of experimental data and other related information.
The students must be able to commit 20 hours each week to the Colgate project and leadership training at Colgate.
Colgate will provide a stipend for each participating doctoral candidate that may be used for salary, benefits, and tuition.
Work will begin at Colgate on Wednesday, September 1^st, 2021.
The application process is summarized below; the deadline for application materials is Friday, July 23, 2021.
This opportunity is open to Rutgers University doctoral candidates who have completed qualifying exams and are focusing full-time on his/her research and are nominated by their faculty advisor/PI. Competitive candidates are in at least their third year of their PhD program.
Colgate is hiring PhD candidates in different roles through this experiential learning program. Applicants must be able to meet one of the role-specific requirements below:
Packaging Team: Materials Science. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the relationship between polymer microstructure and macro-properties; good knowledge of organic chemistry to predict the interaction between packaging material and the ingredients in formulations. Hands-on experience in operating advanced instruments, such as GC/MS, HPLC, XPS, SEM, etc., is desirable.
Advanced Analysis Team: Chemistry / Material Science. Candidates should have a solid background in material science/chemistry or related fields. They should be familiar with various materials characterization techniques and have hands-on experience in optical microscopy and spectroscopy (ex. Raman, FTIR), and should be skillful with spectral and imaging processing software and techniques. The candidate should be self-motivated with a desire to learn new techniques and the ability to multitask.
Biosolutions Team: Cell/ Molecular Biologist for Translational Research in Gum Health/ Disease. Candidates should be well versed in an array of interdisciplinary areas that could include cell and molecular biology, cell/ tissue engineering, microbiology and/or immunology. As a part of their research, the candidate would gain experience growing co-cultures of two to three types of mammalian cells in microfluidic chips, conducting biological assays to monitor cell behavior and function, culture human primary cell lines especially with keratinocytes, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts to customize/ optimize the organ-on-chip system for translational research towards a fundamental understanding of gum health and/or preventing/treating gum disease. Additional position details are available in Appendix A.
Biosolutions Team: Clinical Imaging & Machine Learning. Candidates should have an excellent background in instrumentation/optics & image processing to work on advanced optical coherence tomography & multi-photon imaging techniques for clinical/preclinical in vivo & in vitro applications. This position will be highly interdisciplinary, spanning all aspects of system integration, method development, and clinical translation, programming, and data analysis.

The Postdoc Academy: Building Skills for a Successful Career

Our first course helped you develop strategies to find success as a postdoc, and our second course will launch you into your next steps, building foundational skills to find success in your chosen career. This is a 7-week course launching July 19th on edX. We explore:

Leadership

Building and Supervising a Team

Project Management

Applying Teaching Skills Beyond the Classroom

Strategic Communications

Preparing Job Application Materials

In this course, we encourage you to network inside the edX platform with other postdocs. We will be offering live discussion hours at different points in the course to engage and network with professionals from various fields.

To find out more, visit our website and to register for the course, visit: https://www.edx.org/course/the-postdoc-academy-building-skills-for-a-successful-career

Events from NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education

Workplace Dynamics I and II: Gaining Self-awareness and Communication Skills

Monday Jun 28, 2021 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Summer Lecture Series II. Meet the Person behind the Title: Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director

Tuesday Jun 29, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series: IV. Feedback Resilience

Tuesday Jun 29, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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June 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Deboleena Kanjilal who got a job as an Associate Consultant at Cello Health BioConsulting. She will be helping with the consulting case study for the iJOBS event on June 28 (see details below)!

Job as Research Scientist in Boston, MA

Project Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Research Scientist to join our Chemical Biology Department.
The successful candidate will support Mass Spectrometry-based proteomics workflows for target identification and validation, working closely with Chemical Biology Proteomics scientists and colleagues in Pharmacology and Disease Area Biology functions to identify and quantify proteins from biologically relevant tissues, organs, and cells.
We seek people inspired by our mission that will fit well with the collaborative, rigorous, and entrepreneurial spirit of our company culture.

Required Skills:

MS/BS with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience or PhD in protein biochemistry or related areas is required.
The ideal candidate will have strong protein biochemistry and molecular biology experience to support protein purification and characterization.
Expertise in Western Blotting, cell culture, protein extraction from cell lines and tissues, immunoassays and molecular biology approaches are required.
Hands-on experience adapting, optimizing and/or developing sub-cell fractionation and tissue homogenization protocols are preferred.
Familiarities with chemical labeling techniques and other sample preparation techniques such as in-gel and in-solution digestion are highly desirable.
The ideal candidate should be self-sufficient, with strong laboratory skills and exquisite attention to experimental details and record keeping.
The candidate is expected to work well in a team environment and contribute to the team deliverables with strong problem-solving skills.

For more information and to apply, contact Kevin Brotherson at kevin@alphaconsulting.com

Job as Senior Biochemist at Siemens Healthineers

In this position, you will join our R&D Assay Product Development team.

Design and lead research and investigations pertaining to the development of clinical chemistry, immunoassays and calibration systems, working collaboratively with team members to complete projects on time.

Apply knowledge of In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (IVDR), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) regulations and similar guidelines towards the development of calibration schemes.

Conduct design verification/validation studies according to quality procedures and prepare data summaries for regulatory submissions to the regulatory agencies.

Will work as part of an interdisciplinary R&D Team in the development of both assays and calibrators.

Support troubleshooting efforts on commercial assays and calibrators as well as products under development.

You have a strong background in biochemistry, clinical chemistry, medical devices, and chemistry.

Broad knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry, proteins, immunology, buffer systems, enzymes, surfactants, preservatives and particle surface chemistry, statistical analysis, design of experiments and six sigma techniques.

Must be able to participate in and lead interdisciplinary and technical teams

Perform data analysis and write internal reports and documentation

The candidate must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to change priorities to meet business needs.

Good communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and statistical software.

Ph.D. in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply, click here. For more information, contact iJOBS alum, Nicole Lloyd Nicole.Lloyd@siemens-healthineers.com

Job as Food Scientist with Genomics Focus at Benson Hill

The Senior Scientist will serve as a food science subject matter expert within the Gene Editing and Trait Discovery team. The team member will be responsible for helping drive decision-making and innovation with respect to strategic data acquisition, data-driven target discovery, and identifying gene targets for the gene editing and breeding pipelines.

Leverage subject matter expertise in food science and plant genomics to identify targets for breeding and gene editing applications.
Be part of a cross-functional team focused on leveraging data insights across plant species for new traits.
Design data acquisition experiments to create novel data sets that enable new insights.
Act as a “super user” of the CropOS interface to deliver gene targets with commercial potential for new food products

PhD in Food Science, Plant Biology, Computational Biology, or other related fields

+2 years relevant experience
Proven track record of creating innovation in the field of Food Science
Worked in a highly collaborative team environment
Strong technical expertise in Food Science applications
Existing knowledge base of genomics, plant breeding, or gene editing

To apply, click here. For more information, contact Ratna Mukherjea Sr. Director Food Innovation +1 916-505-0748 rmukherjea@bensonhill.com. Note that Benson Hill also has other positions open in genomics, food & nutrition, and biochemistry so feel free to reach out to Ratna for more details.

Teamwork Seminar Series, "What Can Academia Learn from Non-Academia? Lessons from an Innovative Biotech Firm”

June 21st from 2:30-3:30 pm.

This university-wide seminar series, hosted by the Team Science Core of NJ ACTS, features experts from industries ranging from athletics to aerospace to learn first-hand about how teams are formed and operated to create successful outcomes. Learning about teamwork from a diversity of perspectives can illuminate new ideas and provide an understanding of intangible aspects of successful teamwork that could potentially translate from other settings to academia.
Presented by Kate Sasser, PhD, Senior VP and Head of Translational Research at Genmab, Inc., and a panel of Genmab team leaders, the June 21^st seminar will focus on how teams are organized and function at an innovative biotechnology firm.

Genmab, founded in 1999, has developed next-generation antibody technologies to create multiple approved antibody therapeutics that are then further tested and marketed by its partners.

Register in advance for this zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For further information, contact: Kristi Parker parkerkn@cinj.rutgers.edu

June 2021

Job as Venture Associate

Foundation Venture Capital Group (“FVCG”) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join the team as a Venture Associate. The Venture Associate will evaluate potential grants and investments that impact health-related domains and manage value-added services for FVCG’s portfolio. This position is a unique opportunity to join a non-profit organization focused on making impact-driven investments that help commercialize concepts that will improve health and healthcare in the future.

Background on Foundation Venture Capital Group

FVCG provides pre-seed funding to new health-related companies in New Jersey to help them advance toward commercialization. Through its affiliates, Foundation for Health Advancement (“FHA”) and the New Jersey Health Foundation (“NJHF”), it funds health-related research and education programs at organizations with which it has affiliations, including Kessler Foundation, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Rowan University, Rutgers University and Stevens Institute of Technology. Through the Research Grant, Innovation Grant, HealthStart NJ, and venture investment programs, FVCG, FHA & NJHF have put to work more than $60 million to support the health-related ecosystem in New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities:

The Venture Associate will have responsibilities related to conducting due diligence on new funding opportunities, portfolio management, and operational duties including the following:
Assist in sourcing and completing deals through coordination with FVCG’s partner organizations.
Conduct and facilitate due diligence including evaluating the science, products, clinical need, competitive landscape, regulatory pathway, market opportunities, product/market fit, optimal business model, go-to-market strategy, and determining overall business and financial attractiveness of opportunities.
Identify key risks of investment and recommend potential further analysis to be conducted by specialists and consultants assisting with the due diligence.
Track portfolio companies’ financial progress and product development and proactively manage relationships with principal research scientists and founders of the portfolio companies, including managing deliverables to achieve established goals.
Work with principal research scientists and portfolio company founders to understand their needs, collaborate with FVCG and NJHF staff to understand the organizations’ goals and networks, and share resources with portfolio companies.

Qualifications:

The right Venture Associate candidate is a self-starter, impact-oriented professional with a broad set of interests and skills, as well as a commitment to supporting health-related research, education, and commercialization. This individual has wide interests in business and the technology and life science ecosystem, and a strong passion for people. This person can create and execute ideas successfully, is self-aware, communicates clearly, responds well to feedback, embraces change, tolerates ambiguity, and is able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
The Venture Associate will be the point person advancing the commercialization of health-related research for a portfolio of projects and companies. Given the health-related focus of the organization, preference will be given to individuals with a background in related areas of study and work particularly in the therapeutic, device, diagnostic, and healthcare IT areas. Other qualifications for the Venture Associate position include:
Excellent academic record, strong analytical abilities, and willingness to learn new things.
Working knowledge of health-related industries and fields of study, and preferably other interdisciplinary areas (evidenced by an advanced post-graduate degree and/or work experience with hands-on scientific research and technical experience, which is preferred but not required for otherwise qualified candidates).
Exposure to university technology transfer, licensing, venture capital investing is preferred.
A strong interest in understanding and building optimized business models.
Self-starter with a track record of going above and beyond what is asked.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously and manage a portfolio of projects and portfolio companies.
An ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners, entrepreneurs and other investors.
Working experience in both academic and industry settings is preferred.
Expertise in using databases and online resources to assess up-to-date market and company information is preferred.

The Venture Associate will report to the Vice President and work closely with other Venture Associates, as well as the leadership and staff within FVCG and NJHF. This is a salaried position working out of FVCG’s Princeton, NJ office. The essential elements for this work are: passion in a vision; courage to push for change; willingness to explore new ideas; expertise to accomplish the work; and tenacity to reach the desired results. If you share this passion, we want to hear from you. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and why you are right for it. Send your cover letter and/or resume to Mike Wiley, VP, Foundation Venture Capital Group – mwiley@njhf.org.

Postdocs at ORISE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research – San Antonio, TX

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory – Vicksburg, MS

Naval Postgraduate School – Monterey, CA

Climate Resilience Military Installation Postdoc

Navy Experimental Diving Unit – Panama City, FL

Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Physiology - Postdoctoral

Naval Medical Research Unit – Dayton, OH

Postdoctoral Research - Health Study on Sleep

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – Silver Spring, MD

Postdoctoral Neurobehavioral and Neuropharmacological Research Fellow

Air Force Research Laboratory – Dayton, OH

Postdoctoral Researcher - Auditory Model Development

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Genomic and Functional Characterization of Animal Models

June 2021

Jobs at CRO

The people who run SciPhD for us have been contacted by a Global clinical research organization (CRO) that has multiple openings for biostatisticians with a PhD in either Biostats, Statistics, or Epidemiology. You should be competent in either SAS programming or R. The company is based on the east coast, and many of these opportunities can support working remotely. If you meet these qualifications, SciPhD can connect you with the CRO to explore employment opportunities. Contact Randy Ribaudo at jobs@sciphd.com if you are interested.

Job as IP Jr. Patent Agent or Technical Specialist – Health Science

National law firm looking for a candidate to reside in either Philadelphia or Berwyn Pa
Many attorneys and patent agents are scientists with advanced degrees who have hands-on experience in scientific and medical research
Work with a diverse range of companies and research institutions
Collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on client contact
A competitive and rewarding compensation structure
Career growth with financial support
Have a great deal of autonomy
Will consider candidates who wish to work remotely

Our client is hiring a full-time USPTO registered Jr. Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with some industry experience and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Cellular Biology. Candidates must also have research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to draft patent applications and prosecuted related documents, draft post-grant review documents and opinion letters, provide strategic analysis and IP portfolio management. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, productive, efficient, a quick learner, and able to exercise good judgment. Must be able to take the USPTO exam.

To apply, contact Shean Johnson | Legal Recruiter. Elm & Broad Recruiting Solutions, shean@elmbroadrecruiting.com (267) 689-8349

Scientist - Single Cell Genomics at Parse Biosciences

Parse Biosciences is a single cell sequencing company based on a pioneering combinatorial barcoding approach first published in Science. Parse is lowering the barriers to single-cell sequencing and enabling researchers to scale to 100,000s of cells per study. By offering an all-inclusive kit that takes researchers all the way from samples to sequencing, Parse makes it possible to do scalable single-cell sequencing without any expensive, custom instrument. For more information about Parse visit www.parsebiosciences.com

You can find more information including the job post and the link to apply here. For more information contact Sarah Schroeder, Research Associate Parse Biosciences sarah@parsebiosciences.com

NIH Workshop CAREER PLANNING FOR SCIENTISTS

Jun 10, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)

Speaker: Amanda (Dumsch) Langer, OITE Career Counselor

Understand how your personal interests, skills, and values contribute to your future career success. Topics to be covered include the importance of career decision making, learning styles, self-assessment, transferrable skills, defining success, personal needs, work/life balance, and articulating short-term and long-term goals

NIH FELCOM EVENT: CAREERS IN NON-PROFITS

Jun 10, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)

Speakers: Chad Jackson, PhD Director, Preclinical Translational Research Program Foundation Fighting Blindness; Maryrose Franko, PhD Executive Director Health Research Alliance; John Spiro, PhD Interim Director Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Working as a scientist in a non-profit organization combines the passion for science and the mission to directly contribute to the progress of society. Although not necessarily obvious, there is a huge diversity of positions for scientists in non-profit organizations including public health, science policy, international diplomacy, public relations, and research support and funding. Our panelists will explain their motivations to transition to the non-profit world, their daily experience as well as provide advice for the audience.

Transitioning From the Bench to a Career in Science Policy

Learn about career options that connect science to society and the skillsets common to success in these careers.

On Tuesday, June 15, 12:30–1:30 p.m. EDT, join a panel of scientists from higher education, consulting, and government for Transitioning From the Bench to a Career in Science Policy, an SfN member webinar.

Five science policy experts will share their transition stories and advice for developing science communication and policy analysis skills for collaborating with non-scientists. Register here.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

June 2021

You can read the blog by Natalie Losada about the Logic Model and how it can help you in your research and job.

Internship at Century Therapeutics

Century Therapeutics is a Philadelphia-headquartered biotechnology company specialized in iPSC-derived cell therapy for oncology indications. Established in late 2018, we have raised $410MM in past funding rounds and grown to be 100+ people strong.

Our Corporate Development team is hiring a competitive intelligence intern this summer, and here is the link to the position

We welcome both graduate students and post-docs to apply. This is a paid position with benefits (medical, 401K), and hopefully will be a good learning opportunity for people with an interest in a career in the industry, particularly in the exciting and fast-changing cell therapy field. For more information, contact Shan Wan, PhD, MBA Director of Business Development, Century Therapeutics

Research Fellow at Hibiscus

Hibiscus BioVentures is looking to hire an Associate to

assist with short-term projects, in particular, cutting edge research areas - gene therapy, cell therapy, microbiome modulation. Our intention is to identify the next generation of talented investors/operators. The new hire would join a team of other Associates, who bring clinical, start-up, and scientific experience to their work. In contrast to similar life science venture capital roles, Hibiscus Associates play a key role at both the venture fund and the venture studio, giving them a broader basis of experience in deep technical diligence, deal structuring, company formation, and operations. We believe that the best investors must have entrepreneurial/operational experience to better identify opportunities and support management teams. Fresh PhD students and postdocs are welcome to apply. See attached job posting for details. For more information, contact Shane Neibart who is an RWJMS medical student and a Clinical and Translational Sciences graduate student.

ssneibart@gmail.com

Scientist in Bioanalytical Lab at WuXi AppTec in Cranbury, NJ

The scientist will primarily be part of the biophysics team that will be responsible for developing and executing Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) based HTS screening/kinetics based assays across multiple drug discovery campaigns. He or she will also closely work with a diverse team of scientists to facilitate all aspects of running an HTS laboratory.

Performs routine calculations, tabulates, and records results, maintains, calibrates laboratory equipment, and coordinates maintenance with vendors
Performs preliminary lab work independently
Ability to run assays based on established protocols
Develops new methods or assays based on minimal information or protocols
Ability to learn the use of semi-automated liquid dispensers, plate readers, and other lab instruments
Assumes responsibility for the technical accuracy of work
Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded
Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains a safe workplace without supervision
Makes logical suggestions of likely causes of problems and independently suggests solutions.
Makes decisions based on an understanding of client program goals
Communicates frequently with client and provide frequent update reports
Self- Motivated, requires minimal supervision and determines next steps with minimal guidance
Ability to instruct other Scientists in the correct operation of the various procedures used in the laboratory
Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor

Education

PhD + 1 or MS degree + 3 or BS degree + 5 years of experience in plate-based assay development and biological sciences

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1 - 3 years’ experience with biophysical characterization of macromolecular interactions using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR).
1 -3 years’ experience with other biophysical techniques such as Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI), Isothermal Titration calorimetry (ITC), Differential Scanning Fluorimetry (DSF), and/or MicroScale Thermophoresis (MST) is also preferred.
Strong understanding of protein structure-function relationships, molecular interaction kinetics and thermodynamics, and various aspects of protein biochemistry.
Hands-on experience with handling and executing experiments on BIAcore SPR, Octet BLI, and Malvern MicroCal ITC instruments are a plus.

To apply, click here. For more information, contact iJOBS alum Sri Simhadri Srilatha_Simhadri@wuxiapptec.com

Cardiovascular Medical Strategy Coordinator

Organization: US Medical Affairs

Reporting to the Senior Director lead, this position will be responsible for supporting the coordination of day-to-day medical strategy launch needs for the US Medical, Cardiovascular & Established Brands team. The Cardiovascular Medical Strategy Coordinator will participate in the relevant Medical Matrix Team activities and meetings, contributing to the development, planning, and execution of the Medical Plan aligned to disease area and product strategies. This includes launch preparation activities such as medical education, data generation, training, and communications. In addition, this role will support several high-impact initiatives to drive forward medical planning for the organization.

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to evaluate scientific data and medical literature

• Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the pharmaceutical industry and clinical and health economic practices in the US is required

• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written is required

• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate and cooperative in a complex matrix environment is required

Experience / Position Requirements Desired

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, NP)

• 2 years of health care experience is desirable

• Broad therapeutic area experience is required and an emphasis in the relevant disease area is highly desirable

To apply, contact Anita Jordan, Service Delivery Manager anitaj@alphaconsulting.com

TechAdvance Internship Program

The deadline to apply for an internship extended to June 15! Year 1 of Rutgers TechAdvance Internship Program was successful. The internship imparted training, hands-on experience, internal and external networking as well as accessibility to useful resources within Innovation Ventures and other units. We are calling for applications for Year 2 of this program with an effective date beginning July 2021 for a year. This program is directed towards graduate and post-graduate candidates at RU (Masters, MBA, JD, Ph.D, Postdoctoral candidates) across all disciplines and all RU campuses. Attached is the internship description. To learn more about TechAdvance, please visit our new website: https://research.rutgers.edu/techadvance. Eusebio (EZ) Pires eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu

Rutgers I-Corps Site Applications open for Summer 2021

Calling all Researchers! Are you developing or tool or discovering a method that could make an impact on others by improving health, a faster process, making new creations possible, saving money, or making people's lives better? Would you like to find out the impact your research can have on the industry?
For Faculty/Post-Docs/Grad Student researchers working on applied research or STEM-based innovations with real-world impact: You don't have to do it alone! Work with the I-Corps@Rutgers Teaching Team to TEST how your research ideas would impact potential customers and begin the journey of bringing your solution out of the lab and into the market.

Teams can apply now by the June 1st Rolling Application Deadline at icorps.rutgers.edu or for cohort dates or more details.

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May 2021

Internship at Soligenix

Soligenix, Inc., an NJ-based, late-stage biopharmaceutical company has a PhD-level student internship opportunity. Attached is the summary of the project the intern would be working on. Soligenix, Inc. is a publicly-traded company, listed on NASDAQ. Students should direct interest to the CSO, Dr. Oreola Donini via email (odonini@soligenix.com), with 'Internship' in the subject line. It is a paid position in the $15-18/hour range depending on experience. The start date is negotiable, but no later than the second week in June 2021. It is intended to be a summer internship (~35 hours/week on average) ending in August 2021; however, depending on the person’s availability and expertise, the length of the internship could go longer with mutual agreement. See attached flyer for details.

Job as Scientist in cell therapy/cellular immunology

Ambys Medicines is a small biotech located in South San Francisco, currently with around 100 employees. They are looking for someone with Ph.D. in immunology or an adjacent discipline with 0-5 years of experience. Ambys Medicines is a cell and gene therapy company focused on discovering and developing regenerative and restorative therapies for patients with advanced liver disease. Ambys is pioneering the application of cell and gene therapy to meet the urgent need for novel treatments for those suffering from severe acute and chronic liver diseases. Ambys was launched in 2018 by Third Rock Ventures and Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically excellent candidate with expertise in human cellular immunology to join the Cell Therapy platform at Ambys. The individual will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop novel therapies to treat liver diseases using cell therapy and gene therapy strategies. Ideally, the successful candidate will have solid training and strong research background in primary human immune cell-based assays and in studying human cell immunogenicity. A strong candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic team environment and be motivated to discover new breakthrough therapies for patients with severe liver disease.

• In this role you will work in the pre-clinical discovery team that is developing a proprietary human hepatocyte cell therapy

• This is a lab scientist role who will be responsible for designing the study, collecting, managing, and analyzing experimental data, interpreting results, and preparing presentations for internal and external meetings, regulatory filings, and publications

• You will be responsible for the design and execution of rigorous, quantitative, and physiologically relevant in vitro biochemical and immune cell-based functional assays, including human T cell and NK cell assays, to assess/mitigate the immunogenicity risks of proprietary human cell therapy based on a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanism of action

• You will both work independently and collaborate with a team of scientists and RAs to meet project timelines and multi-task effectively in a dynamic fast-paced research environment

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Immunology is preferred, or an adjacent discipline with 0-5 years of post-doctoral experience in an industry or academic setting

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the biological principles underpinning human cellular immunology

• Extensive experience isolating, culturing, and characterizing primary human T and NK cells is required

• In-depth experience in developing and optimizing immune cell-based assays is required

• In-depth experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry (surface staining, viability, proliferation, nuclear antigens, cytokines, etc.), including panel development and troubleshooting, is required

• Experience in an animal model with the humanized immune system is highly desired

• Expertise in human genome engineering technologies and cell line engineering is highly desired

• Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills, can document laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment with moderate supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

To apply, click here. For referrals, please contact iJOBS alum Jimin Zhang jiminzhang99@gmail.com

Job as Scientist - Single Cell Genomics at Parse Biosciences

We’re looking for someone excited about single-cell sequencing and method/tech development to join our team in Seattle. You’ll be coming up with new single-cell methods as well as improving our existing products. You can find more information including the job post and the link to apply here. For more information, contact Sarah Schoreder at sarah@parsebiosciences.com

From Research to Patent, Idea to Innovation

People & Processes Supporting Innovators Sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers

Thurs, May 27^th, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Calling all Innovators! Join us for a virtual panel discussion about:

Basics of Intellectual Property
The Rutgers process for protecting your innovation
Rutgers Student Patent Policy
Resources available to innovators in the region

Panelists:
* Connie Wu, Engineering Resource & Patent Information Librarian, Rutgers Libraries

* Dan Benderly, Assistant Director, Software & Engineering, Innovation Ventures
* Dunbar Birnie, PI of Rutgers I-Corps Site Award, Professor in Materials Science Engineering

Click here to Register!

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May 2021

Postdoc in Cell Line Development in New Brunswick, NJ
The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our Cell Line Development, Omics, and Molecular Analytics groups. You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, a Postdoctoral position in the Cell Line Development Group is open to working on understanding and developing new technology. The areas available for research include the establishment and testing of new engineered host cell lines and require a thorough understanding of the performance capabilities of our base CHO cell substrate. The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design, lead the scientific strategy, and execute proof of concept of new technologies aimed to be incorporated into the current Cell Line Development workflow.

Maintain and work in a safe environment.
Develop, lead, and carry out a research strategy to improve CLD technology or its understanding.
Work collaboratively within the Client's company and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums.
Maintain proper documentation of all research.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral fellowship are encouraged to submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 1 page, along with their resume.
It is anticipated a strong molecular cell engineering and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.
PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
Scientific excellence, creative problem-solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities

This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Briana at Alpha Consulting: briana@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-01627 MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Job Positions at Colgate Palmolive

Colgate Palmolive (CP) has three open positions right now in its Skin Health Early Research group. This group drives innovation for all of CPs personal care businesses globally, including its newly acquired premium skin health brands. This is a rapidly growing team, with some terrific supervisors to help guide and support someone new to the industry. Anyone who joins will make an immediate impact on the Colgate skin health business! Location: Piscataway, New Jersey. To see a job posting, click here

Interested applicants may contact: Lin Fei,

Manager of Technology Lin_Fei@colpal.com

Postdocs at Novartis Innovation in CA

• Program duration: 2-3 years
• Mentorship & access to technology: Innovation Fellows will drive a multi-year research project under the mentorship of distinguished NIBR scientists and have access to NIBR state-of-the-art technology platforms to achieve their research goals
• Curriculum: Innovation Fellows will benefit from a tailored curriculum, including a comprehensive training series at the start of their Fellowship (boot camp), dedicated courses covering the fundamentals of drug discovery and development, exposure to business-related disciplines, and professional development workshops
• Fireside chats with leading scientists and entrepreneurs
• Community: Innovation Fellows will join our vibrant postdoctoral community for dedicated events, including the monthly postdoctoral seminars and our annual Research Day Symposium

Qualifications:
• Early-career scientists (MD and/or PhD), with a terminal degree, received within the last 3 years (students graduating in the next 5 months are eligible to apply)
• Dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into medicines that improve human health
• All scientific and technical disciplines welcome (biology, chemical biology, chemistry, computational and data sciences, and more)
• Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents)
• Entrepreneurial mindset and boundless curiosity
Please submit your CV and cover letter by May 28, 2021, for consideration. Include a paragraph describing a potential area of unmet medical need where you believe you could make an impact. All applications will be evaluated by a review team comprised of NIBR discipline experts. Candidates selected as finalists will be invited for an all-day virtual interview in June 2021. New Innovation Fellows will be expected to start in September 2021 at our Emeryville, CA site.

For referrals and questions, contact Rutgers alumnus perry.yin@novartis.com

Internships at OptoVibronex

OptoVibronex is looking for interns to be involved in data analysis for studies in Dermatology (melanoma and skin cancer) and Ophthalmology (corneal and retina diseases). They can learn more about the technology and company by reviewing the website at optovibronex.com. For more information and to apply with a resume, contact Fred Silver fhsilver@hotmail.com

Internships at Colgate-Palmolive Company

There are a few internship positions Personal Care Products Early Research group, located at Piscataway. We are looking for interns who will participate in our research programs in the field of either microbiology or biology.

· Graduate or undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors; rising seniors and graduate students preferred

· Able to work full time during the summertime; and a minimum of 15 hours per week during the school year

· Minimum GPA: 3.0

· Previous lab and research experience in microbiology or biology highly preferred

· Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

· Good communication skills

If you are interested in applying for these positions, please send your resume to Min Li (min_li@colpal.com)

Rutgers I-Corps Site Program

Applications Open now for Summer 2021 Cohort 11

For Faculty/Postdocs/Grad Student researchers working on applied research or STEM-based innovations with real-world impact: You don't have to do it alone! Work with the I-Corps@Rutgers Teaching Team to TEST how your research ideas would impact potential customers and begin the journey of bringing your solution out of the lab and into the market.

Benefits of the 5-week program include Training in business concepts, weekly mentorship, support, & feedback about your assumptions, expanding and diversifying your network, professional development skills in leadership & communication, and exposure to new funding opportunities and commercialization pathways, and ongoing support post-I-Corps.

"You really find out what's the problem in the industry... This [I-Corps program] was really helpful for me because I now understand how Industry works from upstream manufacturing to downstream .... and how to tweak the system so that it fits in with the need."

- Bryan Tsao, Entrepreneurial Lead from Team ImmunoSyNK

Postdoc from NJ Medical School, Department of Pathology, Immunology, & Laboratory Medicine

Teams can apply now by the June 1st Rolling Application Deadline at icorps.rutgers.edu or for cohort dates or more details.

For Diversity & Inclusion, Individuals from underrepresented groups can apply for the Fellowship to be matched with an I-Corps team and receive a Paid Stipend for their participation in the cohort. See attached flyer.

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May 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainees Stefjord Todolli who now has a job as a Data Scientist as Odeko and Kuan Yu Cheong who has a job as a Scientist I in the R&D department at Genewiz

You can read the blog by Sally Wang about Transitioning and Working in Industry: a Journey of Adaptability and Role Changes. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

2021 Regeneron Science to Medicine Virtual Forum

Friday, June 18 from 9 am – 5 pm via webcast. In addition to scientific talks from participants, there will be opportunities to gather information about jobs and fellowships at Regeneron and to interact with Regeneron scientists and postdoctoral fellows. We are inviting you to register for this free conference using the link below. The deadline to register is June 1, 2021.

LINK TO REGISTER. Select “Register Now” on the top right.

Three post-doc positions at Eli Lilly:

For information and to answer your questions, contact iJOBS alum Aanchal Sharma aanchalsharma833@gmail.com

Associate Scientist, QC (ELISA/Cell-Based Binding Assay) at Gliead - Morris Plains, NJ

This role is responsible for the routine performance of ELISA-based and cell-based potency assays for the release and stability of commercial drug substances and drug products in a cGMP QC laboratory setting. This position includes responsibility for validation and technical transfer of test methods, including the preparation of validation protocols and reports.

Susan Brenner

Talent Acquisition - Strategic Sourcing at Gilead Sciences susan.brenner1@gilead.com

For more information and to answer your questions, contact iJOBS alum Gemi Dessi

Academic Job Search Boot Camp

This boot camp on applying to academic jobs hosted by Sloan Kettering is open to senior postdocs from historically underrepresented groups in biomedical fields (flyer attached). This Bootcamp will be divided into a series of online sessions that cover all aspects of writing a strong application, preparing for the interview, and negotiating the job offer. We will also host a panel with recent alumni who have successfully landed jobs in the last cycle. We have created an application form for the interested postdocs to apply and the deadline to apply is May 21, 2021, by 11:59 PM (EDT). The exact dates (between June 8-17) and topics are detailed on the application form.

TechAdvance Internship Program

Year 1 of Rutgers TechAdvance Internship Program was successful. The internship imparted training, hands-on experience, internal and external networking as well as accessibility to useful resources within Innovation Ventures and other units. We are calling for applications for Year 2 of this program with an effective date beginning July 2021 for a year. This program is directed towards graduate and post-graduate candidates at RU (Masters, MBA, JD, Ph.D, Postdoctoral candidates) across all disciplines and all RU campuses. Attached is the internship description. To learn more about TechAdvance, please visit our new website: https://research.rutgers.edu/techadvance. Eusebio (EZ) Pires eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu

BioNJ Jobs Board

To see recent job postings in the NJ area for biotech and pharma, click here

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

April 2021

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee June Kang who has accepted a Scientist position at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in Cambridge, MA.

Job as Clinical Pharmacologist at Gilead for Entry level PhD

Note there are multiple roles for entry-level PhDs at Gilead right now and below is just one of them. If you have interest, please contact Rita Humeniuk, Senior Clinical Pharmacologist II at Rita.Humeniuk@gilead.com

As a Clinical Pharmacologist, you will be responsible for the design, data analysis, and progress communication on a small number of studies with input from more senior Clinical Pharmacologists. You will have a general understanding of how clinical study design can lead to proof-of-concept and may provide suggestions for modifications to process changes. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to be involved with several aspects of the product development process. We seek to provide a rewarding career and a continuous learning experience.

Responsibilities

With guidance, designs, and conducts clinical pharmacology studies.
Assists in the pharmacokinetic analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data from studies.
Conducts and reports result from PK/PD analysis.
Analyzes and reports result from toxicokinetic studies.
Provide support to research ADME programs if necessary.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly to others are required.

Education

2+ years of experience and an MD, PhD, or PharmD degree in pharmacokinetics or a related scientific discipline. Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and other analysis software programs (e.g. WinNonlin, GraphPad, etc.)
Knowledge of current and emerging scientific standards regulatory requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey complex technical information clearly
Ability to critically analyze problems and provide creative solutions
Confidence and discipline to work autonomously
Genuine curiosity and drive to ask questions – looking for the ‘why’ of every project
Desire to strive for continuous improvement

CV Workshop

Scismic is hosting a free webinar on tailoring a resume/CV for an industry position. We’ll cover the differences between an academic and industry CV and the style and language needed to stand out. Thursday, May 6 from 6-7 pm. See attached flyer and register by clicking here

Listen, Think, CREATE!: Advice from an NJ Tech CEO whose Business is Innovation

Sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers

Day/Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Dean Guida, Founder & CEO of Infragistics, a New Jersey-based world-leading developer of user interface and application development tools, has been helping entrepreneurs and innovators build technology solutions for decades. Dean has been a great friend to Rutgers students, since 2015 including making Infragistics' Indigo. Studio design-to-code software is available for free to thousands of UI/UX designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Come join our next Virtual Event sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers to hear Dean's advice for Rutgers students, faculty, staff, and alumni who want to launch a new technology-based product or build an app to solve a real-world problem. Learn what it takes to foster an innovative mindset as a core competency in your company and how to listen to stakeholders, think about problems, and then create solutions that will delight your customers. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an expert on innovation & design and take advantage of all the resources available to you as an innovator. Register by clicking here: Listen, Think, CREATE!: Advice from an NJ Tech CEO focused on Innovation Tickets, Wed, May 5, 2021, at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Skin Gene Therapy

One full-time postdoctoral position is available at the Shriners Hospital for Children-Boston and the Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The research project is focused on the development of reagents and protocols for generating genetically modified epidermal cells and skin grafts from junctional epidermolysis bullosa patient(s) by insertion, via lentiviral transduction techniques, of the normal LAMB3 gene, followed by testing in immunodeficient mouse models before patient application. Interaction between our hospital-based research lab and other industrial labs and clinical research units is also seen as a key translational aspect of ultimate clinical application.

Applicants should have a strong background in all aspects of lentiviral construction (expression and packaging). Experience with gene modification of mammalian cells and bioartificial skin transplantation into immunodeficient animal models is a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to take the lead within the project, to publish manuscripts as a first author, and to present data at conferences and lab meetings. Applicants should have a PhD in biomedical engineering, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, or a related field with relevant experience. Pay is commensurate with the level of experience and subject to NIH and Shriners regulations for postdoctoral stipends. The initial contracted term will be for one year, from which further extensions will be possible based on progress and productivity.

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter with a description of your research experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees in a single pdf document to Ilana Reis, Program Director, at ireis2@sbi.org

Psychology of Career Decision Making

MONDAY MAY 3, 2021 1:00 – 3:15 PM EST

REGISTER HERE

Making career decisions can be an overwhelming process and many of us engage in hasty decision making or get caught in a state of decision paralysis. In this workshop, we will explore factors that can influence our career decisions (hint: many of them do not have anything to do with careers!) and discuss decision-making models that focus on process and prioritization. We will emphasize the importance of self-reflection and awareness of our personal interests, skills, values, and goals and will address the importance of flexibility. The webinar and small group discussions will be helpful for individuals making career decisions and others who provide support and encouragement to others engaged in the process. This is a one-hour webinar, followed by facilitated small group discussions. Because experts will facilitate the small groups, you must register in advance. Sponsored by OITE at NIH.

Hiring Post-Pandemic: What you need to know

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 10:30 AM -12:00 PM (EST)

REGISTER HERE

What does the crystal ball predict for hiring after the pandemic? We will share data and connect with hiring managers about what will happen in 2021 and beyond. We asked our 300 speakers about what hiring looked like in 2020, 2021, and will look like in the future. We also have some great advice from our Career Symposium Speakers on how to ensure you are ready to launch your career as we move past the pandemic. Sponsored by OITE at NIH.

March 2021

Applications for Phase 2 of iJOBS are now open.
Brief description of Phase 2: The career panels, site visits and workshops that constitute Phase 1 will continue next Fall and we hope you will participate in them actively. If you are also interested in getting more involved in iJOBS to pursue shadowing and coursework in your area of interest, we have opened Phase 2 applications for grad students, postdocs, and alumni of Rutgers, Princeton, Stevens, Rowan and NJIT.
Phase 2 applications require at least 12 hours of Phase 1 activities, a personal statement, permission from your PI, and a letter of recommendation from your PI or another faculty member. Grad students must be in good academic standing and have completed the proposition qualifier by Fall 2021 to apply. Postdocs and alumni may apply at any stage.
Applications are due by May 3 and admissions decisions will be made by June 7. Phase 2 for 2021 will start in September although with the caveat that course selection may be limited to what is available tuition-free and shadowing will be dependent on the operating status of various companies and Rutgers in the Fall. Please see the attached application and FAQ.

Assay Development Scientist – Intersect Diagnostics
Intersect Diagnostics is a startup life science contract research and development services firm enabling development of breakthrough precision therapeutics by developing and deploying proprietary assays using the new high-parameter spatial biology platforms and sophisticated data analytics. By early adoption and exclusive focus on these disruptive technologies in a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, Intersect will build its brand around its scientific, technical, and operational expertise in this emerging space.
Intersect Diagnostics is seeking a motivated and talented Assay Development Scientist with a background in cellular and molecular biology who will lead the company’s efforts to design, optimize, and validate ultra-high plex proteomic and genomic assays using Imaging Mass Cytometry (CyTOF) and related platforms. These assays form the foundation of the deep biological insight that Intersect will deliver to biotechnology and biopharma companies in support of precision drug development. The successful candidate will be well-suited to assuming responsibility and accountability in an entrepreneurial, agile environment and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The successful candidate is expected to have experience in assay development and deployment in academia or the life science industry. Experience engaging in quality assurance and lab management activities such as implementation of SOPs and drafting of assay validation reports is strongly desired. Continuous support and training will be provided as needed.

Craft the experimental design and validation plans for antibody and nucleic acid-based, highly multiplexed tissue and liquid/suspension assays incorporating robust controls across various specimen types
Lead the technical aspects of optimization and validation of new assays using complex instrumentation (Imaging Mass Cytometry; eventually to include other platforms)
Source reagents and assay control materials from vendors
Diligently apply Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in performing all experimental work, both in development and production phases.
Take detailed experimental notes, gather high-quality data, and openly communicate on challenges and lessons learned
Develop and draft assay validation reports and SOP’s for assay deployment and other laboratory activities
Help with process improvements across the lab by thinking critically about the execution of all experiments and leveraging the knowledge of subject matter experts
Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 2+ years of laboratory experience in the life sciences OR
B.S./M.S. degree in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 4+ years of laboratory experience in the life sciences.
Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology assays and associated instrumentation including DNA and RNA extraction from FFPE tissues; qPCR; sequencing; and ELISAs, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and other immunoassays.
Strongly desired - hands-on experience with one or more of: immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in-situ hybridization, CyTOF, ICP-MS, or LC-MS.
Proven track record of running successful experiments, preparing data for review, and giving effective scientific presentations.
Ability to perform basic data analysis and be critical of results obtained during experimentation. Experience with data analysis programs such as CytoBank, FloSOM, HistoCAT, etc. is preferred.
Clear communications skills and ability to work with team members in the same and adjacent disciplines.
A self-motivated individual that is detail-oriented and can function both independently as well as part of a core team is required.
Familiarity with the use of web-based applications for document control, data analysis, etc; and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.

Interested persons should send an updated CV or resume to Boaz Kurtis, M.D. at boaz.kurtis@IntersectDx.com

GRO Biotech “TED Talk” Career Pathways in Biotech
Thur April 8 at 5pm. Please join us as we host Ted DeFrank, the CEO of Active Motif for a "Ted" talk to discuss entrepreneurship in the epigenetics space, building a biotech company, and navigating challenges in the face of unexpected events such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Active Motif is a biotech company dedicated to enabling epigenetics research. They develop innovative tools and reagents to help researchers investigate nuclear function with particular emphasis on chromatin dynamics and elucidating the mechanism and regulation of epigenetic events. To register, click here and see attached flyer.

Careers in Medical Education
There are numerous advantages to a career in medical education. For the most part, medical school curricula are based on known pedagogical principles of teaching and learning. Furthermore, a variety of modalities are used to teach and assess medical students, so the work is creative and quite fulfilling. In addition, especially in the current times, the importance of providing the next generation of physicians and other health care professionals with an education that is based on strong scientific underpinnings is obvious and rewarding. From a career perspective, medical education inhabits a parallel universe to the world of research. There are broad-based medical educational associations such as International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE), as well as basic science discipline- and clinical discipline-specific organizations. Medical education conferences are held on every continent (except for Antarctica), there are a number of well-established medical education journals, and most medical schools host educational seminar series. Thus, there are opportunities to attend conferences/workshops and visit other universities to learn and to share your experiences and educational research. In addition, there are journals in which to publish your studies, and there are opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. These opportunities are abundant and offer a mechanism for achieving national and international recognition for your work, which is important for the development and advancement of your academic career. If you feel that you might be interested in a career in medical education, please take this short survey (https://forms.gle/7pwRcqrtuF5FK9YYA). if you have a problem with the link) and IAMSE will send information to you. IAMSE also is planning future panel discussions and workshops to provide additional information about this rich and rewarding career path. Neil Osheroff, Ph.D.

Free Virtual Life Sciences Project Management Event
Products to Patients: The Essential Role of PM in the Life Sciences When: Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmRose Cook, CEO of The FlexPro Group, will present an overview of PM in the Life Sciences, including a step-by-step review of the Drug Development Process and insights on the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. She will then be joined by Sr. PMs from her team in a panel discussion about relevant industry topics, including the challenges of developing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, and delivering them to patients. The FlexPro team will also share thoughts on how to prepare yourself for a PM career in Life Sciences. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with the team. Upon completion, attendee will be able to:

Understand why the drug development process is so complex.
List some steps needed to get a drug approved by the FDA.
Define the typical stages in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Understand the essential role of PM in the Life Sciences.
Access resources to learn more about a PM career in Life Sciences.

Speakers from FlexPro:
Speaker and Panel Moderator: Rose Cook, PMP, CEO
Panelist: Jose Aguayo, PMP, Sr. PM
Panelist: Linda Brajdic, Sr. PM
Panelist: Arjun Ganjoo, Sr. PM
Agenda:
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Networking
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Speaker Presentation, Panel Discussion, Q&A
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Breakout Boxes
To register, click here.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

March 2021

You can read the post by Gina Sanchez about the iJOBS event featuring Scientist Positions in BioPharma. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Postdoc in NMR Spectroscopy in New Brunswick, NJ
Candidate will be required to report ONSITE. The Division of Global Product Supply at the Client is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or Biophysics with a focus on Solid-state NMR spectroscopy and applications to join an NMR Team in Materials Science and Engineering group in Product Development.
Responsibilities:

Designing, developing, performing, and interpreting NMR experiments to characterize pharmaceutical small molecules, biologics, and novel formulations in solid-state.
Working collaboratively with project/matrix teams to understand, prioritize, and address drug substance and drug product development needs.
Participate in the evaluation of external collaborations to support the Client's portfolio using cutting-edge methodologies in NMR spectroscopy.
Presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences
Represent Client, and engage in external scientific communities and conferences, through presentations and publications.

Required Skills:

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Material Sciences or Biophysics with a focus on Solid-state NMR spectroscopy and applications
Proven skills solving fundamental problems in materials science and or biologics using solid-state NMR spectroscopy.
Knowledge of scripting programming languages, with a focus on data analysis (e.g., Python, Matlab)
Strong problem-solving skills to understand technical and business problems and implement solutions.
Ability to work effectively on matrix teams to collaboratively solve challenging problems, while also able to work independently with minimal resources.
Ability to summarize technically complex information for a non-technical audience.
Has good interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-01024
W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Technology Transfer Fellowship Program at the NIH
Rutgers alum David Yang is a tech transfer manager at the NIH and has offered to speak to anyone interested in this fellowship yangp3@mail.nih.gov. See flyer attached and below for more information. NIAID offers a technology transfer fellowship program to provide opportunities to qualified candidates in the exciting and expanding career field known as technology transfer. The program enables individuals to complement their science, business, and/or legal background with experience in technology transfer. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Technology Transfer Fellowship Program in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) provides an opportunity to learn about the policies and laws that drive technology transfer at NIH and develop the skills for a career in technology transfer. TTIPO has primary responsibility for the technology transfer function of NIAID. This includes negotiating agreements to enable NIAID access to research resources (e.g., through material or information exchange and collaboration), protecting the government's rights in new inventions through patenting, and negotiating licenses to advance development and commercialization of NIAID discoveries. Currently, NIAID is also providing patenting and licensing service to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Under the guidance of a mentor, NIAID Technology Transfer Fellows will be trained in activities such as:

Negotiating Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and other technology transfer agreements for NIAID
Reviewing new inventions reported by NIAID or CDC scientists for potential patenting or licensing
Analyzing a NIAID or CDC patent portfolio and making recommendations on portfolio management
Reviewing licenses to NIAID or CDC patents or proprietary materials and negotiating license terms in partnership with a federal employee
Analyzing NIAID or CDC patent portfolios to identify marketing opportunities and strategies
Other activities related to technology transfer and intellectual property

This program, which is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The initial appointment is for one year, but the appointment may be renewed up to a total of three years. The appointment is full-time at NIAID in the Rockville, MD, area. Stipend rates are established and non-negotiable. Stipends are reported to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as fellowship awards however, no federal income taxes will be withheld. Stipends are paid monthly. 1st year stipend rate: $58,980 annually, 2nd year stipend rate: $64,800 annually, 3rd year stipend rate: $72,000 annually. Health insurance premiums are covered for individuals or families, as appropriate. An annual travel and training allowance of $2,500 each is established for each participant for a total of $5,000 annually. Travel and training funds are interchangeable as necessary. Candidates must have received a master's or doctoral degree in the relevant fields within five years of the appointment start date and must be U.S. citizens. Applications must be submitted to ORISE directly using this link.

Equity Research positions
Rutgers alum Charles Zhu has offered to do information interviews for anyone interested in Equity Research. He works at Guggenheim Partners and expects to be growing his team in the coming year so this is a good chance to learn about equity research and network. Reach out to him at charleszhu2010@gmail.com

PhD, EdD and Everything in Between
March 31, from 7:00-8:30pm. This is a casual, “come as you are” event. We have a wonderful group of alumni from diverse educational backgrounds and careers coming to us virtually to connect with students. Some of the organizations our alumni guests work for include: NASA Ames Research Center, Student Affairs at Stockton University, Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, ProAmpac, and the Smithsonian Institution. The attached flyer contains clickable links that will take you to these events (and more!) in Handshake. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions (stacey.kohler@rutgers.edu).

Careers in the Humanities Panel
April 15 from 12:00-1:00. During the lunch hour, this panel will focus on career opportunities within higher education beyond tenure track positions. This is also a casual event that is meant to foster discussion and interaction. We will have two very special administrators from the University joining us to talk about their career path, and to answer all the questions you have. The attached flyer contains clickable links that will take you to these events (and more!) in Handshake. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions (stacey.kohler@rutgers.edu).

BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see jobs in the biopharma industry available right now in the tri-state area.

March 2021
Congratulations to iJOBS trainees:
Monal Mehta who got a job as a scientist in the neuroscience division at PTC Therapeutics in Mountain View, CA
Andrew Dietrich who got a job as a medical writer at Nucleus Global
Gemi Dessi who got a job as a senior scientist in the analytical department at Lonza in Switzerland

Jobs for PhD Scientists at GeneLeap Biotechnology
GeneLeap Bio. is an early start-up biotechnology company headquartered in Singapore, with research sites located in Woburn, MA, and Nanjing, China. It is a Luye portfolio company specialized in gene therapy areas. Luye is a leading life science group with R&D sites located in Greater Boston, MA; Princeton, NJ; Nanjing, China; and Yantai, China. Luye invents, discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines to treat severe medical conditions for oncology, CNS, metabolism, and other areas of high unmet medical need. GeneLeap uses mRNA technology.
Click here to learn more and also send your resume to Rutgers alum Tim Maguire tim.maguire25@gmail.com.

Associate Consultant for PhD level at Hespiegel
Herspiegel Consulting is boutique consulting firm specializing in pharmaceutical / biotech commercial strategy and execution to accelerate business performance. The backbone of our organization is the quality of our people. Our diverse team has a combined 100+ years of experience, including extensive academic, corporate, client and biotech consulting expertise. Clients keep coming back to Herspiegel Consulting because of our real-world mindset, strategic thinking to solve critical business issues and our ability to implement strategy as a true partner. We are seeking recent PhD graduates with a pharmaceutical, science, or healthcare background. Our Associate Consultants are client facing, critical thinkers, who contribute to project planning, execution, and client relationship building. Our projects vary in scope, duration, therapeutic area, and expertise required. No matter your stage of development, you will be challenged to broaden your skill set in disease area knowledge, project management, written and verbal communication, and collaboration. Responsibilities may include:

Development of client deliverables including business cases, therapeutic area landscapes, commercial launch plans, strategy documents, tactical plans, educational resources, and others
Data analysis, including forecast development and market research review to formulate consolidated insights
Primary and secondary market research including: client customer interviews (HCP, patient, payer), online research, literature reviews, and report generation
Project management including developing project plans, meeting coordination, status report development, client meeting planning/facilitation/note capture
On-site engagement as part of client facing team (post-covid)
Business opportunity identification

Education and Skills:

MBA or advanced life science degree required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High degree of proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, and extremely well organized
Candidates should have desire for a fast-paced career in dynamic, growing organization
Ability to manage one or more projects simultaneously

Additional Information: Frequent travel (>50%) to client locations is required (post-covid). Only those that can legally work in the US and that do not require sponsorship should apply. Please apply through the website but also send a copy of your resume to Andy Gogates, director of university relations AGogates@Herspiegel.com

Part time position as assistant for Science and Politics Initiative at Rutgers Ealgeton Institute
The Science and Politics Initiative at the Eagleton Institute of Politics on Douglass Campus is looking for an hourly administrative assistant to support the Initiative's programming, including the Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop and Fellowship. About the Science and Politics Initiative The Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative explores how science, technology, and American politics intersect; the political systems that connect them; and how deeper understanding and clearer communication within and across these disciplines can benefit policymakers, scientists, and the larger public. The Initiative offers two main program areas:

Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop, and
Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship, which places PhD-level scientists as science aides into New Jersey state government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hourly based
10 hrs/week
$22/hr
Remote

The administrative assistant will work with the Institute's associate director and the Initiative's senior program coordinator to help plan and execute the Initiative's activities. Responsibilities may include:

communication on behalf of the Initiative with Science Fellows, university collaborators, government officials, national partners, event speakers and guests
planning, coordination, and organization of Initiative's events and activities
logistical support of Science Fellows
preparation of marketing communications and strategies
topic and expert research for workshop programming

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, political science, or a related field
Ability to interact in a cross-disciplinary academic environment
Strong organizational and management skills; good judgment; project planning skills
Strong personal initiative; self-motivated
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

Enrollment in a master's or doctorate program
Event planning or project management experience

Contact: Cover letter and resume/CV should be emailed to science@eagleton.rutgers.edu by Friday, March 26th.

Scismic Networking Night
April 6th at 5pm ET. An introduction to networking opportunities taking into consideration the new environment we find ourselves in and creative ideas for those who are not used to social events. Click here to register.

March 2021

You can read the post by Sam Avina about the iJOBS Career Panel for Research Jobs in Industry. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Regeneron’s Science to Medicine Virtual Forum
This is an annual regional biomedical conference to encourage cross-fertilization and interaction between graduate students and postdoctoral fellows doing great science across the New York Metro Area and will be held virtually on Friday June 18 from 9am-5pm. Registration link to follow but abstract applications to give virtual oral presentations are due no later than April 16, 2021. Abstract application is attached.

Scientist Discovery Biology, Immunology (Organoid/Epithelial Cells)
Bristol-Myers Squibb is looking for a Scientist to join the Discovery Biology Immunology team located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The position will utilize cellular, biological, biochemical and immunological techniques to validate novel targets in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Broad expertise in cellular biology will be required with preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience in epithelial/stromal cell (primary organoid) assay or in primary human and murine immune cells systems.
The position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work well independently as well as work collaboratively across other functional groups within the Discovery Research organization.
- The candidate is expected to be able to plan, design, develop methodologies and execute projects according to plans and protocols with appropriate supervision.
- Meticulous record keeping
- Excellent understanding in immunology and related assays are an absolute requirement.

MS degree in immunology, biology, biochemistry or biological science with 3-6+ years of experience or recent PhD graduate
Strong in vitro skills are required
Extensive experience in primary human and mouse immune cell isolation, propagation and immune cell-based functional assays is required (e.g. T cells, B cells, myeloid cells, co-culture assays and other primary cell assays);
Or strong experience with primary mouse and human epithelial cells culture (organoid), functional readouts (e.g. TEER assay, differentiation and functional cell outputs) are required.
Hands on experience with a wide range of in-vitro cellular and biochemical assays, including, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, ELISAs (MSD), reporter assays is required
Experience in flow cytometric analysis, measurement of cell surface receptors and proteins by multicolor FACS across different platforms is strongly desired.
Must be able to work independently, to design and conduct experiments, including trouble-shooting outcomes and adaptively designing follow-on experiments with minimal supervision
Proficiency in scientific computer programs including Microsoft Excel, GraphPad, FlowJo
Excellent verbal skills, record keeping and make presentations of progress to be presented to research teams.
Possess a high level of critical thinking, high energy, independence, a strong desire to learn new areas, and the ability to work in a highly dynamic, transparent, research organization;
Experience in imaging techniques, amnis image stream, confocal microscopy, and experience in siRNA/shRNA, CRISPR knockdown and qPCR is desired

To apply, click here. BMS External Career Site Posting: R1536272. You can contact Eileen Samy for more information Eileen.Samy@bms.com

Scientist Discovery Biology, Immunology
Bristol-Myers Squibb is looking for a Scientist to join the Discovery Biology Immunology team located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The position will utilize cellular, biological, biochemical and immunological techniques to validate novel targets in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Broad expertise in cellular biology will be required with preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience in primary human and murine immune cells systems.
The position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role. The candidate is expected to be able to plan, design, develop methodologies and execute projects according to plans and protocols with appropriate supervision.

BS or MS degree in immunology, biology, biochemistry or biological science with 3-6+ years of experience or recent PhD graduate
Extensive experience in primary human and mouse immune cell isolation, propagation and immune cell-based functional assays is required (e.g. T cells, B cells, myeloid cells, co-culture assays and other primary cell assays);
Hands on experience with a wide range of in vitro cellular and biochemical assays, including, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, ELISAs (MSD), reporter assays is required
Experience in flow cytometric analysis, measurement of cell surface receptors and proteins by multicolor FACS across different platforms is strongly desired
Must be able to work independently, to design and conduct experiments, including trouble-shooting outcomes and adaptively designing follow-on experiments with minimal supervision
Proficiency in scientific computer programs including Microsoft Excel, GraphPad, and FlowJo
Excellent verbal skills, record keeping and make presentations of progress to be presented to research teams.
Possess a high level of critical thinking, high energy, independence, a strong desire to learn new areas, and the ability to work in a highly dynamic, transparent, research organization
Broad expertise in cellular biology is required with preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience in primary human and murine immune cells systems.
The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills
Required to be able to work well independently as well as work collaboratively across other functional groups within the Discovery Research organization.
Meticulous record keeping, and excellent understanding in immunology and related assays are must have requirements.
Experience in imaging techniques, Amnis image stream, confocal microscopy, and experience in siRNA/shRNA, CRISPR knockdown and qPCR is desired

To apply, click here. BMS External Career Site Posting: R1536724. You can contact Eileen Samy for more information Eileen.Samy@bms.com.

Senior Scientist, AAV Research at Insmed
Insmed Research is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented Senior Scientist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. The successful applicant will be a key contributor to a newly created program and have the opportunity to leverage subject matter expertise and personal strengths to solve exciting scientific challenges to benefit patients in need. The successful applicant will be focused on building out a core research capability as well as be involved in setting program direction and goals. This is a non-supervisory position.

60% Conceive of and execute lab experiments to implement robust vector production and screening processes.
25% Analyze, interpret, and trouble-shoot experimental results. Maintain accurate documentation. Capture acquired data in summary slide decks and technical reports. Present results internally and externally.
15% Collaborate with internal and external partners and leverage subject matter expertise to mentor and advise colleagues or interns.
PhD. in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience
In depth understanding of AAV biology and rAAV optimization
Hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and producing rAAV
Extensive hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
High level of motivation, ability to work independently as well as under supervision
Ability to keep accurate records
Effective trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time
High level of organization with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced research environment
Minimal travel required.
To apply, click here and you can also contact iJOBS alum Jimin Zhang jiminzhang99@gmail.com

Entry level PhD: protein separation & characterization experience - Sterile Products Dev. Group
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The division of Global Product Supply at Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our Sterile Products Development group. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the technical and strategic advancement of biologic drug candidates in support of formulation and process optimization throughout all stages of clinical and commercial drug product development.

This individual should have demonstrated detailed fundamental knowledge of protein separation and characterization including chemical stability, physical stability and interactions with common excipients. Hands-on experience with analytical and biophysical characterization techniques for monitoring and investigating protein property and stability under physiologically or pharmaceutically relevant conditions is also required. Additional knowledge of chemical biology concepts, gene therapy and viral vector characterization is also highly desirable.

The successful candidate must have a passion for problem solving and a keen sense of innovation, along with excellent interpersonal communication skills and enthusiasm for working with multidisciplinary teams for developing and advancing biologic drug products. This requires rigorous design and execution of experiments, promoting novel applications and advancements of technologies, in addition to high standards of laboratory safety, documentation, and interpretation and presentation of scientific results, both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate must have an advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering or related field, with 0-3 years of relevant industrial or postdoctoral experience required with a PhD degree, or a minimum of 5 years of experience with a M.S. degree.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with various protein separation (chromatographic and electrophoretic) techniques. Experience or working knowledge of gene therapy and viral vector analysis, characterization of lipid nano particles, and mass spectroscopy technique is a plus.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Locations New Brunswick - NJ - US. To apply, contact Juliet Chin Hart with your resume: julietchinhart@gmail.com

Postdoc in Computational Biology
The Engineering Technologies group in Drug Product Development is looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow specializing in Computational Biology/Biophysics. The successful applicant will develop and implement new approaches for assessing the developability of therapeutic proteins using formulation data and molecular-level insights from modeling. The candidate will also be responsible for interfacing with portfolio or matrix teams to identify and prioritize problems that can be addressed with molecular modeling and will then implement those approaches and disseminate relevant insights back to the teams.

Use static, software-driven atomistic modeling approaches to assess antibody liabilities based on sequence and structure.
Develop and/or implement novel molecular modeling approaches to understand the role of excipients in protein drug product formulations and their impact on typical liabilities such as aggregation, viscosity, opalescence and oxidation.
Collaborate with experimental colleagues to identify and prioritize key business needs.
Automate established molecular modeling workflows and integrate them with cloud computing resources.
Drive the publication of modeling results and present at external conferences.

Required Skills:

Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry or other science or engineering field with a focus on Molecular Dynamics simulations of protein systems.
Working knowledge of Molecular Dynamics software such as NAMD, Gromacs, Amber, LAMMPS or OpenMM. Experience with MOE or Schrodinger also preferred.
Extensive coding experience in Python, R, Java, C++ or Fortran required.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of protein folding and structure-activity relationship, protein/peptide chemistry, chemical and physical stability.
Knowledge of standard biophysical and biochemical analytical tools used for protein characterization and development is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, team-building, and communication skills.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills; able to distill complex topics and present effectively to cross functional teams.

This 12+ month position starts ASAP in New Brunswick, NJ
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-00784

SAPA Career Development Workshop for Students and Young Professionals
Title: Breaking into the Industry
Virtual Session on Saturday March 27 from 1-7pm.
The participants will:
• Gain basic understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry;
• Hear the stories from young professionals of how they broke into the industry;
• Talk to HR professionals, hiring managers, and immigration lawyers about networking and immigration challenges and issues.
If you are a graduate student, a post-doctoral researcher, or someone who just started your career, this half-day workshop will open your eyes and help you explore the industry that can offer vast career opportunities. See attached program. Free registration. To register, click here

Associate, and/or Full Professor level in the Non-Tenure Line (Teaching) in the MS Program in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling at Stanford
The position title (Assistant Director through Director), faculty rank (Associate or Full Professor), and salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate(s).
The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-Tenure Line (Teaching) is evidence of high-level performance as a teacher for whose special knowledge and pedagogical skills a programmatic need exists.
Although all areas of scholarship will be considered, we are particularly interested in candidates who have a M.S. or equivalent degree in genetic counseling and who have leadership experience and a record of achievement in developing, implementing and assessing innovative approaches for the education and training of genetic counseling students. Candidates should be highly collaborative and are expected to contribute to the educational and research missions of the department.
The Department of Genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine offers a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment that spans clinical medicine, translational medicine, human genetics, computational biology, model-organism genetics, microbial genetics, gene regulation, models of disease and genome-scale approaches. For more information, see this link. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically by May 30, 2021 with curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, a 2-3 page vision statement, and the names of three references, in one pdf file to this site. The Genetics Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

BioNJ Jobs Board
To see jobs listed this week, click here.

March 2021

You can read the post by Soumyadipa Das about the iJOBS virtual site visit to Visikol. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Research VA Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship War Related Illness and Injury Study Center
Fellows can expect to gain an advanced understanding of brain-behavior relationships; generate and implement a feasible research project within the time constraints of the fellowship including writing a VA Career Development Award; learn to interpret, adapt, and incorporate new research findings from the literature and established data sets for first-author publication; support ongoing research protocols through data collection; and engage in grant writing for WRIISC studies that are under development.

The WRIISC-DC Research Fellowship begins in September 2021. This is a two-year, full-time program with VA benefits, including 13 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, health insurance, and 10 federal holidays. Current stipend/salary is $51,237 for Year One, increasing to $54,006 for Year Two. Our program is designed to provide two full years of postdoctoral training. However, advancement to the second year is contingent on successful completion of first year requirements.

To be considered for our postdoctoral training program, applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or be on track to complete the PhD prior to the program. WRIISC fellows have the opportunity to explore their research interests in a variety of fields including clinical psychology, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, education and behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. Certification of U.S. citizenship and drug screening are required for all VA Postdoctoral Fellows. In addition, VA employment requires that males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered for selective service by age 26. Please review VA eligibility requirements before applying. For more information, see flyer attached.

Making the Most of Your Internship for Scientists
Recent hires who have internships in their experience discussing how to get a PI or mentor to allow you to pursue an internship, how to pick the right one for you, and what to focus on gaining from your internship. March 16 at 5pm To register, click here

ORISE Fellowships
Neurobiology Postdoctoral Researcher
Location: Air Force Research Laboratory | Dayton, OH
Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 24 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2021
Scientific Research Management Fellow
Location: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD
Degree: Master's or doctoral degree received within the last 60 months
Microbiology, Molecular Biology - Postdoctoral
Location: Naval Medical Research Unit | San Antonio, TX
Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Visiting Postdoctoral Scientist - Remote Sensing
Location: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | Springfield, VA
Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Orthotics & Prosthetics Research Fellow
Location: Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence
Degree: Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing

3 Mistakes PhDs Make when starting their job search (from Ramazan Gungor)
Beyond the Professoriate is hosting a live interactive workshop exclusive for students at Aurora-subscribing institutions (SGS is a subscribing institution; you can sign in using your NetID here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/).
Over the past four years, the Beyond Prof team has interviewed hundreds of PhDs about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, they have learned what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search.
Join Beyond the Professoriate founder Dr. L. Maren Wood for this exclusive webinar. She will share the common mistakes PhDs make when starting their job searches, strategies you can use that will lead to a successful career transition, and resources that can help you prepare for a nonacademic job search.
The webinar is LIVE ONLY and will held via Zoom webinar on March 16th at 12pm EST.
Advanced registration is required. Workshop information and registration can be found at this link

Eagleton Fellowship Program in Politics and Government
RU graduate students-APPLY NOW for the Class of 2022 Eagleton Fellowship Program in Politics and Government
- One-year interdisciplinary certificate program available for graduate students in ALL Rutgers schools, departments, and campus locations
- Stipends and tuition remission available
- Application and recommendation letter deadline: March 26
- Students learn about real-world American politics, government, and public affairs. Interdisciplinary cohort and curriculum connects fellowship experience to chosen field of study.
- Students continue working towards degree without interruption for the 2021-2022 academic year
- Full and part-time students eligible. International students also eligible if interested in American politics/government.
- More details available on flyer attached by clicking here

Preparing Job Applications for Non-academic Careers by American Society for Cell Biology
This session is about preparing job applications for non-academic careers. The session will have a speaker-led presentation, followed by an interactive session that is based on questions from the audience. This session is targeted at undergraduates/graduate students/post-docs. In this webinar, participants will learn

The broad overview of the preparation of job application materials for non-academic careers./li>
How to successfully navigate applicant tracking systems through careful preparation of resumes, cover letters, and additional documents.
How to dissect a job description.
A broad template structure of attention-getting resumes and cover letters and resources for crafting impactful resume bullets.

March 11 from 1-2pm. Speaker: Tracy Costello, PhD, Career coach and professional development trainer for PhDs through Coach4Postdocs and STEMPeers. To register, click here.

February 2021

You can read the blogs by Julianna Correa-Velloso about the iJOBS Inclusive Leadership Skills Workshop. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Internships and jobs in Statistical Programming at Bristol Myers Squibb for graduates and postdocs
BMS will be hiring heavily (200+) in the coming months in statistical programming, worldwide. They are looking for people with 0-10 yrs of experience in these roles (post bac years in research/computation/related field count). Internships are set to begin in July, which means interviews in March, so don’t wait and apply now if this kind of opportunity is of interest. Please see internships and job postings on Rutgers Handshake, as well as on the BMS Careers site for postings in statistical programming in NJ.

Research Scientist 3 - Microbiology Fellow at the NJ Department of Health
Two year temporary position. Under direction of a Research Scientist 1 and/or other supervisory officials in a state department, institution, or agency,

25% Gains an in-depth knowledge of laboratory methods and operations in Foodborne/Enterics/Whole Genome Sequencing, Sanitary Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Biothreat Response Laboratory, STD, Special Bacteriology, Molecular Virology and Viral Serology laboratory units through hands on rotations, review of SOPs and mentoring from program managers and staff. Becomes familiar with federal programs such as CDC PulseNet, FERN, LRN, ARLN etc through review of webpages, attendance at meetings and participation in conference calls with CDC. Becomes familiar with the Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity grant workplan objectives and milestones for Microbiology and Virology.

25%. Implements and carries out research projects designed by senior scientific staff which improve the quality of public health services in New Jersey. Investigates, reviews, modifies, develops, and tests new analytical procedures and methodologies and/or conducts other specialized research of a highly complex and technical nature. Completes validation and implementation of new procedures following clinical laboratory regulations. Mentors interns and staff; provides scientific expertise and problem solving/troubleshooting efforts regarding laboratory testing and instrumentation. Develop and run routine or special project data analytics/statistics for quality tracking or quality improvement.

15% Identifies, designs and implements corrective actions to address gaps identified through audits and exercises. Gains in-depth knowledge of quality assurance and safety regulations and quality management systems through review of documentation, participation in audits and on Safety and Quality Standing Committees and through mentoring from Quality Assurance Officers and Safety Officer. Lead a quality improvement project.

10% Gains knowledge of laboratory management practices to include personnel management, materials management, equipment and facilities maintenance, budget preparation and management and grants management through policy and procedure review, use of inhouse process flow software (i.e. NCE, ReqTrack, eCATS, ePAR, Copia inventory platform, and other workflow platforms as applicable), review of HR and FGS Policies and related labor and finance regulations, mentoring and participation in training programs. Complete virtual leadership/management modules coordinated through APHL, CDC, and/or NJ DOH.

10% Assists in the design of research projects in collaboration with Laboratory Directors, other senior scientific staff, epidemiologists, hospital laboratory directors, local health department officials and other partners of the NJDOH to improve the quality of public health services in New Jersey. Participates on PHEL/CDS Committee, Vector borne Disease Committee, Vaccine Preventable Committee and PHEL Client Service Advisory Board. Review and analyze publications and other documents pertaining to current research developments and disseminates information to workgroups as needed.

6% Develops communications skills through delivery of presentations for staff, clients, interns, students and colleagues, posters for professional presentations, articles for publication and newsletters, alerts, and webpage design. Presents a paper or poster at the annual APHL meeting. Participates in outreach to colleges and/or in a career fair. Interprets and displays raw analytical data; submits analysis to senior staff for approval and prepares or participates in the preparation of sound, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

5%. Gains a broad understanding of the functions of other laboratory units within the PHEL to include Newborn Screening, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biomonitoring, Chemical Terrorism. Medicinal Marijuana laboratories to include laboratory methods employed, and client needs and services provided as well as policies and regulations implemented through the provision of services. Rotate through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Services to gain an understanding of clinical laboratory regulations.

4% Gains knowledge of emergency operations preparedness through training, drills and annual policy review and updates. Becomes certified through Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and Packaging and Shipping training. Participates in one or more exercises.

DPF 737

The PHEL Fellow will participate in a two-year program designed for laboratory leadership development. The fellow will participate in research projects in collaboration with senior scientific staff, epidemiologists, and other NJDOH partners, PHEL quality management and operational improvements, laboratory outreach to colleges and universities, collaborative efforts with CDC programs such as PulseNet, ARLN and CalciNet, operations and with the Association for Public Health Laboratories (APHL). To apply, contact Sue Mikorski Susan.Mikorski@doh.nj.gov

Research Scientist - Cell Biology and Molecular Biology at Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive invites applications to the position of a postdoctoral Research Scientist based at our Piscataway, NJ location. This is a two-year postdoctoral position. As part of the host modulation group the applicant will lead efforts in understanding how host tissues differentiate, heal and protect against physical and chemical challenges. The individual will customize a 3D model for the evaluation of biofunctional actives and formulations in inflammation pathways and wound healing in 3D tissue models, as well as the development and implementation of formulations to assess performance of benefits in oral health. The position will include development and implementation of 3D tissue models and interactions of host and bacteria.

Responsibilities

Optimize novel in vitro models, assays, and discovery work using ex vivo human cells, 3D cell model, primary cells, and extraction of human tissue cells
Develop and implement novel visualization techniques to demonstrate efficacy of actives and formulations
Collect, analyze, and report high quality data in a timely manner
Design and deliver in vitro and ex vivo scientific discovery programs related to oral care and potential therapeutic interventions
Drive the discovery and characterization of new bioactive ingredients or formulated products, and identify new biological targets/mechanisms of action for oral care benefits
Manage daily laboratory operations support relevant research projects
Manage internal and external collaborations

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the field of Cell biology, Molecular biology, Immunology or related field
Hands on experience with sterile cell culture and primary cells, as well as human/animal tissues
Hands on experience with different histological methodologies, such as immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
Strong problem solving skills, project management and execution skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong cell biology experience in tissue culture techniques isolation and culture of primary cells and the use of co-culture systems. Experience in stem cell culture and differentiation
Excellent skills in cellular and molecular biology techniques (quantitative PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunostaining, fluorescent imaging and confocal microscope)
Hands on experience in the development of in vitro disease model and pre-clinical evaluation of bioactives using human cells/tissues

To apply, contact Dr. Dandan Chen dandan_chen@colpal.com.

Co-op for 6 months in IOral Care, Early Research at Colgate
The co-op will assist performing research in oral care active evaluation, in vitro microbiological assays, cell biology assays and clinical study.
The person should have basic skills in laboratory in microbiology and molecular biology. Experience on handing large scale of clinical samples is preferred. Industrial R&D experience is not necessary but would be a plus.
Results orientated, Analytical thinking, and Innovation.
Education Required (level of education): Master degree or higher
To apply, contact Dr. Dandan Chen dandan_chen@colpal.com

CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents
Mar 01, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This NIH workshop will highlight the critical elements and structure of CVs and resumes and cover letters. These important job documents serve as the foundation for all job searches, and knowing how to create them based on the employment sector and published position description is essential. Register here

NIH FelCom Event: Scientific Administration in Academia and Government
Wednesday - Mar 03, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
With the advancement of science and increased research complexity, a large number of highly trained professionals are needed to support different aspects of the scientific enterprise. These positions are often occupied by scientists having PhDs and they are required to have a deep understanding of science along with specific skill sets. To explore the diversity of this field, the career development subcommittee have gathered a panel composed of speakers working in grants administration, training offices, and more. The panelists will share their experience and tell us how they transitioned into their present roles. They will also be available for a question answer session. Come and join us to learn more about those fascinating careers and get tips for making successful career transition! Register Here

Postdoc Speed Schmooze
Join us for another iteration of the fun and popular “Postdoc Speed Schmoozing” event! This event is focused on building social connections with postdocs in the NYC area through quick, friendly informal conversations. This event is not intended to focus on work topics, politics, viruses, or anything stressful, but instead will focus on building connections and having fun! This event will be held on Friday, February 12th from 5-6 PM. Please register here in order to receive the zoom access link.

BioNJ Jobs Board
To see jobs listed this week, click here.

February 2021

You can read the blogs by Zachary Fritz about the iJOBS Virtual Career Panel on Postdocs in Industry. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Showcasing your Skills Through CVs and Resumes
Thursday /25/21 from 1-3pm
Ever wonder what the difference between a CV and resume is, which format to use, and when to use each? Don’t worry, we have you covered! This workshop will cover how to develop these documents, how to tailor them to the various opportunities you will be applying to and how to translate your skills and experiences from your doctoral studies into the language that employers and industry professionals speak!
Register via Rutgers Handshake

LinkedIn and SACC Master Class for Doctoral Students
Tuesday 3/9/21 from 4-5pm
LinkedIn and SACC (Student Alumni Career Connect) are two powerful tools that can assist you with networking and job searching. But are you really maximizing your usage of these two platforms? By attending this workshop, you will learn how to enhance your profile, showcase your skills and experiences as a doctoral student, and create an action plan to network effectively.
Register via Rutgers Handshake

Medical Affairs Postdoc Fellowship in Immunology
This one-year Immunology Medical Affairs fellowship provides an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to excel as a professional in medical affairs. The fellowship will provide a balanced structure of learning and immersive work experience, which may include:

Receiving training on and applying regulations related to the medical review of pharmaceutical promotion
Developing knowledge of company's Immunology products, clinical trials, and associated disease states
Contributing to the launch preparation of new indications
Conducting literature evaluations and critically analyzing clinical data
Partnering with cross-functional teams on pipeline and on-market assets to gain understanding of product life-cycle management
Evaluating the competitive landscape and preparing gap analyses
Developing materials for and training the Field Medical Team (MSLs—Medical Science Liaisons)
Spending up to 20 percent of time traveling for congresses, national meetings, and field immersin experiences with MSLs

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in a scientific discipline
BCMAS Board Certification in Medical Affairs preferred
Graduate from an accredited institution
Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area, and in medical research in general.
Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians and other healthcare decision makers.
A good understanding of written and oral English is desirable.
High customer orientation.
Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity

Start Date: 6/1/2021 Travel:Yes, 20 % of the Time Schedule: Full-time (on-site in Chicago). To apply, contact William Soliman, PhD william@acmainfo.org linkedin.com/williamsoliman1 201-674-8630

TechAdvance Symposium at Rutgers
This virtual symposium will provide information about the ‘road to technology commercialization’ and also allow participants to interact with our keynote speaker, presenters and panelists and ask questions. Speaker is Stephen Chang, PhD Life Science Consultant and Board Member Histogen. Attending the bootcamp is required for all new applicants as well as applicants who are in the review process/granted awards but not completed this requirement. A certificate of participation will be provided to every attendee after the event. Registration information is as follows: Schedule: Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM EDT Registration link(no fees). See attached flyer for details.

Oak Ridge Institute US Department of Defense Postdoc Positions
Postdoctoral Biostatistician
Location: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Research | Natick, MA
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Chemistry Postdoc: Burn Wound Care Research
Location: U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Physiology - Postdoctoral
Location: Navy Experimental Diving Unit | Panama City, FL
Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing

Registration is now open for the NEFS 2021 Graduate Student Conference!
The Nutrition, Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences & Food Science (NEFS) Conference is an annual event coordinated exclusively by graduate students from the Nutritional Sciences, Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (EAB), and Food Science programs in order to showcase research in these respective fields. The Conference will feature invited keynote and graduate student speakers, as well as a virtual poster session/competition. Members from any STEM-oriented department are welcome to attend, present their research in the poster session, and network with the rest of the Rutgers scientific community!
This year’s NEFS Conference will be held on April 13, 2021 from 9:30am-4:00pm via Zoom Meeting with the virtual poster session hosted on the NEFS website.
Please see the attached flyer to register for the Conference and for more information regarding the poster session. Closer to the Conference date, all registrants will receive an email containing the secure meeting link and information to access the poster presentations. If you have any questions, please email us at nefs@sebs.rutgers.edu

How to Find and Cultivate Industry Mentors by Scismic
Time: February 25th at 6pm ET
Obtaining the position you’ve been seeking in biotech is not the end of your professional development. Career advancement and growth at work can be enhanced with mentorship. We will cover strategies for identifying, approaching, and cultivating industry mentors for scientists.
Schedule:
5:00-5:10-Welcome and Introduction
5:10-5:20-Identifying Mentors
5:20-5:30-Establishing Mentor Relationships
5:30-5:40-Maintaining Mentor Relationships
5:40-6:00-Q&A with Attendees
To register, click here

Unique Paths: Alternative Postdocs for Scientists by Scismic
Time: March 4th at 6pm ET
Introduction to alternative postdocs for academic scientists wanting to obtain a postdoc but also develop alternative skills: Industry postdocs, teaching postdocs, science policy postdocs.
6:00-6:10-Welcome and Introduction
6:10-6:20-Industry Postdocs
6:20-6:30-Teaching Postdocs
6:30-6:40-Science Policy Postdocs
6:40-7:00-Q&A with Attendees
To register, click here

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

February 2021

You can read the blogs by Natalie Losada about the iJOBS Data Carpentry Workshop for Genomics Analysis.. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Repperger Research Intern Program
Now accepting applications for summer 2021!
Deadline: February 15, 2021
The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, providing research opportunities for students at one of three Air Force research facilities under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist. The program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Eligibility
Applicants need to meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year
Be pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale

Research Locations

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Program Dates
June 7 – August 13, 2021
How to Apply
Submit your application at the following link: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2021-Repperger
Application Deadline
February 15, 2021, at 8 a.m. ET
Want to Learn More?
For additional information, visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.

NY Academy of Sciences Events
Career Paths Event Series:
February 17: Career Paths in Clinical Research and Management [nyas.org]
March 22: Career Paths in Academia - Faculty Route [nyas.org]
April 8: Career Paths in Life Science Consulting [nyas.org]
Online Workshops & Courses:
March 3: Craft Your STEM Elevator Pitch [nyas.org]
March 8: Transition to Research Independence: Funding and Grantsmanship [nyas.org]
April 9: How to Write an Inclusive Letter of Recommendation [nyas.org]
May 10 – June 16: Introduction to Molecular Modeling in Drug Discovery [nyas.org] [registration closes May 3]
Science Alliance Special Chats:
February 5: Conversation with Dr. Malika Grayson [nyas.org]<
March 25: STEM Supremes: In Conversation with France Córdova [nyas.org]<

February 2021

You can read the blogs by Sally Wang about the iJOBS event with Eddie Perez talking about Life as an industry Scientist at a Biotech Company. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job as Biological Reviewer at Department of Health and Human Services, FDA
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Applications closing 2/12/21

Serves as a nationally regulatory review scientist, providing technical leadership and guidance for regulatory activities
Assure that scientific reviews are incorporated into a final assessment, addressing all key aspects of products and which are consistent with applicable statutes.
Provides formal instruction to inspectors of manufacturing and testing establishments, as provided under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Association
Presents Center and Agency Concerns or positions to committees and/or other regulatory meetings. working groups, etc. concerning questions arising with regard to product safety, purity and potency.

Click here for more information or contact iJOBS alum Andrea Gray, PhD ajgray87@gmail.com

Job as Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology
Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a sell-side Equity Research Associate to help cover the Biotechnology sector. This person will be responsible for following the progress of public/private Biotechnology companies and will support the research team in its efforts to analyze companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. In addition to a background in the life sciences the ideal candidate will have interest in equity research and financial modeling specifically in the Biotechnology sectors with a focus on immunology. The position is located in New York.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector
Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models
Write comprehensive research reports and present findings; draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news
Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management and strategies
Organize physician calls for investors and investor events
Update analyst marketing handout regularly
Interact with Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients
Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives
Role will be directly working with the Senior Managing Director within Equity Research Healthcare, Major Pharmaceuticals

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in immunology is a plus
Prior experience at a bio-pharmaceutical company is preferred
Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the biotech sector
Ability to work independently, multi-task, manage tight timelines and handle long and demanding days, and be a team player across groups
Attention to detail
Strong team orientation

Basic Qualifications

2 years of experience in investment research, financial modelling and analysis
Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation
Bachelor’s Degree, including a higher degree in a life science field is preferable (MD or PhD)
Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel
Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations
To apply, click here and for more information, contact Rutgers alum Charles Zhu charleszhu2010@gmail.com

Job as Senior Scientist at Evotec
Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe, Asia and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialized platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, and inflammation. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

The Cell Sciences Group is seeking a talented and innovative Senior Scientist (full-time/permanent position) to join our growing team at Evotec’s US headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. The successful candidate will join a cross-functional team responsible for the cell culture production and/or purification of a range of pharmaceutical and agrochemical targets.

The following, relevant skills and experiences are required for the Senior Scientist position

Sterile cell culture of various insect and mammalian cell lines
Baculovirus systems including virus generation using BestBac or similar systems for the creation of Baculovirus Infected Insect Cells (BIICs), BIIC amplification, and protein expression
The culturing and transient transfection of suspension and adherent mammalian cells for high level protein expression such as in Expi293F. ExpiCHO-S and FreeStyle cell lines
Standard protein handling methodologies (SDS-PAGE, Western blot etc)

Qualifications:

BS, MS or PhD in Biological Sciences/Biological Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience (for BS), at least 6 years of relevant experience (for MS) or at least 3 years of relevant postdoctoral experience (for PhD). Manager would consider candidates with a fresh PhD or very close to finish (they should be able to start soon though). PhD is strongly preferred for this position.
Ability to work collaboratively with members of the Reagents Team and to be a strong team player
Must be a dynamic, accurate and innovative self-starter with a flexible approach who enjoys a challenge.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures and deliver accurate documentation are essential.
Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and readiness/ability to learn new methods are critical

Any interested candidate should apply on the website (https://evotecgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Evotec_Career_Site/job/Princeton/Senior-Scientist_REQ-02378). Also, send a copy of your resume to iJOBS alum Gabriele Vincelli gabriele.vincelli@evotec.com. Note that due to the limited size of the company, Evotec does not sponsor Visas.

TM Data Science Academy Fellow?
TM Data Science Academy is a graduate program that aims to bring data scientists with diverse backgrounds to the world of Life Science and Drug Development at Novartis!
The program is a 2-year full-time data science position. During these 2 years, you will rotate between three departments in Translational Medicine (Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) and develop data science expertise in different aspects of drug development.
We are looking for 3 candidates that could start in May, 2021.
Who are you? First and foremost, you are excited to apply your data skills to the frontiers of life sciences and help us to create better medicine for the patients. Second, you are passionate about data science and have some data science experience (don't need to be applied to pharma/biotech, any background is welcome!). Thirdly, you are collaborative, great learner and can take ownership of tasks and get things done.
You will be:

Working as a member of cross-functional teams
Communicating regularly with stakeholders and assisting with answering their questions with the data and analytics
Utilizing and developing novel machine learning and statistical techniques and apply them to different data modalities
Generating insights related to discovery, pre-clinical and clinical projects and inform team on their decision making
Presenting project outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences
Participating in drug discovery training courses
Contributing to research papers and publicationsWhat you will bring to the role:
MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in quantitative field (computational sciences, physics, mathematics, economics, computational biology, machine learning, data science or related field)
1-2 (or more) years of experience in the field of data science
Expert knowledge of programming in R or/and Python
Strong grasp of statistics and machine learning
Experience with reproducible data science tools and practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate analytical concepts for diverse audiences and stakeholders (English is our primary language)

For more information and to apply, click here or contact Anna Kostikova linkedin.com/in/annakostikova

Networking Event
This networking event is organized by both, Dimensions Sciences, a non-profit organization focused on diversification in science and outreach, and the Academia-Industry Opportunities Group (AIOG), a student run career development group. The event is titled, “It’s Your Move: Career Possibilities for STEM Students,” and will be held virtually on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 6-8pm ET via Zoom & Slack virtual platforms. We will have 20-25 professionals in attendance from a wide variety of STEM careers, which include engineers, bench scientists, patent lawyers, biotech and pharma industry reps, entrepreneurs in STEM, sales, professors, and consultants just to name a few. In addition, we are also hoping to have a bulletin of job postings that are available for students to apply to before and after the event!
The event will include a short keynote speech by Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako before we move into small breakout rooms (15-20 min each) to give students a chance to learn and meet the professionals. Ideally we imagine each professional, will meet with 4-5 students per breakout session to introduce each other and ask questions. Students will have an opportunity to select specific professionals or areas of interest through a google form we have made that will be sent out following registration. Students can register through this link. See flyer attached.

Effective People Management Skills (from Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
Postdoctoral researchers serve as leaders and mentors in their labs and workspaces. An important aspect of leading a team successfully is developing the necessary skills and strategies to effectively manage and mentor the people on your team.
Come and join us for a casual conversation with Dr. Sangya Varma, Associate Research Professor, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Biofabrication Workforce Development. The goal of this Q&A session is to discuss best practices for being effective people managers, one of the many responsibilities that come with becoming a faculty.
Some key areas you would need to know as a new faculty, manager, and leader of your team, are:

Working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Having difficult conversations in the workplace
Effectively leading your scientific team (e.g., meetings, set goals, expectations, and provide feedback)

When: Wednesday, February 24th, 3-4:30 pm
Where: Zoom; the link will be provided to participants two days prior to the event
Register and submit your questions for Dr. Sangya Varma here by February 17th, 2020.

How to Find a Job You Love
Last year, Beyond the Professoriate conducted a survey of 3500 PhDs. We learned that the vast majority of PhDs fear that a non-academic job will be less rewarding and intellectually stimulating than being a professor. We know from our research that PhDs are able to forge meaningful and impactful careers in all industries and sectors. Join L. Maren Wood, PhD in this webinar and learn how you can find a non-academic career where you will thrive, engage in meaningful work, and be connected to people and projects that matter to you. Register by clicking here. After attending this webinar, you will be able to:

Describe how non-academic careers provide intellectual and rewarding work for PhDs
Illustrate how values and motivators can be career hooks
Recognize the importance of identifying your Optimal Career Pathway

BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see jobs in New Jersey in the biopharma companies.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

January 2021

You can read the post by Shawn Rumrill about the second and third days of iJOBS SciPhD workshop: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists. You can also read the blog by Brianna Alexander about the iJOBS event simulating the Medical Writing job application process. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Jobs at Janssen as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Opportunities in Gastroenterology, Dermatology, and Rheumatology.
Apply online at http://careers.jnj.com/ with req# or use link(s) below.
Janssen GI MSL

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Janssen DERM MSL

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Rheumatology Sr. Medical Science Liaison
https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2105886988W?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US – FL
https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2105886985W?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US – GA/LA/AR/AL/MS
https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2105884920W?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US – PA and OH
https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2105884922W?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US – VA, WV, DC, MD
Contact Brian Kramer, PhD for more information BKramer1@its.jnj.com

Chobani Labs Intern
Chobani is looking for a dedicated intern to assist our Chobani Labs team in our North Brunswick, NJ location. Our Chobani Labs department is on the forefront of product development and innovation. We’ve got an insatiable appetite for making a difference. Our Chobani Labs Intern will work with a team of scientists and developers to help guide and shape innovation and development of new products at Chobani. This intern will be responsible for executing experiments under the supervisor of the Scientists.
The responsibilities of this position include:

Effectively execute experiments in a microbiology lab with supervision from Scientists
Safely use basic microbiology and molecular biology equipment (scales, pH meters, pipets, incubators, water and oil baths, freezers, etc.) to conduct experiments
Work effectively with Scientists on a variety of experiments, paying close attention to managing time per the need of the experiment
Able to multi-task on more than one experiment, recognizing and balancing priorities
Impeccable record keeping, ensuring the integrity of the experiment and interpretation of results are accurate
Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

The requirements of this position include:

Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology, genetics, etc.).
Previous wet lab experience (genetics or microbiology preferred)
Maintain clean & safe laboratory environment within all facilities
Familiarity with basic lab instruments (pH meters, pipets) and sterile practices
Comfortable navigating ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication
Business and product knowledge
Must be a self-starter
Collaborative, team player
Willingness to learn

To apply, please contact Jami Secchi with resume. Jami.Secchi@chobani.com

Oak Ridge Institue US Department of Defense Research Opportunities
STEM Virtual Summer Internship 2021 - US Army
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research | Virtual
Auditory Researcher
Air Force Research Laboratory | Dayton, OH
Postdoctoral Auditory Researcher
Air Force Research Laboratory | Dayton, OH
Musculoskeletal Injury Research Fellow
Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence | Bethesda, MD
Postdoctoral Biomedical Engineering Research Opportunity
Navy Experimental Diving Unit | Panama City, FL

Biogen Worldwide Medical PhD Fellowship
Annual Information Session on the Biogen Worldwide Medical PhD Fellowship.
Those interested can RSVP to the event through the registration site linked here. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 18th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST and will take place virtually. Details on how to access the event will be sent automatically to registered participants via the platform, Jumpstart.
Any questions may be directed to WWMFellowship@biogen.com.

NIH OITE Event on Industry Interviews
Feb 01, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Register by clicking here
Speaker: Brad Fackler, OITE Industry Advisor
Join us to see how to navigate an interview in industry. We will explore common questions, typical schedules, and how to prepare yourself to make a positive impression.
Note, this session will really focus on the unique aspects of industry interviews. If you would like to understand the basics of interviewing watch our YouTube Videos

The Nutrition, Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences & Food Science (NEFS) Conference
The NEFS Conference is an annual event coordinated exclusively by graduate students from the Nutritional Sciences, Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (EAB), and Food Science programs in order to showcase research in these respective fields. Members from any STEM-oriented department are welcome to attend, present their research, and network with the rest of the Rutgers scientific community!
This year the NEFS Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 and will be all virtual, featuring invited keynote and graduate student speakers as well as graduate student poster presentations/competition.
We will be in touch in the near future with a Registration flyer! Until then, please visit our new website at NEFS Graduate Student Conference (rutgers.edu) for more information about NEFS and feel free to email us with any questions (nefs@sebs.rutgers.edu). See attached flyer for details.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

January 2021

You can read the post by Shawn Rumrill about the iJOBS SciPhD: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists workshop. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

R&D Scientist: Antimicrobial Medical Devices at Orthobond

Follow work instruction for antimicrobial treatment of different materials.
Maintain up-to-date scientific notebook.
Hands-on experience/Theory on use of oxygen plasma to change metal and polymer surface properties.
Knowledge of material modification on polymer and metal surfaces using self-assembled monolayers.
Knowledge and experience using polymerization techniques to generate nano-scale antimicrobial and antiviral metal and polymer surfaces such as UV polymerization and ATRP.
Theory and application of FT-IR, contact angle, SEM, AFM, and XPS to characterize metal and polymer surfaces.
Manage packaging of treated medical devices and testing/gamma irradiation logistics according to master batch records, when required.
Maintain GMP compliance, identify, and report quality issues.
Follow work instruction, batch records, SOPs and make revisions as needed.
Follow good documentation practices (GDP) when maintaining solution logbooks, and batch records

Critical Requirements

A university degree is required, Ph.D. or Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Materials Science. Although all candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those with degrees in a relevant field.
Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory
Recent experience in the manufacturing industry is necessary, preferred with 1-2 years of experience for Ph.D. and 5 years of experience for bachelor’s degree
Preference will be given to candidates with industry R&D experience

Send resumes to Caicedoc@Orthobond.com
Carlos E. Caicedo-Carvajal, Ph.D.
Director of Emerging Technologies/Senior Manufacturing Engineer

STEM Spotlight: Realities of Grant Funding
On January 28 at 12 pm ET, the NSTMF, in partnership with Rutgers SPAR, will host STEM Spotlight: Realities of Grant Funding, featuring panelists Dr. Quincy Brown, Dr. Grant Warner, and Dr. Donna Ginther. Join us for a discussion with experts, who have gone through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the grant funding application process. Stay with us for an off the record Q&A session where participants can relay their most candid questions.
Quincy Brown, Ph.D., is the Director of Systems Change at AnitaB.org, an organization focused on intersectional gender and pay parity. She is also a Co-Founder of blackcomputeHER.org, a non-profit that provides education and support to black women and girls in computing and tech. Dr. Brown's background includes Program Director for STEM Education Research at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Grant M. Warner, Ph.D., is the Director of Innovation for the College of Engineering and Architecture at Howard University. Through this role, he deploys campus-wide programming in innovation for students, faculty, and post docs. Dr. Warner, a wearer of many hats, is the Co-Founder of ConnectYard, a social analytics platform integrated into learning management systems and e-learning platforms. He also serves as an instructor in the nation's largest deep technology accelerator, the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program, which focuses on lab-to-market innovations across the NSF's portfolio.
Donna Ginther is the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics and Director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, as well as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Formerly, Dr. Ginther was a research economist and associate policy adviser in the Federal Reserve of Atlanta's regional Research Department. She has been published in many notable journals such as the American Statistical Association and media outlets, including the New York Times.
See attached flyer. This one-hour event is free and open to Rutgers students. Students should register for the event through this link.
After the event, the moderated discussion portion will be published on the NSTMF’s YouTube channel and website. The Q&A portion of the event will not be recorded and will not be published.

BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see the latest job postings in the NJ/NY area.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

January 2021

Job as Senior Associate Scientist Translational Research at Replimune, Woburn, MA
Exciting opportunity to work in a company with a mission to revolutionize cancer treatment through comprehensive activation of a tumor-specific immune response. Reporting to Rutgers alum Praveen Bommareddy this role will have the opportunity to interact with pre-clinical R&D, clinical development and regulatory affairs and learn the process of drug development from the experts in Oncolytic virus immunotherapy! For more information, click here.

Join Flagship Pioneering for an info session on their 2021 summer fellowship.
Flagship Pioneering's summer fellowship is a 12-week paid summer program where exceptional innovator-entrepreneurs help create the next disruptive life science startups. Flagship recruits outstanding scientists, engineers, inventors and budding entrepreneurs to work hand-in-hand with their seasoned professionals through a uniquely entrepreneurial scientific exploration process, with the potential to ultimately produce pioneering new ventures. This program is exclusively for Ph.D., M.D., M.S., and science-minded M.B.A. students who are within one year of graduating or have just done so. If you’re considering an alternative path from academia that allows you to remain engaged in creative science, Flagship’s Fellows Program offers a balance of freedom of thought, imagination, science rooted in reality and rigorous business practice. RSVP by clicking here.

New Jersey Academic Drug Discovery Consortium: Opportunities in Neuroscience
On January 27th, the NJ Academic Drug Discovery Consortium (NJADDC) is hosting Opportunities in Neuroscience, a virtual event exploring the opportunities and challenges in neuroscience. The first in what is planned to be a series of events on neuroscience, this event will feature three panels exploring different perspectives on the sector.
The first panel will feature representatives from the market and funding sources to discuss what their priorities are.The second will feature researchers with early-stage work on exosomes and their revolutionary potential. The final panel will feature technologists and entrepreneurs discussing their progress in commercializing their neuroscience innovations with advice for others seeking to follow the same path. We are inviting a broad audience of industry professionals, researchers, investors, and others to start the conversation on how NJ can better identify and pursue opportunities to become leaders in the sector. We thought you would be a great addition to this nascent local neuroscience community and would be interested in joining us for this event and future conversations. If you are available, please register here to receive the link to join.

University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) Thirsty Thursday Networking Opportunity
Networking opportunity with industry, January 21, 3-4PM EST. The University-Industry Partnerships organization, UIDP, is hosting a networking session which will include industry partners, including Microsoft. Each month we'll kick off the conversation with a 10-minute discussion starter led by UIDP member representatives, but this networking time is all yours. So drop in, grab a seat, and enjoy Thirsty Thursdays with UIDP. Learn more.
The event is free and access only requires an RSVP registration using your @rutgers.edu email address.

ORISE Internship Virtual Career Fair
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting the Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships and research opportunities available within our Research Participation Programs.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

CHAT with ORISE representatives and mentors from a variety of programs and federal agencies across all of ORISE.
LEARN about the research and/or projects conducted within those programs.
EXPLORE paid internships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
CONNECT with ORISE staff members for questions about applying, what to expect during the program, and to learn more about the ORISE experience.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Homeland Security
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

National Science Foundation
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Army Research
Navy Research
Air Force Research
Department of Defense
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Intelligence Community (IC)
Department of Energy

Click HERE to register. If you have any questions or trouble registering, contact ORISE at ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

January 2021

Internship at Rudy’s Research
We are Radyus Research, a collaborative research organization based in Atlanta, GA that offers a wide range of preclinical drug discovery services and comprehensive scientific and strategic consulting to early-stage biotech companies.
Radyus Research has established an internship program for post-graduate students who are interested in learning about aspects of the biotech and/or the healthcare industry including the development and preclinical studies of drugs and medications.
As part of the educational experience, you will be observing and communicating with our leadership team and experienced technicians. The internship will provide you certain industry specific skills and experience, including how to conduct market research, capturing and analyzing data and developing, modifying and/or otherwise streamlining or improving processes and procedures. Additionally, you will learn a number of business and industry skills including time management, teamwork, organization, communications and analytical skills.
We provide interns the opportunity to learn from our entrepreneurial team in an exciting and growing biotech industry, and we would welcome and encourage your ideas on how to best engage new customers and streamline operations by implementing new processes.
As an intern at Radyus Research, you will be exposed to a number of tasks, situations and analytical and problem-solving opportunities and projects. The Internship position is remote, and all the meetings are done over Zoom.
The Internship position is unpaid. There is no guarantee of subsequent employment with Radyus Research as a result of the internship program. The internship program is designed primarily to further and supplement your post-graduate educational experience.

Observe and learn how to perform market research of potential clients and collaborators.
Participate in research and evaluation of marketing content and service offerings of others in the industry.
Contribute to the project-specific discussions, which may involve scientific and strategic drug development aspects.
Analyze and present your findings to our leadership team.
Acquire experience in aggregating data into Excel databases.
Responsible for taking notes relating to your educational experiences and communications with other Radyus Research employees and leadership.
Observe and participate in certain administrative duties common to the industry.
Approximate hours per week: 4-6 hours.
A PhD student or a recent PhD graduate in a life science filed.
Eager to learn and work on a wide range of projects and tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to multitask.
Familiarity with biotech/healthcare industry is a plus.

Start Date: January 18, 2021.
If interested, please contact Marta New at mnew@radyusresearch.com with your cover letter and resume. 773-875-7082

Jobs in Management Consulting for PhDs
The Solution Lab provides part-time management consulting experiences to students and recent graduates from advanced degree backgrounds in lifesciences, healthcare, and business. We are still going strong during these challenging times (albeit all virtually now), and we are pleased to be able to provide volunteer opportunities for our Spring 2021 project cycle. Projects are expected to start in February/March. We currently have writing-based projects available in equity research and expect to add on additional projects shortly. See attached flyer. The application deadline is also shown below. Deadline for applications is Sunday January 17th. After the deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, as needed. Interested individuals should submit a resume (one page format only please) and a cover letter (in bullet point format) as soon as possible to recruiting@thesolutionlab.org.
Stefanie Mazlish, MBA, Co-founder & CEO, The Solution Lab phone: 917.847.5235 email: stefanie.mazlish@thesolutionlab.org

Health Technology Assessment Fellowship
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) is now accepting applications for the inaugural cycle of a new Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Fellowship. The ICER HTA Fellowship is a paid full-time one-year program for post-master's and post-doctoral graduates that provides experiential training alongside a team of evidence synthesis researchers and health economists. Upon completion of the program, Fellows will be able to apply evidence synthesis strategies and methodologies to the evaluation of prescription drugs, medical tests, and other health care and health care delivery innovations. Graduates of this program will go on to conduct research in an academic institution, think tank, managed care organization, pharmaceutical company, or healthcare facility. Fellowship applicants should have a PhD, PharmD, or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as public health, epidemiology, health policy, pharmacy, or health economics. Applications for the ICER HTA Fellowship are due on February 28, 2021. ICER will select the Fellow by March 31, 2021, and the anticipated start date will be August 2, 2021. Applications should include a resume, a cover letter, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor. Additional information about qualifications, Fellowship activities, and application guidelines is available on ICER's website.

Rutgers I-Corps Cohort 10 applications
The I-Corps@Rutgers Program is an immersive learning experience developed by the NSF for researchers, faculty, students, staff, and others to discover a potential market for a STEM-based innovation or technology currently under development. Through the experiential I-Corps@Rutgersprocess, participants develop skills, learn business concepts, get mentorship, become part of our I-Corps alumni network, and receive a small NSF grant (reimbursement for approved expenses), making them eligible to apply for follow-on $50k NSF-funding for the National I-Corps Teams program. The I-Corps@Rutgers Leadership Team will discuss cohort details, schedule, requirements, and application process followed by Q&A. Opportunities for individual students from underrepresented communities to participate as I-Corps@Rutgers Fellows will be discussed as well.
The 6-week virtual program starts in mid-February (Application Deadline Jan 25th) and is open to all Rutgers campuses and invited schools, particularly from Hispanic and Minority Serving Institutions. Register today to attend our short info session and Q&A:
To learn more about I-Corps@Rutgers or to apply as a team, click here.
To learn more about the I-Corps@Rutgers Fellowship, click here.

Succeeding in STEM: Leading Innovation Against the Odds
Sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers
Wednesday, Jan 13th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an I-Corps@Rutgers Virtual Event, co-sponsored with the GS-LSAMP Alliance and NJ-B2B to meet Dr. Roselin Rosario-Melendez and hear her inspiring story of growing up in a small town in Puerto Rico, then earning her PhD at Rutgers University by becoming an innovative researcher (filing multiple patents in the process), and ultimately developing new products for a major Fortune Global 500 company and one of the top 50 World's Most Admired Companies.
Selected as an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador and through her partnership with Ciencia Puerto Rico,Seeds of Success Program, Roselin continues to do outreach nationwide, sharing her story to inspire students and young women to become innovators, too!
Link to Eventbrite Page for registration

Share Your Research Competition for Communication Skills
The Share Your Research (SYR) competition is a science communication training program from iBiology, in partnership with the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation. It is a great opportunity for PhD students, postdocs, and early-career faculty to improve their science communication skills and share their research with our global audience.
Participants in the 2021 SYR program must apply to be selected. Eight winners will attend a series of virtual science communication workshops in late May 2021. After this training, participants will record their new 20-minute talks at home with the help of iBiology’s professional video team, and their talks will be promoted through iBiology’s Share Your Research video series. All iBiology videos are open-access and reach a global audience of 110k+ followers. More information about the training and application details can be found here. Applications are open until February 15, 2021.

December 2020

You can read the post by Helena Mello about the keynote from the iJOBS symposium discussing Real World Evidence. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Postdoc Positions at Colgate in Skin Health Early Research Group
There are several open positions right now in Colgate's Skin Health Early Research group. The group drives innovation for all of our personal care businesses globally, including the newly-acquired premium skin health brands. It's a rapidly growing team, with some terrific supervisors to help guide and support someone new to industry. Anyone who joins will make an immediate impact on the business!
This is a two-year postdoctoral position in Piscataway, NJ.

Design and deliver in vitro and ex vivo scientific discovery programs based on skin health, skin aging and potential therapeutic interventions
Drive the discovery and characterization of new bioactive ingredients or formulated products, and identify new biological targets/mechanisms of action for skin benefits
Deliver novel in vitro models, assays, and discovery work using ex vivo human skin, 3D skin equivalents and primary skin cells
Develop and implement novel visualization techniques to demonstrate efficacy
Collect, analyze, and report high quality data in a timely manner
Handle daily laboratory operations support relevant research projects
Manage internal and external teamwork

Basic Qualification:

Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology or any related field
Hands on experience with sterile cell culture and primary cells, as well as human/animal tissues
Experience with different histological methodologies, such as immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
Strong problem solving skills, project management and execution skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Dermatology and/or Skin Biology
Hands on experience with human skin cell/tissue culture (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents and explants)
Hands on experience with quantitative PCR, ELISA, fluorescent microscope and confocal microscope
Hands on experience in pre-clinical evaluation of skin bioactives using human skin cells/tissues
Experience in skin physiology and pathology (e.g. skin inflammation, acne, AD, psoriasis)

To apply, click here and contact Tom Boyd thomas_boyd@colpal.com.

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly motivated scientist with a track record of excellence for a postdoc position in Global R&D, Early Research Personal Care group, based in Piscataway, NJ location. The position is a two year fixed term of at-will employment with the opportunity to apply for full time employment at the termination of the term.

Develop predictive lab and skin instrumentation methods to screen and validate technologies, incorporating the latest understanding of physical/mechanical aspects of aging within the broader context of relevant biological function
Identify and validate new technology opportunities for premium skin health benefits
Develop demos to illustrate mechanism of action and/or support superior performance of technology leads for premium skincare products

Main responsibilities:

Develop disruptive anti-aging technologies for both instant and long lasting benefits
Validate top leads through in-vivo studies utilizing skin instrumentations
Assess anti-aging technologies using enzyme based bioassays
Develop research plans and independently execute projects
Identify and lead collaboration effort with external partners/suppliers
Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
Manage requirements involving legal agreements, IP, regulatory, safety and quality

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, molecular biology, or biochemistry required.
Skin biology experience preferred
Knowledge or experience with environmental aggressors (pollutants, UV, etc.) a plus
Strong problem solving skills
Strong project management and execution skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills

To apply, click here and contact Tom Boyd thomas_boyd@colpal.com.

Meet the Science & Politics Fellows
Do you want to learn what it's like to work in NJ government as a scientist? Join us on December 21 at 6pm ET to speak with four Science Fellows who transitioned into careers in science policy.
Register and more info here.
Applications for the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship are now open. Full-time stipend-supported positions start in July 2021. See attached flyer for details.

Vertex Fellowship for PhDs
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Vertex Fellowship is a unique training program that provides didactic training and experiential learning about the science and medicine of drug discovery. The fellowship intends to attract outstanding scientists and physicians who have completed their PhD and/or MD degree within the previous 5 years. Fellows come to Vertex for a customized one-year experience in which they are embedded within project teams, providing hands-on experience with real-world R&D problems. The program is directed by our EVP and Chief Scientific Officer, with the involvement of many other Vertex senior leaders.

Why be a Vertex Fellow?

Help patients by contributing to the development of transformative medicines
Learn about drug discovery to build and accelerate your career
Advance a scientific idea rapidly in a team-based environment
Receive mentorship from scientific, medical and business leaders at Vertex
Become a member of the Vertex Fellows network and develop connections internally and externally

This program starts in September 2021 and ends early August 2022. Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have earned a MD, PhD or joint degree
0-5 years relevant post graduate experience
Demonstrated evidence of scientific impact (e.g. through significant publications, presentations or awards)
Demonstrated evidence of creative thinking and scientific problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:

Outstanding communication ability
Strong team player
Proven ability to drive to results
Interest in the intersection of medicine and drug discovery research

Fellows Program Timeline:

Applications for the Vertex Fellows ’21-’22 class will be accepted from November 15, 2020- January 15, 2021. Candidates of interest will be notified in February 2021. Interviews will take place on the week of March 1, 2021. Selected candidates will receive formal offers in mid-late March 2021. Fellows ’21-’22 class members will start at Vertex (Boston, San Diego, or Oxford, UK) on mutually agreed upon dates between July 2021 and September 2021. Please submit a CV/resume and cover letter with your application. For more information, click here.

December 2020

You can read the post by Rukia Henry about the Eagleton Workshop about the Politics of Water and Lead. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Launch of the Spring 2021 NJ ACTS Virtual Internship Program
We are excited to continue our internship program into the Spring semester. This program is intended for undergraduates (juniors/seniors), professional, and graduate students at Rutgers, Princeton, or NJIT. Students must be US citizens or permanent residents (i.e., green card). While we have opened the application portal, we encourage you to wait until after December 21st to submit your application as we continue to receive projects for applicant consideration. Applications are due Jan 4th. You can learn more about our Fall 2020 interns at the symposium (above) and online. The application portal has more details and answers to frequently asked questions.
Questions can be directed to Project Manager Yasheca Ebanks, MS yebanks@shp.rutgers.edu

Summer 2021 Internship Program at Astra Zeneca in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Astra Zeneca is a global pharmaceuticals company looking for summer interns.
DS&AI is a new department at AZ, and we are embedding data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our R&D to enable our scientists to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Location: Gaithersburg, MD. We are currently seeking candidates who are working towards obtaining a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Biology, Physics, Pharmacology, or Bioinformatics for a 12-week (minimum) internship during the summer of 2021. For more information, click here.

McCann Health Medical Communications launches FUEL
We want to launch the careers of aspiring Associate Medical Writers, Associate Medical Editors, Associate Regulatory Writers and Associate Account Executives within the medical communications industry. It’s where we launch the careers of our FUture Experts and Leaders and where you get the best turbocharged support to grow your knowledge and skills. FUEL is first-class industry training supported by a global learning community. Joining McCann Health Medical Communications as full-time employees, participants will be embedded into account teams, delivering live medical communications project work from the start, guided by experts. Participants will also benefit from a group-wide community of peers, mentors and trainers as well as cohort training sessions, industry and commercial education and leadership coaching. Interested in launching a career in medical communications? To view the available roles and selection criteria and to apply, visit our website. Your early careers recruitment team at McCann Health Medical Communications are here to help: hr-mmc@mccann.com.

Erdős Institute is offering a data science boot camp in 2021
The Cőde 2021 Data Science Boot Camp will be held virtually May 3 - May 30, 2021. There will be three weeks of Zoom lectures with office hours held every Friday. The fourth week will be dedicated to group project work, culminating in the project presentation showcase on May 30. Throughout the boot camp there will also be opportunities to network with industry partners as well as esteemed Cőde alumni. The boot camp will be covering a wide array of topics that are fundamental in the current data science landscape. For a full overview see the Topics section at the web link below.
A basic understanding of python is required for this program, but new to this year's boot camp is a python primer in April! In this primer we will go over all the python you will need to know in order to follow along with boot camp lectures. For more information on the boot camp, please see the attached flyer. Applications are now open and students can register online here. Due to the popularity of the boot camp, there is an application deadline of January 15, 2021. For any questions, please email Matt Osborne (matthewosborne71@erdosinstitute.org).

Interviewing Skills Workshop by the NIH
Dec 14, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us to see how to navigate an interviews. We will explore common questions, virtual interviews, typical schedules, and how to prepare yourself to make a positive impression.
Speaker: Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Career Services Center & Office of Postdoctoral Services
A recording of this presentation will be posted on the OITE YouTube page about one week after the event. To register, click here.

December 2020

The iJOBS blog has been busy this week! Read posts by Samantha Avina on Women and Diversity in Academia, by Rukia Henry on the Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop about lead in water and by Samantha Avina about the iJOBS Simulation on Project Management. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Teaching Assistant for Multi-Day iJOBS Workshop in Computational Genomics at Rutgers
We are looking for two assistants for the Data Carpentry Workshop which will be offered on Jan 26, 27, 28, and 29. The focus of this workshop is on working with genomics data, and data management and analysis for genomics research, including best practices for organization of bioinformatics projects and data, use of command line utilities, use of command line tools to analyze sequence quality and perform variant calling, and connecting to and using cloud computing. If you have this knowledge and are interested in helping the instructors of this class, please contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu).

Consultant Jobs in Oncology for Recent PhD Graduate at Kantar Health
Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company. Kantar Health helps life sciences companies develop products that improve people’s lives and well-being. The blend of consulting, data analytics, and real-world research and evidence enables clients to understand patients, physicians, and payers, bring products to market quickly. Job #1 The Consultant, Epidemiology/Oncology will be responsible for conducting secondary epidemiological research and analysis to support both the Patient Metrics epidemiology module of the syndicated CancerMPact (CMP) oncology database and custom consulting engagements in oncology culminating in the development of published manuscript or reports. For more information and to apply, click here. Job #2 The Consultant (Product Management, Oncology Data) role is a position within the Clinical & Scientific Assessment (CSA) team of the Oncology and Specialty Therapeutics (OST) division. The Consultant position is responsible for using his/her experience in the syndicated oncology data market, product management experience, knowledge of the drug development process, and client-facing skills to drive growth through innovation of Kantar’s syndicated product oncology business. For more information and to apply, click here. Contact Michelle Margolis for additional information Michelle.Margolis@kantar.com

Jobs at Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions is very involved in vaccine production for multiple pharmas as part of Operation Warp Speed and are scaling up lots. Emergent has over 200 positions to fill, spanning R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and more. Jobs are in Maryland, San Diego, and even Winnepeg. Their most desperate hires with regard to COVID vaccine scale-up are in the Manufacturing and Quality areas. They also have over 20 R&D positions which are almost all PhD level. If you took SciPhD as part of iJOBS you should definitely mention your SciPhD experience in your cover letter and resume. To see the many postings, click here.

Jobs as Staff Fellow - Cell Therapy Review Scientist at the FDA
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT), Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies (DCGT), Cell Therapies Branch (CTB) is recruiting full-time review scientists.DCGT is strongly committed to bringing FDA and other scientists, patient advocates, and the public together in partnership to develop new therapies for the 21st Century, while protecting human subjects and ensuring product safety. The candidate will be a part of a cutting-edge and fast-paced scientific and regulatory environment. If you specialize in Cell Therapy, Cell and Stem Cell Biology, Microbiology, Cellular Immunology, Cancer Biology, and/or Biomedical Engineering, we are looking for you. CBER is committed to facilitating the development of new biological products, to include but not limited to cell and gene therapies, plasma protein therapeutics, and select medical devices for a broad range of complex and often times life-threatening diseases as well as rare diseases. By joining CBER, you will fuel your own passions and use your many talents, skills, and experiences to help CBER successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities of 21st Century medicine.

Responsibilities: As the selected candidate, you will have the opportunity to:

Perform scientific review, interpretation, and documentation of product manufacturing data to evaluate the safety and quality of cell therapy products (e.g., stem cells, cancer vaccines, cellular immunotherapies, engineered tissue, medical devices) in regulatory submissions to FDA.
Contribute to guidance and policy development activities relevant to cell therapy.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree with a strong research background in cell therapy, cell and stem cell biology, microbiology, cellular immunology, cancer biology, regenerative medicine, and/or biomedical engineering. Additional Qualifications: Candidates are expected to be proficient in applying relevant scientific knowledge and research experience to support multi-disciplinary scientific and review of regulatory submissions. In addition, the candidate must have strong collaborative skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and evidence of leadership potential. Preferred Specialized Experience: Postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Also, knowledge of federal regulations applicable to drugs, biologics, and medical devices is helpful but not a requirement for consideration. To apply, click here or contact iJOBS alumna Andrea Gray for more information Andrea.Gray@fda.hhs.gov.

Workshop at NIH INDUSTRY: THE ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS
Dec 07, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop examines the critical functions common to all companies and how those companies are organized to optimize the performance of these functions. We will cover the various positions and roles, specifically within R&D organizations, to illustrate where the job titles that you see in job advertisements fit into the overall organizations of the companies. In addition, you will be introduced to common terminology used within each of the organizational functions (such as defining a matrix team). Register here.

Job as Director of Career Development
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is recruiting for a Director, Career Development. This is a unique leadership position within the Provost office that supports biomedical PhD graduate students, medical students and health professions students. Houston offers a lively and supportive life science ecosystem for collaborative employer and alumni partnerships. The founding director (Derek Haseltine) is relocating for a new opportunity in January. The position will be posted shortly, but feel free to reach out directly, if interested derek.haseltine@bcm.edu.

ORISE Postdoctoral Fellowships at FDA and Oak Ridge Institute
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Virus Countermeasure Development
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD
Injury and Performance Epidemiology Fellow
U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Research | Natick, MA
Postdoctoral Biomedical Support Fellow
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Predictive Analysis
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
Army Public Health Center Injury Prevention Research
U.S. Army Public Health Center | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Biomechanical Modeling Fellowship
Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence | Seattle, WA
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Environmental Microbiology
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center | Vicksburg, MS
Food Chemistry Fellowship
FDA | College Park, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 26, 2021
Toxicology Fellowship
FDA | College Park, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 18, 2021
Evaluation of Pathogen Reduction Technologies & Noncoding Regulatory RNAs in Blood Components
FDA | Silver Spring, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 11, 2021
Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Proteins Fellowship
FDA | Silver Spring, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 31, 2021
Research Opportunity in Therapeutic Proteins
FDA | Silver Spring, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 11, 2021
Breast Cancer Drug Development Fellowship
FDA | Silver Spring, MD | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 14, 2021
Alzheimer's Disease Fellowship
FDA | Jefferson, AR | Full-Time | DEADLINE: Jan. 15, 2021
Microphysiological Systems Fellowship
FDA | College Park, MD | Silver Spring, MD | DEADLINE: June 30, 2021

National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) 19th Annual Conference
Registration for the NPA Conference is now open. The virtual event will be easy to join from across the nation or around the world. Attendees are provided with the opportunity to enhance their professional development and leadership skills. The conference will take place April 15-16, 2021 on a robust virtual platform, highlighted by a keynote session featuring Dr. Cristina Rabadán-Diehl, former Director of the Office of the Americas at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Attendees will include postdocs from a breadth of research disciplines, postdoc office administrators, faculty, industry representatives and other stakeholders involved with postdoctoral training.
Register now for the largest educational conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community!

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship applications are open
The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship offers PhD-level scientists and engineers the opportunity to apply their training and expertise to the development and implementation of relevant state policy. As full-time aides in the executive or legislative branch, Science Fellows bring their advanced technical skills to service in state government. During the one-year program, Science Fellows participate in the political process and support New Jersey state government officials in making evidence-based decisions in public policy areas involving science, engineering, and technology. Through this work, they develop an understanding of state government and learn how to build careers in public service. The program begins with an intensive summer training seminar focused on New Jersey state politics and government, covering topics such as effective communication strategies, power structures, and political processes. Throughout the year, Science Fellows participate in professional development and networking sessions organized by the Institute. For more information, see attached flyer or click here.

BioNJ Jobs Board
To see recently posted biopharma jobs in New Jersey, click here.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

November 2020

Read the iJOBS blog posts by Juliana Correa-Velloso about iJOBS event on How a PhD can prepare you to start and run a company and Natalie Losada about the GRO Biotech conference. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Rutgers Innovation Ventures: Transform your research at Rutgers into products and services
Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:00 pm | Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 2 hrs
Please join us on December 3; 4pm to 6pm (insert Zoom details) to learn about resources available for graduate students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship and non-academic career pathways in IP and licensing and specifically at Rutgers' Innovation Ventures. Staffed by scientists and IP experts with industry experience, the Innovation Ventures team is dedicated to transforming research at Rutgers into products, services, and partnerships for the public good. You will be able to learn about how as an emerging researcher, you can make use of their expertise and experience in charting your own journey.
Representatives from Innovation Ventures will also share details about what they do on a daily basis, their own career paths and what they enjoy about what they do. This event is a kickoff for future workshops that we will offer on how to transform your research at Rutgers and beyond into products and services; JOIN US to become a member of this exciting new community.
Please RSVP >> HERE<< and for meeting information. The same link will also feature info about our presenters soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at ramazan.gungor@rutgers.edu.

Career preparation: Advice and Resources for Grad Students
Wednesday, December 9; 4 – 6 pm ET
Are you a new graduate student at Rutgers?
Thinking about life after grad school?
This workshop will tell you about the resources available at the School of Graduate Studies and Career Services to help you prepare for and get a job, in or outside academia. We will also tell you about some exciting programs offered by the graduate school such as the 3MT competition!
We will also share advice from our own Rutgers alums who have pursued successful non-academic careers. Lots of opportunity for your questions as well as connecting with other graduate students from across the SGS.
Please RSVP >> HERE<< and for meeting information. The same link will also feature info about our presenters soon. If you have any questions, please contact me at ramazan.gungor@rutgers.edu.

Spring SAi (STEM Advocacy Institute) Fellows Program
Do you have an idea for a science outreach or public engagement project? Are you looking for funding to support your idea? Consider applying to the SAi Fellows Program (Cohort 5) which will provide you the theory, design, implementation, and evaluation knowledge-base to enable you to build an impactful and sustainable informal STEM education initiative. The deadline to apply is Jan 31, 2021. The virtual program will run between March 9 - May 22. Graduate students and postdocs can apply. Learn more about the program and apply online at https://stemadvocacy.org/sai-fellows.

Cell Therapy Development Operations Summer Internship at BMS
The 2021 program will offer a select group of interns the opportunity to take on a virtual project that will provide meaningful impact to their preferred functional area over the course of 10 weeks. Projects may range from establishing clinical data correlations to identifying a novel solution to a supply chain challenge or evaluating a new technology for implementation into commercial manufacturing. Note that this designed for Masters programs. See attached flyer for more information.

November 2020

Read the iJOBS blog posts by Zachary Fritz about iJOBS Virtual Career panel for jobs at the FDA. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

BioNJ Inspiring Women in STEM
iJOBS has been given 4 free registrations for the BioNJ Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on Dec 3 and 4. Note that since the iJOBS Annual Symposium is on Dec 3 from 10am-12pm, we request that you attend the iJOBS event during that time but the rest of the Women in STEM agenda is at this link for you to look at. It will be first-come first-served for the spots. If you are interested in attending the BioNJ event, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu.

Job as Technology Marketing Manager in the Office of Tech Commercialization
As an integral member of the Innovation Ventures Team, the Technology Marketing Manager role supports the Innovation Ventures team members through a variety of activities. In support of the Licensing team, the position works to identify industry partners with an interest in commercializing scientific technologies in the Rutgers Intellectual Property Portfolio and preparing all of the related marketing materials in consultation with the licensing manager and the inventor. The position is responsible for planning, managing and executing marketing activities as well as the use of web and social media for promoting the technologies in the portfolio.

Helps automate marketing processes, further integrates with our operational database, Inteum, and is responsible for web and digital marketing efforts for new technologies.
Provides support to the New Ventures group by ensuring that all information related to Rutgers Start-Up companies is up to date on the website.
Serves as a liaison between Rutgers Innovation Ventures team and other Research units to ensure that new content is created and shared broadly with the goal of promoting Rutgers innovations.
Develops and work to promote the services and programs offered by the Rutgers Innovation Ventures team to the Rutgers community broadly.
Works closely and interact effectively with inventors, staff, and external entities (companies, consultants), demonstrating sound technical and functional judgement, interpersonal and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in a scientific field or MBA.
Experience with digital marketing, customer relationship and marketing automation tools as well as web and content management tools, SEO, etc.
Working knowledge of patents and intellectual property or experience with research commercialization/technology transfer in either academic or industrial environments.
Hands-on science/technology marketing or management experience in academic or industrial environments is desirable.
Ability to perform tech-market assessment of innovations (from scientific research); experience in marketing and coordinate multidisciplinary collaborations.
Hands-on science/technology licensing or management experience in academic or industrial environments is desirable.
For a full jobs description and to apply, click here.

Jobs at Quantim Si
There are several PhD-level biology and chemistry positions open at Quantum Si in Guilford, CT. Click here to see the postings.

Regeneron Postdoc Program
Up to four years of formal postdoctoral training in a program co-Directed by award-winning and published educators, both of whom are working scientists at Regeneron devoted to training postdoctoral fellows
Exposure to the biotechnology industry’s most successful and innovative scientists
Weekly postdoctoral scientist meetings to foster scientific rigor, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and career advancement
A prestigious, well resourced, and highly driven industry environment
Encouragement of scholarly productivity such as publications and conference presentations
Opportunities to pursue your own cutting edge research ideas in almost any area of biomedicine, including human genetics
Applications accepted Oct 1 to Dec 1, start dates sometime during summer 2021.
Learn more at www.regeneron.com/scienceeducation_professional.

Virtual Mentoring for K-12 diversity students through Students2Science
We invite you to serve as virtual mentors for our V-Lab program and be a positive role model and college and career advocate for our students. Being a virtual mentor is easy:

Join a V-Lab session by streaming into a classroom for 3 – 5 minutes via a video-conference platform, such as Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, or Connectivity.
Give a 2-minute pep talk to our students, highlighting your work and organization, the value of STEM for the students’ future and any pertinent details about the role of STEM in your life to make a personal connection.

Please see below for information on how to register as a virtual mentor, video examples of virtual mentors, and other volunteering opportunities. If you have any questions, please email Stephanie Yosco-Dwyer, Director of Strategic Partnerships, for more information.
S2S Portal Login Page: https://register.students2science.org/login
Step 1: Fill out a volunteer application, sign our release, view our Youth Protection Policy and create a portal log-in
Step 2: Once you have a log-in, you can register for V-Lab sessions on the Search Volunteer Opportunities Page under My Dashboard.
Step 3: Manage your activity by visiting the My Volunteer Registrations tab. You can monitor your scheduled events, locate documentation for your session, find links for V-Labs, and cancel registrations.
For a detailed instruction manual, click here: Volunteer Registration Guide.

Next Generation Scientist - What it takes to be successful in a constantly changing and globalized world
Webinar with guest speakers on Dec 1 at 11am The current-day scientist is living in a dynamic, constantly evolving global industry that requires quick adaptation for continued success. Rewarding scientific careers demand more than just quality work at the bench and successful peer-reviewed publication. Now more than ever, there is a need for clear and effective science communication, continued professional development, networking, and participation and support of professional organizations. These are examples of critical skills and experiences that are helping young scientists stay competitive and create future career opportunities that align with their passions and interests. The American Physiological Society (APS) and InsideScientific are pleased to announce a joint webinar series focused on providing next-generation scientists with the necessary tools to succeed in science, specifically the skillsets that are most relevant in today’s modern world. Experienced speakers will address essential career development topics, including: communication, identity, and engagement and outreach. In each webinar, two speakers will deliver interactive presentations followed by Q&A sessions facilitated by the organizers. At the end of the series, attendees will have received essential information that they can add to their professional profiles (CV/resume/LinkedIn), and will help them thrive as the scientific leaders of tomorrow. For more information click here.

November 2020

Read the iJOBS blog posts by Brianna Alexander about the iJOBS event on Business Development. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Biology - Skin Health
Colgate-Palmolive invites candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Scientist position based at our Piscataway, NJ location.
This is a two-year postdoctoral position. The core responsibilities of this role include the evaluation of biofunctional actives for personal skin care and cleansing products as well as the development and implementation of predictive non-invasive skin methods to assess performance of benefits. The position will include fundamental and applied research studies of structure/function properties of the skin related to skin health.

Design and deliver in vitro and ex vivo scientific discovery programs based on skin health, skin aging and potential therapeutic interventions
Drive the discovery and characterization of new bioactive ingredients or formulated products, and identify new biological targets/mechanisms of action for skin benefits
Deliver novel in vitro models, assays, and discovery work using ex vivo human skin, 3D skin equivalents and primary skin cells
Develop and implement novel visualization techniques to demonstrate efficacy
Collect, analyze, and report high quality data in a timely manner
Handle daily laboratory operations support relevant research projects
Manage internal and external teamwork

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology or any related field
Hands on experience with sterile cell culture and primary cells, as well as human/animal tissues
Experience with different histological methodologies, such as immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
Strong problem solving skills, project management and execution skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Dermatology and/or Skin Biology
Hands on experience with human skin cell/tissue culture (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, skin equivalents and explants)
Hands on experience with quantitative PCR, ELISA, fluorescent microscope and confocal microscope
Hands on experience in pre-clinical evaluation of skin bioactives using human skin cells/tissues
Experience in skin physiology and pathology (e.g. skin inflammation, acne, AD, psoriasis)

Job # 92480 - Piscataway, New Jersey. To apply, click here.

Job as Research Scientist III at Givaudan, a global leading company in taste and wellbeing, fragrance and beauty
Our name is an invitation to engage your senses. As the world’s leading flavor and fragrances company, we unveil the tastes and scents that suit you best, and that you love most. We bring them to you every day, everywhere in every way. Stirring emotions, awakening memories, enhancing your senses. Expanding your taste and scent experiences, enriching your world. Enjoy the essence, express yourself.
About the Role:
As a member of the Nutrition Category team, part of the Explore Health, Wellness & Nutrition division of the S&T Explore department of Givaudan, you will lead the Givaudan research platform for microbiome, with focus on studying the modulation of the human microbiome. The research platform will rely on the creation of an ecosystem from which it will find essential interpretation, leading to new ingredient design.
On this position you will report to the Category Technical Leader - Nutrition.
Education
PhD in Microbiology/Biology or related areas.
Educational background focused on nutrition and the microbiome would be appreciated
Experience
5+ years of research and new ingredients design
Involvement in microbiome related during their Master degree or PhD
Digestive health experience
For more information, click here.

BioNJ Jobs Board
There are many jobs for PhD level scientists in NJ. BioNJ allows you to sort by level of experience to find the right job fit for you. Click here to see the current listing of jobs.

October 2020

You can read the post by Natalie Losada about GRO Biotech event and learn about careers outside of academic and also the consulting and science communication careers. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Find Your MedComm Calling: Medical Communications Speed Networking
Thu, November 19, 2020 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Interested in a career in medical writing? Meet the reps of different medical communications agencies and learn all about them!
Register by clicking here.
Graduate students and postdocs will get a chance to meet the representatives many regional medical communications agencies in a speed networking fashion. You'll will be able to learn about each company's mission, their areas of medcomm, work environment, and positions open for their company. Stay tuned for a list of our participating medcomm companies.
While this event is open for all, the ideal participants for this event would be senior PhD graduate students and postdocs who are seriously considering a career in medical communications now to the next 12 months.
After registering, you will receive access to the online event page where you can watch two recorded previously live webinars about the career path and how to prepare to apply to a medical writing job in medical communications. Hosted by NYU.

Horizons by Hopkins Conference
Horizons is a virtual career and professional development conference that is well-suited for doctoral students and postdocs in all disciplines. This conference is co-hosted by JHU's PHutures Office and Professional Development and Career Office.
November 12, 2020 9 am – 3 pm EST
Agenda, speaker list, & registration: www.HorizonsByHopkins.com

Keynote speakers: Dr. Valerie Young, expert on Imposter Syndrome and Dr. Leroy Chiao, former NASA Astronaut
Twelve Panel Chats with doctoral-level professionals representing a diverse range of doctoral training, including education, STEM, humanities, music, international studies, public health, nursing, and social science.
Workshops: Academic Job Search 101: STEM, Academic Job Search 101: Humanities & Social Sciences, Acing the Interview, Using LinkedIn to Virtually Network, Growth Mindsets, Self-Care and Productivity, Design Your Career: Using Life Design Principles to Find Your True North, Using Twitter to Advance Your Career

ORISE Postdocs
Postdoctoral Biostatistician
U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine | Natick, MA
Coastal and Aquatic Ecological Postdoctoral Research Opportunity
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center | Vicksburg, MS
Behavioral Neuroscience Research Support
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD
Musculoskeletal Injury Translational Support Scientist
U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine | Natick, MA

October 2020

Congratulations to the following iJOBS SciPhD trainees
Jessica Xiaotang who has a job as a Clinical Pharmacology Scientist at Frontage Laboratories (correction from last week)
Dinghai Zheng who has a job as a Senior Computational Biologist at Asimov
Praveen Bommareddy who has a job as Associate Director of Translational Research at Replimune
Suha Eleya who is working as a Covid-19 testing contractor at RUCDR
Steve Wu who is a Senior Associate Life Science Consultant at Charles River Associates
Vinam Puri who has a co-op at J&J Consumer Health in the Skin Health and Translational Science Division
Dina Ameen who has a co-op at J&J Consumer Health
Manju Mummadisetti who is a Proteomics Scientist at AVM Biomed
Yixiao Zhang who is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Merck
Ana Nunes who is a Scientific and Business Development Coordinator at Mare Bioinnovations

You can read the post by Helena Mello about the how to avoid Imposter Syndrome in academia. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Jobs at Visikol
At Visikol, our mission is to accelerate the discovery and development of therapeutics through transforming tissues into quantitative data sets that we mine for actionable insights. We do this through leveraging our imaging, image analysis and advanced in vitro services that are based on a suite of proprietary software and cutting-edge research. As a company, we operate as a contract research organization and conduct contract research for the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Scientist - Image Analysis

We are currently looking for a Scientist to join our team that will be responsible for the execution of research projects related to developing advanced imaging and image analysis tools. Specifically, we are looking for a Scientist who will lead the development of high content image analysis solutions, multiplex image analysis workflows and optimize advanced image analysis (confocal, high content, slide scanning) tools. The core objective for this Scientist is to assist Visikol with transforming tissues into large data sets and mining these data sets for actionable insights. This will be a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with our team of Scientists to develop novel drug discovery technologies for use with our pharmaceutical Clients. We are open to broad backgrounds within the imaging and image analysis spaces but prefer candidates with wet lab experience, histology experience and specific image analysis competencies. Specifically, we are looking for Scientists that have the following skills and background:

Great project management skills and the ability to manage several complex research projects simultaneously.
An ability to troubleshoot complex assays and develop novel solutions for problems.
Excellent presentations skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific findings with diverse audiences.
A thorough understanding and demonstrated track record of designing, implementing and reporting on assays to address specific research questions.
Substantial wet lab experience running and interpreting assay results.
MS or PhD + 0-2 years of experience, BS with 2+ years of experience
CellProlifer, ImageJ, Python, Matlab
Fluorescent microscopy – confocal microscopy a plus.
Experience immunolabeling and optimizing fluorescent labeling.
Traditional histology – grossing, embedding, sectioning, staining.

Scientist - In Vitro Assays

We are currently looking for a Scientist to join our team that will be responsible for the execution of research projects for our Clients and designing novel drug discovery assays. Specifically, we are looking for a Scientist who will lead complex in vitro assay services as well as developing novel cell based assays. This will be a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with our team of Scientists to develop novel drug discovery technologies for use with our pharmaceutical Clients. We are looking for a Scientist and are open to broad backgrounds within the imaging, cell culture and image analysis spaces. Specifically, we are looking for Scientists that have the following skills and background.

Great project management skills and the ability to manage several complex research projects simultaneously.
An ability to troubleshoot complex assays and develop novel solutions for problems.
Excellent presentations skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific findings with diverse audiences.
A thorough understanding and demonstrated track record of designing, implementing and reporting on assays to address specific research questions.
Substantial wet lab experience running and interpreting assay results.
BS + 5 years of experience, MS + 3 years of experience, PhD + 0-2 years of experience
Fluorescent microscopy – confocal microscopy a plus.
Routine mammalian cell culture – 3D cell culture a plus.
Execution of in vitro assays.
Experience immunolabeling and optimizing fluorescent labeling.
Traditional histology – grossing, embedding, sectioning, staining.
Image analysis experience using ImageJ or other software tools.

Position is located in Hampton, NJ. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Job Type: Full-time.

Send your resume and cover letter along to Michael Johnson michael.johnson@visikol.com For more information, click here.

Internships and Co-ops at Boehringer-Ingelheim for all degree levels
Boehringer-Ingelheim is very excited to formally announce our kick off of the 2021 Domestic Summer Internship and Spring 2021 Co-Op recruiting season!
During the summer of 2021, we will be offering many paid internships across a wide variety of disciplines at all of our operating units (Connecticut, Missouri, Georgia, New Jersey, Iowa, and California). For Spring 2021, our paid co-op openings are located in California, Missouri, Georgia and Connecticut.
Our opportunities can be found by visiting our career website for openings of interest by searching "Internship" or “Co-Op” in the keyword search field. We will continue to be posting new roles through the December 1, 2020 (Internships) and all our Spring Co-Op roles are all posted on our external careers website.
We will also be hosting three virtual sessions with students interested in Boehringer-Ingelheim to provide background information on the company, and our 2021 academic programs. The dates are listed below:
Tuesday November 10th – 3-4 PM ET
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Conference ID: 956 680 483#
Wednesday November 11th – 4:30-5:30 PM ET
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Thursday November 12th – 5-6 PM ET
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Innovation Cup Case Study
If you are a post graduate student with an interest in the pharmaceutical, chemical or digital industry, the Innovation Cup is your chance to gain in-depth knowledge about research and development, to network with top students from around the world and to build a business case together with experienced professionals. Selected top performing participants could get an offer for a permanent employment at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Who can apply: Advanced students and post docs in the fields of life science, material science, data science and business administration from all over the world can apply:
Sciences: Post graduate students on their way towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, data sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, physics or engineering.
Business: Advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical, chemical or digital business. Not open to healthcare professionals.
How it works: During a one-week Summer Camp, 30 selected students will attend in-depth presentations about the pharmaceutical and chemical industry given by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany researchers and managers. The participants will be divided into teams, work together to develop a business plan and present it to a grand jury, who will award the Innovation Cup for the best plan along with a cash prize of EUR 20,000 plus EUR 5,000 for the runner-up. Options to implement the best business plans will be evaluated. A conference with alumni of previous Innovation Cup editions will be held on the first day of the Summer Camp.
The Innovation Cup will comprise the following team topics: oncology, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, drug discovery technologies, digitalization, pandemic threat.
Further information about the program and how to apply online from November 1, 2020 until January 31, 2021: http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com
Location: Near Frankfurt, Germany, June 26 – July 02, 2021. Travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by Merck
KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. In the event of travel restrictions, the Innovation Cup could be held virtually.
See attached flyer for more information.

J&J Webinar Medical Device Startup: The Path from Academia to Company
Nov 19 at 1pm. For many medical device innovators, the path from ideation to production is constantly rerouting, making it especially hard to succeed. Coming from within the trenches of a large academic institution is often considered as a roadblock itself. Join us as we welcome experts in the space to share their tips on how to tackle the roadblocks along your path such as investor funding, data security, product design, and more. To register, click here.

October 2020

Congratulations to the following iJOBS SciPhD trainees
Kumar Tiger who has a job as an Analytical Scientist II atcCatalent in their Cell and Gene Therapy division
Puneet Dhawan who has a job as a Scientific Leader at GSK
Jessica Xiaotang who has a job as a Clinical Pharmacology Scientist at Frontage
Pinelopi Kyriazi who has a job as a Medical Writer at 21GRAMS
Xue Yang who has a job as a Senior Scientist at Abbvie
Vicky Kanta who has a job as a Medical Writer at ICON
Michelle Favre who has a job as a Medical Writer at W2O

You can read the post by Gina Sanchez about the iJOBS Virtual Panel on Careers at the NIH. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Industry Careers Overview & Job Packages
Oct 26, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3912723587187259150
This session will highlight the myriad of career opportunities in industry and provide insight into how to position yourself (including building your resume and cover letters) to be competitive for these jobs. Speaker: Brad Fackler, OITE Industry Advisor
A recording of a recent (identical) presentation can be found at the OITE YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/NIHOITE

How Our Passion for Science Lead Us to Our Dream Jobs
The Foundation for Health Advancement has organized a free live 35-minute virtual program that will feature Dr. Michael Johnson & Dr. Tom Villani, co-founders of Visikol, Inc., who earned their PhDs from Rutgers University. Their company was founded while they were PhD students, and the company is a spin-out from Rutgers.
They will speak about their educational and career journeys. To register, click here and see attached flyer.

Science Voices from Home: France
Oct 27, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7908007995269504011
Science Voices from home is a regular series highlighting jobs for PhDs around the world. This month we are discussing careers in France. Our panel will discuss their careers as a faculty member, a postdoc on the job hunt, and as the Director of the Inserm-USA office. Panelist bios here.

Insight Fellows Program - Winter 2021
We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must complete all coursework by January 19th in order to participate full time) for our winter sessions
Apply to our fully-remote winter session by November 2: https://apply.insightdatascience.com
What is Insight?
The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely with partner companies to match Fellows with the hiring teams that represent the best fit for their skills and experience.
Schorarships Available
Our goal is to make sure that everyone with the right skills can participate in Insight regardless of financial challenges. We offer several scholarships (including need-based and scholarships for underrepresented groups in tech) to help reduce the barriers keeping you from participating in Insight's programs and taking those first steps to launch your thriving career. Learn more about available scholarships.
Gain a Network
Since 2012, Insight has helped 3,500+ Fellows transition to thriving careers in a variety of data and tech fields. By joining the Fellowship, you’re also joining an extensive community of industry leaders, and gaining connections to thousands of data and tech professionals from hundreds of companies. This is an investment in your future that pays dividends for years to come.
Getting Hired
88% of Insight Fellows accept a job offer in their chosen field within 6 months of finishing the Fellows Program, and the median time to hire is 8 weeks.
Starting Salary
The average starting base salary for Insight Fellows across all our locations is $126,000. Average bonus is $12,000, and almost all Fellows receive either equity or stock grants. The average stock grant for publicly-traded companies is $26,000 per year.
Hiring Companies
Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, CVS Health, 23andMe, Bloomberg, NBC, Bosch, American Express, Microsoft, and 700+ other top companies.
Post-Program Experience
Beyond the seven week program, Insight Fellows get access to a structured, highly-personalized post-program experience. This personalized post-program experience that we introduced as of Summer 2020, helps Insight Fellows get jobs 40% faster and earn $10,000-15,000/year more than the results quoted above.
Available Programs:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Engineering
- DevOps Engineering
- Decentralized Consensus
- Data Science*
- Health Data Science*
*Please note that our programs are open to all degree levels, except our Data Science and Health programs, which have a PhD requirement.
Locations:
Sessions will take place remotely, but Fellows will interview for jobs in many cities:
Upcoming Deadline & Start Date:
- Next application deadline: November 2
- Session begins: January 19
Want to learn more about Insight and our programs? Visit: https://www.insightfellows.com
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list: https://notify.insightdatascience.com/notify
Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com
Kyree Childress (she/her) Admissions Coordinator | INSIGHT,Silicon Valley kyree@insightdatascience.com

October 2020

You can read the post by Kayaara Robinson about the iJOBS Health Economics and Outcomes Research job simulation. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job as Scientist at Bioclinica
A Bioclinica is looking for a Ph.D. scientist in biomedical engineering, physics, neuroscience (or related field) with 5 plus years of hands on experience in Medical imaging, including by not limited to PET, SPECT, Novel Tracers or MRI (structural, fMRI, DTI, ASL). We are looking for a candidate with a solid understanding of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine physics who will work with our neuro-radiologists, physicists, scientists, software engineer, and operational specialist on the Medical Imaging endpoints for Neuroscience clinical trials including study documentation, scan acquisition, quality control and image analysis. Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by:

Working with Bioclinica's neuro-radiologists, physicists, scientists, software engineers, and operational specialists on the Medical Imaging endpoints for Neuroscience clinical trials including study documentation, scan acquisition, quality control and image analysis
Evaluating, training and supporting imaging facilities participating in Neuroscience clinical trials

Supports Innovation and Business Development by:

Leading the deployment of advanced Imaging acquisition to heterogeneous imaging facilities worldwide
Assisting the scripting and execution of large image data processing and analysis routines and publication of the results
Supporting innovation and business development efforts

Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by:

Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”)
Assisting in enforcing departmental standards

Qualifications:

PhD in biomedical engineering, physics, neuroscience, or related field
5+ years hands-on experience in Medical Imaging, including but not limited to PET, SPECT, Novel Tracers or MRI (structural, fMRI, DTI, ASL)
Working knowledge and solid understanding of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine physics and terminology across vendors
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability in manipulation, processing and analysis of imaging data
Proven ability in problem solving
Demonstrated programming skills a plus (MATLAB and Python)
Ability to work in group setting and independently; ability to adjust to changing priorities
Excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude
2+ years’ experience in medical imaging
Working knowledge and solid understanding of radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging
Working knowledge of GCH, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations highly preferred
Demonstrated programming skills a plus (eg, MATLAB)
Proven ability in manipulation, processing, and analysis of imaging data
Proven ability in problem solving

For more information, click here and to apply, click here. Contact Kelly Griffin, talent acquisition recruiter for more details: Kelly.Griffin@bioclinica.com

Faculty Job Panel - Virtual Q&A | October 21, 2020, from 3-4:30 pm
Hosted by: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The main goal of this Q&A panel session is to discuss how to tackle the application for a tenured faculty job as well as the interview process.

Come join us for a casual conversation with our panelists:

Dr. Tara Matise | Professor & Chair, SAS Department of Genetics
Dr. Victoria Abraira |Assistant Professor, Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience
Dr. David Salas-de la Cruz | Associate Professor of Chemistry, Rutgers University - Camden

When: October 21, 2020 | 3-4:30 pm

Where: Zoom. To register, click here.

Special seminar by Dr. Michael J. Sofia of Arbutus Biopharma
Michael Sofia, PhDis the inventor of Sofosbuvir, a game changing therapeutics for hepatitis C, and is currently the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder of Arbutus Biopharma, a pharmaceutical company specialized in developing a cure for hepatitis B. See attached flyer for details.
Seminar Title: “Viral Hepatitis: the Search for a Cure”
Date & Time: October 29, 2020, 9:00 am - 11:00 AM
Pre-registration is required at: https://t.ly/BW7W

Explore the OITE YouTube Page
Thinking about your career choices? Check out our Career Symposium Playlist—interviews with professionals in over 30 job paths for PhDs. Or the Grad and Professional School Playlist for tips and info for furthering your education.

How to prepare a magnetic LinkedIn profile
To watch webinars on how to prepare a magnetic LinkedIn profile by 2Actify, click here and to learn how to best do Career Networking, click here.

ORISE Fellowships at US Department of Defense
Synthetic Biology Researcher - Postdoctoral
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center | Vicksburg, MS
Biomedical Research Opportunity - PhD
Navy Experimental Diving Unit | Panama City, FL
Biostatistics / Epidemiology Postdoctoral Researcher
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research | San Antonio, TX
Clinical En Route Combat Casualty Care Researcher
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research | Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX
Research Opportunity in Probabilistic Life Cycle Analysis
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center | Vicksburg, MS

October 2020

You can read the post by Samantha Avina about the iJOBS Networking event with BioPharma Networking Group. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job at Roche in oligonucleotide or protein synthesis
Amulya Veldanda has a connection in a contract agency who is looking for recently graduated BME or chemistry undergraduate/graduate students for jobs at Roche Molecular Systems in Branchburg, NJ. The job will be in the lab, most likely in oligonucleotide synthesis or protein synthesis to support manufacture of Roche’s PCR diagnostic kits. They are looking for people who are legally able to work in the US and will not require sponsorship. If anyone is interested in learning more or being connected with my contact, please email amulyaveldanda@hotmail.com.

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows (STPF)
Each year more than 250 distinguished scientists and engineers like you become AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows (STPF). These fellows spend a year contributing to policy across the federal government. Fellows are scholars, faculty on sabbatical, and practitioners from across sectors. They represent a broad range of disciplines and career stages. Do you want to bring your STEM expertise to Washington next year? STPF invites you to join a special conversation with three fellows to hear what it’s like to be a policy fellow. Join to hear fellows’ lessons learned and to ask them your questions. Ask a Fellow Anything! October 15 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET. To register, click here.

Post-Doctoral Fellow – Pharmacology Research, Imsed
They are looking for someone with a physiology/pharmacology background (PhD minimally) in the cardiac system. Specifically a cardiovascular person who knows a bit about the physiology/pharmacology of the pulmonary circulation and heart function. It is also preferable that the candidate knows and has worked with in vivo systems. Insmed understands that its most valuable resource is its employees. We place great value on the unique skills, talents and qualities that each of our employees brings to our company. We are building a world-class team with a focus on innovation, teamwork and the desire and ability to change the way our patients live. Insmed is a fast-paced, high-energy organization that seeks talented individuals who are leaders in their respective functional areas of expertise, who are creative problem solvers and who have the desire to make a difference. This position will be based in our new Bridgewater, New Jersey headquarters. For more information, contact Michel.Corboz@Insmed.com

Require a Post-Doctoral research position for a minimum of 1 but can be extended to 2 years to study the beneficial effects of inhaled prostanoids on the pulmonary circulation and right heart in animal models of pulmonary hypertension.
Research will involve investigations into the mechanisms of pulmonary vasodilation, inhibition of pulmonary vascular remodeling and fibrosis formation in the heart and pulmonary blood vessels.
This Post-Doctoral position will develop and/or utilize in vitro and in vivo techniques to study the mode of action of prostanoids in PAH. This position will also have the opportunity to provide scientific input to other projects within the Research Department.

Responsibilities

Work within the Research and Discovery Team to evaluate the mechanism of action of inhaled prostanoids on the pathophysiology and pathology of PAH
Develop and conduct in vitro and ex vivo biological assays
Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results
Document key results in abstracts and manuscripts.
Maintain laboratory equipment and follow good laboratory practices
Present results at staff meetings and give presentations at conferences

Qualifications

PhD in Pharmacology, Biology, Physiology.
Experience with in vitro and in vivo pulmonary vascular pharmacology/physiology is essential.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Knowledge of data processing and documentation essential.
Experience with inhalation delivery to the lungs is desired but not essential

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Fellowship and Postdocs
These opportunities are all located at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | Silver Spring, MD and stipend is provided.
Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Cellular Entry Internship
Advanced Electrophysiological Training Fellowship
Glyco-technology Lab Fellowship
Oncology Backbone Therapy Dose Optimization Fellowship
Bioinformatics Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Postmarket Drug Safety Fellowship

Nature Careers virtual event
Registration is now open for the Nature Careers virtual event on October 15. Careers Live will take place from 07.00-12.00 EST and you'll be able to network with a host of leading employers with live job roles, including Roche, the European Food Safety Authority, Fudan University Shanghai, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Research in Germany and many more. You’ll also be able to watch and interact with live sessions, including ‘How to write a first-class paper’ and ‘Learn how to make a great CV with expert advice’. Register now to secure your place by clicking here.

Insight Fellows Program - Upcoming Webinars: Transitioning to Careers in Data and Tech
Interested in a career in data science, engineering, machine learning, or other tech roles? Insight Fellows Program is hosting a series of webinars to help you learn more about the landscape, the kinds of careers that are available, and guidance to help you make the transition. Sign up for one or more of these webinars below!
Webinar 1: Careers in Distributed Computing
Join to discuss the rapid growth and demand for engineers in DevOps and Blockchain. We will chat about tips and next steps for transitioning into the industries. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome! Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 6pm ET Sign Up Now
Webinar 2: Transitioning from Academia to Industry
This session will cover the current state of the data science landscape, what kinds of careers are available, and how to leverage your experience in academia to help bridge the gap to industry. Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 8pm ET Sign Up Now
Webinar 3: Careers in Data Science
Scientists from diverse fields, including physics, ecology, engineering, neuroscience, math, sociology, geosciences, statistics, computer science, and more, are playing key roles in transforming the way companies and public institutions work with data to impact our daily lives. Join this session for a high-level overview of the data science industry, how each field gives Fellows their own unique edge in the DS job market, and discussion of the Insight Fellows Program. Date: Thursday, October 8th Time: 2pm ET Sign Up Now
Webinar 4: Careers in Data Engineering
What exactly is data engineering, and how can I leverage my software engineering background to get into the world of Big Data? In this session, we’ll discuss whether this rapidly growing field suits your skills and career goals and how Insight's Data Engineering Fellowship Program can help you make the transition. Date: Thursday, October 8th Time: 7pm ET Sign Up Now
Webinar 5: Transitioning to a Career in Artificial Intelligence
Join this session for an overview of the artificial intelligence landscape, as well as advice on transitioning into roles in AI. This session is designed for beginners interested in transitioning into deep learning and machine learning engineering roles. Date: Thursday, October 15th Time: 5pm ET Sign Up Now
Interested in attending, but can’t make the time? Sign up to receive information about future sessions: https://notify.insightdatascience.com/notify
Interested in learning more about Insight and our programs? Visit: https://www.insightfellows.com Kyree Childress Admissions Coordinator | INSIGHT kyree@insightdatascience.com

Equity Research Associate - Biotechnology, Guggenheim Securities, New York, NY
Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a sell-side Equity Research Associate to help cover the Biotechnology sector. This person will be responsible for following the progress of public/private Biotechnology companies and will support the research team in its efforts to analyze companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. In addition to a background in the life sciences, the ideal candidate will have interest in equity research and financial modeling, specifically in the Biotechnology sectors with a focus on immunology. The position is located in New York. View and Apply on the DOC website. For more information contact Yatin Suneja linkedin.com/in/yatinsuneja
Essential Job Functions

Provide support to the Senior Analyst through fundamental analysis and investment research in equity markets with an emphasis on original, bottom-up research in the Biotechnology sector
Analyze individual Biotechnology companies to build and update fully integrated financial and valuation models
Write comprehensive research reports and present findings; draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news
Conduct primary research through industry sources including, but not limited to, financial analysis, due diligence clinical data and industry trends, company management and strategies
Organize physician calls for investors and investor events
Update analyst marketing handout regularly
Interact with Firm’s institutional sales force and investor clients
Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding research findings and directives

Basic Qualifications

Exceptional academic pedigree, including a higher degree in a life science field (MD or PhD)
2 years of experience in investment research, financial modelling and analysis
Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation
Ability to work independently, multi-task, manage tight timelines and handle long and demanding days, and be a team player across groups
Proficiency in Excel
Ability to search, understand and interpret scientific and medical publications and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience at a bio-pharmaceutical company is preferred
Experience in immunology is a plus
Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the biotech sector
Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Strong team orientation

October 2020

You can read the post by Shawn Rumrill about the Life After STEM: Career Opportunities. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP), Research Scientist Lawrenceville, NJ Project Description
The Immunology Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) group is searching for a highly motivated scientist to develop and apply innovative translational modeling & simulation approaches in the Immunology disease area. QSP models are mathematical models that are used to integrate knowledge and data on disease pathophysiology and drug pharmacology in a mechanistic manner. This enables hypothesis testing and generation in target discovery, translational pharmacology and clinical drug development. This position is an exciting opportunity to broadly impact critical decision making in the progression of multi-target drug R&D in Immunology. The successful scientist will be working on a highly stimulating and collaborative environment with biologists, clinicians, pharmacometricians, translational medicine scientists, and in-house QSP modelers.
Position Responsibilities:

Drive development and application of novel QSP Immunology models to facilitate back-translation efforts from internal late development programs.
Function as part of team to develop and rigorously assess the functionality, feasibility, efficiency and validity of new models.
Conduct extensive literature review to identify suitable mechanistic elements, interactions, rate constants and sub-modules for incorporation into larger systems (pharmacodynamic & efficacy) models.
Leverage algorithms for parameter optimization and sensitivity analysis.
Analyze model predictions and identify suitable strategies to resolve issues (whenever occur) pertaining to model performance and inaccuracy.
Network as appropriate with experts in Translational Medicine, Discovery Biology, Clinical Development, and other groups to share learnings that maximize the translational value of QSP modeling.
Participate in internal scientific (QSP-related) discussions.
Build and maintain QSP expertise through a personal track record of publication, attendance/participation in conferences, scientific workshops, etc.

Degree requirements:
Ph.D. in Engineering, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Pharmacometrics, Systems Biology/Pharmacology or a related field with a proven record of productivity as demonstrated by publications and conference presentations.
Key Competency Requirements

Excellent understanding of theory, principles and statistical aspects of advanced mathematical modeling and simulation, including numerical methods, parameter estimation/optimization, and ordinary differential equations (ODEs).
Experience in building, validating and using QSP models or deterministic models of biological pathways/systems to support basic science and/or translational clinical research would be particularly desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with scientists in other disciplines with a positive, collegial and collaborative attitude.
Hands-on experience with modeling software like MATLAB is required.
Experience with general programming and data analysis tools/languages such as Python, R, would be particularly desirable.
Ability to learn new areas of biological sciences and build on solid foundation of quantitative skills to develop mechanistic disease/pharmacology models.
Good understanding of the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Candidates with previous (academic or industry) experience in QSP or a closely related field are highly encouraged to apply.

This 24+ month position starts ASAP. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #20-01586 W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE #ZR

Q&A faculty Job Panel from Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres
The main goal of this panel session is to talk about how to tackle the application for tenured faculty job and the interview process. Come join us for a casual conversation with our panelists:
Dr. Tara Matise, Professor and Chair of Genetics Department
Dr. Victoria Abraira, Assistant Professor at Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience
Dr. David Salas-de la Cruz, Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Wednesday Oct 21, from 3-4:30 by Zoom
Hosted by Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Click here to register by Oct 14.

September 2020

2020 SAPA Annual Conference - Unprecedented Challnes and Opportunities: Unique roles of pharma and biotech in the new ear
The three-day conference (Friday-Sunday Oct 2-4) will have 2 plenary sessions and 11 parallel sessions covering diverse topics. Registration is free for iJOBS trainees. Use complementary code CWRTKH to join for free (except the Sunday roadshow program). See attached flyer for detailed program.
Registration: https://sapaweb.org/event/sapa2020ac/
Plenary Session I: Celebrate Leadership and Innovation, Embrace Diversity, Foster Career
Plenary Session II: Promote Science, Advocate Compliance, Cooperation, and Service
Parallel Session A: CEO Forum
Parallel Session B: Precision Medicine in the Horizon of Drug Discovery and Development
Parallel Session C: Data-Driven, Informed Decisions
Parallel Session D: Career Skillset Development: Story Telling
Parallel Session E: Business Development Forum: Cross-Border Transactions During COVID-19
Parallel Session F: Breakthrough in New Drug Clinical Development and Review Process
Parallel Session G: Technical and Strategic Innovations in CMC Development
Parallel Session H: Toward COVID-19 Cure: Infectious Disease Drug and Vaccine Development

Building a Publishing Pipeline: Concrete Strategies for Increasing Your Writing Productivity
10am-12pm, October 16th, 2020:
As part of the INSPIRE Fall Orientation and Annual Retreat, we are hosting an NCFDD (National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity) virtual workshop facilitated by Dr. Erin Furtak, Full Professor, University of Colorado Boulder. This workshop will help you
Establish a sustainable daily writing practice
Experiment with a tracking system to analyze where to focus your writing and research efforts
Make a concrete action plan for moving several projects forward simultaneously
Clebrate the process of moving your work from one stage of the pipeline to the next.
Details and the registration link can be found in the attached flyer. To register, click here

Job as medical Writer at Wedgwood Communications
Wedgewood Communications is a leading, full-service medical communications and advertising agency with a focus on pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations. Grounded in science, inspired by technology, and independent in spirit, our unbiased dedication to examining the data behind clients’ brands results in strategies that exceed goals, increase productivity, and move market share. Whether it’s your brand or your career, if you’re looking for a place where the independent spirit is a way of life, we’d like to meet you!
Location: On-site position based in Holmdel, New Jersey
• Develop engaging scientific content for a range of promotional materials (manuscripts, websites, slide decks, visual aids) across print and digital platforms
• Interpret and translate clinical information into compelling content for various target audiences across multiple therapeutic areas
• Continually expand understanding of brand and competitive marketplace
• Ensure that deliverables are clinically accurate meet FDA rules and regulations
• Source supporting references and annotate all pieces in accordance with client requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
• BA/BS in a life science or healthcare discipline; advanced degree is a plus
• 3+ years of medical writing experience in a healthcare advertising agency
• Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Capability to work independently as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge and familiarity with AMA guidelines
To apply. submit resume to Stefanie Berman HR manager sberman@wedgecom.com 732-946-0400 x301

Job Description for Biochemist/Chemist Temp Position in Biosurgery R&D
Biosurgery platform in The Ethicon Franchise, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an R&D position located in Somerville, New Jersey. From creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures, Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world’s most pressing health care issues, and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon’s surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treating serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
A Temp position is available within Biosurgery R&D which includes some or all of the following responsibilities:
The Temp will conduct and support research efforts in the field of Hemostats and Sealants. This individual will work with R & D scientists and engineers to assist in preparation and testing of various concepts.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Individual will design and conduct experiments and perform biochemical and analytical laboratory procedures including protein chemistry, microscopy, rheometry, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, western blots, and moisture analysis.
Record data and observations in laboratory notebooks. Analyze experimental data, interpret results and prepare technical reports.
Individual will maintain laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies. Prepare stock solutions and reagents, including weight measurements and utilize a pH meter to prepare buffer solutions.
Must comply with safety and GLP guidelines including maintaining up to date training, following SOPs, maintaining equipment, and proper documentation of lab notebooks and logbooks.
Individual should be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication) with co-workers.
Qualified candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Materials/Biomaterial Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Technology or a related technical field.
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is preferred.
At least 2 years of previous laboratory experience is required. Lab experience in an industry setting is preferred.
Understanding of polymer chemistry and characterization methods is a plus.
Experience in working in cross functional teams is a plus
Candidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in use and application of commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database software (statistical)

This position is located in Somerville, New Jersey, and must be able to provide their own transportation to this work location. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.

Job as In Vivo Research Associate, Pre-clinical Studies at Myeloid Therapeutics
Myeloid Therapeutics is an immuno-oncology company developing its propriety ATAKTM myeloid cell program to cure cancer. ATAKTM cells are autologous myeloid cells that have been engineered to unleash their power to cure cancer. Our science has demonstrated activity against hematological and solid tumor targets in preclinical models and is looking for a process development expert to join the company and build a team to enable the filing of an IND for the lead candidates, translating these findings to the clinic. We are seeking an energetic and committed Research Associate that will be responsible for supporting the team with a focus on in vivo pharmacology studies. S/he will participate in study activities including rodent handling, restraint, weighing, dosing, and sampling. This individual will join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team that combines significant biologic drug discovery experience with pioneering discoveries driving a novel biological platform.
• Perform routine injections (sc, ip, iv and po) in mice, monitor animal health, collect blood samples, measure tumors, perform necropsies, and collect and record data
• Make observations, evaluate data, interpret results and document in a well maintained laboratory notebook and study reports in timely fashion
• Apply relevant scientific literature to the design of experimental protocols
• Present study results of experiments and findings in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Establish new animal models as needed, including pilot studies for model development, troubleshooting, and model characterization
• Understand and ensure compliance with IACUC protocols and EHS regulations
• In a matrix environment, collaborate with team members and coordinate assigned activities with other teams to ensure timely completion
• Focus on immune readouts (FACS, T cell activation assays, ELISA, histology)
• Follow and promote safety instructions and regulations
Requirements:
• B.Sc/MS degree in biology, or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience working in a vivarium. Industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in rodent handling, blood collection, tissue harvesting and processing of biological samples for ex vivo analysis is required
• Experience in flow cytometry, microscopy imaging and/or histopathological techniques is a plus
• Outstanding sense of urgency, interpersonal skills and established collaborative working habits in a dynamic matrixed environment is required
• Rigorous with strong problem-solving and analytical skills is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management is required
If you are interested, kindly email a copy of your CV/resume to Rutgers alum Chetan Rane crane@myeloidtx.com

Part Time Paid Internship in Clinical and Translational Science
The NJ ACTS Workforce Development Core is offering six part-time, paid internships to students (undergraduate, graduate and professional), postdocs and fellows. Please see the attached document for a description of each of the six opportunities. Participating in one of these internships would be a great opportunity to build your resume in clinical and translational sciences. All of the internships can be performed remotely.
Applications are due October 1st. Internships are 8 weeks each.
The application comprises: the application form found at the Application Portal (https://form.jotform.com/202595193257966.), a CV, a personal statement, two references and a unofficial transcript.
Applicants are asked to indicate their first and second choices of internship projects. See attached flyer for details.
If you have questions, please contact: Yasheca Ebanks, NJ ACTS Project Manager at yebanks@shp.rutgers.edu.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

September 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Eric Himelman who got a job as a Scientist at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical.

Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers
Graduate students interested in science policy and communication, please join Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR) for our first general interest meeting of the year, taking place on Zoom September 23 from 5:30-6:30 PM. Find more event details see attached flyer and click here.
Learn about how you can get involved with our graduate student group in the first half hour. Then we will discuss the form and function of a policy memo re: the establishment of state-level science policy fellowships. Let's learn together about this style of writing that is critical to the policy-making process!
Additionally, please tune in for events being hosted by our partner organizations, such as the "Vote Out" being hosted by Princeton's Black Graduate Caucus and Queer Graduate Caucus as well as the "Black Activism Student-Led Panel" being hosted at the Rutgers School of Public Health. See attached flyer for details.

TechAdvance Award
TechAdvance is a way for students, postdocs and faculty to learn about tech transfer if they have an idea of product they want to commercialize. They now requires our prospective applicants to register, attend our Innovation & Commercialization 101 Bootcamp and thereby submit a certificate of participation as a part of the application process. This bootcamp aims to provide not only basic information and education to Rutgers PI’s about technology commercialization but also allows the applicants and their team members to ask questions to the presenters at their respective sections. Attending the bootcamp is required for all new applicants as well as applicants who are in the review process/granted awards but not completed this requirement. A certificate of participation will be provided to every attendee after the event. Details of the program and registration information is as follows:
Schedule: Fri, October 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
To register for the bootcamp, click here. For more information, contact EZ Pires eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu

Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine opportunity at the US Food and Drug Administration
The Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) in the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration has launched a Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine (RM) targeting recent PhD graduates. Please see the attached flyer for details and distribution to interested parties. Additional information may be found at the following sites: OTAT Multi-Center Regenerative Medicine Fellowship
Project descriptions
This fellowship aims to enhance FDA’s ability to regulate regenerative medicine (RM) products and support the development of highly trained scientists and engineers with unique multi-center experience. In connection with a Preceptor(s), each fellow will develop a non-laboratory based regulatory science project to address critical regulatory science priorities and enhance the science that supports regulatory decision-making at FDA. Fellows will gain “hands-on” experience in the scientific and regulatory premarket review of devices, cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue-engineered products. Projects are intended to enhance the clinical development of RM products. The application deadline is September 30, 2020. See attached flyer.

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September 2020

Job as QC Analytical Associate (Flow Cytometry)
Location: Allendale, NJ
Compensation: $50,000+Benefits
Click here to apply
Company Overview:
Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics Solutions, LLC (HCATS) is an industry leader in contract development and manufacturing of cell therapy products. HCATS works with its clients to overcome the fundamental challenges of cell therapy manufacturing by providing a wide range of innovative services including product and process development, full scale cGMP/GLP manufacturing, engineering and automation, cell and tissue processing, logistics, storage and distribution, as well as expert consulting and regulatory support.
The Role:
The Quality Control Analytical Associate serves as a support role to clinical and commercial production. The QC Analytical Associate will assist with process check point, stability, and release analytical testing to ensure that quality standards are upheld for all products produced at the facility.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager, QC Analytical, responsibilities of the QC Analytical Associate will include but are not limited to:
• Performs accurate execution of all HCATS and/or client test methods and procedures of cellular products to ensure the safety and/or efficacy of different cell populations
• Performs maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pertinent equipment
• Performs and assists in the training of other Quality Control Analytical Associates
• Maintains training records and coordinates records retention with Document Control and Training groups
• Tests, documents, and reports results for products or materials following HCATS and/or client procedures following CGMP and/or GTP guidelines
• Performs state proficiency testing and/or client proficiency testing under direct supervision as applicable
• Participates in managing QC materials and supplies
• Performs and assists in equipment and method qualification/validation activities as needed
• Performs reagent and media preparation
• Provides input based on level of knowledge and experience with troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
• Leads investigations for out-of-specification, out-of-trend, aberrant, and/or non-conforming test results
• Determines root causes and implements intelligent corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and monitors CAPA effectiveness
• Initiates, investigates, and prepares deviation reports with input from assigned supervisor
• Brainstorms and implements corrective and preventive actions, as and when applicable
• Documents training and execution of shipping test samples to contract laboratories for testing
• Completes all documentation according to written Standard Operating Procedures in accordance to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ensures timely issuance, review, and approval of Certificate of Analysis, alongside timely closures of batch records, deviations, and CAPA
• Initiates, assesses, approves, tracks, and trends deviations, Change Controls and CAPAs
• Communicates effectively with other co-workers, departments, management and clients
• Eventually serves as a lead and/or co-lead for client projects
• Manages and drives resolution of quality issues with clients, collaborators, and internal personnel
• Makes informed and independent decisions on complex issues in collaboration with key stakeholders and alignment with PCT/HCATS policies.
• Manages completion of document changes and maintains the internal QC change control system
• Applies expertise of compliance requirements and therefore maintains an inspection-ready state laboratory
• Participates as subject matter expert during audits/inspections
• Works with internal departments and outside vendors, collaborators, and partners effectively for meeting projects timelines and commitments
• Additional tasks as assigned
Competencies/Candidate Profile
• Proficient with computer software such as
• Microsoft Office
• Visio
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentational skills preferred
• Candidate must be detail oriented, can multi-task, work in a team environment, and have the flexibility to adapt to company growth as well as its evolving responsibilities
Qualifications
• BA/BS in a science or relevant field required
• MS is preferred
• Prior cGMP experience required
• Prior QC laboratory, clinical laboratory, microbiology, hematology, blood banking, or immunology experience in a CGMP/GTP environment
• Prior industrial experience in cell count methodologies preferred
• Prior academic and/or industrial cell therapeutic experience preferred
• Prefer experience 3-6 years of experience in Quality Control laboratory setting or within the biopharmaceutical industry
Working Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases transmittable through human blood, tissues, or bodily fluids and are expected to utilize universal precautions with all human specimens.
• Other exposures may include gases (nitrogen), or corrosive chemicals (Clorox, potassium hydroxide), or exposure to liquid nitrogen. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with clients
• Must be able to work during the weekend, holidays, and as required by the company
• Must be able to handle the standard/moderate noise of the manufacturing facility
Physical Requirements
• The QC Analytical Associate III must be able to work in a laboratory environment for an extended period.
• Must be physically capable to stand; walk; sit; bend; stretch; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Click here to apply for this position or conact Ashish Upadhyay Reflik Account Manager Phone: 855-573-3545, ext. 218 Email: aupadhyay@reflik.com

Find Funding Fast! Overview of the PIVOT Software Tool
How PIVOT software can help automate your search for funding!
Sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept 16th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Guest Speaker and PIVOT Trainer, Tanya Volkert from Office of Research & Economic Development will give an overview on how to use the PIVOT software toolto:
Set up and activate your own PIVOT account
Keep up-to-date with the latest funding opportunities relevant to your research topic area
Automate customized searches for grants
Get new funding opportunities sent directly to your inbox
By the end of the Overview, you should be familiar enough with PIVOT to run your own funding searches, customize it to your needs, and know where to go for help.
Register today to attend our short info session and Q&A. Please share with a friend or colleague who is also looking for funding from Federal Agencies, Non-Profits, Foundations, Corporate grants, etc!
Sept 16th, (3pm) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-funding-fast-how-pivot-software-can-automate-your-funding-searches-tickets-119545871921
To learn more about Rutgers I-Corps or to apply, visit: icorps.rutgers.edu

Rutgers I-Corps Site Program: Virtual Info Session
Driving Innovation through Customer Discovery
Session1: Thursday, September 10th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Session2: Tuesday, September 22nd, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The I-Corps@Rutgers Program is an immersive learning experience developed by the National Science Foundation for researchers, faculty, students, staff, and others to determine if there is a potential market for the innovation they are currently working on. Through the experiential I-Corps@Rutgersprocess, participants develop skills, learn business concepts, get advice, become part of our I-Corps alumni network, and receive a small NSF grant (reimbursement for approved expenses).
The 5-week virtual program (Cohort 9) starts in mid-October. Register today to attend our short info session and Q&A at your preferred time:
1) Sept 10th, (3pm) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-i-corps-virtual-info-session-sept-10-tickets-118961688613
2) Sept 22nd (12noon) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-i-corps-virtual-info-session-sept-22-12noon-tickets-119252855501
To learn more about Rutgers I-Corps or to apply, visit: icorps.rutgers.edu

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For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

August 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 participants Kai-Ti Chang who has a job as a Senior Scientist in Euprotein in North Brunswick

Management Consulting Project Opportunities in the Life Sciences at The Solution Lab
The Solution Lab is an educational nonprot 501(c)(3) that provides training and leadership experiences to the next generation of healthcare and life science professionals. Through our flagship program, we have completed projects for top ten pharma rms,biotech and health tech startups, nonprots, and financial services rms. We are growing alongside our clients and recruiting creative, motivated, and articulate volunteers to tackle issues in the life sciences and healthcare industries in New York City. Our exceptional volunteers enable us to turn science into solutions. The following are qualities of ideal candidates:
• Pursuing or completed advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, PharmD, etc.)
• Background in healthcare, life sciences, and/or business
• Willing to commit at least 12 hours/week for 10-12 weeks
• Able to attend virtual meetings 2x/week
Submit a one-page resume with bullet-pointed cover letter to: recruiting@thesolutionlab.org See attached flyerfor details.

Job as Senior Scientist Immune Profiling at BMS, Lawrenceville, NJ
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist to join our late clinical development team in the Translational Medicine group. The position will involve the development, validation, and execution of high dimensional flow cytometry panels for deep immune phenotyping of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes as well as peripheral immune cells. In addition, the candidate will be involved in developing complex in vitro/ex vivo immune & tumor cell culture systems to investigate the mechanism of action of our late stage clinical assets in the immuno oncology space.

Qualification/Essential skills:

PhD with 0-2 years of experience or BS/MS with 3-5 years of experience in immunology, cell biology, tumor biology or related field
Knowledge of human immune and tumor biology, with a focus on interactions between tumor and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment
Technical expert in high dimensional flow cytometry, including demonstrated by ability to independently design, validate, execute and analyze novel (12+ colors) panels for deep longitudinal immune profiling
Detailed understanding of cytometers/software on the market
Strong ability to analyze and integrate complex data sets and present conclusions to translational research team
Hands-on-experience isolating and culturing primary human immune cells, including processing of tumor samples to enrich for tumor infiltrating cells; willingness to work with human derived samples and potentially biohazardous/infectious material
Flexibility to taking on a role in a diverse multifunctional research team, prior experience as part of multidisciplinary team in an academic or industrial environment is a plus
Excellent written and oral presentation skills

This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #20-01364
W2 ONLYMUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Novartis Hackathon for Graduate Students
Novartis is sponsoring an oncology hackathon to bring together graduate students in data science and computer science (and life science students with an interest in technology) to solve a complex public health challenge. The program will kick off on September 28th and run for 3 weeks with teams of 3-5 students focused on designing a technical solution to solve challenges faced by oncology patients and providers. In addition to interacting with industry professionals, Novartis will consider participants for student internships and potentially for permanent positions after graduation! Please see the attached flyer for additional information about the hackathon. If you know of any students who may be interested in this opportunity, please let us know, or contact Pavita Howe, Director of Entrepreneurship Partnerships at pavita.howe@rutgers.edu.

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Career options list
For a helpful list of many of the jobs that are possible career paths for PhD level biomedical scientists, click here.

August 2020

Read the blog by Natalie Losada about the Regeneron Science to Medicine Virtual Forum. The iJOBS blog is a great way to build a portfolio of writing samples and gain experience.

Internship for grad students and postdocs in Tech Transfer at Rutgers
Rutgers postdoctoral trainees and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program. Rutgers students pursuing Master’s degree in business who are interested in gaining hands-on experiences in marketing and business development are also encouraged to apply to the internship program.

What is required:

· Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
· Ability to dedicate 5-10 hours/week -- 2-3 hours for attending lectures or meeting with ORC staff remotely, and additional 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out projects
· Approval from your PI or Advisor (signature required below)

Elements of the Program: The program will start on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 3pm. It will begin with several lecture-style sessions on Intellectual Property Law, Contracts/Agreements relevant for academic Tech Transfer, Technical Writing, Marketing and Licensing. After each session, assignments will be given. Participants will be expected to reach a certain level of expertise to carry out basic invention evaluation and marketing independently with minor supervision.

What you will learn: You will be exposed to the exciting world of Intellectual Property; you will learn the necessary steps that are needed in order to effectively protect and commercialize the results of scientific research. You will learn how to evaluate an Invention Disclosure, prepare Non-Confidential Summaries, and identify and reach out to prospective licensees. You will learn about negotiation of the business terms of various agreements that govern Technology Transfer in an academic institution.

In order to be considered for the program, please fill out the information below and send to the ORC along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest by e-mail to yong.zhang@rutgers.edu by Sunday, September 13, 2020. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted as needed. See attached application.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

August 2020

Innovation and Commercialization Bootcamp
TechAdvance is co-organizing with ROI-WORC and I-Corps an ‘Innovation and Commercialization Bootcamp 101’ on 17th August 2020 (1-5 pm) that will provide interested innovators tools and resources to all stages and steps towards Commercialization. Interested faculty and staff, students, postdocs are encouraged to attend this meeting (see attachment). Participants can register by clicking here.
Investigators that intend to apply to the TechAdvance funds are required to attend this workshop as a requirement.

Job as Document Management Lead at AstraZeneca in Gaithersberg, MD
The GTO Analytical team is looking for a highly motivated individual to lead document management across the internal and external organization. Responsibilities would include document management in internal systems, management of quality records for document revision and communication to external contractors regarding document revisions originating either from within the Client or from external contractors.

Document revision management and timely delivery of document revisions.
Ownership of quality records relating to document revision.
Maintaining document status with external contractors.
Document lifecycle management.
Excellent written (for exceptional business communications as well as editing/proofreading) and oral presentation skills.
Proficient in all applications of MS Office (strong emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Process-driven, to perform daily tasks, with the dual capability of being flexible to perform in an evolving environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to deliver quality results.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
Project management and experience managing changes under a quality system are a plus.

This 6 months initially with the possibility of extension position starts ASAP.

Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Purvi: purvi@alphaconsulting.com

ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #20-01135 MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Graduate Student Industry Internships Panel
I would like to invite you to an exciting virtual event that showcases the value of PhD student industry internships, on Monday August 24, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Three PhD candidates, Ryan Crichton (Chemistry, J. Zhang), Krystal House (Chemistry/MSE, D. O’Carroll) and Changxi Wang (ISE, E. Elsayed) currently interning with Colgate Palmolive will present on their work and experience as part of the PhD Experiential Learning Opportunity Program. Changxi, Krystal and Ryan are doing so well in their internships that they are being given the opportunity to present to Dr. Pat Verduin, Colgate Palmolive Chief Technology Officer. This will be Rutgers’ opportunity to hear directly from these PhD candidates and their Colgate managers.
We hope that by hearing from these students will be motivating to you in considering such opportunities as they present themselves. I think you would agree that these opportunities can be a real draw for graduate student recruits to Rutgers PhD programs. I hope you will make time to join us on Monday August 24, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, at this Zoom link.
The agenda for the event will be as follows:

Introduction of speakers and hosts
Ryan Crichton and manager, Jun Wang –Packaging
Krystal House and manager, Shiyou Xu – Advanced Analysis
Changxi Want and manager, Kli Pappas – Predictive Innovation
ELO learnings for future years, Cherise Kent (Associate Dean, SAS)
Comments from Colgate Palmolive, Dr. Long Pan (Rutgers-Colgate Alliance co-lead)
Comments and closing remarks by Rutgers-Colgate Alliance co-leads, Long Pan (CP) and Sasha Patera (Rutgers)

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August 2020

Postdoc for Cell Line Development, Bristo Myers Squibb New Brunswick, NJ

The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the Client opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups.
You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings. With a commitment to continuous improvement, a Postdoctoral position in the Molecular Biology and Analytics is open to work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD).
The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base CHO cell substrate.
The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy.
Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume.
Needed to continue improving targeted integration technology for cell line development to further shorten time to FIH and improve cell line performance.
It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and work in a safe environment.
Develop, lead and carry out research strategy to improve Cell Line Development technology or its understanding.
Work collaboratively within Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums.
Maintain proper documentation of all research.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities.
Position Handles Hazardous Materials.
Position is renewed every 6 months and is expected to last 2 years.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Briana: briana@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA’S REQUIREMENT #20-01246. MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Positions at Oak Ridge Institute For Science and Education
GPS and Data Analyst Internship
Combat Capabilities Development Command | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD | STIPEND PROVIDED
Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics Public Health Fellow
U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine | Dayton, OH | STIPEND PROVIDED

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Antibacterial Drug Discovery
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD | STIPEND PROVIDED
Postdoctoral fellowship in Malaria Drug Discovery
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | Silver Spring, MD | STIPEND PROVIDED
Statistician/Data Scientist Fellowship
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research | San Antonio, TX | STIPEND PROVIDED
Toxicology Researcher
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD |STIPEND PROVIDED

Project Management for Scientists
Monday, August 17, 3 - 6 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 3 - 6 PM
Friday, August 21, 12 - 3 PM (note earlier time)
Each day’s session is approximately 3 hours and has a break. Must attend all sessions.
Project management is essentially the art and science of meeting your objectives on time and on budget. Project management experience is highly valued in professional organizations, and believe it or not, you probably use many of those same skills as you design, execute, troubleshoot and complete your experiments.
There’s a whole language for project management and in this program we’ll teach you that language, how it relates to the kinds of activities and skills you do every day, and how to describe your experiences and successes using that language. To register, click here.

Machine Learning with Python: An Introduction
Wed Sept 16 from 12-4pm
The New Jersey Alliance for Clinical & Translational Sciences Workforce Development Core at Rutgers University is offering a workshop opportunity for all to gain hands-on experience while practicing with real-life Machine Learning examples all to see how it affects society in ways that you may have not guessed! See attached flyer for more details. To register, click here.

July 2020

Postdoc Position at Biotech Startup in New Brunswick
Sonder Research X, a startup biotechnology company focused on developing diagnostics and therapeutics for ophthalmology and cancer, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to conduct biomedical research with a primary focus on imaging (electron microscopy, light microscopy), data analysis, and working with clinical samples. The fellow will also learn microfluidics, lead scientific projects, and supervise and teach laboratory technicians. The ideal candidate will be skilled in coordinating and communicating with team members, confident working in a fast-paced work environment, and comfortable operating small, delicate instruments and machinery. In addition, the position requires diligence in maintaining lab records, assisting with designing experiments, and reading scientific literature. It is expected that the candidate will adhere to technical and safety protocols and comply with the company’s vision and expectations. Familiarity with biology or chemistry is highly recommended. A background that includes an advanced Ph.D. is required, and transcripts may be requested. We are looking for a candidate who is available full time on a contract basis…and if we are a good match, we will promote the candidate to a full-time position with benefits. To apply, send a letter of interest, along with a resume/CV to Charles.Williams@sonderrx.com

Sloan Kettering Academic Job Search Bootcamp
The annual Academic Job Search Bootcamp series at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) provides senior postdocs with guidance and strategies for entering the faculty job market, navigating the interview process, and ultimately securing job offers. Bootcamp participants receive expert advice from MSK faculty and postdocs who have recently gone through the process, advice that can be critical to succeed in all aspects of this important career transition. This year, MSK seeks to draw senior postdocs from diverse backgrounds (as defined in the NIH Interest in Diversity notice) to attend the Bootcamp alongside MSK postdocs. This virtual bootcamp is geared toward senior postdocs in biomedical fields who are preparing to apply to jobs in the current cycle and have started to organize their application materials. The topics and exact dates for the virtual bootcamp sessions (held August 11-27) can be found on the application form at tinyurl.com/MSKbootcamp. Application deadline Wed Aug 5. See attached for flyer.

July 2020

Job as adjunct teaching Anatomy and Physiology at Drew University
If you are interested in gaining some teaching experience, please contact Roger Knowles, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Neuroscience, Biology Department Chair, Drew University, Madison, NJ 07940 rknowles@drew.edu.

Innovator Bootcamp 101 - Translating Cell & Gene Therapeutics with a synergistic academic research vision
July 20th from 1PM-4PM
Please view the flyer attached for the speaker’s biography.
To register for the Translating Cell & Gene Therapeutics session, please click here!
WebEx login information will be sent in the confirmation email once you register. A reminder email will be sent out the night before the event with these details as well.
This series of in-depth seminars is open to ALL innovators (faculty, post-docs, advanced graduate students, and potential innovators), beyond those that are in biomedical health technologies. Please share this event with others who are looking to learn about the pathways to translate discoveries from the benchtop.
Future events are listed here:

Date	Title	Speaker	Registration Link
July 13th	IP and Licensing	Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak	completed
July 20th	Translating Cell & Gene Therapeutics w/ a Synergistic Academic Research Vision	Biju Parekkadan	Click here
July 27th	Design you Experiments Right! CARE: Collect, Analyze, & REport for integrity & reproducibility	Richard Campos	Click here
August 3rd	When the Scientist Presents: How to communicate with impact	Kathleen Cashman-Walter	Click here
August 10th	Technology Readiness Levels (TRL’s)	Sangya Varma	Click here

Virtual Career Panel in Toxicology
Come learn about exciting careers in pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical sciences across various job sectors. See attached flyer for list of speakers. Join us for a Virtual Career Panel Direct link Meeting: 881 1179 6688 Pswd: Career.

Internship in TechAdvance at Rutgers
The New Ventures & Commercialization Funding (TechAdvance Program) at the Research Commercialization Unit of ORED at Rutgers University invites applicants to apply for a 1-year internship program beginning August 2020 through May 2021.
This is an excellent opportunity for current students to explore a career that requires broad scientific knowledge, basic business insight and acumen to recognize potential research proposals moving into the commercialization phase. To learn more about the TechAdvance gap funding program, review the link: https://orc.rutgers.edu/techadvance.
Internship Description:
• Get trained on the various steps and processes in the funding mechanism: screening applications and ensuring they align with TechAdvance requirements especially around the Intellectual Property, Conflict of Interests, and other disclosures. Identify potential reviewers to match the application and capture the details emerging from the review process towards making an effective funding decision meeting.
• Training on our existing platforms, participate in updating data/tracking applications in various stages of the process: invitations, review, funding decision, post award follow up, progress reports, survey from past awardees etc.
• Participate in outreach, training programs and philanthropic activities as scheduled.
• Interact with the Licensing Team to better understand the Intellectual Property around the technology and/or licensing deals/terms associated with the technology.
Internship Requirements:
• Interested students must currently be enrolled at Rutgers University.
• Science-based Graduate Students: (Master’s and Doctoral candidates).
• Scientific background or enrolled in any scientific discipline or Business school.
• Can commit to 8-10 hours a week with the ability to work on site and remotely.
• For Ph.D candidates- completed coursework necessary for the degree and has passed applicable qualifying exams for Ph.D. candidacy.
• Be in good academic standing and approval from their academic advisor.
• Team player and a passion for translational projects.
Submit all the following information as ONE pdf file via email to eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu
• Cover letter: (address the following) o Tell me about yourself
o What motivated you to apply?
o Where do you see yourself after you graduate?
o Why will this program help you get there?
• Resumé (2-page limit).
• Written permission from research advisor or faculty advisor.
• Any supporting documents based on above requirements.
This internship program is highly competitive, and no one is guaranteed admittance. Deadline for application submission is EOB 31st July 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for an interview before the 10th of August 2020. Selected candidate will sign a confidentiality agreement with ORED/ORC. There is no implied or guaranteed offer of employment upon completion of the internship. A certificate of program completion and a letter of recommendation will be provided as requested.

Health Science Policy Analyst - Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC)
Position Overview The NIMH is seeking superior candidates for the position of Health Science Policy Analyst (HSPA) within the Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC), Office of the Director (OD). The NIMH ONAC director is the HHS National Autism Coordinator (NAC), a role mandated by Congress to provide program leadership that includes overseeing activities related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and research, services, and other support activities across federal agencies. ONAC coordinates and manages the Federal Interagency Workgroup on Autism Spectrum Disorders (FIWA), which currently has over 30 representatives from 8 Federal departments and agencies with responsibility for research, services, and support activities affecting the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. The NAC also oversees the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC), which coordinates and manages the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), a federal advisory committee with stakeholder and federal representatives, which provides recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
He/She will have responsibility for numerous high profile and cross-cutting projects/activities. Individuals are encouraged to apply who have participated in the development, implementation, and/or coordination of complex projects involving the collaboration of individuals from multiple disciplines and with different perspectives; prepared responses to Congressional, Departmental, or other stakeholder requests for information about Federal research, services, or policy activities and initiatives; prepared Congressional testimony on scientific or programmatic topics; and coordinated data collection efforts on research, services or policy activities on very tight deadlines. Experience with autism-relevant research, services, or policy activities is desirable, but not a requirement of this position.
The incumbent must have superior skills for writing and editing documents that convey complex information about research, services, and policy issues to non-scientific audiences and have knowledgeable skills to extend and refine existing techniques and to develop new approaches to the analysis of public policy issues.
The incumbent must stay abreast of analyzing, and reporting on several areas of ASD research and services activities; and must have the ability to work with other NIH and federal government offices as well as non-profit organizations and the public to gather information and provide information that is helpful to all audiences in their work to help the ASD community. He/She must maintain close working relationships with and will work closely with internal and external staff and federal agencies and must have the ability to monitor advances and trends in science that are relevant to the ONAC mission.
Competitive candidates must have superior skills in order to extend and refine existing techniques and to develop new approaches to the analysis of public policy issues. Additional responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analyses involving complex variables that impact significantly on the effective development, interpretation, or implementation of federal policymaking regarding research. Qualification:s Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and have a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This position requires working both independently and collaboratively, and the applicant must have strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate. A full package of federal Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). The successful candidate is subject to a background investigation and public financial disclosure requirements. How to apply: Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov.

Free 5 week class on Communicating Science
iBiology has created a free online course focused on how-to strategies and skills to create and deliver a good research talk. The course was built by scientists and science communication experts, using documentary-style videos, case-studies, concrete advice, and focused assessments to guide learners through the process of building and confidently presenting a scientific talk. For more information about the course and to sign-up: bit.ly/SYR-July. At iBiology, we have more than a decade of experience guiding and training researchers to create great presentations. That's why we're excited to announce our latest online course! Share Your Research: How to Give a Good Talk is a free, 5-week course is hosted by iBiology staff that begins July 27th. Hear from practicing scientists and professional science communicators about how to give an engaging research talk. Registration for the course is now open, and you can learn more about the course on our blog.

Biology Related Jobs in NJ
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July 2020

SAPA flagship event: “Addressing Pain Points”, a career development workshop
Saturday July 18 from 9am-5pm. Let’s face it, all of us encountered some “pain points” during our career journey. Often, we tried and tried, again and again, but still seems to be stuck. Sometimes we surely and prematurely concluded that either it is impossible to overcome these hurdles, or it is the external factors and others to hinder our progress. Frustrated and scared, we groggily accept defeat and give up; or worse, become stressed out and demoralized. In fact, many of these “pain points” represent the real opportunities for us to have a breakthrough. All it needs is to take a deeper look and think from a different perspective. We may then have an “aha” moment. Instead of treating the pain points as wounds, see them as the opening to the future world of career success. Just like the laws in natural sciences, there are also many wisdom in social sciences and career development. What gets us to be successful in scientific training may not be directly transferrable to the business world. Also, what makes us successful in the past does not guarantee the same in the future. In addition, cultural background and personal habits often unconsciously affect our behaviors in the workplace.
We gathered some common “pain points”, and will dive into them deeply in this interactive workshop together:

Personal branding
- Visibility: a double-edged sword
Survive and thrive in the corporate maze
- Passed over for a promotion, why?
- Business strategy is just empty talk, or is it?
- From a scientist to an effective leader — why can the transition be difficult?
Be stronger and better by understanding ourselves
- "Ouch!" How to learn from the negative feedback
- How does personality affect our work?
- Dealing with different leadership and communication styles
Looking into the future on career planning
- What does the future hold for me?
- When stuck in a rut, how to break out?

We will also organize five interactive network breakout sessions:

A. Special featured session – SAPA CDW Mentoring 1:1 program
B. Build an effective and supporting network
C. Deal with mental stress
D. Better understanding of our managers
E. Step out of the comfort zones

Register Now:

The 2020 SAPA CDW is now open for registration. This event will be complimentary for SAPA members, students, and postdocs. We also welcome previous CDW faculty and advocates, members from the Corporate Sponsors (per agreement), and Volunteers to join us with no charge. The ticket for non-members will be $20*.

Please click here to download the program pamphlet for this event. Click here to register for free if you are a student.

Innovator Bootcamp 201
NIH funded REACH ROI (Rutgers Optimizes Innovation)’s WORC team is hosting second series of Innovator Bootcamp 201 sessions, providing ALL innovators at Rutgers University with opportunities, resources and credentials. The Monday series will be offered remotely from July 13th – August 10th and will cover topics to help those who want to learn about the pathways to translate discoveries from the benchtop.
Investigators including all faculty, post-docs, senior graduate students, any research scientists from RU, RBHS, CINJ, are especially encouraged. Bootcamp attendees will be able to apply for funding from HealthAdvance, TechXpress, and TechAdvance.
The first session on July 13th from 1PM-4PM will be on: Intellectual Property & Licensing. Please see attached flyer for speakers’ biography. To register for the July 13, 2020 - IP & Licensing session, please click here!
WebEx login information will be sent in the confirmation email once you register. A reminder email will be sent out the night before the event with these details as well.
This series of in-depth bootcamps is open to ALL innovators at Rutgers (faculty, post-docs, advanced graduate students, and potential innovators), beyond those that are in biomedical health technologies. Please share this event with others.
For more information, please contact Hannah: hnc22@dls.rutgers.edu. See attached for flyer.

INSIGHT DATA FELLOWS PROGRAM - FULLY REMOTE FOR FALL 2020
We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by September 14th in order to participate full time) for our fall sessions. *While Fellows can attend the program from anywhere, they will still interview for roles in their chosen program location. All eligibility criteria still apply. Visit our FAQ page for more information. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have an impact around the world, Insight has made the decision to run our fall programs remotely, in both the U.S. and Canada. We've made this decision to protect our Fellows and team, and because we've seen that the vast majority of the benefits of Insight translate to the remote experience, and there are actually many additional benefits.
Apply to our fully-remote fall session by July 20: https://apply.insightdatascience.com
The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely with partner companies to match Fellows with the hiring teams that represent the best fit for their skills and experience.
Our goal is to make sure that everyone with the right skills can participate in Insight regardless of financial challenges. We offer several scholarships (including need-based and scholarships for underrepresented groups in tech) to help reduce the barriers keeping you from participating in Insight's programs and taking those first steps to launch your thriving career. Learn more about available scholarships.
Since 2012, Insight has helped over 3,000 Fellows transition to thriving careers in a variety of data and tech fields. By joining the Fellowship, you’re also joining an extensive community of industry leaders, and gaining connections to thousands of data and tech professionals from hundreds of companies. This is an investment in your future that pays dividends for years to come. 88% of Insight Fellows accept a job offer in their chosen field within 6 months of finishing the Fellows Program, and the median time to hire is 8 weeks. The average starting base salary for Insight Fellows across all our locations is $126,000. The average bonus is $12,000, and almost all Fellows receive either equity or stock grants. The average stock grant for publicly-traded companies is $26,000 per year.
Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, CVS Health, 23andMe, Bloomberg, NBC, Bosch, American Express, Microsoft, and 700+ other top companies.
Beyond the seven-week program, Insight Fellows get access to a structured, highly-personalized post-program experience. This personalized post-program experience that we introduced as of Summer 2020, helps Insight Fellows get jobs 40% faster and earn $10,000-15,000/year more than the results quoted above.
Available Programs:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Engineering
- DevOps Engineering
- Decentralized Consensus
- Security
- Data Science*
- Health Data Science*
*Please note that our programs are open to all degree levels, except our Data Science and Health programs, which have a PhD requirement.
Upcoming Deadline & Start Date:
- Next application deadline: July 20
- Session begins: September 14
Want to learn more about Insight and our programs? Visit: https://www.insightfellows.com
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list: https://notify.insightdatascience.com/notify
Cassie Stover (she/her)
Director of Admissions | INSIGHT
cassie@insightfellows.com

ORISE Virtual Recruitment Fair
On Wednesday, July 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual recruitment fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships and research associate appointments available within our Research Participants Program.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
CHAT with recruiters and mentors from different Department of Defense research programs.
LEARN about the research conducted within those programs.
EXPLORE the paid internships and research associate appointments.
CONNECT with recruiters and get your questions answered.
To register, click here.

July 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Liping Lou who got a job at Genscriptas a Sr. Technical Account Manager. Congratulations also to Jason Lunden who got a job at Bioclinica neuroimaging as a regulatory writer.

Read a blog post by Zachary Fritz about the iJOBS Eli Lilly career panel. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

SURF and JGPT Workshop on LinkedIn
by Mindy O’Mealia from Career Exploration and Success
Monday July 6 from 2-4pm
Join us for our LinkedIn Workshop – you will need your laptop/computer and the attached worksheet. See attached worksheet and flyer. Zoom Link

Women of Color in STEM Careers Panel from BMS
On July 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., the Bristol-Myers Squibb/ Rutgers Alumni Network will be kicking off the four session webinar series focused on Women of Color in STEM Careers entitled Bold Journeys and Bright Future. The subsequent sessions will each be held on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. throughout the month of July. Registration information for those will be forthcoming.
Details on the first session, As Good as Its People: a conversation on organizational strength through diversity are as follows:
Date: July 7, 2020
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST
Location: Webex
Registration Required: https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/onstage/g.php?MTID=e20d708d1d7be8a632df8b8bbbc41ff93
Event Password: BMSPanel1
Panel #1 (organizational focus): July 7, 2020 at 12:00pm
As Good as Its People: a conversation on organizational strength through diversity
Panel #2 (future focused): July 14 at 12:00pm
A Workplace that Works Together: a conversation on creating an inclusive future
Panel #3 (individual focused across the career span): July 21 at 12:00pm
Real Talk Reflections: a conversation on the journeys made and the roads ahead
Panel #4 (holistic culminating discussion): July 28 at 12:00pm
A Special Conversation with David Gonzales, Global Chief Diversity Officer, and BMS' Brightest

Job as Virology Program Manager at the NJ Department of Health
The New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) is seeking candidates for a Virology Program Manager position. The successful candidate will possess a strong command of molecular biology, an interest in public health research and development, leadership and management capabilities and superior communication skills. The Virology Manager is expected to become well versed in regulatory requirements for quality and public health management, have a strong interest in Department-wide initiatives, and be capable of working within a complex and diverse work environment.

https://nj.gov/health/hr/hlthnov/documents/nov194-20.pdf
Our 160,000 square foot laboratory facility, opened in May 2011, is located at 3 Schwarzkopf Drive, on the New Jersey State Police Campus in Ewing, New Jersey, on the Delaware River. We share the laboratory facility with the NJ Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Protection.
PHEL partners with many state, local and regional agencies to assure the health of our residents through delivery of targeted, accurate and timely results. We have programs in newborn screening, molecular microbiology and virology and environmental chemistry and also oversee state and federal regulatory programs for clinical laboratories. We work with the NJ Communicable Disease Services, Family Health Services, State Police, NJDEP and the Delaware River Basin Commission, local hospitals and health departments and colleges and universities to serve our residents. Our mission is diverse and objectives always interesting.

SciPhD Business of Science online program
SciPhD has successfully transitioned our half-day Business of Science program to a 3-day webinar series. Feedback from students who have taken the program are terrific. We're now offering a free lifetime Flamingo license to all students who sign up for and attend our online public webinar series for the rest of 2020. The webinars are offered the first week of each month and students can sign up here. Flamingo is our online web application that helps students find jobs, analyze job ads, create a targeted resume and even prepare for interviews. You can learn more about Flamingo here. The online webinar is $49 and Flamingo comes for free (a $99 value)

June 2020

NYC Entrepreneurial Fellow
Celdara Medical, NYC seeks an outstanding scientist with interest in translational research, pharmaceutical development and biotechnology for a paid Fellowship position. Prior CM Fellows have progressed their career in Business Development, Venture Capital, Management Consulting, Technology Transfer, R&D, and Medical Writing. Celdara Medical gives hope and health to patients by transforming academic innovations into medicines that cure the world’s most challenging diseases. We are a recognized leader with a rich stable of discoveries, developed in concert with premiere research institutions in the US. We secure lasting partnerships with inventors and their institutions, and provide the developmental, financial, and business acumen to bridge the gaps between discovery and clinical impact.

Job Responsibilities:

Help conduct due diligence in cutting-edge therapeutic areas
Assist with special projects, analyses, presentations, and/or reports as assigned
Learn to perform rigorous competitive analysis, navigate regulatory considerations, intellectual property and financial modeling

Job Qualifications:

M.D/Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate
Effective verbal/written communicator
Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Eligibility to work in the U.S.

To Apply: Please send resumes to hr@celdaramedical.com

Director/AD/Sr Scientist Neurology in Chicago
Seeking a Biologist with a passion for the discovery of novel therapeutics to join their team. This individual, with a background in neuroscience and proven technical expertise in molecular and cellular pharmacology will be responsible for supporting early drug discovery efforts to identify and validate novel drug targets. The individual should enjoy working with novel technologies and thrive in a small team environment. This individual’s responsibilities will include preparation, culturing, and analysis of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons for validation of potential targets and their contribution to neurodegenerative disease, and for assessment of small molecule modulators Beyond the requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the entrepreneurial attitude key to succeeding in a dynamic early-stage biotech. To apply, contact Chi-Wei Lu ntumtchiweilu@gmail.com

June 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Janaina Cruz Pereira who has a job as a computational biologist at VantAI.

You can read the iJOBS blog by Brianna Alexandar about the iJOBS event on creating magnetic LinkedIn profiles.

Postdoctoral for Cell Line Development, New Brunswick, NJ

The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the Client opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups.
You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings. With a commitment to continuous improvement, a Postdoctoral position in the Molecular Biology and Analytics is open to work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD).
The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base CHO cell substrate.
The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy.
Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume.
Needed to continue improving targeted integration technology for cell line development to further shorten time to FIH and improve cell line performance.
It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and work in a safe environment.
Develop, lead and carry out research strategy to improve Cell Line Development technology or its understanding.
Work collaboratively within Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums.
Maintain proper documentation of all research.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities.
Position Handles Hazardous Materials.
Position is renewed every 6 months and is expected to last 2 years.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #20-00929 W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship
The Institute is pleased to announce that one position is available for expedited consideration. PhD-level scientists to spend a year as a full-time in house science advisors in NJ state government. See attached for full announcement. Application deadline on Friday June 19th. Intensive orientation training in NJ politics and government. Professional development trainings and events. One year stipend of $50,000. Health insurance included. Email CV, 1 page personal statement and one letter of recommendation to science@eagleton.rutgers.edu Position begins on July 13, 2020. Yearly stipend and health insurance provided. Based in/around Trenton. Contact science@eagleton.rutgers.edu for additional information. See attached flyer.

June 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainees Anika Alam who will joining FDA as an ORISE fellow.

Job as Scientific Officer - Infectious Disease
As a Science Officer - Infectious Disease (CDMRP), you will work with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to provide administration on a portfolio of grants. To do this, you will closely monitor progress, review reports and modifications, and meet with sponsors to ensure both communication and accuracy.
Position Overview

Location: Frederick, MD – CDMRP - Fort Detrick
Client(s): Position supports our government clients at the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Position Information: Full-Time, Exempt, and On Client-Site
Supervisory: No
Compensation Type: Salaried
Vacancy: Two Openings
Security Level: A security clearance is not required to apply. Applicants, once hired, may be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Travel Required: This position requires occasional local (MD-DC-VA area) and nation-wide travel for work-related meetings and conferences.
Relocation Expenses: No relocation expenses may be authorized for this position
Citizenship: US citizenship required

Science Officers are primarily responsible for grants administration, meaning that they handle everything from helping to negotiate the research grant, tracking progress throughout its life (reviewing annual reports and helping with any contract modifications that arise), assessing the relevance of reported publications and patents, and closing out the award. They serve as the primary point of contact for the funded investigator, acting as a liaison between the investigator and the contracting, regulatory, and other military sponsors. They will apply scientific knowledge and general understanding of grant funding to provide technical review and oversight of award negotiation and progress and provides recommendations to the government representative or contracting agency to support the organization’s mission.

Provide scientific, management, and administrative support to CDMRP
Administer research awards, including basic science and multi-institutional and multidisciplinary consortia, advanced therapeutic development, and clinical trial research awards
Review proposals that have been recommended for funding, considering peer and programmatic review comments, and provide notes to the contracting agency to assist with award negotiation
Identify missing regulatory information and documentation required for compliance
Review the current and pending support documents for grant overlap issues to include duplication of funding with other agencies, either federal or private
Identify notable research accomplishments and provide scientific writing support focused on highlights, program book content, annual report content, press releases, and other print and electronic products
Maintain accurate grant files and track compliance through an internal electronic database system
Assign and review portfolio codes for new research awards
Facilitate communication efforts with the research protections office, contracting activities authority, and the PI and their research team regarding issues with their research grant
Identify research awards (i.e., clinical trials) that require specific project milestones and work with the contracting office, sponsor, and PI to establish appropriate metrics and milestones such as a one-year milestone for human subject’s approval
Review quarterly, annual, and final technical progress reports
Verify that the SOW is being followed and all regulatory approvals are in place for the work being done
Assess the relevance of reported publications and patents
Provide briefings and findings regarding the research portfolio to CDMRP, USAMRMC and DOD leadership, as needed
Participate in working groups such as Program Evaluation, Consumer Working Group, SBIR/STTR, Technology Development Working Group, and the Internal Review Process as a program resource
May attend peer review, programmatic review, and scientific conferences as requested by CDMRP as a program resource
Perform other duties related to the core functions of the job

Science Officers should specialize in an area of biomedical research. Areas of science may include, but not be limited to one of the following:

Infectious Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Microbiology
Immunology
Cellular Biology
Neuroscience
Physiology

Minimum Education and Experience

PhD or Masters in a discipline relevant to the scientific areas listed in the project description
At least 3 years of experience in grants management, or a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting biomedical research

Basic Requirements

Must be on-site at client location (Ft. Detrick) during business hours
Must work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrate strength in oral and written communication skills, including ensuring that products are technically competent and professional looking
Demonstrate leadership in activities, as appropriate
Demonstrate solid methodological approaches
Use innovative, creative approaches when necessary (to meet novel needs and/or solve problems)
Ability to work productively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks

Skills that set You Apart
If you don’t have all of the skills below, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

Background in neuroscience
Portfolio management experience
Strong computer database skills
Strong communication skills, particularly to non-scientific audiences
Knowledge of Electronic Grant System (EGS)
Experience with human/animal subjects protection requirements
Experience with military research or CDMRP programs

What Makes a Successful Rippler?
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to be successful in the role. Other duties may be assigned to help make our clients successful and achieve our company goals. We have designed the introductory period to convey company core values and clear expectations of your role.

You pay attention to the details. Anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. So you stay organized, meet commitments and deadlines, work efficiently, and always check your work.
You communicate clearly. You consider your audience and take care to get your points across professionally and concisely, both in writing and when speaking to others. You’re comfortable interacting with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders, and respect everyone’s perspective.
You work independently. You know how to manage competing deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects, and can adapt when you need to re-prioritize. When you’re stuck, you take initiative to find resources, and you’re comfortable asking for help when you need it.
You’re eager to learn. You have a track record of learning new things, especially programs, technology, and processes. You embrace change, and if you can’t find a teacher, you teach yourself. Once you learn something new, you are excited to evaluate it and teach it to others.

Project Description
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), within the Department of Defense, funds biomedical research in response to the expressed needs of its stakeholders -- the American public, the military, and Congress. CDMRP requires an experienced and cohesive team of scientists who can support all aspects of the grant execution and management process. Research includes breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, and lung cancer, defense health, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis complex, autism, psychological health/traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury research, bone marrow failure, multiple sclerosis medical imaging, medical informatics, behavioral health, medical simulators, mobile health applications, medical robotics, deployed health, and other medical research programs. CDMRP is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, programming, budgeting, and executing these programs.

Company Background
Ripple Effect provides professional consulting services and exceptional talent to federal, private, and non-profit clients to support some of the most crucial policies and programs that shape our nation. Our multi-disciplinary team, across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, and strategic staffing domains, empowers us to build common sense, tailored solutions that make our clients successful, no matter their challenges. Ripple Effect is a diverse and inclusive environment, full of bright, insightful, and intentional people who value and reward adaptability, lifelong learning, and authenticity. To apply, click here.

STANFORD MOLECULAR IMAGING SCHOLARS (SMIS) PROGRAM
Program Director: Craig Levin, PhD
The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) program is an integrated, three-year cross-disciplinary postdoctoral training program at Stanford University that brings together 33 faculty mentors from 14 departments in the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. Molecular imaging, the non-invasive monitoring of specific molecular and biochemical processes in living organisms, continues to expand its applications in the detection and management of cancer. SMIS faculty mentors provide a diverse training environment spanning biology, physics, mathematics, biocomputation/biomedical informatics, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, cancer biology, immunology, and medical sciences. The centerpiece of the SMIS program is the opportunity for trainees (PhD or MD with an emphasis on PhD) to conduct innovative molecular imaging research that is co-mentored by faculty in complementary disciplines. SMIS trainees also engage in specialized coursework, seminars, national conferences, clinical rounds, including ethics training and the responsible conduct of research. The three-year program culminates with the preparation and review of a mock NIH grant proposal, in support of trainee transition to an independent career in cancer molecular imaging.
1. Candidate must have an MD or PhD degree
2. Candidate must be a US citizen, or a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2020 APPLY HERE

June 2020

You can read a blog by Helena Mello about how to conduct informational interviews. Being home is a great time to write an article about professional development for the iJOBS Blog. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

LinkedIn Profile Special Workshop Offer
iJOBS had a recent profile building webinar with 2Actify as the presenter and they made a special WORKSHOP offer that you should know about.
It can move you quickly to the next step in your career search and it's packed with the info you'll need to move forward!
This workshop will be in a small, collaborative group setting and provide a strategic system for reaching out to new connections that can land job referrals. 2Actify has helped many iJOBS participants in their career search and can be a resource for you, too. The program is $97 and it includes:

A Group Strategy Session fir 10 Action-Taking iJOBS Career Seekers
1-Hr. of coaching on: How to Reach Out for Career Referrals
Plus an Individual 20 minute ONE-ON-ONE Profile Review
The Group will meet on: Friday, June 5, 12pm EDT and you can select your Individual Profile Review time: either June 11 or June 12

Science Policy Event: Mini-CASE Webinar: S&T Policy During COVID-19
This 2-hour webinar is designed for college and graduate students in STEM fields who have an interest in science policy. Based on AAAS’ popular Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop, the goal of this session is to repurpose elements of the annual workshop directly focused on the impact of COVID-19 on the federal R&D budget, academia and the research enterprise, and individual scientists. Participants will also learn about communicating with Members of Congress and their staffs and how to articulate concerns on science funding in COVID-19 stimulus legislation and FY 2021 regular appropriations.
Thursday, June 4 from 1 – 3 PM via Zoom. See attached for full schedule and click here for Registration Link

Telecommuting Tips for Graduate Students
Arielle L'Esperance will be giving a presentation on telecommuting. This event will be Thursday, June 4th at noon. Please see the attached flyer for more info. Hosted by the Chemistry GSO
Click here to join WebEx meeting.

I-Corps Summer Cohort
You may be a student or postdoc who has been working for years on a technology with commercial potential hoping one day to get your innovation into the hands of customers/users. You may be a student or postdoc curious about Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) at Rutgers and just want to know more. The upcoming Cohort 8 (Summer) to be run in a fully virtual format. Rutgers I-Corps™ Site is funded by the National Science Foundation with the goal of nurturing and supporting local teams to help transition their technology concepts into the marketplace. The Rutgers I-Corps Site will provide advice, resources, networking opportunities, training and modest funding* to assist teams with the commercialization process and/or into becoming applicants for the National I-Corps™ Teams Program. For more information: icorps.rutgers.edu

Virtual career panel on Project Management
"Life Sciences and Project Management - Perfect Together!” Offered by the Project Management Institute of New Jersey on 7:00pm on Tuesday June 23. Our experienced panel featuring members from Johnson & Johnson, Merck, PharmAllies, USDM Life Sciences and The FlexPro Group will share perspectives and experiences as life science project managers. Registration is now open. To register, click here Life SciencesJune 23. Your Zoom link will be in your registration email - please remember to save your registration email for logging into the event.

May 2020

You can read a blog by Samantha Avina and Natalie Losada about our iJOBS career panel with women in academic biology. You can also read a post by Helena Mello about the J&J Consumer Health virtual career panel. Being home is a great time to write an article about professional development for the iJOBS Blog. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Job at Amunix in Protein Engineering in CA
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an independent and innovative individual to join our Protein Engineering group. The candidate will be responsible for the molecular biology and protein purification supporting the protein engineering efforts focused on novel therapeutics. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and collaborative to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Molecular Biology techniques involving but not limited to primer design, PCR, cloning, DNA isolation and interpretation of DNA sequencing data.
Protein Chemistry techniques involving but not limited to cell lysis and clarification, purification on an AKTA FPLC with ion exchange and IMAC, biophysical characterization by SE-HPLC.
Update relevant databases and notebooks with new constructs and related data.
Work in close partnership with the mass spectrometry and biological assay teams for downstream protein analysis.
B.S. in Biological Science (Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Molecular Biology) or a related field required, post graduate experience preferred, with at least 5-7 years of related work experience.
Strong scientific background and hands-on experience in Molecular Biology and Protein Chemistry.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build open and collaborative relationships is essential.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in problem solving.
Experience/familiarity with protein expression in E. coli and mammalian systems, as well as biochemical assays is a plus.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume Penny Pearl penny@2actify.com and she will convey it personally to the hiring manager.

Amunix is leveraging our expertise in precision protein engineering to enable the promise of T cell engagers in solid tumors. Our goal is to save cancer patients’ lives through the development and commercialization of breakthrough therapies that harness the immune system. We have invented XTEN, a validated therapeutic half-life extension technology. Our current focus is Pro-XTEN, a next-generation protease activated pro-drug platform, which enables selective activation of potent cancer therapies in the tumor microenvironment. This overcomes a common challenge facing potent immune system activators: on-target, off-tumor toxicity. Amunix’s two lead programs employ the Pro-XTEN technology to enhance the safety profile of T cell engagers. XPATs (XTENylated Protease-Activated T Cell Engagers) have the potential to make off-the-shelf therapies redirecting T cells to solid tumors a reality. Amunix is currently located in Mountain View, CA but is moving to South San Francisco in 2020.

Opportunities at the Office of Naval Research and Department of Defense
Dr. Linda Chrisey, at the Office of Naval Research will give a presentation for Rutgers on Friday (5/29) from 10:00 am to 11:30am. This will be a 60 minute talk about opportunities in ONR and DoD for funding, internships, jobs followed by a 30 minute Q&A. Join by click on this link https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/saracamp

May 2020

You can read a blog by Natalie Losada about our iJOBS career panel with women in academic biology. Being home is a great time to write an article about professional development for the iJOBS Blog. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Regeneron’s Science to Medicine Virtual Forum
This is an annual regional biomedical conference to encourage cross-fertilization and interaction between graduate students and postdoctoral fellows doing great science across the New York Metro Area.
Friday July 31 from 8am-5pm
Registration link to follow but abstract applications to give virtual oral presentations are due no later than Tuesday, June 23rd. Abstract application and flyer are attached. If they receive more abstracts than they can accommodate, decisions about acceptance will be e-mailed to attendees by July 17.

NIH Webinar in Networking
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1547411290397239054, May 21, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Did you attend the Career Symposium and now know you need to network, but just do not know how? Find out how to expand and maintain your network. This session will also explore using social media, especially LinkedIn, to advance your job search.

NIH Webinar in Workplace Dynamics III-Conflict and Feedback
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6229511132976427787, May 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This workshop provides an accessible framework for conflict management and giving and receiving personal feedback.

For students interested in Intellectual Property or licensing please subscribe to https://www.ipwatchdog.com/. They often publish opinions on current high profile court proceedings related to IP and have lots of free training materials. There will also be a free live streamed conference on IP from May 11-13. https://knowitevent.com/#agenda.

Faculty Job Panel: Virtual Q&A - offered by Rutgers OPA
May 28 from 2-3:30pm. The main goal of this Q&A panel session is to talk about how to tackle the application for a tenured faculty job, the interview process and the chalk talk. To register by May 21, click here.

May 2020

You can read a blog by Zachary Fritz about our iJOBS virtual Medical Science Liaison career panel. Being home is a great time to write an article about professional development for the iJOBS Blog. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Post-Doctoral Research Scientist with a major pharmaceutical company located in New Brunswick, NJ
"This role is currently work-from-home and will move to the office environment after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.”
The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups. You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, a Postdoctoral position in the Molecular Biology and Analytics is open to work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD). The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base CHO cell substrate. The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy. Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume. It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.
Responsibilities
Maintain and work in a safe environment.
Develop, lead and carry out research strategy to improve CLD technology or its understanding.
Work collaboratively within *** Company and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums
Maintain proper documentation of all research
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities
Position Handles Hazardous Materials
This is a W2 contract. Please call to discuss the hourly payrate.
If you are qualified and interested in pursuing this opportunity, please call me at (212) 488-5440 ASAP. You may also send me an e-mail, if you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Swetha Pilla, Recruiter, Axelon Services Corporation Phone: (212) 488-5440 swetha.pilla@axelon.com.

SciPhD virtual workshops:
Online Webinar Series “How to Land Your First Job”. The Series is offered as three 90-minute live webinars. All the steps for a PhD from “What Can I Be” to “Mastering the Interview” are included. The web series is available to the public for individual participation. The public series is offered the first week of every month at a cost of $49, which also includes a 50% discount on our web application Flamingo. Our online web applicationFlamingo allows webinar participants to put into practice what they just learned. The powerful Jobs Analytics Engine walks the user through determining the critical skills for technical AND for productivity and social job requirements. Flamingo also guides the crafting of “work experience statements”, a draft resume, skill rankings and interview preparation. All this is data driven with a lifetime license of $99 (and includes access to the Job webinar series recordings). See attached flyer.

Postdoc Academy
I wanted to share an update on the Postdoc Academy, the new digital professional development program for postdocs. We had more than 1,300 people registered for the online course in January and are looking forward to the course beginning again in June. You can find outcomes of the prior running of the course here. Please share the info below with the postdocs at your institution! The Postdoc Academy is a digital and in-person professional development program designed specifically for postdocs, and is now open for registration! The free online course, titled "Succeeding as a Postdoc", will begin on June 22nd. This 6-week course will help postdocs create a rewarding experience that launches them into their chosen career path. Register for the online course here. In addition to the online course, postdocs can join a Postdoc Academy Learning Session (PALS). Virtual local learning communities support online learning by connecting content directly to the local context and community, and also promote deeper learning of the material. PALS are small groups of postdoc who meet once a week in Zoom while taking the online course. PALS will begin the week of June 22nd! Register for PALS here.

May 2020

Virtual Patent Searching event on Wednesday
Patent Searching 101: Sponsored by I-Corps@Rutgers
May 6, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
We invite you to join this engaging discussion on patent searching from Connie Wu, (Engineering & Patent Information Specialist for the Rutgers Libraries, and a former Patent Examiner).
Connie will share a brief overview of intellectual property (IP), best practices/tips/techniques for searching patents, and how to use creativity to begin understanding the value and novelty of your innovation.

This virtual event is geared toward innovators and researchers at Rutgers University (students/faculty/staff/alumni) and guests who are innovating, conducting research with commercial potential, developing prototypes, or who want to learn how a strong patent position can protect their innovation.

If you are interested in I-Corps@Rutgers, you are highly encouraged to attend.
Register here

The NJAS would like to invite the participation of New Jersey researchers from High School, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels to showcase their research study at the 1st NJ Academy of Science virtual research competition.
Due to COVID19, many regional scientific symposiums were canceled around the state. NJAS also cancelled its 65th NJAS Annual Meeting at Kean University. While the face to face format of the NJAS Annual Meeting is the most ideal for sharing best science and optimal scientific network approaches for participants, the organization aims to unite the NJ scientific community despite the unprecedented challenges students, researchers, faculty, teachers and NJ residents now face due to COVID-19.

NJAS intends to showcase presentations using a virtual format that respects the contributions of the presenters. Participants abstracts and videos will be available online via the NJAS website, as well as in the NJAS Newsletter. The virtual format will enable NJAS to deliver the latest scientific research to the NJ community without delay. If interested to be part of the NJ scientific community and competition, Please register and submit your virtual presentationby May 9th. For more information, go to the NJAS website. Thank you for your support and consideration.

See attached for more information.

May 2020

You can read a blog by Samantha Avina about our iJOBS virtual career panel with Merck and also a blog post by Natalie Losada about our iJOBS virtual Medical Science Liaison career panel. Being home is a great time to write an article about professional development for the iJOBS Blog. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.

Informational Interviews: What? How? Why?
MONDAY May 4, 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT
Speaker, Amanda Langer, NCC, OITE Career Counselor
While focusing on networking generally, this workshop will specifically outline steps you can take to begin conducting informational interviews now. These networking conversations can be an effective research tool and often help give you the most current and specific information about a field. Come learn tips on how to get the most out of your informational interviews! To register and join, click here.

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
WEDNESDAY May 6, 2:00 – 4:00
Speaker, Sharon Milgram, Director NIH OITE
This workshop will explore the relationship between trainees and research mentors/supervisors with the goal of providing strategies for improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The workshop will help participants clarify what they need from their supervisors and mentors and how to ensure that they get what they need. To register and join, click here.

NIH Career Symposium
FRIDAY May 8, noon – 5 pm
The 13th annual NIH OITE Career Symposium is still happening, albeit on-line. There will be panels, taped interviews, and Twitter chats focused on a variety of career paths in all sectors. For more information and to register, click here.

NeuroMatch Academy 2020
This is an online school for computational neuroscience. Started but he team who created CoSMO summer school, and neuromatch conference this is a worldwide academy to train neuroscientists to learn computational tools, make connections to real world neuroscience problems, and promote networking with researchers. To learn more, click here.

April 2020

Postdoc position for Cell Line Development at Pharma Company in New Brunswick, NJ
Project Description:

The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the Client opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups.
You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings. With a commitment to continuous improvement, a Postdoctoral position in the Molecular Biology and Analytics is open to work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD).
The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base CHO cell substrate.
The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy.
Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume.
Needed to continue improving targeted integration technology for cell line development to further shorten time to FIH and improve cell line performance.
It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and work in a safe environment
Develop, lead and carry out research strategy to improve Cell Line Development technology or its understanding
Work collaboratively within Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums.
Maintain proper documentation of all research.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities.
Position Handles Hazardous Materials.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP. Position is renewed every 6 months and is expected to last 2 years.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #20-00701 W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE.

Job as Car-T Scientist in Spring House, PA
Job Description:

Analytical experiments in support of mammalian cell culture activities.
Be familiar with basic laboratory techniques, including but not limited to: aseptic expansion of mammalian cell culture and routine analytical procedures on cell culture samples.
Have good understanding of cell culture parameters in general (cell growth rate, cell density, viability, population doubling, metabolites and cell waste, etc.).
Recording analytical results into data sheets and/or electronic note books.
Responsible for data integrity and accuracy.
BLS2 hood experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Biochemistry, or other related degree concentration with 3 years industry experience, OR Relevant Masters with 1 year industry experience, OR PhD
Experience with the following skills;
Pipetting skills
Flow Cytometry
Aseptic Technique
Cell Culture
qPCR
Cell-Based Potency Assays
ELISA / Immunoassay
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Strong preference towards CAR T Cell Therapy experience; Immunology; Analytical / Method Development
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Flexibility to travel between Malvern and Spring House 10% of your time.

For more information, click here.

GradFUTURES Forum 2020
Wed April 29- Friday May 1 from The Graduate School Princeton
Now more than ever, graduate student professional development is critical to both preparing our Ph.D. students for the future of work and in reshaping the value of doctoral education. Topics include
Critical Advice for Graduate Students in Uncertain times
Data Transparency, the PhD Labor Market
Navigating Skype/Zoom Academic Job Interviews
LinkedIn Rock Your Profile Webinar
Industry and Alumni Panels
To learn more about the individual virtual sessions and to register for those you are interested in, please click here.

Special Seminar “Balancing Efficacy and Toxicity - The Yin and Yang for Anticancer Therapies”.
Dr. Myrtle Davis, DVM, PhD, ATS. Dr. Davis leads discovery toxicology in pharmaceutical candidate optimization. Her team identifies molecular targets and potential hazards early in discovery research. Dr. Davis is Vice President of the Society of Toxicology. See attached for more information.
Date/Time: Friday, May 1st at 12:00 PM
Direct Link to Zoom Meeting Pswd: Tox

April 2020

Science Officer Jobs at Ripple Effect in Rockville, MD.
Ripple Effect has several Science Officer openings at Fort Detrick, MD that they are looking to fill immediately under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) particularly for Neuroscience, Cancer, Infectious Disease, and more. The full list of opportunities is available by clicking here. For more information, contact Jackie Helfer, the Talent Acquisition and Partnerships Manager, jhelfer@rippleeffect.com.

INSIGHT FELLOWS PROGRAM - FULLY REMOTE FOR SUMMER 2020
We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by May 26th in order to participate full time) for our summer sessions.
*While Fellows can attend the program from anywhere, they will still interview for roles in their chosen program location. All eligibility criteria still applies. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have an impact around the world, Insight has made the decision to run our summer programs remotely, in both the U.S. and Canada. We've made this change to protect our Fellows and team, and because we've seen that the vast majority of the benefits of Insight translate to the remote experience, and there are actually many additional benefits.
Apply to our fully-remote summer session by April 15: https://apply.insightdatascience.com
INSIGHT FELLOWS
What is Insight?
The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely with partner companies to match Fellows with the hiring teams that represent the best fit for their skills and experience.

Gain a Network
Since 2012, Insight has helped over 3,000 Fellows transition to thriving careers in a variety of data and tech fields. By joining the Fellowship, you’re also joining an extensive community of industry leaders, and gaining connections to thousands of data and tech professionals from hundreds of companies. This is an investment in your future that pays dividends for years to come.

Getting Hired
88% of Insight Fellows accept a job offer in their chosen field within 6 months of finishing the Fellows Program, and the median time to hire is 8 weeks.

Starting Salary
The average starting base salary for Insight Fellows across all our locations is $126,000. Average bonus is $12,000, and almost all Fellows receive either equity or stock grants. The average stock grant for publicly-traded companies is $26,000 per year.

Hiring Companies
Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, CVS Health, 23andMe, Bloomberg, NBC, Bosch, American Express, Microsoft, and 700+ other top companies.

Post-Program Experience
Beyond the seven week program, Insight Fellows get access to a structured, highly-personalized post-program experience. This personalized post-program experience that we’re introducing as of Summer 2020, helps Insight Fellows get jobs 40% faster and earn $10,000-15,000/year more than the results quoted above. Learn more here.

Available Programs
- Data Science*
- Health Data Science*
*Please note that our programs are open to all degree levels, except our Data Science and Health programs, which have a PhD requirement.

Upcoming Deadline & Start Date:
- Next application deadline: April 15
- Session begins: May 26

Want to learn more about Insight and our programs? Visit: https://www.insightfellows.com
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list: https://notify.insightdatascience.com/notify
Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

CV and Resume Toolkit for Doctoral Students
I am happy to announce a new resource for doctoral students: A Toolkit for CV and Resume Writing on Canvas. Students can self-enroll to have access to the materials by following this URL and signing into Canvas using their RU NetID. This resource covers the basics of constructing these two crucial documents and is tailored to graduate students preparing materials to apply for jobs outside academia.
The initial contents of the toolkit consists of a list of "Top 10" resources for graduate students as they are working on their CVs and Resumes, In the upcoming weeks, the toolkit will be developed into an informal self-paced course that goes through the job application process from initial career exploration to negotiating salary. Students who enroll now will receive emails when the content is update. --Ramazan Gungor, PhD.

Interactive Expert Panel: Non-academic Career Pathways in eLearning for PhDs
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020 4:00 pm | 2 hours | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Click HERE for signing up and the meeting links. --Ramazan Gungor, PhD.

Where will you take your PhD: How to Use Beyond the Professoriate’s eLearning Platform Aurora to Land Jobs
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020 5:00 pm | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Click HERE for signing up and the meeting links. --Ramazan Gungor, PhD.

Positions in NJ on BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see jobs that are open now for applications.

April 2020

Covance Recruiting at Virtual Career Fair
The Hire Big 10+ Virtual Career Fair is on April 14, 2020. Attached is a flyer with the registration information and more details. Registration is free for students and alumni. We will have several recruiters in attendance available to chat about Internships and Full-Time opportunities across our various US locations. Sonya Christian, Training Coordinator, Global Talent Management. Click here to register for Hire BIg10

Job Search Strategies- (Non-faculty Jobs)
Apr 16, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4573376140931848974
A job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs, and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process that integrates those four key activities to launch an effective job search. We will cover jobs choices in all sectors (non-profits, government, industry, and non-faculty academic jobs)

Social Media for Scientists
Apr 17, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2519144273107030796
It may seem like all the cool kids are just doing it, but there are data-supported methods for using social media to talk about your research. How can you reach the audience you are looking for? And what platform is best for you to use? We will talk through multiple examples of good and not-as-good uses of social media for scientific communication.

April 2020

Applications for Phase 2 of iJOBS are now open
Brief description of Phase 2: The career panels, site visits and workshops that constitute Phase 1 will continue next Fall and we hope you will participate in them actively. If you are also interested in getting more involved in iJOBS to pursue shadowing and coursework in your area of interest, we have opened Phase 2 applications for grad students, postdocs, and alumni of Rutgers, Princeton, Stevens, Rowan and NJIT. Phase 2 applications require at least 12 hours of Phase 1 activities, a personal statement, permission from your PI, and a letter of recommendation from your PI or another faculty member. Grad students must be in good academic standing and have completed the proposition qualifier by Fall 2020 to apply. Postdocs and alumni may apply at any stage
Applications are due by May 4 and admissions decisions will be made by June 5. Phase 2 for 2020 will start in September although with the caveat that course selection may be limited to what is available tuition-free and shadowing will be dependent on the operating status of various companies and Rutgers in the Fall. Please see the attached application, FAQ.

USING LINKEDIN FOR CAREER SUCCESS
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8801536010762884878
Apr 07, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
In this "How to" workshop, we will examine how to use LinkedIn effectively for your career. We will explore creating your profile, getting introduced to others, and finding connections. Speaker: Phil Ryan, PhD, Director of Student Services, GPP

Online Mini Workshop from the NIH - Job Search Tip/Strategies (source Itzamarie Cheve-Torres)
April 8 from 12 -12:45pm
A job search involves more than just applying to job postings Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete key activities to be successful. Tune in to learn more tips and strategies for job search. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/156177744. To register, click here.

Is the Dark Side Really Dark? Microbiome research in industry
April 8 from 1-2pm
Orly Levitan, PhD works as the Senior Project Manager at Hygiecare, Inc. and will speak about her experience in industry https://zoom.us/j/9042049543. See attached flyer for details.

Working with Recruiters: Advice for STEM PhDs (source Itzamarie Cheve-Torres)
Friday April 17 from 12-1pm
In this webinar you will hear from Executive Recruiter Leigh Holcomb, PhD (Connects Search Group). After attending the webinar, you will be able to: Understand how recruiter works for non-academic careers. Gain insight into what recruiters look for in candidates and PhDs in particular. Offered by Beyond the Professoriate. To register, click here.

Opportunity to create STEM videos
Numerade is always looking to hire bright students who generally excel in STEM subjects. We compensate students to help us create short how-to videos in common STEM subjects. These videos get viewed by thousands of other students looking for support in their studies. Here’s an example. We work with hundreds of undergraduate students, graduate students, and professional teachers across the globe.
For more information and where to sign up, students can visit here. You can also contact Alexa Press alexa@numerade.com

March 2020

ONLINE CAREER NETWORKING ACADEMY
Live webinar to learn an overview of 2Actify program and ask questions.
If you want to sign up directly for the webinar held on March 20, click here. Once you register using this link, you will get reminder emails for the event. If you want to sign up directly for the career networking academy, click here.
Academy starts 4/14, 11:30am EDT
Up to 10 participants
Six 1 hour sessions over 2 months
Online cost is $494 (2 payments of 247)
iJOBS cost is $394 (2 payments of $197) using COUPON CODE: ijobsacademy

SESSION 1,2: CREATE A MAGNETIC RESUME & LinkedIn PROFILE
SESSION 3,4: EXECUTE A NETWORKING SYSTEM & LAND JOB REFERRALS
SESSION 5: PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS
SESSION 6: STAND-OUT WITH YOUR NETWORK

The Data Incubator's Summer 2020 Data Science Fellowship application is open
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Application process, click here.
Locations: You can attend our program in:
* New York City
* San Francisco Bay Area
* Washington, DC.
* Online
Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast by clicking here.

Virtual Annual Tri-I Career Symposium
Have lots of free time in your calendar now that many seminars have been cancelled? You’re in luck – the Annual Tri-I Career Symposium will still be taking place on Friday, March 27, but it will be a virtual Symposium! Click here to register and to get the webinar link and see attached for schedule.
In accordance with Tri-I policies and restrictions to ensure preparedness for COVID-19, we will be hosting the Symposium as an all-day webinar, featuring a keynote seminar by Tracy Costello, PhD, and 4 panel discussions highlighting diverse career paths.
Benefits of participating in this webinar:
- Many companies and institutions are moving to a virtual interview format, so we encourage you to become familiar with this Zoom webinar technology to prepare for your future online interviews.
- You can attend any or all of the webinar sessions.
- Both introverts and extraverts alike will be able to ask the keynote speaker and panelists questions during the sessions.
- The Symposium has career information for everyone, whether you are on the job market now or just starting to explore your options.
Symposium Part 2 coming in Summer 2020:
You will be able to meet the panelists, additional professionals, and hiring representatives from 30 companies in person at the Symposium Part 2 networking reception, which will be held in Summer 2020.
This summer event will also include a professional development workshop and career seminar.

Data Science Bunyavanich Lab: Positions available in New York City
The Bunyavanich Lab welcomes talented, self-motivated individuals who can fulfill the responsibilities and requirements below to apply for positions in our lab at the Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. The successful applicant will be part of an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Supinda Bunyavanich that applies computational analysis and bioinformatics to interpret multi-scale data generated from subjects with asthma and allergic diseases. Our researchers receive generous packages, including robust salaries and a wealth of opportunities to participate in academic activities here at the Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology and more broadly at regional and national workshops and conferences. We are located in the heart of Manhattan, and Mount Sinai is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the US. Responsibilities:

Analyze high-throughput sequence data.
Develop and implement methods to analyze these data.
Maintain large datasets linked to clinical data.
Communicate progress with PI regularly and contribute to the success of the research team.
Develop and maintain productive collaborations within Mount Sinai and with outside researchers in academia and industry.
Publish and present novel research findings in academic journals and conferences
Some supervision of trainees and technical staff may also be required.

Requirements:

Degree in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, genomics, or a related field.
Outstanding programming skills in R, Python, and Unix shell scripting.
Excellent track record of analyzing sequence data. Experience with clinical cohorts and microbiome analysis a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and statistical genetics. Familiarity with genomic data tools, repositories, and databases.
Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
Ability to work hard and independently while contributing to the team effort and adhering to deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with track record of productive collaborations.
Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on several projects, and good understanding of analytic complexities to do independent research as well as assist other researchers.

The Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinaiseeks to comprehensively integrate the digital universe of information into research, training, and patient care and to develop programs that advance the future of healthcare and data science.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a CV and detailed letter of interest to Dr. Supinda Bunyavanich (Supinda.Bunyavanich at mssm.edu).

Job Postings through BioNJ
BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal Featuring a state-of-the-art platform with a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features -- including being able to set up personal job alerts. Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. To see a list of recent job postings, click here.

March 2020

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Samantha Avina about the Eagleton Institute event on the Regulation of Gene Editing.

Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellowship at Biogen
If you are interested in being an Medical Science Liaison, Biogen’s 2-year fellowship in Worldwide Medical provides a hands-on opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Medical Affairs and the pharmaceutical industry within the walls of a cutting-edge biotech. During the first year of the fellowship program, fellows will explore the different functional areas within Worldwide Medical through a series of rotational experiences. Fellows will also have the opportunity to select one rotation outside of Medical, to foster a broader understanding of our cross-functional partners and how their functions collaborate with Medical and fit into the greater organization. For the second year of the fellowship, fellows will pick an area of concentration within Worldwide Medical to prepare them for a continued career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
If you have any questions about the fellowship, or would like to apply, please email WWMfellowship@biogen.com. All applications should include a resume and cover letter. The deadline to apply for the incoming 2020 class is March 31, 2020.
For more information, see attached flyer or click here.

Insight Data Science Fellows Program
The Insight Fellows Programs are fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. - The program is sponsored by top companies, with scholarships available for cost of living - Receive guidance throughout the entire process to meet, interview, and join top companies - Launch a cutting-edge career where the average starting salary is $127K - Join Insight from a wide range of backgrounds & education levels - Join a community of 3,000 alumni that support each other throughout their careers Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, Wayfair and 700+ other top companies. We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by May 26th in order to participate full time) for our summer sessions. Click here to learn more and apply by March 16.

MIT Communication Lab Summer Institute
Excited about communication and leadership skills for scientists?
Attend the 2020 MIT Communication Lab Summer Institute, July 6-9
Design science communication resources for your community and Learn strategic planning and management skills
The MIT Communication Lab is a peer-to-peer organization that teaches technical and professional communication skills specifically to STEM communities. Since 2013, we’ve trained MIT grad students and postdocs as discipline-specific communication coaches, assisting their peers with everything from figure design to faculty applications, and gaining leadership and mentorship skills along the way. Since launching in one MIT department, the Communicati on Lab model has spread across 6 MIT departments and 10 other institutions.
The Communication Lab model was designed to be customized for each program or institution where it’s implemented. To learn how to adapt the model for your own community, we welcome staff, students, and postdocs to join us at MIT for our 2020 Summer Institute, a four-day, hands-on workshop (July 6-9).
At the Summer Institute, participants will…
Learn the Communication Lab model for discipline-specific, peer-to-peer science communication coaching
Adapt the model for their own communities
Connect and collaborate with a network of educational entrepreneurs, sharing science communication experiences and best practices
Create a strategic plan for launching their own Communication Labs
Day 1, Educational Philosophy:Learn our theory and practices for effective science communication and coaching
Day 2, Sociology + Anthropology:Analyze your community’s motivations and behaviors to design science communication resources that work for them
Day 3, Customer Service + Management:Plan how to provide a high-quality experience at all levels of your organization
Day 4, Business + Innovation: Design a business model and ensure an innovation-focused mindset for your Communication Lab
See detailed event information by clicking here.
Please send any questions to the Communication Lab director, Dr. Diana Chien: dchien@mit.edu

BioNJ's NEW Talent Services Career Portal!
Click here to check it out! Featuring a state-of-the-art platform, you'll enjoy a sophisticated search engine and many, many user-friendly features and benefits -- including being able to set up personal job alerts! Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. You'll enjoy:

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching. Click here to look for jobs.
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile. Click here to upload resume.
Job alerts and enhanced tracking system
Ability to look for a new job anonymously
LinkedIn or Facebook sign up
Free resume critique & job search resources
Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

Story Collider: Stories about Science
The Story Collider is a nonprofit organization dedicated to try, personal stories about science. Everyone has a story about how science has impacted them so please come to the event on campus on April 2 at 3:30pm at the Cook Campus Center Room 202 to hear some of these amazing stories. RSVP by clicking here. For more information, see attached flyer.

February 2020

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Xuyuan Kuang about the SciPhD Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists workshop by clicking here.

Job as QC Scientist, Cell Therapy at Celgene/BMS
This Is A Wed-Sat AM Shift (6:30 Am - 4:30 Pm). The QC Scientist is responsible for supporting Quality Control bioanalytical testing for the release of clinical and commercial products. This includes the ability to interface with multiple groups, the ability to independently perform tasks, interpret results, and troubleshoot. Additionally, when needed, this position will be able to assist with training and assay transfer.

Advanced hands-on experience with various analytical techniques primarily flow cytometry and scientific knowledge in the characterization and transfer of pharmaceutical products.
Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
Advanced technical writing skills.
Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
Ability to represent the interests of the group on cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
Ability to work with management locally and globally.
Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
Perform testing of the in-process, final product, and stability samples.
Utilize scientific principles to assist in analytical testing methods and the proper use of laboratory equipment.
Capable of handling complex issues and solving problems with only general guidance.
Prepare and present continuous improvement projects to management.
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory guidelines and can independently develop, write and execute methods, protocols, reports and other related documents.
Complete all work in a timely manner.
Perform peer review of testing data.
Review all data in accordance with applicable procedures and cGMP requirements.
Apply technical knowledge and abilities to ensure all testing is performed in a compliant manner.
Complete all reviews in accordance with required release timelines.
Communicate effectively with peers, and demonstrate teamwork, with regards to results of review and corrections required.
Train new analysts to general job duties.
Complete necessary training to become a qualified trainer.
Perform training effectively.
Document training per procedural and cGMP requirements.
Support document revision, project, CAPA, and investigation/deviation tasks.
Perform assigned tasks within a CAPA, deviation, or project
Participate in complex projects and continuous improvement efforts.
Take a leadership role, as required, for projects.
Draft and review technical documents, such as SOPs and protocols/reports.
Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
Demonstrate initiative, courage, and continuous improvement throughout investigation/corrective action lifecycles.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Science. Advanced Degree preferred.
5+ years of relevant analytical testing or QC experience
Demonstrated experience working with polychromatic flow cytometry panels and flow cytometry data analysis. Experience with BD FACSCanto is preferred.
For more information, click here and email iJOBS alum Zhen Li zl233@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

Internship at Department of Health
We are now accepting applications for summer 2020 internships at the New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Environmental Laboratories. We are looking for interns with an interest in a variety of topics, including molecular biology, environmental chemistry, public health policy and biomedical and public health informatics.
Our internship committee will begin reviewing applications and contacting applicants of interest for the summer semester, beginning March 15th. For more information, click here or email Susan Mikorski, NJ Public Health and Environmental Laboratories Susan.Mikorski@doh.nj.gov

Job as NGS Data Analyst at Regeneron
The RGC’s Genome Informatics team leads the primary and secondary analysis of more than 500,000 samples a year, including production pipelines, cloud-compute infrastructure, and sequencing and variant quality control. Working closely with other RGC teams, our extensive genomics R&D portfolio supports multi-omics applications (RNA, long reads), unprecedented-scale variant calling, disease association studies, and loci-specific analyses that directly impact cutting-edge drug development.
Under the direction of the QC lead, this entry-level role will support our efforts to develop, deploy and execute at-scale quality control protocols for both production and R&D experiments.

Support all GI efforts to QC and analyze the world’s largest genomic dataset
Preprare, validate and execute large-scale NGS analysis in cloud (AWS, GCP) and distributed compute infrastructure (SPARK)
Provide routine visualization of QC metrics, compute performance, and resource usage for RGC production
Support QC lead in validating production innovation
Create and develop in silico NGS standards and best practices
Work with GI leads to apply predictive models (e.g. machine learning) to QC metrics and analysis

To apply, click here.

Job as Lead Data Engineer at Regeneron
The RGC’s Genome Informatics team leads the primary and secondary analysis of more than 500,000 samples a year, including production pipelines, cloud-compute infrastructure, and sequencing and variant quality control. Working closely with other RGC teams, our extensive genomics R&D portfolio supports multi-omics applications (RNA, long reads), unprecedented-scale variant calling, disease association studies, and loci-specific analyses that directly impact cutting-edge drug development.
The Senior Production Engineer will lead the innovation, design and development of the RGC’s production genomics compute infrastructure. Under the direction of the GI-Prod Director, this role will apply the latest hardware, software and cloud technologies to innovative solutions in genomics data structuring, distributed compute workflows, and large-scale data manipulation and mining. This role requires extensive interaction with Sequencing, LIMS, IT and Compliance operations across Regeneron and with external partners (AWS, Databricks, DNAnexus).

Optimize and innovate genomics workflows and architecture for >500k sample-per-year production throughput
Interact with Regeneron IT and external technology partners to ensure 24/7 uptime and a rapid development cycle
Lead GI-Prod software development best practices (code repositories, SDLC, continuous integration testing)
Working with GI-Prod Leads, develop tools for GI-Prod and RGC users to facilitate at-scale, at-speed genomics (QC, variant calling, multi-omics)
Work closely with RGC Data Engineering to integrate production with distributed compute environment (Databricks, Spark)
Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar with 4-8+ years experience
Expert software engineer and developer (version control, SDLC)
Cloud Platform (AWS, GCP)
Standard bioinformatics tools (Samtools, BCFtools, VCFtools, BWA, GATK, Picard, BEDtools, PLINK)
Genomics data formats and analysis
Demonstrated experience in development and maintenance of production-quality software and compute infrastructure
Preferred: Distributed compute platforms
Preferred: Leadership of development team
Preferred: Compliance environments (e.g. FISMA, HIPAA)
Unix, Python
Visualization toolkit (R, Pandas)
Code repositories (GitHub, Sourceforge, Bitbucket)
Preferred: Standard bioinformatics tools (Samtools, BCFtools, VCFtools, BWA, GATK, Picard, BEDtools, PLINK)
Preferred: DNAnexus or other cloud experience

This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron’s unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.
To apply, click here.

Bioinformatics Summer Intern at Colgate-Palmolive
We are seeking an intern to work in the Biosolutions group beginning in June, 2020. This candidate will be working closely with the team to develop in-house data analysis pipelines.

Work with scientists to understand oral microflora and develop custom tools for data visualization.
Evaluate and implement appropriate tools for microbiome data analysis.
Assist with pre-processing and data cleanup to enable interpretation of results. Communicate results with research scientists across the organization.
Must be an Undergraduate( junior or senior level) or obtaining a graduate degree. Major must be related to the field of internship. Preferred majors include: Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Computer Science.
Basic understanding and coursework in biology; Molecular biology or bioinformatics of particular benefit.
Experience handling Next Generation Sequencing data (genomics or transcriptomics).
Experience in using commercial or open source software for omics data analysis.
Familiarity with Bioconductor and Galaxy for genomic data analysis
Ability to code in one or more of the following languages is a plus: eg: Python, Perl or R
Familiarity with the Linux environment.

To apply, please email resume to Reeba Paul, PhD reeba_paul@colpal.com.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

February 2020

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Maria Ibrahim about the SciPhD Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists workshop by clicking here.

Scapula Spotlight by SPAR
Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR) will be hosting a webinar with Nancy Holt for our second SciPol Spotlight event Thursday 2/27 at 2:00 PM in the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Lounge. SciPol Spotlight highlights scientists building relationships between the scientific community, the public and policymakers.
Nancy Holt is the co-founder of Sci4NY, an initiative to bring together scientists and NYC government officials on projects that will benefit both groups and the City. She also works with the STEM Cell, an organization providing underserved NYC communities with opportunities in science, technology, math and engineering.In addition, she is working with comedian Chuck Nice on increasing advocacy surrounding climate change through nontraditional methods including sketch comedy, music and short films.
If you wish to attend the event on 2/27 at 2:00 PM please register here! The event will be live streamed on zoom (https://zoom.us/j/918196545) as well. The GSA lounge is located in the A-2 basement level of the Norfolk Parking Deck with an address of 180 West Market Street, Newark, NJ 07103. See attached flyer.

Two jobs (listed below) at The New Jersey Bioscience Center in North Brunswick
Just down the road from Rutgers is The New Jersey Bioscience Center, a 50-acre, 5 building life sciences research park in North Brunswick. The park consists of 300,000 S.F. of lab and office space and includes a biotech incubator with 27 wet labs. This is the leading incubator in the region dedicated to life sciences and biotechnology companies. Labs range from approximately 900 – 1,300 sq. ft. and are “plug and play” ready. Tenant companies have shared access to conference rooms, reception services, two kitchens, loading docks, an NMR, dishwashing and autoclave.
Many successful companies have graduated from the Incubator at North Brunswick, including Advaxis, Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD), Chromocell (founded by Nobel laureate Gunter Blobel), GENEWIZ (over 1000 employees), and more.
Also within the park, we recently launched Step-Out Labs at North Brunswick. This is post-incubation lab and offices for rapidly growing biotech companies. As evidenced by the two job descriptions below , our companies are constantly growing and in need of scientific talent.
1. Bioconjugation Chemist at NJ Bio (NJ Biopharmaceuticals LLC) in North Brunswick NJ Bio is a growing CRO that provides integrated chemistry and biology services to clients from the biotech and pharma sectors. Main service areas include multistep organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, bioconjugation, antibody-drug conjugates, and flow chemistry. The company is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ, with additional chemistry facilities in Bristol, PA, and a satellite office in Cambridge, MA. NJ Bio is affiliated with Amar Chemistry in India for flow chemistry services as well as chemical process R&D and cGMP manufacturing.
The selected candidate will work on the preparation of bioconjugates (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates, protein-drug conjugates, protein-peptide conjugates, peptide-drug conjugates, protein-oligonucleotide conjugates, protein-fluorophore conjugates, protein-chelator conjugates) under the supervision of a senior chemist or the Director of Bioconjugation Chemistry. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, and offers significant growth opportunities within the organization.
Responsibilities:

Preparation and timely delivery of bioconjugates on R&D scale (low mg to 50-100 mg).
Purification of bioconjugates using modern protein purification methodologies such as HPLC, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF) and tangential flow filtration (TFF), hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), ion-exchange, affinity chromatography, and/or size-exclusion chromatography (SEC).
Characterization of prepared bioconjugates using analytical tools such as HPLC, HIC, SEC, MS, LC-MS, UV, SDS-PAGE, LAL assay.
Development of scalable, cost effective processes for the preparation of bioconjugates.
Maintenance of up-to-date and legible record of all the work carried out in lab notebooks.
Preparation of technical reports on the processes (e.g., preparation reports, technical transfer documents for publications)
Working in close collaboration with Analytical/QC and QA teams to determine and set specifications for drug substance.
Adherence to organizational EHS policies and maintenance of clean, safe workplace per established procedures.
Keeping abreast of technological advancements in the field and apply the knowledge to improvement of established processes.

Education and Other Skills:

BS, MS or PhD in Biology or Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. PhD with 1- 2 years of experience (MS or BS with 2-7 years of experience will be considered).
Extensive experience in performing bioconjugations from mg- to gram- or multigram-scale.
Demonstrable experience in developing scalable processes for the preparation of conjugates preferred.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated and excited to join a fast-paced team in a rapidly expanding company.

To apply, email Lenzie Harcum, Program Manager and tell him that you heard about the post from iJOBS lharcum@njeda.com

2. Scientist at Adlai Nortye in North Brunswick Adlai Nortye is a science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovery, development and commercialization of new drugs. We have 23 patents granted and 7 PCT published. With extensive experience in peptide and protein drugs, we have expanded our expertise into small molecules and therapeutic antibodies and have successfully positioned ourselves in the fields of immune-oncology. Through close collaborations with global partners, we have several programs ongoing from early pre-clinical to phase III ready.
We seek highly motivated scientists with expertise in in vitro immune assay, in vivo/PKPD, RNAseq, protein purification and bioanalytical. Qualified candidate will be hired at the appropriate level (ranged from entry level scientist to director) commensurate with education and experience with proven track records of research accomplishments. The successful candidate will lead/join an energetic group and play a key role in the development of new antibodies candidates. We provide brand new facility, state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional working environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Isolate immune cell from whole blood, spleen and tumor tissue
Develop project-specific functional assays
Author method development, qualification/validation protocol and reports
Develop and characterize in vivo tumor models to support project advancement
Design experiments for antibody efficacy, PK, PD studies
Data collection, analysis and interpretation of experiments for the evaluation of pre-clinical candidates as potential therapeutic agents
Responsible for authoring animal protocols and ensuring their compliance
Responsible for developing bioanalytical HPLC, CE-SDS/IEF methods for the quantitative analysis of large molecules in non-GLP environment
Preventative maintenance and calibration of HPLC, CESI instrumentation, maintain laboratory supplies
Identify and manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to support assay development, validation and sample analysis
Data review and integration, write study documents such as SOP, validation protocols
Design and perform a small or large-scale purification using FPLC for diverse recombinant proteins/antibodies expressed in mammalian cells
Biophysical characterization of purified proteins using multiple methods and instruments
Support the needs of multiple research efforts in parallel
Prepare samples, generate libraries, and operate next generation sequencing instruments
Develop, validate, and implement new NGS workflows

Qualifications:

Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in immunology/oncology, or related life sciences with at least 5 years of industry experience or equivalent in academia
Work independently is essential, must be able to design, implement, and analyze experiments without much supervision
Biologics IND experience preferred but not required
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Work well with multi-disciplinary groups

Please send resume to: Yi Zhang, Ph.D. yi.zhang@adlainortye.com.

Four Positions as Data and Analytics (DnA) Support Team Member
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
The DnA Ambassador is responsible for serving as the conduit between the DnA professionals and the DnA citizens.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Become familiar with our full DnA services portfolio.
Serve as an advocate to our user population (DnA citizens) for the use of the DnA services portfolio.
Support DnA citizens with the technology and processes as defined by the self service delivery model.
Become knowledgeable with the data literacy knowledge base and concepts.
Serve as a first line of onsite support for DnA citizens and DnA champions.
Evaluate data request prior to escalation to the data services team.
Train users on how to use foundational services and corresponding features.
Inform DnA service owners of feedback about DnA services in order to help introduce improvement cycles.
Work with site CMIOs, site directors, Epic reporting liaisons and other local teams to improve data entry into the EHR and other critical line of business systems.
Create training programs to improve data quality and access to data.
Progressively become a subject matter expert in at least three data and analytics services/systems.
Identify candidates to serve as DnA champions.
Develop collaborative relationships with DnA champions by extending awareness of DnA services and become aware of local data related challenges.
Assist DnA citizens to gain data access.
Other related duties, as required.
Level: A DnA Ambassador leverages knowledge in data and analytics concepts and /or subject matter expertise to forge relationships with DnA citizens and DnA professionals to support the improvement and access of data and analytics services. The Ambassador 2 demonstrates high acumen in customer service, communications and influencing skills. They are expert motivators, coaches and trainers. The level 2 Ambassador is expected to be a subject matter expert in a mission relevant domain. Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A Masters degree or advanced clinical degree from an accredited college or university; or
2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience gathering and documenting business, clinical, and/or functional requirements for software applications development and implementation in a clinical, allied health, non-allied health, behavioral health, information technology, information services, business, analytics or related area; or, one (1) year of experience in a relevant clinical and/or healthcare administration role/function; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience.
4. Specialty certification(s) issued by a national commercially available program, state, professional society, academic or technical institution in an area(s) listed above, may be credited on a month-to-month basis toward the required work experience for a total of one (1) year.
Preference will be given to those with:
7+ years of experience in a health care related field (note that research for PhD counts as experience)
Certificates in data and analytics, PMO, process improvement and other systems.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to take complex concepts and distill into simpler themes for presentation to users.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Able to learn new concepts and technologies and train others.
To apply, email Alex Izaguirre (alum of Rutger) directly @IZAGUIRA@NYCHHC.ORG and to write in the subject line refered to by iJOBS.

Postdoc Research Fellow at Merck in Clinical Safety Data
Our Research Laboratories’ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.
What You'll Be Doing:
Clinical Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) and Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) are collaborating to develop a process for routine periodic aggregate safety data review with clinical trial safety data. The purpose of this research is to develop innovative, interdisciplinary methodologies and procedures for the clinical safety signal detection process, including:

Leverage aggregated safety analysis with the cumulative safety experience to assess potential causal relationships between the product and adverse events
Establish a quantitative framework for assessing potential safety signals in clinical trials
Develop additional tools and methodologies to effectively and efficiently detect and evaluate signals from clinical trial safety data

It is expected that our research will result in several collaborative publications, at least two of which will be submitted for publication during the tenure of the postdoc. The findings will also be presented at scientific meetings.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Enhance statistical methodology and multi-disciplinary collaboration to support clinical safety signaling processes
Develop a structured procedure for the collection and statistical modeling of safety data
Develop quantitative tools to further supplement medical judgment
Develop visual/graphical displays to support the interpretation
Develop a tool to support decision-making when data from many sources are available
Present progress (and receive feedback from) internal stakeholders
Provide seminars and training on how to use the innovative approaches

What You Bring:

Candidates must currently hold a PhD (or receive a PhD by Fall 2020) in statistics or data science (or a related field).

Required Experience and Skills:

Familiarity with statistical methodologies and visual analytic tools for evaluating the strength of evidence contained in the data
Expertise in combining clinical trial data across studies to obtain an overall assessment of patient safety
Highly effective communicator

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience designing quantitative frameworks with a dynamic, cross-disciplinary process
Experience building an advanced analytical tool package
Advanced knowledge in statistics or data science, such as or Bayesian hierarchical models or machine learning and state-of-the-art decision rules
To apply, click here and also email resume to Yodit Seifu yodit.seifu@merck.com

MD Anderson Cancer Center’s TRIUMPH Translational Postdoctoral Fellowship
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Research. This three-year fellowship provides basic, translational, and clinical training and aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. Applications are reviewed quarterly with the next cycle due dates of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Additional information regarding eligibility, application process, and current trainees and program alumni profiles are found at here. Please contact Dr. Kari Brewer Savannah, Program Manager, with any questions at ksavannah@mdanderson.org.

First Annual AMCA Pharma Summit for PhD, PharmD and MD Professionals
May 1, 2020 at 9am at 700 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
The Pharma Summit offers the opportunity for PhD, PharmD, and MD pharma industry professionals and fellows from the United States to present their research projects, network with peers and learn best practices for best preparing PhD, PharmD and MD professionals for a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn about best practices for preparing PhD, MD, and PharmD professionals for careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Hear from your colleagues in pharma presenting their latest research. Network & expand your career options, Gain New Skills, Get Inspired-Spark new ideas & open up new opportunities for yourself, Promote Your brand, product or solution. Click here to learn more and register by March 1 to get registration price of $39.99 before it goes up to $99.99 after March 1.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

February 2020

Job Description for Biochemist/Chemist Temp Position in Biosurgery R&D
Biosurgery platform in The Ethicon Franchise, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an R&D position located in Somerville, New Jersey. From creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures, Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world’s most pressing health care issues, and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon’s surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treating serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. A Temp position is available within Biosurgery R&D which includes some or all of the following responsibilities:The Temp will conduct and support research efforts in the field of Hemostats and Sealants. This individual will work with R & D scientists and engineers to assist in preparation and testing of various concepts. This position is located in Somerville, New Jersey, and must be able to provide their own transportation to this work location. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.

Individual will design and conduct experiments and perform biochemical and analytical laboratory procedures including protein chemistry, microscopy, rheometry, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, western blots, and moisture analysis
Record data and observations in laboratory notebooks. Analyze experimental data, interpret results and prepare technical reports
Individual will maintain laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies. Prepare stock solutions and reagents, including weight measurements and utilize a pH meter to prepare buffer solutions
Must comply with safety and GLP guidelines including maintaining up to date training, following SOPs, maintaining equipment, and proper documentation of lab notebooks and logbooks
Individual should be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication) with co-workers
Qualified candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
PhD is preferred. Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Materials/Biomaterial Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Technology or a related technical field
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is preferred
At least 2 years of previous laboratory experience is required. Lab experience in an industry setting is preferred
Understanding of polymer chemistry and characterization methods is a plus
Experience in working in cross functional teams is a plus
Candidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in use and application of commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database software (statistical)

To apply submit cover letter and resume to Sal Ghodbane, PhD, Ethicon sghodban@its.jnj.com 908-218-2383

What every PhD should know about using LinkedIn
February 20th, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET | Free Replay (advance registration required)
Join Beyond the Professoriate co-founder L. Maren Wood, PhD for this 30 min webinar to learn how (and why!) every graduate student and PhD should be on LinkedIn! After attending this webinar, you will be able to recognize why LinkedIn is critical to a non-academic job search; develop a LinkedIn profile that communicates your value to potential employers; confidently engage with other professionals on the platform.
Register by clicking here.

Using myIDP to Plan and Launch Your Post-PhD career
February 26, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET | Free Replay (advance registration required)
MyIDP is a free tool designed to empower graduate students and postdocs in STEM to explore career options and leverage their training. In this special webinar, co-creator of MyIDP, Cynthia Fuhrmann, PhD (Assistant Dean, Career & Professional Development, UMass Medical School) will teach you how to use this interactive tool to explore, plan, and prepare for your career during graduate school and your postdoc so that you can be prepared for your post-PhD career.
Register by clicking here.

Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum
DIA’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum on March 23-25 in Anaheim, CA is designed for medical affairs professionals, by medical affairs professionals. This forum provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment directly affecting the daily activities of medical affairs and scientific communication professionals. Made up of multiple general and breakouts sessions within three tracks covering medical communications, medical writing, and medical science liaisons, you can pick and choose which sessions to attend and create your own unique forum. Medical Affairs professionals continue to take on more strategic leadership roles within their organizations. This year the theme for this forum is “Navigating the Future”. The program will delve into how Medical Affairs – Medical Information Professionals, Medical Writers, and Medical Science Liaisons – can best respond to the rapidly evolving landscape, and serve as a primary tactical leader in healthcare product development. Topics will cover how current technological, economic, and regulatory trends affect the vision, role, and influence of Medical Affairs. March 22: Primer Course March 23: Short Courses March 23-25: Forum.

BioNJ Jobs Board
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February 2020

Post-Doctoral Fellowship at FDA – Biochemistry of Blood Coagulation
The position is available for a highly motivated candidate with a post-doctoral degree in Biology to study mechanisms of blood coagulation.
The position is to be contracted through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The initial appointment is for one year and may be extended up to five years based on the employee’s performance. Candidates with less than 3-4 years of postdoctoral experience are encouraged to apply. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biology and a strong background in in in biochemistry and molecular biology, such as designing and cloning plasmid constructs, bacterial and tissue cultural techniques, recombinant protein expression and purification, PAGE/Western blot protein analysis and performing respective functional / binding assays. Knowledge of chemical kinetics and surface plasmon resonance technique is a plus.
Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident physically resided in the United States for three of the past five years. The laboratory is located on the FDA campus in White Oak, Silver Spring, Maryland, which offers an excellent environment for professional development. Please e-mail your cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information of three referees to Dr. Andrey Sarafanov (andrey.sarafanov@fda.hhs.gov) (240) 402-8215
Andrey Sarafanov, PhD Chemist, Principal Investigator
Division of Plasma Protein Therapeutics
Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
U. S. Food and Drug Administration

Internship in Medical Communications
We have exciting opportunities available for qualified students who may be interested in the medical communications industry as a future career. Nucleus Global, a leading independent healthcare communications group with approximately 700 employees around the globe, is offering paid internships for a select few candidates to work in our Hamilton, NJ office. Our seasoned scientific and account management staff are ready to mentor and eager to share their many years of knowledge and expertise with a group of passionate, inquisitive interns who are interested in learning more about our industry and potential future careers in medical writing or project management/client services.

Medical Writer Intern
With guidance and support from more senior scientific colleagues, you will be exposed to aspects of the medical communications field and help support the Scientific team in the development of a variety of materials, such as journal manuscripts, learning resources, slide kits and posters and presentations for medical conferences. As a Medical Writer intern, you will develop fundamental skills related to internal and external stakeholder communications, gain experience in working in a fast-paced team dynamic, and complete assigned tasks that contribute to the success of the business.

Account Coordinator
You will gain experience by completing assigned tasks that directly contribute to the success of the business. More specifically, you will help support a Client Service team and assist with: developing, managing, and tracking budgets, including financial reconciliations, developing project timelines, project status reporting, scheduling and participating in team meetings, monitoring projects to help ensure projects are high quality and delivered on time, using diverse software applications and electronic platforms to manage project work.

Nucleus Global’s internship program is open to rising seniors as well as graduate students in good standing (minimum GPA of 3.0) majoring in one of the life sciences (e.g. Biology, Neuroscience). Our ideal candidates will be: Passionate about learning, Self-starters who are flexible, accountable and able to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time, Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic, fast changing environment, Team players with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and work well in a cross functional environment, Experienced with using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAt Nucleus Global, we enjoy an excellent reputation in our industry, and offer a dynamic, challenging, and friendly work environment, not to mention, a competitive internship wage. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to: uscareers@nucleus-global.com.

Editorial openings at Wiley Publishers

Editor to work with Business Development and Current Protocols Editorial teams to lead commercial content development strategies. MS or PhD in the molecular and cell biology areas. Position ideally based in Medford, MA; may consider a Hoboken placement for the right candidate. Click here to see the job posting. Here is the version on LinkedIn
Assistant Editor position for a portfolio of internationally renowned gold open-access journals. PhD in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, medical physics or related fields. Based in Hoboken, NJ or Medford, MA. Click here to see the job posting. Here is the version on LinkedIn

Applicants must have the right to work in the US.
Virginia Benson Chanda, Ph.D. Publishing Director, Research at Wiley 201-320-2997 (mobile) vchanda@wiley.com

February 2020

Eagleton Graduate Fellowship Program in Politics and Government
The Eagleton Fellowship offers select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics, and to connect the fellowship experience to their chosen fields of study. All Rutgers graduate students are eligible to apply for this one-year, interdisciplinary certificate program which includes a financial award. Gain a deeper understanding of American government and explore how politics affects your field of study. This is a one year certificate program that includes coursework as well as an internship in a government office. This is great for graduate students who are interested in science policy. Learn more on attached flyer and apply by clicking here.

Job as Senior Research Scientist at TARA Biosystems
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is rapidly growing life science company developing physiologically‐ relevant "heart‐on‐a‐chip" tissue models and proprietary cardiac data analytics for drug discovery and development applications. We operate in a fast‐paced environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to all facets of the business, from reinforcing TARA's solid scientific reputation to cementing a lasting company culture based on innovation and mutual respect. TARA is seeking high performing individuals who can quickly integrate into our team and make an impact on Day One! You have a passion for the generation of high-quality data. You understand, respect and adhere to SOPs in a production process. But you are equally passionate and capable of improving the process. You understand and operate routinely between development and production environments. You are fearless in the face of the scientific and engineering challenges of achieving higher scale, content and quality from a complex biological system. If you possess this rare combination of abilities in production and innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Research Scientist.

Tissue culture production and analysis
Seed and maintain tissue cultures
Prepare reagents
Perform imaging-based screening assays
Collect, analyze and compile assay results
Tissue production and commercial assay QC o Review data sets to identify failures
Identify novel QC metrics to increase production and assay robustness
Generate informative statistics for tissue production and assay data
Commercial project management and execution o Coordinate project team logistics, perform individual experiments and analysis, generate standard compiled report documents and data presentations for commercial projects
Present data internally and externally
Design and implementation of SOP modifications to increase the capacity and improve the quality of tissue production, including modeling of resource requirements
Design and implementation of SOP modifications to increase the capacity and improve the quality of commercially launched assays as well as pre-commercial assays under development by yourself or others.
Data mining to inform improvement efforts
Plan and optimize experiments for the development of new assays
Complete checklists, logs and records per SOPs and QMS procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD degree in cell biology, pharmacology, biotechnology or a related discipline, or equivalent
At least 2 years of experience performing cell/tissue‐based assays in an industrial or commercial lab setting including experience with: o Light/Fluorescence microscopy
Sterile tissue culture methods
Recording and analyzing biological data
Exceptionally keen attention to detail
Compliance‐oriented, with high respect for the importance of standards, documentation and a locked-down production vs. development environment
Must be a cross‐functional team‐player but also be able to work independently, i.e. to be able to achieve results as an individual AND achieve results with and through colleagues
Must be able to multi‐task, prioritize, and handle multiple projects at once
Must be flexible and able to quickly adapt to dynamic working conditions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with statistics for assay optimization, including DOE, highly preferred
Ability to code in languages like Python, R, JavaScript, Java, etc. is a plus

In addition to a competitive compensation package that includes stock options and bonus eligibility, TARA promotes work/life balance and the overall health and well-being of its employees through an attractive, comprehensive benefits program. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to join@tarabiosystems.com. For more information, contact Steve Lesiak steven@tarabiosystems.com. See attached job description.

Job as Research Associate at TARA Biosystems
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is rapidly growing life science company developing physiologically‐ relevant “heart‐on‐a‐chip” tissue models and proprietary cardiac data analytics for drug discovery and development applications. We operate in a fast‐paced environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to all facets of the business, from reinforcing TARA's solid scientific reputation to cementing a lasting company culture based on innovation and mutual respect. TARA is seeking high performing individuals who can quickly integrate into our team and make an impact on Day One!
You have a passion for organizing a research laboratory’s operations: maximizing productivity and reducing down-time to an absolute minimum. You thrive knowing we all depend on you to keep the labs running reliably. You have great hands in the lab and conduct independent experiments with minimal supervision. You consistently use the data you generate to give a verdict on cell health, reagent performance, SOP modifications, and other parameters that could affect everyone’s experiments. You perform experiments reliably, efficiently and accurately in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management System (QMS) procedure. In this role, you will report to the Associate Director, Laboratory Operations.

Tissue culture production and analysis: o Seed cells for growth and maintain tissue cultures
Prepare reagents
Perform imaging-based screening assays
Perform, analyze and compile assay results
Data entry
Coordinate logistics, compile datasets, generate standard report documents and data presentations for commercial projects
Complete checklists, logs and records per SOPs and QMS procedures. • Lab management:
Training lab personnel on new SOPs and ensuring environmental health and safety training
Monitor and manage inventory and vendor relationships
Track and document resource usage and availability
Ensure laboratory environmental health and safety compliance
Lab infrastructure management:
Document and track laboratory equipment
Verify proper function of laboratory equipment
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment

Master’s degree in cell biology, pharmacology, biotechnology or a related discipline; or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience performing cell/tissue‐based assays in an industrial or commercial lab setting including experience with:

Microscopy
Sterile tissue culture methods
Recording and analyzing biological data
Lab management
Exceptionally keen attention to detail
Compliance‐oriented, with high respect for the importance of standards, documentation and routine/repetition
Must be a cross‐functional team‐player but also be able to work independently, i.e. to be able to achieve results as an individual AND achieve results with and through colleagues
Must be able to multi‐task, prioritize, and handle multiple projects at once
Must be flexible and able to quickly adapt to dynamic working conditions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with productivity and laboratory software

TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to join@tarabiosystems.com.

Industry Seminar in Cell & Gene Therapy Translation and BioManufacturing
Mondays at 5pm BME auditorium, Busch Campus
This semester, the Biomedical Engineering Department has created an industry seminar related to the biomanufacturing and translation of cell & gene therapy products hosted by Prof. Parekkadan. The seminar is from 5-8pm in the BME auditorium (599 Taylor Rd. Piscataway, NJ) with typically 2 featured speakers (schedule attached). All are welcome to join and hear cutting-edge talks, learn more about careers, and network with executives from some of the major companies in the local area. See attached for full schedule.

Innovators Bootcamp 101
February 5 from 9am-4:30pm ROI (Rutgers Optimizes Innovation) NIH-Reach Grant, is one of 5 recently awarded hubs, promoting acceleration of biomedical health technologies at Rutgers. An important part of the grant is to educate innovators through bootcamps in the steps from idea to industry and the Rutgers resources that are available to help them make the transition. Bootcamp 101 is open to faculty, post-docs, advanced graduate students, and potential innovators, beyond those that are in biomedical health technologies. Note: Attendance at this bootcamp session is a requirement in the pre-application package for those applying for HealthAdvanceTM funding (healthadvance.rutgers.edu). This event is FREE to attend and lunch is provided, but Registration is required. See attached flyer and click here to register.

PhD Careers in UX Research
February 14th, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET Free to Attend | Free Replay (advance registration required)
UX Research is a growing career field where PhDs from humanities, social sciences, and STEM backgrounds have found and launched successful careers. In this webinar, Ali Colleen Neff, PhD (Senior UX Researcher, New Relic) and Timothy Price, PhD (Principal UX Researcher, WellSky) will talk about how they launched their careers in UX research. After attending the webinar, you’ll be able to define User Experience (UX) Research; determine if this is a career path of interest; and recognize the skills required to pursue a career in UX Research. Register by clicking here.

What every PhD should know about using LinkedIn
February 20th, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET | Free Replay (advance registration required) Join Beyond the Professoriate co-founder L. Maren Wood, PhD for this 30 min webinar to learn how (and why!) every graduate student and PhD should be on LinkedIn! After attending this webinar, you will be able to recognize why LinkedIn is critical to a non-academic job search; develop a LinkedIn profile that communicates your value to potential employers; confidently engage with other professionals on the platform. Register by clicking here.

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching. Click here to look for jobs.
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile. Click here to upload resume.
Job alerts and enhanced tracking system
Ability to look for a new job anonymously
LinkedIn or Facebook sign up
Free resume critique & job search resources
Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

January 2020

Job related to medical devices at Ethicon
J&J, onsite at Ethicon in Somerville, NJ has a research opening within their front-end innovation team. They are ideally looking for a recent PhD graduate with interest in medical devices who is looking to get their foot in the door at J&J! They are looking for someone to start as early as the first week in February. There is not a link to apply as this is going through a Statement of Work project, they have budget for at least 12 months for this role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Individual will design and conduct experiments and perform biochemical and analytical laboratory procedures including protein chemistry, microscopy, rheometry, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, western blots, and moisture analysis.
Record data and observations in laboratory notebooks. Analyze experimental data, interpret results and prepare technical reports.
Individual will maintain laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies. Prepare stock solutions and reagents, including weight measurements and utilize a pH meter to prepare buffer solutions.
Must comply with safety and GLP guidelines including maintaining up to date training, following SOPs, maintaining equipment, and proper documentation of lab notebooks and logbooks.
Individual should be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication) with co-workers.
Qualified candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education and Experience
PhD. in Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Materials/Biomaterial Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Technology or a related technical field.
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is preferred.
Understanding of polymer chemistry and characterization methods is a plus.
Experience in working in cross functional teams is a plus
Candidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week)
To encourage women to embrace entrepreneurial ventures
To participate, the entrepreneurial team must be led by a female STEM professional
The professional should be a resident of New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania and the company should be registered in these states

Internships at Amicus
Amicus is looking for PhD and Masters student applicants for these internships. These internships would likely not be lab-based but more on the operations/manufacturing side of the company. The jobs are posted on the company website. Corina (White) McCarthy who is an alum of Rutgers will be your point of contact for applications so reach out to her if you are interested: corinaemccarthy@gmail.com

Free Webinar on Careers as a Medical Science Liaison
AGENDA: "How to become an MSL without prior (pharma) experience (1h incl. questions) - Welcome and introductions - How to become an MSL (12 chapters) - Strength and weaknesses of being a: scientist, pharmacist and medical doctors -Day in the life of an MSL -The mistakes aspiring MSLs make -Bonus offer -Q&A from you from the chat
- Learn about the From Science to Pharma program that Rutgers iJOBS will be offering for a discounted price this summer.
Several time slots are available.
Click here to learn more and sign up.

Beyond the Professoriate webinar: Networking and Why Every PhD Should Do It (from Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
Jan 23rd, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET | Free to Attend | Free Replay (advance registration required)
Join Beyond the Professoriate co-founder L. Maren Wood, PhD for this 30 min webinar to learn how to effectively network for job search and career success. After attending this webinar, you will be able to recognize the importance of networking as part of a job search strategy; apply effective informational interview etiquette; develop strategies to navigate the uncomfortableness of networking. Register here.

Beyond the Professoriate webinar: How to Get Hired: Advice to PhDs from Hiring Managers (from Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
Jan 31st, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET Free to Attend | Free Replay (advance registration required)
What do hiring managers look for in new employees? How can graduate students and PhDs communicate their value to potential employers and land a great post-PhD job? In this webinar, two PhDs — Josh Magsam, PhD (English, University of Oregon) and Melanie Nelson PhD (biochemistry, Scripps Research) — demystify the hiring process. After attending this webinar, you’ll be able to recognize the perspective of hiring managers; identify common mistakes job candidates make; and apply strategies for pitching yourself to employers. Register here

I-Corps™@Rutgers | Application Deadline: January 24, 2020
Do you want to explore how your idea or innovation could be used in the real world? Do you think it may have commercial applications? Are you willing to “get out of the building” to find out?
If you answered “YES,” then the I-Corps™@Rutgers program may be for you!
This NSF-funded program is open to ALL students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and alumni who have innovations they want to commercialize. You just need a team of two and an idea. The next 4-session cohort of I-Corps™@Rutgers begins in late February but applications are now open. See the flyer attached at the bottom of the newsletter for details.
I am pleased to announce that the next cohort of I-Corps@Rutgers (Cohort 7) for Winter 2020 will include 5 sessions at Institute of Food Nutrition & Health (IFNH) on Cook Campus at 61 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJon the following dates:
2/28/20 | Friday, 9am - 1pm | Customer Discovery
3/6/20 | Friday, 9am - 1pm | Value Propositions
3/13/20 | Friday, 9am - 1pm | Customers/Users/Payers
3/20/20 | Week off for Customer Discovery interviews
3/27/20 | Friday: 10am - 12pm |WebEx: Archetype & Market Ecosystem
4/3/20 | Friday, 9am – 1:30pm | Next Steps in Rutgers Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Apply to I-Corps here. Spaces are limited; applications for Cohort 7 must be submitted no later than January 24. Note: I-Corps@Rutgers provides up to $2500 in travel reimbursement for accepted teams. Email Mark or Lori with any questions you may have. Please go to the website to apply or for more information.

Job as Senior Associate Director, Graduate Student Career Development at Princeton University
The Senior Associate Director develops and implements a vision and strategy to ensure that Princeton graduate students have the opportunity to explore career options, develop career decision-making skills, and successfully position themselves for jobs within and beyond academe. The Sr. AD guides graduate students in defining their own unique career plan, and leads and implements the design, delivery and evaluation of programs that support the acquisition of professional skills and knowledge. This role partners closely with the Graduate School to provide a breadth and depth of services and resources for graduate students, and also serves on the senior leadership team in the Center for Career Development.

Leadership of Graduate Student Career Advising and Programming - 60%

Provide personalized career advising for graduate students.
Educate graduate students on significant employment trends within and beyond academe.
Develop and present career panels and special events to highlight career exploration for graduate students.
Actively collaborate with the Employer Engagement team in leading employer outreach efforts and program planning within the non-academic job market for graduate students; identify and connect students with relevant employers and programs; direct Undercover Bosses event.
Actively collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Experiential Learning team to create programs and resources that connect graduate alumni with graduate students.
Share best practices with Career Advising team to build departmental knowledge and capacity.
Collaborate with academic departments, student organizations, campus offices, and graduate student-focused committees and task forces across campus to provide strategic and appropriate resources and programs for graduate students.
Provide leadership in advising international graduate students on job search and employment issues specific to international job seekers.

Administrative - 25%

Serve as member of career development leadership team and collaborate on team-wide initiatives.
Select, train, and mentor University Administrative Fellows and Graduate Student Advisory Board to enhance programming and resources for graduate students. Build a motivating and supportive work environment, which recognizes and nurtures the diversity of people and ideas.
Collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with teams within the Center for Career Development to ensure that graduate students’ career development needs are prioritized appropriately.
Identify, monitor, and communicate major recruiting and employment trends that impact graduate students.
Collaborate with communications team to implement effective marketing strategies to publicize opportunities and programs to graduate students.
Contribute to ongoing office assessment efforts, data compilation and analysis to identify and report graduate student learning outcomes

Collaborative Relationship Development - 15%

Build constituent relationships across campus with a focus on colleagues in the Graduate School, graduate faculty and departmental staff, the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Graduate Student Government, Princeton Graduate Student Consulting Club, Graduate Women in Science and Engineering, and other graduate student groups and centers on campus serving graduate students.
Participate in committees and task forces designed to improve the quality of service to Graduate Students.
Interact with individuals at peer institutions, conducting periodic benchmarking to ensure implementation of the best practices in career advising for graduate students.
Represent Princeton University and the Center for Career Development at professional conferences. Engage in professional and regional association activities (NACE, EACE, and the Graduate Career Consortium).

Requirements:

Three or more years of progressive experience in career counseling/advising and program development in a higher education setting
Experience advising graduate students and working within a student-focused and student responsive environment
Knowledge of best practices within career development and the ability to tailor, adapt and evolve such practices to a complex and fast-paced organization
Ability to implement a developmental, goal-oriented, and motivational approach to advising graduate students
Experience working with and supporting underrepresented populations, and deep commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build effective relationships
Experience gathering and analyzing data to inform decisions
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely and effective manner
Master’s Degree required, PhD preferred
MBTI, Strengths, and Strong Interest Inventory certified preferred
To apply, click here.

BioNJ Career Search Portal

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An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching. Click here to look for jobs.
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Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

January 2020

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainees Kubra Karagoz who has a postdoctoral position at Bristol Myers Squibb in the translational medicine.

Job as Associate Program Officer (APO) at The Helmsley Charitable Trust
The Associate Program Officer role available on the Type 1 Diabetes program team. T1D APOs are responsible for helping to source and manage grants which help improve outcomes for people with T1D and prevent and delay the disease. Ideally, we’re looking for PhDs to engage leading researchers in basic, clinical, and translational research in the T1D field. Please find the job description attached and online, here. For more information, contact Sarah Sprott Human Resources Manager, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, 230 Park Avenue, Suite 659, 212.953.2885 ssprott@helmsleytrust.org

Postdoc Positions at Merck
Biologics Process Development, is hiring a postdoc at the Cell Line Development group to study extracellular vesicles of Chinese Hamster Ovary cells. Graduating PhDs and postdocs with less than two years’ experience are welcomed to apply. Click here to see the job ad. There are also many other postdoc positions opening at Merck in the next few weeks. For more information on this position and the postdoc program at Merck, please contact iJOBS trainee Xiaowen Wang (xiaowen.wang@merck.com).

Job as Editor at IEEE Access
We are expanding our editorial team and have a position open for a new editor (technically an in-house Associate Editor):
We are requiring a minimum of a master's degree in an electrical/electronics engineering field or related, as the candidate will need to make technical decisions on submitted articles. Please click here to find out more. If you have questions, you can contact IEEE’s HR recruiter Francine DeMeno f.demeno@ieee.org

Internships at the FDA
Exciting research opportunities at the FDA for graduate students and postdocs through ORISE. Many jobs are summer internships with stipend support, others are 1-year appointments. Application deadlines vary from mid-January to June. For more information, click here.

National Cancer Institute Summer Courses
Principals and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control Course is a 4 week course from July 13-Aug 7. For more information, click here. Molecular Cancer Prevention Course is a one week course from Aug 10-13. For more information, click here. Applications are due January 20. To apply, click here.

First Annual Accreditation
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship
Join us May 1, 2020 at the First Annual Accreditation Council of Medical Affairs (ACMA)
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Conference taking place in New Jersey. Network with other fellows and hear the latest research in the industry from research fellows. The ACMA is calling for abstracts. The top 20 research projects will be presented and featured at the conference and online. Registration deadline is March 1st. Registration details to follow.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

January 2020

Scientist Jobs at Evotec
There are two senior scientist positions open for PhDs with extensive protein purification experience. You can find a job description here. The company is more than willing to hire people coming from academia as long as they have the right skillset. The requirement of 3 years of postdoc is not strict. The most important skill to show is protein purification. Note that the company does not sponsor visas, so the candidates must be allowed to work in the US. The company (member of BioNJ) is located in Princeton. It is a young and growing company. This site was opened in 2015 and this year it will undergo its first site expansion. Any interested candidate can apply on the company website and their resume to iJOBS alum Gabriele Vincelli at gabriele.vincelli@evotec.com who will pass them directly to the hiring manager. Also, the company is expanding and there are other opportunities for senior scientists other than protein purification. The other two big areas are cellular biology and assays. Anyone is welcome to navigate the open positions and contact Gabriele.

The 2020 Tri-State Women in STEM Entrepreneurial Challenge
Awards will be offered to Top 3 lucrative business plans submitted by Tri State area women in STEM. Up to four (4) additional awards of $500 will be offered to participating women led teams that are just embarking their entrepreneurial journey (Student leads).
Initial submission through the link provided below or emailed to awis_cjc@yahoo.com.

To encourage women to embrace entrepreneurial ventures
To participate, the entrepreneurial team must be led by a female STEM professional
The professional should be a resident of New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania and the company should be registered in these states

Submission Deadlines:
Registration & Executive Summary - January 31st, 2020
Announcement of Winners - February 15, 2020
Final Pitching & Awarding - March 8, 2010

Cash Awards:
1st Place - $3000
2nd Place - $2000
3rd Place - $1000
Up to four (4) additional awards of $500 will be offered to participating women led teams that are just embarking their entrepreneurial journey.
Submit Your Entrepreneurship Challenge Application

December 2019

SciPol Spotlight Series
For our first event in 2020 SPAR will be kicking off our SciPol Spotlight series on Thursday January 2. We will be hosting Rutgers alum and current University of California Berkeley grad student Vetri Velan. Vetri is the current President of the Science Policy Group at Cal. He will detail his innovative method fundraising through crowdfunding and his work pushing back on the graduate student tuition tax.
Join us in the Rosemary Gellene Room B515 (185 South Orange Avenue, Newark NJ 07103) from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. There will be food, drinks and games comparing California to New Jersey! Register HERE.

CASE Workshop; Catalyzing Advocacy for Science and Engineering
AAAS has announced an opportunity for us to send four Rutgers graduate students to participate in the annual CASE Workshop: Catalizing Advocacy for Science and Engineering (Washington DC, March 29 - April 1, 2019). The workshop serves to introduce graduate students to science policy and advocacy. Full-time students, including international students, from the following fields are eligible: biological, physical, or earth sciences; computational sciences and mathematics; engineering disciplines; medical and health sciences; and social and behavioral sciences. The School of Graduate Studies will cover registration and approved travel costs for the selected participants.
This is an interesting opportunity to learn about science policy, communication, advocacy and engagement. For additional details about the CASE Workshop, please click here
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: BY FEBRUARY 1, 2020: Graduate Program Directors from the eligible disciplines (see above list) may send up to 4 nominations. Each nomination should be in a single PDF file with the name: “APPLICANTNAME_AAASCASE” and should be emailed to acadean@grad.rutgers.edu with “AAAS CASE” as the subject line. The PDF file should contain: (1) a brief (1-2 page) CV of the student applicant; (2) a brief (1 page max) narrative by the student explaining the reason for the interest in the workshop, including mention of any previous experience connected to science communication, leadership or service. Prior experience in science policy or advocacy is NOT required.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

December 2019

Jobs as Medical Writer and Scientist at Precigen in Germantown Maryland
This company a subsidiary of Intrexon and doing some exciting science. They’re looking to fill a bunch of positions. Two in particular are a Senior Medical Writer position and a Scientist II/Senior Scientist position. If you are interested, please contact Randy Rabaudo randall@sciphd.com

Science Policy in NYC Workshop
How does NYC government work?
How can I become civically engaged?
Can scientists use their skills to help local policymakers?
Who’s my Council Member?
If these are questions you’ve asked yourself, consider joining Science for New York (Sci4NY) for their free workshop, Science Policy in NYC.
RSVP here
The workshop will cover:

An overview of the City’s organization and who’s who in the government
Historical insights on the City
How to get involved locally
How to effectively communicate science policy
Sci4NY initiatives with the City

Q&A with guest speakers
Our guest speakers include:

Adam Parris, Deputy Director of Climate Science and Risk Communication, Mayor’s Office of Resiliency
Wilfredo Lopez, Esq. Legislative Director, City Council Member Ben Kallos Liz Peters, Communications Director, City Council Member Keith Powers
Andrew Revkin, Award-Winning Journalist & Former New York Times Writer; Currently the Founding Director of Columbia University’s Climate and Sustainability Communications Network
Dr. Rob Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian & Professor of Journalism and American Studies, Rutgers University-Newark
Chuck Nice, stand-up comedian and co-host of StarTalk

Saturday, Jan 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, NYU Langone Health, Alumni Hall B, 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016. For more information, see flyer attached. To register, click here.

Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Biomedical Career Development - University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
The Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) within UMass Medical School’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) supports the career and professional development of ~700 doctoral and postdoctoral biomedical trainees at UMass Medical School while contributing to the scholarship of the field.
We are seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to join our efforts in implementing, evaluating, and disseminating career development programs for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in the biomedical sciences. This is a full-time training position intended to prepare a scientist interested in moving into career development, academic administration, teaching, or similar career paths while bringing a scholarly perspective to their future endeavor. A core project will be coordinating Career Pathways Communities, an innovative learning community model to enhance career exploration, developed via our NIH BEST award and now part o f the graduate school’s curriculum for basic biomedical sciences PhD students. Other projects may include curating resources for a weekly newsletter, hosting workshops focused on biomedical PhD job search skills, and developing data-driven reports for communication to campus stakeholders and external audiences. The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored in teaching/facilitating career development programs, career counseling, supporting trainees in the job search process, working within an administrative role, and publishing educational approaches. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to attend a regional or national conference to better learn the depth and breadth of the field. The individual will report to and be mentored by the Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development, who directs the cBCD, and have access to other educational leaders within the GSBS.
Example responsibilities include:

Coordinating curricula and programs, particularly those related to PhD career pathways
Teaching via facilitation of structured exercises and discussion
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative evaluation data
Preparing reports for campus and external audiences, including visualizations of quantitative data and summaries of findings
Curating resources for a weekly newsletter to students and postdocs on campus
Working with employers as guest professionals on-campus from a variety of scientific career paths
Other duties as is necessary or aligns with training goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral or equivalent degree (currently held or expect to obtain shortly at time of application) in a scientific discipline, educational leadership, counseling, communication, or a related degree
Excellent professionalism
Demonstrated ability to create timelines, meet project deadlines, assess priorities, take initiative, and operate in a flexible manner in order to meet the dynamic needs of the group and projects
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and represent it clearly and effectively (in writing and visually)
Demonstrated analytical skills and independent judgment.
Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
Excellent computer/technical skills
Ability to work within a team and independently
Innovation, flexibility, and creativity
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including professional correspondence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of biomedical research culture in academic and industry settings
Experience coordinating programs in the area of career development
Skills in teaching and individual advising
Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups
Experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), web development tools, and social media

This is a one-year temporary training position, with opportunity to renew pending mutual agreement and funding availability.
University of Massachusetts Medical School recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
To apply, submit a cover letter and CV (or resume) as a single pdf directly to cynthia.fuhrmann@umassmed.edu, preferably by January 13. Applications will be considered o n a rolling basis. We seek candidates able to start in the position no later than Spring 2020.

Job Postings through BioNJ
BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal -- featuring a state-of-the-art platform with a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features -- including being able to set up personal job alerts. Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. Click here to see newly posted jobs.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

December 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Brianna Alexander about the iJOBS simulation on Regulatory Writing.

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship
Interested in contributing to scientific decisions in politics and government? If you've earned your PhD already or are planning to graduate before July 2020, apply to the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship! Beginning in July, Science Fellows will work in the legislative and executive offices in New Jersey State government as full-time science aides. This is a 1-year opportunity supported by a stipend. Applications close on January 17th. Learn more on attached flyer and apply here.

Job as Genomic Bioinformatician, Hopewell, NJ
Project Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatician to join our team in Integrative Genomics and Technologies at the Client. The successful candidate will help advance the Client’s Leads Discovery and Optimization pipelines through the strategic application of cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches. The candidate will be primarily working with large scale kinase inhibition assays to optimize compound screening assays, but may also contribute to other ongoing projects.

Responsibilities:

Analyze large scale kinome screening assays to identify kinase inhibition profiles of in-house compounds.
Mine large-scale external data sets to further our understanding of kinase inhibition mechanisms.
Integrate multiple datasets (including transcriptomic, proteomic, and chemical) to identify potential drug candidates and investigate molecular pathways affected by the compounds for potential off target effects.
Use machine learning algorithms to develop analysis pipelines to inform chemists and biologists of chemical structures that may lead to improved kinase inhibition.
Collaborate with bioinformaticians, statisticians, biologists, and chemists to design experiments to further investigate potential drug candidates and optimize future experiments.
Contribute to other ongoing projects by analyzing RNA sequencing data, mining of public datasets (e.g. CMAP, TCGA, etc.), and/or creating visualizations of data using R-Shiny, Spotfire, or other applications.

Qualifications:

Recent Ph.D. in bioinformatics, engineering, statistics, physics, molecular biology, genetics, or a similar discipline.
Proven track record of independent research under minimal supervision.
Experience working with large scale datasets.
Strong background in data science for mining databases to analyze and interpret biological and/or chemical data.
Ability to communicate effectively with biologists, biostatisticians and computational scientists.
• Basic background in molecular biology is preferred.
Experience with machine learning is preferred.
Proficiency using R and Bioconductor packages is preferred.

This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com

Demo of BioNJ’s Talent Services Career Panel
Join us for a FREE Webinar on January 14 from 10am-11am
We'll walk you through all that BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal has to offer! Plus, you'll be able to ask questions LIVE! Click here to register.
From scientists and programmers to business development, marketing and regulatory affairs professionals, BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal gives you immediate access to a wide variety of job opportunities and top talent. Look no further than BioNJ!

Recording of Past Webinar: HOW TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS WITH NEW CONNECTIONS & LAND JOB REFERRALS
To watch, click here. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS 27 MINUTE WEBINAR...

How to Lose the Anxiety of Talking with Professionals You’ve Never Met
Preparation Strategies for Conversations that Lead to Job Referrals
How to Reconnect with Professionals in Your Network & Stay in Touch
An Advanced, Hyper-effective Technique that Grows Your Referral Network

After the webinar, you will receive more details on THE STEPS FOR…

Building a Robust Network
Setting a Routine to Build a Referral Network
Preparing for a Conversation with a New Connection
Asking Engaging Questions that Develop Relationships
Following-up and Standing Out with your Connections so They Take Actions to Refer You

December 2019

Congratulations to Isabel Perez who was asked to write an article for SACNAS Presidential Series and gave a shout out to iJOBS! Click here to read her piece.

Congratulations SciPhD alumni Mark Esposito who launched his own biotech called KayoThera and Barbara Akum who is the Director of Teaching Labs in the biology department at NYU.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Rukia Henry about the What Can You Be with a PhD event with a focus on careers in science communication and media.

Job as Documentation Analyst -CMC, New Brunswick
Project Description:

This position involves compiling information from scientists, authoring the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) sections of regulatory documents, and performing data integrity checks to support the timely submissions of both investigational and marketing applications for small and large molecules.
This position involves the critical evaluation of analytical data, knowledge of fundamental principles of organic chemistry and/or pharmaceutical sciences, and it is preferred to have experience in drug substance and/or drug product CMC development. Required Skills:
Preferred experience with a BS/Master/PHD in Organic OR Medicinal Chemistry.
The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as scientific judgement and interpersonal skills.
A successful candidate is expected to pay scrupulous attention to detail.
This position requires constructive interactions with other members of a team to approach problem solving.
Familiarity with computer-assisted document preparation tools is highly desirable.
A B.S. or M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or related disciplines is preferred.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Jihane: jrp@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA’S REQUIREMENT #19-02245
W2 ONLY MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Co-Op at Regeneron
Regeneron is looking for PhD students to do Co-ops from late January to August 2020 in Molecular Biology & Tech Development. Please see link below and apply as soon as possible if you are interested since they are interviewing students daily. To learn more and apply, click here. For additional information, contact: Caroline Hrehovcik (Morrison), University Relations. Work 914.847.5946, Cell 914.267.7825

Regeneron Internship in Biostats and Data Management
Regeneron is currently accepting applications for Summer 2020 internships in Biostatistics and Data Management at their facility in Basking Ridge, NJ. There are currently four positions available for students who are pursuing doctorates in the areas of Statistics, Biostatistics, or other related disciplines. The internship program is a paid program that requires students to work forty hours per week for ten weeks of the summer.
For more information on the requirements, application process, and the internship program, please visit Regeneron's website

Intern in Regulatory Affairs at Regeneron
Summary: Play a role of an intern in the CMC Regulatory Affairs department and be trained with various aspects of CMC Regulatory Affairs job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Be trained with the critical reviews of pre-INDs, INDs, IMPDs, BLAs, MAAs, annual reports, DSUR, amendments and supplements to ensure high quality regulatory submissions and subsequent approvals.
Be trained with the assessment of Change Controls by cross-checking the description in regulatory filings for INDs/IMPDs, CTAs and BLAs/MAAs, and ensure that CMC related changes are reported to competent health authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Be trained with the tracking and/or completing CMC regulatory commitments for INDs/IMPDs, CTAs and BLAs/MAAs.
Participate in CMC project team meetings and provide current regulatory requirements that pertain to stability studies and analytical characterization tests.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline e.g., Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry or a related field.
Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

For more information, contact Daniel Vasilchuk, PhD, Sr. Regulatory Specialist, CMC Regulatory Affairs. daniel.vasilchuk@regeneron.com

Insight Global Contract Position at a major pharmaceutical in the greater Philadelphia area
Our large Pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA is seeking a scientist to join their Compound Screening team within the Discovery Technology Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP) division. This individual would be responsible for passing compounds through the assays that have already been developed by the Molecular Pharmacology group. This position will support all therapeutic areas, with a focus on Oncology, Immunology, and Cardiovascular & Metabolism. The owner of the assay will provide direction on how to test the compound of each one. 80% of the day will be spent in the lab working on the bench closely with other members of the team and the High Throughput Screening team. The ideal candidate has at least 1-2 years of experience in an industry lab. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by chemists and scientists that are leaders in the industry as well as interacting with cutting edge technology. This individual must be detailed oriented, comfortable in a fast paced environment as well as flexible with the ability to switch priorities with little notice.

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD in any Biology degree
Minimum 1 year of industry experience working in a lab
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to produce consistent data

For more information, contact Shannon Turner at InsightGlobal Shannon.Turner@insightglobal.com

Jobs at ACS Scientific Inc.
2 Positions for Organic Synthetic Chemists
RESPONSIBILITIES
● To design and develop synthetic routes on small molecules for pharmaceutical research and development
● To perform process research and optimize reaction conditions on API and intermediates
● To make organic chemical products on small scale and kg scale
● To manage multiple projects
QUALIFICATIONS
● Ph.D. or master's degree with academic and industry experience in organic synthesis including synthetic methodology, multi-step synthesis with a proven track record of solving synthetic problems.
● Strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a self-motivated team environment
We participate in E-verify.
Interested candidate please email your application include CV and Research Summary to HR@acssci.com
Job Type: Full-time
Indeed link: https://employers.indeed.com/j#jobs/view?id=d8f2a067d65a
For more information, contact Fangda Han fangdahan8@gmail.com

Jobs at Primera Analytical
Scientist /Associate Scientist – Biologic Analytical Development (Job Code: BIO)
Job Description
The Associate Scientist/Scientist – Biologic Analytical Development is responsible for the development and qualification of assays for biologic products.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Participate assay development and optimization for ELISA, flow cytometry, bioassay, PCR and CE for biologic materials.
● Prepare methods for the transition to a GMP QC environment
● Author method procedures and SOPs
● Maintain sample and data integrity at all times
● Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.
● Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
● Maintain lab readiness for audits by both internal and external authorities.
● Execute qualification/validation of analytical methods per ICH & USP guidelines
Qualifications:
● 4-6 years of experience in a biologics laboratory with a BS or Master’s Degree and 2-4 years of related experience or Ph.D. and 2 years of related experience
● Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to plate readers, cytometer, PCR & CE
● Experience in developing assays for a biological product
● Written communication skills require full competence in following detailed written instructions, creating/revising SOPs, protocols and reports
● Knowledge of chemical and biological safety procedures/precautions
● Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Please email your cover letter and current resume to Joyce.Zhang@primera-corp.com for consideration.

Free course from NIH on Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)

The course is free, self-paced and online. Please review our updated NIH course webpage by clicking here.
Course and registration are open NOW through June 30, 2020.
The final exam will be available on the course website starting January 2, 2020, and close on June 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm US EST.
Participants who successfully complete the final exam and score at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
Please email any questions or feedback to the course coordinator, Rebecca Hwang, at IPPCR2@mail.nih.gov

Bio-entrepreneurship Workshop for Underrepresented Student and Postdocs at BIO 2020 in San Diego
Early-career life science researchers from underrepresented groups are eligible. Participants’ travel, lodging, meals and BIO 2020 registrations are covered. Dates: June 7-10. There is a webinar to learn more about this opportunity on December 16. To learn more and to apply, click here.

BioNJ Jobs Board
Check out BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal -- featuring a state-of-the-art platform with a sophisticated search engine and many user-friendly features -- including being able to set up personal job alerts. Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. Click here to see newly posted jobs.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

November 2019

Congratulations SciPhD alumni who got jobs: Xiaowen Wang who is a postdoc at Merck, Apoorva Halikerewho is working as an Associate Medical Director at P Value Communications, Tom Pohl who is working as a Senior Scientist at NovaRock Biottherapeutics, Mariana Saboya who is a Research Scientist at BMS, Ben Goodyearwho is at BASF as a Global Technical Marking Manager for Pharma Solutions Skin Delivery.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Janaina Pereira the iJOBS Career Panel from GlaxoSmithKline and jobs in computational biology.

Navigating STEM Workplaces as Women of Color
Please join us for an interactive workshop on navigating STEM workplaces as women of color (co-sponsored by the Office for Postdoctoral Affairs and the Paul Robeson Centennial Committee, hosted by Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering & Mathematics), scheduled for Thursday, December 5th from 11 am to 1 pm in the Busch Student Center, rm 120AB.
This interactive workshop--facilitated by engineer and STEMinist Patricia Valoy (https://patriciavaloy.com/)--is designed to address some of the challenges (e.g., lack of role models, gendered harassment) faced by women of color in STEM professions by providing strategies for overcoming these challenges and creating opportunities for success.
Overview:
Participants will have the opportunity to write down (anonymously) challenges you are currently experiencing as a woman of color in STEM. After the keynote address, Ms. Valoy will engage in a dialogue with the audience where we generate solutions to the challenges presented. Following the event, we are hosting a lunch for postdoctoral researchers only, for deeper engagement with Ms. Valoy. The lunch will take place from 1 to 2 pm, BCC 115.
To register, click here.

NJBIA Holiday Networking event at Express Scripts
Dec 12 at 8am.
Please join NJBIA members and our Affinity partners for the 2019 holiday networking breakfast. Hosted by Express Scripts, long time member and one of the largest employers in Bergen county, and business partner, Inside Rx, at their offices Franklin Lakes.
The event is located in The Lab, where the Express Scripts and Inside Rx teams will showcase this state-of-the-art facility and bring health care to life. These innovative teams of physicians and pharmacists, data and behavioral scientists, researchers, designers and developers are changing health care from the inside out.
Meet other NJBIA members and hear from our Affinity Partners on ways they can help your business grow and save money in 2020!
We look forward to ending the year with breakfast, informative presentations and great conversation. To register, click here.

Job Posting for AAAS Civic Science Fellow
Fellow will be working on, exploring effective strategies for connecting science to everyday issues and solutions and finding opportunities for positive culture change in the science-society relationship. Click here to see the latest posting. And check out other current openings for Civic Science Fellows, a group of emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds who are embedded in organizations working at the many interfaces of science and society.

November 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 iJOBS trainees Eric Huselid who has a job as a contract scientist at Janssen, Peter Swiatkoswki McEwan who will be joining Pepper Hamilton LLP as a Patent Technical Specialist, Juan Manuel Valdez Capuccino who is starting as an Associate Consultant at Cello. We will have more updates in the coming weeks.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Helena Mello bout the iJOBS site visit to Wiley Publishersand by Samantha Avina about the iJOBS career panel on the non-profit sector.

Regeneron Postdoctoral Training Program
Up to 4 years of formal postdoctoral training with weekly postdoctoral scientist meetings to foster scientific rigor, creative thinking critical reasoning and career advancement. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2019. More details about the program and the link to apply are found at the website below and in attached flyer.
Jordan Leão, Lead Science Education Coordinator
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Postdoctoral@regeneron.com. www.regeneron.com/postdoctoral-training-program

Senior Research Associate: Cell Engineering at Modern Meadow in NJ
At Modern Meadow we are harnessing the power of design, biology, and engineering to produce biofabricated leather materials. Applying the latest tools of biotechnology, we are creating a new type of materials company. As we continue to grow we are seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate for our Cell Engineering/High-throughput screening team. Please see link here. PhD level are invited to apply. For more information, contact Alexis Tripodi Senior Recruiter Modern Meadow, Inc. 340 Kingsland Street, Building 102, Nutley, NJ 07110 (973) 798-1438 www.modernmeadow.com

Entry Level PhD R&D Positions in Korea and Japan with DuPont
Research and Development Scientist/Engineer With DuPont, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally. Your passion to excel will be fueled by connection to world-class experts, access to many career paths, variety of specialty products businesses (e.g. Electronics & Imaging, Safety & Construction, Transportation & Industry) and research functions. DuPont is looking for risk-taking, adaptive, collaborative candidates who want to join our Asia-Pacific team (Korea and Japan) and explore exciting opportunities.

Identifying, assessing and developing new scientific concepts, technologies and/or products to provide solutions to global challenges, carried out in close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders in all regions
Managing scientific, technical, or information projects, coordinating with other professionals, such as manufacturing, marketing, sales, supply chain and support personnel to accomplish specific project objectives
Demonstrating functional excellence in the application of the scientific method and design of experiments
Timely documentation and generation of intellectual property
Enabling business decisions via clear communication of results to technical teams, management and customers
Being an active member of broader R&D community to drive growth in core market segments and transformational technology platforms across all regions

Ph.D. or expected Ph.D. from U.S. universities in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related fields. Post-docs currently doing research in the US with Ph.D. earned outside of U.S. are also encouraged to apply. Interested candidates who meet the above qualification please send your resume to Yiyong He at yiyong.he@dupont.com.

Intro to PyTorch Workshop
NYC WiMLDS (Women in Machine Learning & Data Science) has organized an Intro to PyTorch workshop which is on Tuesday, November 19 to increase the participation of women and gender minorities in deep learning and PyTorch. For reference: PyTorch use is now exceeding TensorFlow. This deep learning framework is extremely popular. Official sign-up is on Eventbrite.

Winter 2020 course flyer on Biofabrication
This lab-based course is designed to provide students with core technical skills in biofabrication. Key applications in: Tissue engineering, drug discovery, personal care packaging fields, skin models, cosmetic testing. Jan 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14 from 8:30-5pm. Please see attached flyer.
Space is limited as this is a hands on experiential learning class. Interested students should reach out to the biofab email (biofab@sas.rutgers.edu) for SPN requests.

November 2019

Panel on Careers in Policy and Activism
On November 12th, join us for a panel discussion featuring graduate students and campus leaders who have become activists in issues such as climate change, public policy and economic development and equity.
The group will include representatives from campus student organizations (such as the Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers; SPAR) as well as Rutgers organizations, such as the Off-Campus Living & Community Partnerships. Students involved in activist and advocacy work off-campus will also discuss their experiences. Learn about opportunities for working with campus organizations and learn about opportunities to attend national events (such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science CASE workshop). Hear members of the Rutgers community reflect on their experiences as engaged students. Activities such as these not only provide opportunities for public service, but also provide avenues to broaden your experiences and develop skills in leadership and teamwork that will be valuable to you as you move toward post-graduate careers. There will also be dedicated time for you to network with like-minded students to better engage with the community, do advocacy work on issues important to you and take part in student service activities.
Date: November 12, 2019 Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Busch Student Center Room 120 Please RSVP HERE.

Job Market Basics: Strategic Advice for the Academic and Alt-Ac Job Market
The Institute for Research on Women invites you to learn how to get ready for the job market.
Monday Nov 11 from 2:30-4:30pm. Ruth Dill Johnson Crockett Bldg. First floor conference room. To register, click here.

Pharmaceutical Industry Career Panel:
Hear experiences from Rutgers alumni and previous employees about landing a first-time job in pharmaceutical companies
This event hosted by AAPS Student Chapter provides students with the opportunity to meet with scientists from J&J and Merck to gain first-hand information and practical advice on career development in pharmaceutical companies. Our panelists will discuss their current roles and company cultures as well as share the insight into job searching, resume/cover letter writing and preparation of phone/on-site interviews. An hour of the panel discussion will be followed by a 30-minute networking and dinner session.
November 20 (Wed) from 5 - 6:30 pm (dinner provided)
To register, click here.

Science and Politics Fellowship Panel and Information Session for Application Cycle
Join the inaugural class of Eagleton Science and Politics Fellows - Allison McCague, Andrew McAllister, Shin-Yi Lin, and Liana Vaccari - to learn about their experience as scientists working in New Jersey State government, and about what it takes to be a Science Fellow.
Applications open next week.
December 5, 2019 at 11:30am at the Eagleton Institute for Politics
Find out more about the Fellowship here.

Biostatistics Internship at Merck
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) Department has approximately 15 internships in Preclinical Biostatistics and Clinical Biostatistics for full-time students pursuing an MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics. In these internships, you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry statistician to perform statistical analysis of data from and/or statistical research related to basic drug research, clinical pharmacology, drug and vaccine development, biomarker development or pharmacogenomics. Potential locations: Rahway NJ, Kenilworth NJ, Upper Gwynedd PA, West Point PA.

Candidates must be currently enrolled students and have completed at least (2) semesters of graduate work towards an MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics by May 2020.
Candidates must be available to work full time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2020.
Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills.
Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Statistical Analysis Software, S-Plus, and/or R.

Click here to see more details and to apply. Contact Yodit Seifu for more information (yodelt.seifu@merck.com).

Mastering the Art of Networking: A Career Conference & Etiquette Dinner
Saturday, December 7, 2019 • 1:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Busch Student Center - Multipurpose Room
Click here to register (registration required)
Whether you are a first-year student learning to network and make friends or a soon to be graduating student trying to enhance your job search prospects, join us for an immersive experience that empowers you to overcome the initial fears of networking, master the art of working a room, feel confident with small talk, and develop a professional online brand. Capped off by a facilitated etiquette dinner, invest a few hours, and acquire the tools necessary to succeed in your future career endeavors and everyday life.
Dress attire for this event is business casual. There is a discounted fee of $10 per Rutgers–New Brunswick student.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes 5PM on December 2.
Conference Highlights Include:

Sessions on small talk and how to work the room
Interactive LinkedIn labs and photo sessions
A facilitated business etiquette dining experience

The 2020 Women in STEM Entrepreneurial Challenge
Awards will be offered to Top 3 lucrative business plans submitted by Tri State area women in STEM. Up to four (4) additional awards of $500 will be offered to participating women led teams that are just embarking their entrepreneurial journey. Initial submission through the link provided below or emailed to awis_cjc@yahoo.com.

To encourage women to embrace entrepreneurial ventures.
To participate, the entrepreneurial team must be led by a female STEM professional.
The professional should be a resident of New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania and the company should be registered in these states.
Submission Deadlines

Registration & Executive Summary January 31st, 2020
Announcement of Winners February 15, 2020
Final Pitching & Awarding March 8, 2010
1st Place $3000
2nd Place - $2000
3rd Place - $1000
Up to four (4) additional awards of $500 will be offered to participating women led teams that are just embarking their entrepreneurial journey.
Submit your Entrepreneurship Challenge Application by clicking here.

Job as Grants and Development Strategist
The RNA Bioscience Initiative at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has a position open for a Grants and Development Strategist. We are hoping to hire someone with a PhD in RNA/Molecular biology (or related fields) who is interested in working closely with our faculty to develop multi-PI grants and explore other development opportunities. Recent PhDs and postdocs who enjoy writing and thinking about science and would like to stay in academia, but are not interested in becoming PIs might want to apply for this opportunity. I would appreciate if you could help us spread the word among trainees at Rutgers. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by Nov 15.
To see job posting, click here or see Twitter thread.

BioNJ Jobs Board
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November 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainees Lorenz Loyola who has a job as a Medical Writer in the Science and Strategy Department at Wedgwood Communications and Nathaly Salazar-Vasquez who has a job as Technical Application Scientist in Regulatory Services and Molecular Genetics at Genewiz.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Jennifer Casiano about the the importance of your first job and by Helena Mello about the iJOBS site visit to McCann Health for medical communications.Helena Mello's iJOBS blog about the BioNJ Talent Network job search engine was featured in the BioNJ newsletter!

Jobs at Modern Meadow
Modern Meadow is a medium sized company in New Jersey working on biofabrication and hiring PhDs in biology, chemistry and biomedical and chemical engineering. Click here to see their current openings.

INSPIRE Postdoctoral Positions for Teaching Careers
If you are interested in having an academic career with a focus on teaching and doing research with undergraduates, check out the INSPIRE program at their annual retreat. Friday November 15 from 12-1pm in CABM 010. Speaker will be alumnus Dr. Matthew Marcello. See attached flyer for details.

Joint position with COMPASS and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in Santa Barbara, CA
COMPASS and NCEAS are pleased to announce that we are hiring for a joint Science Liaison position! This exciting new partnership between COMPASS and NCEAS offers a unique and powerful way to bring socially-relevant science to larger public and decision-making stages, and we hope you can help us find the right candidate to carry out this vision.
We are searching for someone who is a networker, a skilled communicator, motivated to elevate others, and has a keen sense of the new and novel regarding solutions to environmental issues. The Science Liaison will lead science communication trainings for the diverse network of NCEAS-affiliated scientists, focused on helping them strategically share their collective insights with society around salient environmental topics. Acting as a liaison among COMPASS, NCEAS, and NCEAS working groups, this individual will contribute to COMPASS’ efforts to connect cutting-edge science and scientists leaders to the right audiences at the right times across a diversity of geographic scales.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about science, science communication, and the environment; driven to help scientists engage with society; and eager to be part of an innovative, hard-working, fun-loving, highly-collaborative team. See the full description here. We will begin an initial review of applications on November 15, 2019 (extended from Oct 31) and the position will close on November 29.

October 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Helena Mello about the BioNJ Talent Network and using their site to search for jobs.

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NJ Department of Health Internships
We are now accepting applications for spring and summer 2020 internships at the New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Environmental Laboratories. We are looking for interns with an interest in a variety of topics, including molecular biology, environmental chemistry, public health policy and biomedical and public health informatics. Prospective applicants should submit an application through the link along with a copy of their resume addressed to Susan.Mikorski@doh.nj.gov.
Our internship committee will begin reviewing applications and contacting applicants of interest for the spring semester, beginning November 15th. Thank you for your interest in our program. We will be holding a tour of our facility and meeting with our mentors in the near future.
Please let me know if you would like to attend.
Internship and Capstone Applications
For more information, contact Susan Mikorski, Student Internship Coordinator
NJ Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, 609-406-6878, Susan.Mikorski@doh.nj.gov

Project Management Community of Interest Event
The NJ Chapter of Project Management Institute (PMINJ) has launched a new Life Sciences “LCI” (Local Community of Interest, a group of PMINJ members dedicated to sharing knowledge and experience within a specific discipline). I’m pleased to share with you a special dinner-meeting event that PMINJ and the Life Sciences LCI is hosting on Tuesday December 3rd, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Pines Manor in Edison (flyer attached and inserted below). PMINJ is pleased to present world-renowned PM advisor, author and international keynote speaker John McGrath from Technological University, Dublin, Ireland for his presentation “Beyond Pills and Devices: Driving Healthcare Innovation by Embracing Project Management”. As you’ll see from the flyer, he will discuss healthcare innovations such as AI and digital, and the skills toolbox PMs need in the future to manage programs and projects in our rapidly changing life science innovation ecosystem. We’ll also be able to network with John before and after the program.
PMINJ is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational organization supporting the NJ PM community, with event proceeds benefiting our Chapter’s educational and outreach programs.
See attached flyer. Please consider joining us for a great interactive discussion with John and wonderful food! Registration is now open, with the following pricing:
“Early bird” registration, now through Nov 7th: $30
Regular registration, Nov 8 through Dec 3: $40
You can register using the following link for the PMINJ website event page:
PMINJ Life Sciences Dec 3 Event

October 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee David Cheng who has a job at Kite Pharma in Regulatory Strategy/Liaising.

Rutgers iJOBS is described in chapter in this book BEST: Implementing Career Development Activities for Biomedical Research Trainees which is available for preorder by clicking here.

Job as Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician
Department: Bioinformatics
Reports to: VP Strategy & Innovation
Passionate to put your computational biology, bioinformatics and data science/machine learning skills to give hope to the cancer patients of today and tomorrow? Helomics is a personalized medicine company located in Pittsburgh, our mission is to improve the standard of care for cancer patients (especially gynecological) by harnessing the power of the patients own living tumor to help the oncologist guide treatment. We use our unique tumor drug response profiling platform, together with the latest Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based genomic profiling and our vast D-CHIP AI powered knowledge-base of 150,000 tumors, to generate a roadmap that provides additional context to help the oncologist personalize the patient’s treatment. We firmly believe our approach of interrogating the living tumor provides a more functional approach to precision medicine than relying on genomics alone.

Develop and implement bioinformatic pipelines for analysis of whole genome, targeted exome, targeted transcriptomics, and epigenomic data.
Develop and implement data curation and data models for storage/access of genotype and phenotype data.
Develop and implement statistical and machine learning approaches to the analysis of large genomic and cellular phenotype data sets.
Deploy algorithms and pipelines to Helomics’ internal and external facing software platforms
Masters or PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or data science, or equivalent practical experience.
Practical experience of developing and running NGS bioinformatics pipelines using public R and Python tools and libraries.
Practical experience of developing, training, testing and validating both deep and classical machine learning models using public frameworks such as Keras, PyTorch etc.
Practical experience of data analysis and visualization using R and Python in Jupyter
Experience of cloud compute infrastructure and scheduling of compute workloads for bioinformatic analysis
Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team within a results-oriented culture
Able to communicate effectively with all levels, both within and external to Helomics
Experience with Docker containers and cloud-based compute environments at AWS and Azure
Familiarity with working in a regulated (CLIA) environment
Familiarity with graph-based databases, Neo4j, and graph data modelling
Familiarity with Agile software development practices

If you meet the requirements and are seeking a dynamic, challenging atmosphere, with the opportunity to make a difference to help oncologists and their patients, email your resume to Resumes@Helomics.com with the words
“ComputationalBiologist/Bioinformatician08.2018” in the subject of the email.
Alexandria Pinto, Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician
Helomics Corporation, 91 43rd Street, Suite 110 | Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Office / Fax: 412.432.1553 apinto@helomics.com

Job as Science Communications Faculty
The Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut welcomes applications for a tenured faculty position in Science Communication, beginning Fall 2020 at the appointment of Associate Professor of Professor commensurate with the appointee’s record. Areas of interest include but not limited to: environmental communication; risk communication; public perception of science; cross cultural effects/science knowledge gaps; science and politics; science disinformation and social media; climate change communication; health communication; communication and controversial technologies. Candidates are expected to continue or establish an internationally recognized program of research, and bring in external funding to support these initiatives. A Ph.D. in Communication is required, along with a scholarly record appropriate for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor at a Research 1 institution. Established funding record preferred, along with a history of mentoring and advising graduate students, and of engaging with journalists and/or policy makers on matters of science communication.
For details and to apply, visit this page. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names and contact information for three references, and a statement of your commitment to diversity (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research, and applying effective pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles). Please include the search number #2020164 with all correspondence. The evaluation of applicants will begin November 1, 2019, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Science Policy at Rutgers Election Initiative Event
Join SPAR as we participate in a National Science Policy Network meta review, the first stage of the NSPN election initiative on Thursday October 24 at 5:15 PM. The event is scheduled to last for 3 hours.
We will learn about drug discovery in both academic and industrial research. Familiarizing ourselves with this multifaceted, complicated process, we will specifically focus on the pharmaceutical research occurring in NJ. Pharmaceutical research is a large component of the NJ economy. Drug pricing and access to medications are important issues for residents of New Jersey.
Our findings will be presented as part of the second stage of the NSPN Election Initiative. Please sign up for an advocacy track while registering for the event HERE.
There will also be food and drinks! The event will be open to virtual participation via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/134940199
Those students in Newark can join us in the Graduate Student Association lounge on the Health Sciences campus, which can be accessed from the A-2 level of the Norfolk Parking Deck, under 180 W. Market Street. See attached flyer.

Mini-course on Fundamentals of Business (from Ramazan Gungor)
The School of Graduate Studies is partnering with the Rutgers Business School to offer two NEW mini-courses on Fundamentals of Business (I and II). These mini-courses are designed for PhD students with the goal of making students better prepared for seeking or obtaining post-graduate careers in non-academic settings such as government, non-profits and industry. One mini-course will meet in Fall (in October) and one in Spring.
These mini courses will meet once per week (3 hours), 4 weeks, and carry zero credits. No tuition is charged. The courses (with grade of S) will appear on the transcript for all students who have completed them. The format will be lecture and discussion. Students will be asked to read some resources, watch videos but the preparation time for each session should be about 1 hour.
The first course, Fundamentals of Business I, will meet on 10/24, 10/31,11/7, AND 11/14 AT 5:30PM-8:30PM at Beck Hall - 201. It is open to PhD students with priority given to those with at least three years in their program. For this initial round, priority for registration will be given to humanities and social sciences PhD students. The objective is to introduce students to the language, culture and basic concepts of business including financial aspects, marketing, teamwork, project management and communication. The participating students will also learn how their experience and skills learned in pursuing their doctoral degrees are relevant while pursuing non-academic careers.To register, students should send an email to rbscourse@grad.rutgers.edu with the subject line Registration for fundamentals of Business I. The email must contain the following information: name, program, year, and RUID. Seats will be given on a first-come first serve basis. Please contact ramazan.gungor@rutgers.edu with any questions.

Young Scientist Seminars
The Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features early-career scientists giving talks about their discoveries. It is a great opportunity for PhD students and postdocs to improve their science communication skills and share their work. YSS is a collaboration between the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and iBiology. Participants in the 2020 YSS workshop must apply to be selected. Four winners will attend a science communication workshop in San Francisco led by iBiology, in collaboration with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. After this training, the selected winners record their 30-minute talks in a green screen studio, and their talks are posted on iBiology.org as part of the Young Scientist Seminars series. All iBiology videos are open-access and reach a global audience. More information about the 2020 YSS and application details can be found at this site.
Applications are open until December 16, 2019.

Meet the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellows
December 5 at 11:30am at the Eagleton Institute
'The First Four' Join the inaugural class of Eagleton Science and Politics Fellows - Allison McCague, Andrew McAllister, Shin-Yi Lin, and Liana Vaccari - to learn about their experience as scientists working in New Jersey State government, and about what it takes to be a Science Fellow.
Find out more about the Fellowship here.

BioNJ's Talent Services Career Portal
Click here to check it out! Featuring a state-of-the-art platform, you'll enjoy a sophisticated search engine and many, many user-friendly features and benefits -- including being able to set up personal job alerts! Finding your next career opportunity has never been easier. You'll enjoy:

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile
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Free resume critique & job search resources
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October 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Monal Mehta about the iJOBS Simulation on Equity Research.

Two job positions at Exponent in consulting
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our more than 1000 staff members work in 26 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has approximately 800 consultants, including more than 500 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialization.
1) Exponent's Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice is currently seeking a Scientist in our Maynard, MA office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support on existing projects and assist where appropriate in proposal efforts in the biological and ecological sciences. Projects may involve ecological risk assessments, environmental assessments, and resource damage assessments relating to chemicals and other stressor in the environment. Candidates should have a strong ability to perform assessments with large and complex datasets, synthesize technical information, and apply creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations. Candidates will develop professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications and participating in regional technical conferences and activities of professional societies. Candidates will also work cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate.
Qualifications for this position include:

Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Sciences or related field
Experience in organizing and coordinating tasks and/or projects of moderate scope and complexity
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Experience evaluating and integrating complex datasets, including large volumes of data, data collected over differing temporal/spatial scales
Experience in being part of multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel for work related activities
Ability to work well within a fast paced, multidisciplinary team environment

To apply, click here and also email resume to Joy McGrath jmcgrath@exponent.com
2) We are currently seeking a Scientist for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice, located in either our Washington, DC; Maynard, MA; or Bellevue, WA office. This individual will be part of a team of professionals responsible for addressing a diverse array of project needs involving natural resource damage assessment, ecological and human health risk assessment, water resources and water quality and sediment management, ecotoxicology, biological oceanography, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, fishery science, plant ecology, wetland science and restoration, and geospatial analyses. In this position, we are looking for a candidate who is a well-rounded professional with a background in environmental toxicology, ecological risk assessment, and product stewardship. Experience conducting ecological risk assessments for substances such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and pesticides, as well as knowledge of US (e.g., EPA, FDA) and global regulations for these risk assessments is highly desirable. The successful candidate should have experience in areas including, but not limited to, performance of information retrieval from public sources and literature searches; experience assisting in the assessment of chemical and biological information to be used in environmental risk assessments; data analysis, report preparation, as well as other related consulting experience. Qualifications for this position include:

Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Ecotoxicology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or other related field
Two-five (or more) years of experience in Environmental Science or Ecotoxicology
Experience evaluating information on the fate and effects of chemicals in the environment
Experience in ecological risk assessment
Experience in product stewardship
Knowledge of standard test methods in environmental toxicology
Experience in being part of multidisciplinary teams
An outstanding reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to travel for work related activities
Excellent writing and critical thinking skills

To apply, click here and also email resume to Joy McGrath jmcgrath@exponent.com

Morning Meet-Up Event Hosted by The FlexPro Group!
The FlexPro Group, based in NJ and PA is a Professional Project Management consulting firm delivering Project Management expertise to companies in the Life Sciences industry. Join us for a breakfast meet-up to network with Project Managers, meet FlexPro’s executives; Rose Cook (CEO), Lynn Faughey (COO) and Krissy Callari (Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager) and learn about career opportunities in project management.
October 22nd from 7:30-10:00 AM
Rutgers Life Sciences Building Atrium (145 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ).
RSVP by October 18th
To register, click here.

PREP Career Development Program for Rutgers Postdocs (on behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to announce a new career preparation pilot program for postdocs! The Proactive, Reflexion, Empowered, Planning (PREP) career program is open to all postdocs in the STEM, Biomed, Humanities, and Social Sciences fields.
Are you a postdoc who needs clarity in defining a career path and guidance to formulate the steps for a career plan? Do you need guidance to identify your unique professional value?
Would you benefit from discovering how to better manage and maximize your training and career? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Both self-awareness and early career planning are essential for career advancement and success. To experience fulfillment, your work & life must align with your:

Strengths (natural talents)
Values (what’s most important to us)
Preferred skills (skills that we are good at and enjoy)
Personality-based interests (how we are wired)

Using the fundaments of YouMap®, a holistic self-discovery tool, Dr. Itzamarie Chévere-Torres, will guide participants to discover their four pillars of career satisfaction so that they can:

identify what they do best that others (i.e. employers) need most;
develop techniques to tailor resume and cover letters that stand out among competition;
create a LinkedIn profile that accurately showcases their personal and professional uniqueness.

As a result of participating in this 3-part workshops series, postdocs will:

receive a workbook and personalized YouMap® profile that illustrates their career fit.
increase their self-awareness about their four pillars of career satisfaction (strengths, values, preferred skills, and personality-based interests)
be better prepared to identify best career fit and research targeted opportunities
be equipped and empowered to showcase their professional value to peers, colleagues, and future employers.

To learn more and apply by October 11, 2019, click here.

Postdoc Positions at FDA
1. Post-doc position at the US. Food and Drug Administration - start date ~December 2019/January 2020. A post-doc position is available for a highly motivated candidate who will work on a project to engineer and purify blood clotting therapeutic proteins for characteristics, protein delivery and immunogenicity testing. The candidate will join a research group that uses both experimental and computational approaches to engineer proteins and should have a PhD. degree in Biology/Biophysics/Structural Biology or MD degree. It is essential that the successful candidate have experience in both experimental methods in protein chemistry and be comfortable with data analysis. If interested please email CV to Chava.Kimchi-Sarfaty@fda.hhs.gov

2. A research opportunity is available immediately with the Office of Tissue and Advanced Therapeutics (OTAT) at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This fellowship will focus on investigating the discrepancies in assignment of coagulation factor product potencies by different assay systems. The successful candidate will receive mentoring on fulfilling the project, which will also include collaboration with investigators within and external to the FDA.The candidate is expected to have background in biochemistry and/or biophysics. Experience with at least one of the following is preferred: hemostasis and thrombosis, protein purification, enzymology, clinical laboratory assays, mouse models of disease, gene therapy. Applicants must have received a Master's or Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position from a US-accredited institution within five (5) years of the desired starting date. Based on the employee’s performance and subject to availability of funding, this 10-month appointment may be further extended annually, up to five years total. Interested candidates should send a CV and dates/times of availability for interview to mikhail.ovanesov@fda.hhs.gov. Candidates may apply officially through the ORISE web site, where details of the opportunity will be posted.

Job as Assay Development Scientist – Intersect Diagnostics
Intersect Diagnostics is a startup life science contract research and development services firm enabling development of breakthrough precision therapeutics by developing and deploying proprietary assays using the new high-parameter spatial biology platforms and sophisticated data analytics. By early adoption and exclusive focus on these disruptive technologies in a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, Intersect will build its brand around its scientific, technical, and operational expertise in this emerging space.
Intersect Diagnostics is seeking a motivated and talented Assay Development Scientist with a background in cellular and molecular biology who will lead the company’s efforts to design, optimize, and validate ultra-high plex proteomic and genomic assays using Imaging Mass Cytometry (CyTOF) and related platforms. These assays form the foundation of the deep biological insight that Intersect will deliver to biotechnology and biopharma companies in support of precision drug development. The successful candidate will be well-suited to assuming responsibility and accountability in an entrepreneurial, agile environment and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The successful candidate is expected to have experience in assay development and deployment in academia or the life science industry. Experience engaging in quality assurance and lab management activities such as implementation of SOPs and drafting of assay validation reports is strongly desired. Continuous support and training will be provided as needed.

Craft the experimental design and validation plans for antibody and nucleic acid-based, highly multiplexed tissue and liquid/suspension assays incorporating robust controls across various specimen types
Lead the technical aspects of optimization and validation of new assays using complex instrumentation (Imaging Mass Cytometry; eventually to include other platforms)
Source reagents and assay control materials from vendors
Diligently apply Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in performing all experimental work, both in development and production phases.
Take detailed experimental notes, gather high-quality data, and openly communicate on challenges and lessons learned
Develop and draft assay validation reports and SOP’s for assay deployment and other laboratory activities
Help with process improvements across the lab by thinking critically about the execution of all experiments and leveraging the knowledge of subject matter experts
Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 2+ years of laboratory experience in the life sciences
Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology assays and associated instrumentation including DNA and RNA extraction from FFPE tissues; qPCR; sequencing; and ELISAs, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and other immunoassays.
Strongly desired - hands-on experience with one or more of: immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in-situ hybridization, CyTOF, ICP-MS, or LC-MS.
Proven track record of running successful experiments, preparing data for review, and giving effective scientific presentations.
Ability to perform basic data analysis and be critical of results obtained during experimentation. Experience with data analysis programs such as CytoBank, FloSOM, HistoCAT, etc. is preferred.
Clear communications skills and ability to work with team members in the same and adjacent disciplines.
A self-motivated individual that is detail-oriented and can function both independently as well as part of a core team is required.
Familiarity with the use of web-based applications for document control, data analysis, etc; and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
Location: Newark, NJ
To apply, please send your resume to Boaz Kurtis, MD boaz.kurtis@IntrinsyxDx.com

Insight Fellows Program
Insight offers tuition-free fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. We’re excited to now offer seven different programs across six cities within the U.S. and Canada, as well as a remote program.
Since 2012, we have helped over 2000 Insight Fellows meet, interview, and join teams at over 700 leading companies.
- Pay no tuition; the program is fully funded by top companies
- Meet, interview, and join top companies
- Launch a cutting-edge career where the average starting salary is $125K
- Join a network of over 2000 industry leaders
Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, Wayfair and 700+ other top companies.
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by September 9th in order to participate full time) for our fall sessions in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Engineering
- DevOps Engineering
- Decentralized Consensus
- Security
- Data Science*
- Health Data Science*
*Please note that our programs are open to all degree levels, except our Data Science and Health programs, which have a PhD requirement
Upcoming Deadlines & Start Dates:
- Application deadline: Oct 21 (session begins January 13)
Learn more & apply by clicking here.
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list. Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com.

October 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Joseph Iacona who has a job as a Scientist in the Exploratory Biology division at Janssen Research and Development.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Emily Kelly-Castro about the iJOBS Simulation: Patent Law and Technical Specialist .

Writing a Resume, CV and Cover Letter that Gets You Noticed (on behalf of Ramazan Gungor)
October 18, 2019 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Academic Building 2400 register here
Come join us on October 18 to learn how to find job opportunities that interest you and how you can successfully stand out from the competition. Paola Dominguez from RU Career Exploration and Success will cover the following in this workshop:

Differences between Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Resume.
How to write a resume/cover letter/CV.
Purpose of each document and how to create a professional resume/CV that reflects your skills and qualifications.
Design a resume/CV that will resonate with employers.

You will also have the opportunity to meet and network with graduate students from a wide variety of disciplines. Those interested will be able to make an appointment with Paola from Rutgers Career Services at a later date to receive feedback on their CV/resume/cover letter.

Job as R&D Specialist at Regeneron
The Therapeutic Proteins Department is seeking a talented, motivated and flexible Research Specialist to join our dynamic Immuno-Oncology (I/O) bioassay team. The successful applicant will work in a highly innovative, and collaborative environment to develop bioassays and characterize antibodies against ‘challenging’ targets that are not met by traditional MOA. The individual will also contribute to the discovery and development of Regeneron’s extensive pipeline using in-vitro cell-based bioassay, imaging and flow cytometry. Candidate must be able to work comfortably in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and display strong organizational skills and scientific rigor. The position requires application of rigorous quantitative biochemical and cell assay approaches, the ability to present scientific data intra- and inter- departmentally and the use of automated or semi-automated instrumentation. Candidate with strong background in biochemistry, molecular cellular biology and/or bioengineering are encouraged to apply. Experience working with human primary cells and/or 3D cell culture is a plus and experience with quantitative data analysis methods and software is preferred.
We invite candidates with strong desire to deliver life-transforming medicines to apply. The following requirements and responsibilities are required for you to complement our team:
Responsibilities:

Stable and Clonal cell line Engineering
Develop, validate and execute imaging and cell-based functional assays using engineered-immortalized cells
Mammalian cell culture of adherent and non-adherent cell lines
Operate a variety of instruments including but not limited to HyperCyte, Opera Phenix, Accuri C6 cytometer, Intellcyt iQue, Cytoflex,ImageXpress micro XL, Victor, Hamilton, Envision Multilabel plate reader, cell Harvester
Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
Extreme attention to details and record keeping.
Provide weekly presentations/verbal updates
Keep abreast of current/relevant literature in order to further develop scientific expertise and expand scientific/technical knowledge and skill sets

Requirements:

Strong aseptic cell culture skills
Stable cell line engineering skills
Flow cytometry expertise
Experience with Immunofluorescence and/or Immunohistochemistry staining procedures
Experience with luciferase based reporters
Cell-based potency assays

To apply, click here and please contact Rutgers alum Jonathan Cruz for more information. jonathan.cruz@regeneron.com
There are also jobs in infectious diseases and viral vectors.

Early State Investing in the Life Sciences
Thursday Oct 24 at 5pm. NJ Bioscience Center - Incubator at North Brunswick. 675 US Highway One, North Brunswick
Join us for this panel session as biotech insiders share their insights on early stage life sciences investing. Among the topics to be discussed:
How do angels and VCs evaluate and fund biotech entrepreneurs?
How do entrepreneurs secure funding?
Where do funding groups get their money, and how can an interested individual get involved in potential returns?
Panel Speakers
Peter Alff, Executive in Residence, Kairos Ventures
Tom Brennan, Venture Partner, ARCH Venture Partners
Tony Dimun, Medtech Angel Investor
James M. Golubieski, President, Foundation Venture Capital Group and New Jersey Health Foundation
Dr. Carolyn Myers, Principal, BioEnsemble LLC
Moderator: John Pennett, Partner, EisnerAmper LLC
To RSVP, click here.

Applied Statistics in Biological Systems Short Course
The goal of this program is to Increase the statistical competency of trainees in the life sciences. If accepted, participants will receive seven weeks of online, basic and intermediate statistical theory instruction, as well as five days of in-person, hands-on instruction in statistical computing. Application deadline is Nov 1. Session is Jan 6-Feb 28 at Mt. Sinai. For questions, email deidra.mckoy@mountsinai.orgi. To apply, click here.

BioNJ Jobs Board
See the latest jobs posted on the BioNJ site by clicking here.

September 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Janaina Pereira and Tomas Kasza about the iJOBS Career Panel on Data Science.

Seminar on Acquisitions and Alliances in Pharmaceuticals
Speaker: Peter Ronco - Global Head, Janssen Global Clinical Development Operations
Monday Sept 30 from 6-7:30pm at 1 Washington Park, Newark Room 528.
Space is limited so please let Dr. Doug Miller know if you plan to attend doug.miller@rutgers.edu. See attached flyer for details.

Seminar on Careers in Science and the Law
Tuesday Oct 22 at 12pm in the Cancer Center Building, Newark
William Simmons, J.D., Ph.D., a 2003 GSBS alumnus and recipient of the Stanley S. Bergen Medal of Excellence, is visiting to discuss career paths intersecting the sciences and law. William was mentored by Nicholas Ponzio, Ph.D., a Master Educator and Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at New Jersey Medical School and School of Graduate Studies. William is an attorney at Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, where he partners with colleagues across functions to drive innovation, creating products and services for patients, doctors and nurses throughout the world. See attached flyer for details.

Society of Hispanic Engineers Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Career Fair
The 34th annual SHE-SWE-MEET Engineering and Computer Science Career Fair will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at the Busch Student Center. Come join us at Rutgers’ largest student run career fair for information sessions, on-site interviews and an opportunity to land your dream job with more than 50 companies. You can upload your resume here and register for the event here. See attached this website for details and names of companies attending.

September 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainee Maryam Alapa who got a job at Celgene as a Scientist in the Translational Development group!

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Tomas Kasza about the iJOBS Networking event with BioPharma Networking Group.

What Can You Be with a PhDs
Every other year, the NYU School of Medicine hosts What Can You Be with a PhD?, the largest career symposium in the country. They have 25 sessions scheduled over two days, Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20. The event runs Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm, and you can find out more info about the schedule on their website.
The Keynote Speaker on Saturday will be Dr. Kenneth Gibbs.Registration is $20 per person, which includes admission on both days, coffee and lunch. It’s the best deal in the city, and you get a chance to meet over 1000 of your peers to network with!
Rutgers is one of the sponsors of this event and we have 150 spots for PhD students and postdocs. When you register, use the code RUTWCUB to login and register. Be sure to use your Rutgers email address, it's how they make sure everyone is registered for the correct school. To register, click here.

Research Investigator, Analytics Innovation, Translational Bioinformatics Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb
We are seeking a scientist to join our Oncology Translational Bioinformatics group. This group of computational scientists is responsible for advancing Bristol-Myers Squibb’s industry-leading Oncology pipeline through the strategic application of cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches. The scientists in this group design experiments and analyze molecular data sets, including RNA-Seq, Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing, single-cell sequencing, high-throughput proteomics, and multiplex flow cytometry in order to nominate novel drug targets, enable patient enrichment strategies, and guide drug development decisions. The group interacts with and influences all aspects of R&D at BMS, from early discovery through late-stage development as a key part of our Translational Medicine group.
This position is in the Analytics Innovation team. As part of the Analytics Innovation team, you will seek out new approaches and data sources to fill data and information gaps. You will have the opportunity to work in the fast-paced and dynamic field of real-world data and apply information from real-world populations to answer key questions in translational medicine. You will develop new approaches to integrate different data sources with BMS clinical data.
We are looking for a creative thinker who likes to dive into messy data and try new things. In particular, we are seeking a scientist with a strong aptitude and excitement to attempt new data analysis and data visualization approaches. Equally important is a passion for communicating results, sharing ideas, and teaching others, regardless of their background or familiarity with data and analytics.
Define and execute analysis plans to address scientific questions using internal and external datasets.
Be a subject matter expert for molecular real-world data and support the larger data strategy efforts across BMS.
Collaborate with bioinformaticians, statisticians, biologists and clinicians to drive the incorporation of new scientific ideas and results.
Communicate results to key stakeholders and contribute to scientific publications.
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, engineering, statistics, molecular biology, genetics, or similar with 0+ years of industry experience.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as R or Python. We use R for most day-to-day work.
Experience analyzing high-dimensional molecular datasets such as RNA-Seq, Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing, single-cell sequencing, high-throughput proteomics, and multiplex flow cytometry.
Working knowledge of statistical tests and machine learning algorithms and their application to health care datasets.
Strong communication, data presentation and visualization skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent, fast-paced projects.
Background in Oncology/Immuno-Oncology and/or experience working with patient data is a plus.
To apply, click here and contact: Ariella Sasson

Job as Visiting QSP Scientist, Lawrenceville, NJ
The scientist in this role will work in the Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) group to further develop established disease-level QSP models and apply them to support decisions in clinical development. This will include QSP model development, QSP model application, and will also include developing improvements to scripted QSP toolboxes through refinement and addition of virtual population calibration algorithms, global sensitivity analysis tools, and the development of additional functions for common workflows to make their application more robust. The scientist may also work on parameter estimation, machine learning, omics data analysis strategies, development of mechanistic sub-models, and improving integration with high-throughput computing resources as needed.

Providing support to project teams to design, execute and interpret clinical studies.
Improvement of QSP tools to enhance the efficiency of QSP algorithms and workflows.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and apply Quantitative Systems Pharmacology models to aid in target prioritization, therapeutic modality selection, chemical/biotherapeutic optimization, biomarker characterization and clinical trial design.
Working with external collaborators to accelerate the internal QSP efforts.
Maintaining an active relationship with colleagues in the broader Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics community at Client.
Networking as appropriate with experts in Discovery Biology, Non-Clinical PK/PD and other groups to share learnings and enhance consistency in best practices.
Participate in internal scientific discussions to enhance QSP algorithms and workflows.
Drive the development of QSP disease models in Immuno-Oncology.

Prefer a local candidate to LVL, but open to candidates working remotely if they are the right fit.

5 years QSP modeling experience wanted. 2+ year minimum.
MATLAB or SimBiology experience are required (writing codes).
Sensitivity analysis experience required.
Ph.D. (or M.S. with 5+ more years’ experience) in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or other related field, with at least 2 years in Pharmaceutical R&D.
Excellent understanding of theory, principles and statistical aspects of advanced mathematical modeling and simulation.
Ability to learn new areas of biological sciences and build on solid foundation of quantitative skills to develop Quantitative Systems Pharmacology models.
Ability to keep up-to-date with and propose the implementation of scientific and technological developments in the area of Systems Pharmacology/Biology.
Hands-on experience with modeling software like JDesigner/Systems Biology Workbench, Entelos PhysioLab Platform, Matlab/SimBiology, DBSolve, etc. Experience with mechanistic model development in SimBIology would be preferable.
Experience with general programming and data analysis tools/languages such as R, Matlab, Spotfire, Python, etc. is required. Experience developing scripted tools in MATLAB is preferable.
Desire to interact as a modeling and simulation expert with matrix project teams working closely with experts from different functional areas (pre-clinical and clinical).
Understanding of key concepts in oncology, pharmacology, & statistics.
Candidates with experience in QSP platform application and virtual population development are highly encouraged to apply.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA’S REQUIREMENT #19-01755
W2 ONLY
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

Visit to L’Oreal Innovation Center
Organized by SciWomen of Rutgers
Oct 18 from 12-5pm
Event includes transportation and networking
See attached flyer and QR code to RSVP by 10/4

Senior Associate Scientist position at Amgen
The Amgen Research, Department of Inflammation and Oncology at Amgen in South San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist with experience in immunology to perform research studies aimed at developing novel immunotherapies.
Be an integral member of a dynamic research team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites, and working closely with groups in other functional areas including, Therapeutic Discovery, and Medical Sciences.Make major scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals of the department, present results in both internal and external forums, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication. Specific responsibilities include the formulation of experimental hypothesis, planning and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate Degree or Doctorate Degree by January 2020
OR
Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
Post-graduate training in immunology
Experience in either viral, cancer or inflammation research with a strong interest in T cell biology
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular Immunology (with hands on experience of cloning and CRISPR on primary human and/or mouse lymphocytes or myeloid cells), functional assay using primary cells, multi-color flow cytometry, isolation and culture of primary immune cells, establishing immunological assays, bioinformatics analysis of large gene expression datasets. Knowledge and experience in working with in vivo models
Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by a strong publication record and/or significant contributions to a therapeutic development program
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable, highly motivated, creative, and collaborative
Please contact iJOBS alumni Almin Lalani if you are interested alminlalani@gmail.com and to apply, click here.

Postdoctoral position at Rowan University, NJ
NIH-funded postdoc position is available for two years with a strong possibility of extension, starting October 2019. The laboratory represents two joined labs with diverse projects, a friendly and scientifically vibrant atmosphere, active staff and is ran by two young and active PIs:
https://som.rowan.edu/research/basicscience/cellbiology/facultybios/shcherbik.html
https://som.rowan.edu/research/basicscience/cellbiology/facultybios/pestov.html
Several lines of investigation are currently open to choose from:
1) To understand the molecular alterations that occur on a ribosome during stress and to examine how modified ribosomes behave during translation in vitro and in cells. These projects might result in new supportive data on ribosome heterogeneity.
2) To study effects of mitochondrial communication with translational apparatus (i.e. ribosomes) under different physiological settings.
3) Co-translational protein quality control: does it work beyond 60S subunit?
4) Investigation of ribosome degradation pathways.
Position requires a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Molecular Biology or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with the experience in yeast cell biology and/or biochemistry. Experience in high-throughput technologies (RNA-seq, ribosome profiling) is not necessary but highly desirable. The candidate must have a strong publication record, written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical and organizational skills, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
The successful candidate will join an interactive environment of Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-SOM, the former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, UMDNJ) with multiple laboratories investigating important questions in molecular/cellular biology utilizing yeast, worm and mammalian systems. The University offers state of the art facilities including Mass Spectroscopy, Next Generation sequencing, Microscopy facility. In addition, Rowan-SOM offers help in a future career planning/building, including teaching opportunities (if desirable), iJOBs seminars, Career Development Workshop and others.
Rowan-SOM is located in Stratford, a suburban south New Jersey community with an easy commute by train or car to Center City Philadelphia. This location combines and an affordable living environment, good school district, multiple child-care facilities. Due to close location to scientific hubs of Philadelphia, Rowan-SOM gives the opportunity to collaborate with scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University, Temple University, Drexel University and the Fox Chase Cancer Center. To apply, please send a single pdf file, consisting of a one-page motivation letter, CV, publication list and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Natalia Shcherbik at: shcherna@rowan.edu or nshcherb@gmail.com

SAPA Annual Conference
You are cordially invited to the SAPA annual conference on September 27-28th at the Doubletree Hilton at Somerset, NJ. They put together strong program for science, business and career development. As a long time partner, we would like to offer complimentary admission for the Friday afternoon session to students/postdocs registered through iJOBS. Meanwhile, we grant the student price on Saturday session for all registration through iJOB.
Please register a non paid SAPA member with the following link. It can be found on the top right corner of the SAPA website as well:
https://www.sapaweb.org/new/sapa/html/regist/regist.php
Choose nonmember at the bottom.
Once you registered, You can email the screenshot after login to the email address: registration@sapa.org. Provide your name, affiliation, and mention the option to attend SAPA annual conference, Friday session.
If you are interested in the full program including Saturday, you can find registration link on the SAPA website. Choose student option to reflect the discount brought by iJOBs.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

September 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainee Paulina Krzyszczyk who got a job as a Scientific Writer at Bristol-Myers Squibb!

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Janaina Pereira about the iJOBS Simulation on Tech Transfer and how you can get experience in this area.

Volunteers needed for Students 2 Science
S2S has an ongoing need for volunteers to work with students in our labs and classrooms. We need volunteers, both individual and corporate, to support students as they work through experiments led by our instructors. Volunteers are needed between the hours of 8:30am-2:30pm and can serve at our East Hanover site, our Newark site, or volunteer for one of our V-Lab sessions remotely or inside the classroom. Volunteering with S2S is a win-win:

Provides valuable work experience;
If in-transition, may eliminate gaps in employment;
Employers find volunteering favorable;
Allows you to give back in a meaningful way;
You will inspire and encourage STEM learning;
Allows you to share your career pathway and experience with students;
You may get to network with people in industry and our corporate partners who also volunteer with us;
You will network with our seasoned volunteers who have worked in a STEM field for more than one company;
You may gain experience on state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that is not otherwise available unless you are on the job
Students 2 Science, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) model program in New Jersey that bridges the needs of the public and private sectors. Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and educate elementary, middle and high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects). We do so by providing an authentic, state-of- the-art laboratory experience complete with modern instrumentation and professional scientists. Additionally, we offer a remote, web-based virtual STEM experience that eliminates geographic and language constraints and broadens our reach to serve a wider audience. Teams of students, working collaboratively with scientific professionals who serve as role models, solve real life problems while being introduced to a wide variety of 21st century STEM career opportunities. Take a look at our About Us Video. For more information, contact Cyndi Mayer cyndimayer@students2science.org

Job as Officer in Environmental Research and Science (ER&S) at the Pew Charitable Trust
The officer leads is responsible for three main activities: (1) assessing, synthesizing, and communicating the impacts of program-specific ER&S research investments; (2) supporting the conservation science program to work with Pew’s environmental programs to develop and implement impact pathways for connecting research to policy objectives, including developing outreach plans and technical outreach materials; (3) supporting the research impact project director in convening researchers, practitioners and others on topics relevant to improving the connections between research and policy, and synthesizing and communicating lessons learned about our approaches to facilitating evidence-informed policy. The officer will also support strategy development for expansion of the research impact team’s scope of work.
The officer reports to the project director, environmental research and science, and will be based in Pew’s Washington, DC, office:

Develop and implement program-specific strategies for tracking and assessing the impacts of ES&R research investments, including drafting “impact narratives” for each program.
Coordinate cross-program implementation of impact assessment approaches.
Support the work of the Conservation Science (CS) program by:
Developing and implementing strategies for improving the connections between conservation science research projects and Pew environment policy objectives, including through impact pathways, outreach planning, and impact tracking.
Developing and implementing strategies for tracking the impact of the CS program.
In collaboration with CS and environment staff, drafting technical outreach materials for selected conservation science research projects
Support the work of the research impact project and project director by:
Supporting the project director and consultant to develop a network of those working on ways to support the policy-relevance of research.
Supporting the project director to develop a series of workshops on understanding the use of research in policy.
Identifying new lines of work and partnerships for the research impact project.
Identifying opportunities to raise the profile of the research impact project, including writing for external publications and presenting at relevant meetings.
Stay informed of current and emerging approaches to research impact and connecting science and policy.
Contribute to and participate in tasks of ER&S, as assigned.
A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in working with both science and policy required. Experience understanding or analyzing research impact is highly desirable, as is knowledge of conservation issues.
Bachelor’s degree requires, an advanced degree in natural or social science is strongly preferred.
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytic rigor in framing problems, synthesizing information, and proposing solutions
Organizes and effectively manages multiple tasks and projects, meets regular deadlines with consistency and accuracy, and works effectively within and across teams.
Contributes thought leadership to help advance the overall strategic framework of the research impact project
Ability to identify key opportunities for amplifying program work and outcomes
Superior initiative and entrepreneurial skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including clearly articulating complex ideas, thoughts and concepts for different audiences. Experience drafting outreach materials a plus.
Ability to work with internal and external partners to identify partnership and other growth opportunities ER&S.
Political awareness, with a non-partisan perspective and approach. Experience with national and/or intergovernmental institutions preferred.
Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel.
For more information contact Angela Bednarek, PhD Project Director, Research Impact, Research & Science | The Pew Charitable Trusts | 901 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004 | office: 202-552-2062 | cell: 202-823-0339 |abednarek@pewtrusts.org. See attached for more details.

Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers
The Rutgers Graduate Student Organization Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR)will be hosting a General Interest Meeting for graduate students on Thursday 9/19 at 6:30 PM in theChemistry and Chemical Biology Building, Rm. 1203. All graduate students from any discipline/program are welcome to join! Food and drinks will be provided. This welcome meeting will discuss our mission and what we've done in previous semesters, as well as what we plan to do next! We are inviting graduate students to learn more and even see if they'd like to get involved at any level, whether that is by offering feedback or new ideas, volunteering at a voter registration table, or joining our board! SPAR's mission includes advocating for evidence-based policymaking and federal funding for scientific research, improving scientific literacy, and establishing effective scientific communication between researchers, our government, and the general public. Attendees must register beforehand by clicking here. Please note that in an effort to support the green movement on campus, SPAR is asking our attendees to "BYOC" - Bring Your Own Cups (or mugs, water bottles, etc.) to our events. Beverages are still provided but we are aiming to step away from single-use containers! For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at rutgersnspg@gmail.com. You can also follow us on social media, which is listed on the flyer. Looking forward to meeting you!

New Fellowships for PhD scientists to work at biotech companies in NJ
This new opportunity provides money to companies to hire PhD level students and postdocs to work in the company and cover a portion of their salaries. The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) grant funds are provided to support technological research and the innovation ecosystem in New Jersey and to encourage Ph.D. candidates/graduates to continue their research in fellowship with New Jersey’s science and technology companies. The IRFP grant monies shall be used by the grantee employer primarily as salary to the fellow. Upon showing good cause by the applicant employer within the body of the IRFP grant application, the expenditure for equipment and/or conference attendance of an amount that is five percent of the total grant amount may be authorized at the discretion of the Commissioner. Research fellowship grants may be issued for up to two years each and shall be used primarily for research and innovation. Under no circumstances shall IRFP grant monies be used by the grantee employer for capital purchases. The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) is estimated to be $1,500,000. The source of funds is the Workforce Development Partnership Fund pursuant to section 9 of P.L. 1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-9). Subject to availability of funding the grant period may cover a 24-month period. Applications must be received prior to November 18 at 3pm. Click here to learn more or contact: Ms. Gerri Brosh, Program Manager Gerri.Brosh@dol.nj.gov (609) 777-1516

September 2019

Tech Transfer Internship at Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization is pleased to announce its internship program where postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program.
Requirements:

Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
Ability to dedicate 5‐10 hours/week ‐‐ 2‐3 hours to be spent in our office (33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscatway), and 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out research remotelly
Approval of your PI or Advisor (see attached)

In order to be considered for the program, please fill out the attached form and send to the ORC along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest by e‐mail to yong.zhang@rutgers.eduby September 23. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted as needed. The program will begin this Fall. See attached flyer for details.

Part Time Position as Ximbassador for Tech Transfer and Commercialization or Business Development Experience
Rutgers and Ximbio are looking for candidates to engage with laboratories on campus and uncover new reagents and materials of interest to other scientists. The Ximbassador will contribute to the identification, description, and commercialization of novel research reagents generated at the university. This paid internship, running alongside the Ximbassador’s day-to-day research, is temporary and part-time: 5 hours per week, 20 hours per month. Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
This position would be ideal for a post-doc, PhD or graduate life scientist (e.g. in immunology, virology, biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology) looking to gain experience in careers in science e.g. technology transfer and commercialization of tangible biological materials. Where is it based? At Rutgers, where the Ximbassador is based as a day-to-day representative. The Ximbassador program is jointly carried out by the Rutgers technology transfer office and Ximbio. For more information, contact us at zhangy5@ored.rutgers.edu or ximbassador@ximbio.com
Ximbio is the world’s largest non-profit tech transfer organization dedicated exclusively to life science research reagents of all kinds. Ximbio is owned and operated by Cancer Research UK, the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research. Our mission is to make all research reagents (such as cell lines, antibodies, mouse models, zebrafish, proteins, small molecules, microbial strains, etc.) widely and easily available to accelerate life science research. See attached flyer and this blog on being a Ximbassador. For more information, contact Jon Viola at jon.viola@ximbio.com.

Job as Tenure-Track Faculty at The College of New Jersey
TCNJ is looking for a biochemist to join their faculty staring August 2020. The Department of Chemistry welcomes applicantions for ll areas of biomchemistry including but not limited to chemical biology bioanalytical chemistry, environmental chemistry marine chemistry, biopolymers, computational biochemistry, biocatalysis, biosensors, lipodomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Research with undergraduates the major focus of this school. To apply click here. For more information, contact Donald Hirsh, Chair of Chemistry hirsh@tcnj.edu.

Job as Tenure-Track Faculty at The College of New Jersey
PRN Experts is looking for someone to help with medical communications projects. Ideally this is someone who can split the difference between science and creative. Who is good at telling a scientific story for multiple audiences (anyone with a science blog would be perfect). Someone good at presenting a slide talk to a class or writing up a short paper for a non-scientific audience while still keeping the science accurate. Hours are flexible and can be done while pursuing research. This is a great experience for future career in science writing. If you are interested, please contact janet.alder@rutgers.edu with your resume.

Internships at Merck in Translational Biomarkers
Internships are 9-12 weeks over next summer and will be either in Kenilworth, NJ, West Point, PA or Boston, MA. The Interns for the Translational Biomarkers (TBx) Department will function as a fully-integrated member of a team working towards application of medical imaging, molecular biomarkers, and/or electronic data integration and architecture to biomarker development in drug discovery and development. Interns will work with one or more of the following imaging modalities: MRI, PET, CT, ultrasound, optical imaging, IHC, autoradiography, etc. or may engage in research projects in the disciplines of flow cytometry, genetic sequencing, mass spectrometry, computational analysis, and chemistry/radiochemistry required to enhance capabilities critical to drug development. Day-to-day work may involve aspects of study design, data acquisition, analysis, data processing and communication of final results. The intern will also attend departmental and team meetings, seminars, and job shadowing to provide a wider perspective on the drug discovery process in the pharmaceutical industry. For more information, click here or contact iJOBS alum Rob Connacher connro01@gmail.com.

Job as Assay Development Scientist – Intrinsyx Diagnostics
Intrinsyx Diagnostics is a startup life science contract research and development services firm enabling development of breakthrough precision therapeutics by developing and deploying proprietary assays using the new high-parameter spatial biology platforms and sophisticated data analytics. By early adoption and exclusive focus on these disruptive technologies in a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, Intrinsyx will build its brand around its scientific, technical, and operational expertise in this emerging space. Intrinsyx Diagnostics is seeking a motivated and talented Assay Development Scientist with a background in cellular and molecular biology who will lead the company’s efforts to design, optimize, and validate ultra-high plex proteomic and genomic assays using Imaging Mass Cytometry (CyTOF) and related platforms. These assays form the foundation of the deep biological insight that Intrinsyx will deliver to biotechnology and biopharma companies in support of precision drug development. The successful candidate will be well-suited to assuming responsibility and accountability in an entrepreneurial, agile environment and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in assay development and deployment in academia or the life science industry. Experience engaging in quality assurance and lab management activities such as implementation of SOPs and drafting of assay validation reports is strongly desired. Continuous support and training will be provided as needed.

Craft the experimental design and validation plans for antibody and nucleic acid-based, highly multiplexed tissue and liquid/suspension assays incorporating robust controls across various specimen types
Lead the technical aspects of optimization and validation of new assays using complex instrumentation (Imaging Mass Cytometry; eventually to include other platforms)
Source reagents and assay control materials from vendors
Diligently apply Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in performing all experimental work, both in development and production phases.
Make detailed experimental notes, gather high-quality data, and openly communicate on challenges and lessons learned
Develop and draft assay validation reports and SOP’s for assay deployment and other laboratory activities
Help with process improvements across the lab by thinking critically about the execution of all experiments and leveraging the knowledge of subject matter experts
Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 2+ years of laboratory experience in the life sciences
Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology assays and associated instrumentation including DNA and RNA extraction from FFPE tissues; qPCR; sequencing; and ELISAs, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and other immunoassays.
Strongly desired - hands-on experience with one or more of: immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in-situ hybridization, CyTOF, ICP-MS, or LC-MS.
Proven track record of running successful experiments, preparing data for review, and giving effective scientific presentations.
Ability to perform basic data analysis and be critical of results obtained during experimentation. Experience with data analysis programs such as CytoBank, FloSOM, HistoCAT, etc. is preferred.
Clear communications skills and ability to work with team members in the same and adjacent disciplines.
A self-motivated individual that is detail-oriented and can function both independently as well as part of a core team is required.
Familiarity with the use of web-based applications for document control, data analysis, etc; and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
Location: Newark, NJ

Interested persons should send an updated CV or resume to Boaz Kurtis, M.D. at boaz.kurtis@intrinsyxdx.com.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Career Research
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Research. This three-year fellowship provides basic, translational, and clinical training and aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. Applications are reviewed quarterly with the next cycle due dates of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Additional information regarding eligibility, application process, and current trainees and program alumni profiles are found at www.mdanderson.org/CPRITTRIUMPH. Please contact Dr. Kari Brewer Savannah, Program Manager, with any questions at ksavannah@mdanderson.org.

Rutgers Career Exploration and Success
Upcoming events for Graduate Students provided by Rutgers Career Services are listed on the attached flyer. For more information, please contact Paola Puerta Dominguez paola219@echo.rutgers.edu.

Office of STEM Education Open House
The SAS Office of STEM Education (OSE) would like to invite you to our Open House on September 13 from 9:00 am to noon. OSE oversees efforts related to reforms in undergraduate education, outreach, and technological developments targeted at improving the quality of STEM education. The OSE open house will include talks and poster presentations on a variety of topics, including: using education based research to improve course design, redesign of STEM courses to facilitate active learning, using technology to support and enhance STEM education, techniques to enhance teaching, and using outreach programs for broader impacts or community engagement segments of grant applications. You will have an opportunity to meet and network with other faculty and staff interested in STEM education and outreach. Additional information and the schedule of events will be sent out in early September, and will be available on the OSE website (https://sasose.rutgers.edu/events/annual-open-house). Feel free to stop by for all or part of the morning. Registration is not required, but it will greatly help us with coordinating the event if you do so by clicking on this link.

September 2019

Job as Research Investigator, Leads Discovery and Optimization at Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton
We are seeking a versatile scientist to join our Leads Discovery and Optimization group to help drive efforts to discover transformative clinical candidates for patients. The scientist in this role will work at the intersection of biochemistry, mechanistic pharmacology, and cell biology to plan and execute biochemical and cellular assays as it relates to the discovery of novel clinical candidates for diverse target classes. A strong understanding of protein homeostasis with a proven track record of research in this area is a plus. In this position, the scientist will work closely with chemists and biologists to identify and validate novel mechanisms of modulating target levels, and provide insight for emerging new drug discovery modalities.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter who can independently develop solutions to difficult problems and also values attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a broad scientific skillset and have significant experience in a variety of techniques including: cell-based and biochemical assay development, enzyme kinetics, protein analysis, protein-protein interaction assays, proteomics, flow cytometry, high content imaging, immunocapture and pulldown assays, and cell signaling assays. It is expected that a candidate will have deep, first-hand knowledge in several of the areas above and at least some familiarity with the others. Experimental work is an integral part of the role and the candidate will spend a significant portion of his/her time at the bench and demonstrate rigorous data documentation and analysis skills. Additional responsibilities include assay trouble shooting and exploration of new technology platforms to enhance the infrastructure for discovery program support. Strong collaboration and communication skills are necessary, and a true passion for discovery-based science will be essential.

PhD, with experience in cellular biology, pharmacology, or enzymology. Postdoctoral fellowship experience or equivalent in biomedical research is preferred but not essential. Experience in targeted protein degradation is a plus.
Perform essential role in identifying assay technologies for new drug targets,and guide assay development
Facilitate in screening hit triage and hit to lead progression in multiple projects
Design, development and execution of de novo assays to explore mechanisms of action
Strong data analysis, data interpretation and data visualization skills.
Presentation of hypotheses and data to project teams
Ability to learn quickly, and work closely with others in across-functional project team environment
Innovative, motivated, researcher with broad scientific skill set and strong problem solving and communication skills
If you are interested, please contact Dr. Charu Chaudhry directly charu.chaudhry@bms.com

Rutgers I-Corps
Do you have an idea that you think has commercial potential? Do you want to learn some key concepts helpful in business? Do you dream of starting a company sometime in the future? If your answers are yes, then the Rutgers I-Corps™ Site program may be just what you are looking for. Please read below for additional information and eligibility guidelines. Rutgers I-Corps™ Site is funded by the National Science Foundation. The Site's goal is to nurture and support multiple, local teams to help transition their technology concepts into the marketplace The Rutgers Site will provide advice, resources, networking opportunities, training and modest funding* to assist teams with the commercialization process and/or into becoming applicants for the National I-Corps™ Team. Rutgers faculty, staff and students on ALL campuses are eligible to apply to the Rutgers I-Corps site cohorts. The community, and especially Rutgers Alum, are encouraged to participate as team mentors.
Site team ideas or projects can originate from student work, research (funded or unfunded), or institutional projects. The topical focus of a project should be in an area(s) of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) normally supported by the National Science Foundation. Please contact us at i-corps@ored.rutgers.edu for questions regarding project eligibility. Learn more in the Rutgers Today article Bringing a Silicon Valley Approach to Help Rutgers Research Move Beyond the Laboratory, Rutgers launches local National Science Foundation supported program to train scientists to become entrepreneurs.
You must have at least two team members to be accepted to the Rutgers I-Corps Site Program. See the team members tab for a description of the various team members.We have a rolling interview process and the application for Cohort 5 is currently open due Sept 17. There are 4 sessions included this year: Oct 18 from 9am-1pm on Customer Discovery, Oct 25 from 9am-1pm on Value Propositions, Nov 1 from 9am-1pm on Customers/Uers/Payers and Nov 15 from 9am-1:30pm on Next Steps in Rutgers Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. All sessions will be at Rutgers Business School 100 Rockafeller Road. You will be contacted for a phone interview within two weeks of your submission. To learn more and apply, click here.

SBIR Roadshow is coming to Rutgers
Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs provide over $3 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas. The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early stage funding – the SBIR/STTR programs. Registrants will be invited to participate in 1 on 1 meeting with agency representatives. Click here for the Agenda and Click here to Register. Wed Sept 18 from 8:30am-5pm. See attached flyer for more details.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

August 2019

We are excited to share a press release announcing the four Science and Politics Fellows that Eagleton Institute has helped place NJ State government offices.

Jobs at BMS
1) Biostatistician/ Epidemiologist
2) Scientific Application Specialist
3) Validation Specialist
4) Computer system validation
5) Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Associate (details below)
Location: Lawrenceville NJ Job Code: 28219-1
Job Description. The scientist in this role will work with the Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) group to enable, enhance, and contribute to the development of disease-level QSP models. This will include contributing to QSP model development, but may also include developing profiling tools to identify opportunities for model reduction or other structural optimizations, enhancements to standard techniques for solving differential equations, parameter estimation, machine learning, development of mechanistic sub-models, and/or high-throughput computing. The QSP Research Associate will work closely with other QSP scientists to understand the unique requirements in each of the disease areas (Immunoscience, Fibrosis, and Cardiovascular), and help implement the QSP strategy in each of the disease areas.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and apply Quantitative Systems Pharmacology models to aid in target prioritization, therapeutic modality selection, chemical/biotherapeutic optimization, biomarker characterization and early clinical trial design.
Working with external collaborators to accelerate the internal QSP efforts in key disease areas
. Providing support to project teams to design, execute and interpret clinical studies
. Maintaining an active relationship with colleagues in the broader Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics community at BMS
. Networking as appropriate with experts in Discovery Biology, Non-Clinical PK/PD and other groups to share learnings and enhance consistency in best practices
. Participate in internal scientific discussions to enhance the numerical efficiency of QSP simulations
. Assist in the development of QSP disease models in Immunoscience, Fibrosis, and Cardiovascular disease
Preferred background, skills and experience:
. Ph.D. (or M.S. with 5+ more years' experience) in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science or other related field, with at least 2 years in Pharmaceutical R&D
. Excellent understanding of theory, principles and statistical aspects of advanced mathematical modeling and simulation
. Ability to learn new areas of biological sciences and build on solid foundation of quantitative skills to develop Quantitative Systems Pharmacology models
. Ability to keep up-to-date with and propose the implementation of scientific and technological developments in the area of Systems Pharmacology/Biology
. Hands-on experience with modeling software like JDesigner/Systems Biology Workbench, Entelos PhysioLab Platform, Matlab/SimBiology, DBSolve, etc. Experience with mechanistic modeling in Matlab would be preferable.
. Experience with general programming and data analysis tools/languages such as R, Matlab, Spotfire, Python, etc. is required
. Desire to interact as a modeling and simulation expert with matrix projec teams working closely with experts from different functional areas (pre-clinical and clinical)
. Understanding of key concepts in pharmacology & statistics
For more information, contact Raj || Technical Recruiter at FutranSolutions araj@futransolutions.com 609 212 0202 (Direct)

Job as Science Communications and Professional Development Specialist at Carneige Mellon
● Lead, direct, and drive the formal instruction of science communication and professional
development for graduate students in workshops and one-on-one consultations.
● Teach and refine a curriculum of scientific presentation, writing, and professional development for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and masters students in biology, chemistry, physics, and math
● Use data and analytics to evaluate and continuously improve the quality of content.
● Foster a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration
● Manage internal collaborations with stakeholders across MCS, related centers at CMU, and external collaborations with the broader community of science communication and graduate education.
● Author reports, summaries, and grants to further the goals of the program
● A Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, physics, math, engineering, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field is preferred
● Direct or indirect experience in diverse career paths, including non-profit, government work, entrepreneurship, and other non-academic careers
● Demonstrated leadership in science communication across several STEM disciplines with experience coaching graduate students
● Ability to distill and interpret complex research findings and transform them into usable, accessible, and engaging content
● The candidate should be self-directed, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about science communication
Contact Nancy Felix at nfelix@andrew.cmu.edu or AShorr@alumni.cmu.edu

Job as Engineer at J&J
1-2 openings in Raynham, MA for entry-level engineers for a 2 year guarantee, supporting the R&D group. Ultimately, the work will be focused around supporting senior engineers with product design review and documentation updates for the new EU MDR Standard that is sweeping the device industry. They would like someone to get started shortly after Labor Day, and they will be locked in for 2 years before the opportunity to go permanent. They are paying $25-35/hr for the role. For more information, contact Brad Petrie brad_petrie@oxfordcorp.com Recruiting Executive, Life Sciences, Oxford Global Resources

Job as Senior Editor at Wiley Publishing Hoboken, NJ
The Senior Editor is responsible for ensuring effective and financially successful product acquisition for and management of our future and existing international, US-based reference program in chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields, aiming for substantial growth of this portfolio. This includes the creation, acquisition, development and management of traditional and future content offerings in English language, maintenance and development of new author, editor and partner relationships with the international and national scientific community, monitoring of the market situation (e.g. the scientific development of the subject field, the offerings of competitors), and internal collaboration with marketing, sales, content enablement and content management colleagues. In addition, the Executive or Senior Editor will manage and supervise the chemistry and chemical engineering team in Hoboken.
Manage and supervise US-based chemistry and chemical engineering team and align US publishing activities with global strategy and best practices.
Further develop other group managers publishing/subject plans as well as on their implementation, including management of existing partnerships and suggestions for acquisition of new ones.
Identify authors/editors/subjects and successfully acquire financially potent products in alignment with annual acquisition targets and communicated business strategy for own contract targets and those of team members.
Be the go-to person for societies and partnerships aligned with the US based portfolio and improve current relationships and outcomes.
Create necessary input for decision-making on new projects for the US based team (book proposals, reviews, P&L for new projects, marketing information etc.) and author/editor contracts.
Day to day communication with authors/editors/partners around already acquired and/or published products, and internal communication with own team.
Day to day communications and responsibilities with other Wiley colleagues in order to efficiently and successfully manage, publish, market and sell the products.
Act as representative of Wiley on scientific conferences and visits of universities, institutes, and organizations.
Desired: Ph. D. and/or post doc in these subject areas:
chemistry, chemical engineering or related disciplines.
Product and business acquisition experience; track record of successful book acquisition results in chemical engineering, chemistry and related disciplines
Management experience of small teams
Strong networking and relationship management skills; self-confident manners, broad subject knowledge in relevant subject fields
Product acquisition and development skills (understanding of acquisition and publishing processes and demands, understanding of financial implications and contract terms; monitoring, gathering and utilizing market and subject knowledge, timely decision making, knowledge and/or interest in new media)
Planning and development skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal relationship skills (internally, externally), self-confidence, self-motivated, ability to manage high and own workloads, good judgement, ability to be managed from different location, excellent time-management skills, resilience
Ability and willingness to travel globally.
For more information, and to apply click here.

August 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a blog post by Vinam Puri about the recent iJOBS career panel that represented several careers options for PhDs.

Job position at the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship, Microgenomx, Union, NJ as part of the NJ
Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP)
Recent PhD recipients (within 12 months of degree are eligible to apply. The fellow will work with the Executive Director of the Entrepreneur Center, Dr. Sam Kongsamut, and other senior translational scientists at the Institute of Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE) to assess innovative ideas and technologies in the neuroscience area that may be used form a portfolio of projects leading to biotech startups. Of particular interest are translational tools that will enable new therapeutic approaches to be rapidly tested in animal models and in human volunteers. These ideas would form the basis for a new Center for Translational Neuroscience affiliated with ILSE. The postdoc would be responsible for assessing the science, the development plan (which the postdoc may need to help write), as well as the likelihood of obtaining funding for the project. The postdoc would work with ILSE management to develop a strategic direction for the Center based on available technologies or needs in translational neuroscience. This is an excellent opportunity for the graduate student or postdoc interested in ‘business development’ and provides experience for a ‘search and evaluation’ role in a larger biotech or pharma company. Interested students/postdocs (who meet the criteria of the NGO) may contact skongsamut@ilsebio.com.
Click here to learn more about the NJIRFP and eligibility.

Regional Academic Drug Discovery Symposium
Nov 1, 2019 at Princeton University. Speakers for industry and academia will discuss how to improve upon the drug discovery process. There will also be a poster and networking session. Posters will be accepted by PhD students and postdocs and many industry reps will be there to connect with.
For the full agenda and registration, please click here.
For more information, please contact Sam Kongsamut at skongsamut@ilsebio.com.

STANFORD CANCER IMAGING TRAINING (SCIT) PROGRAM
Program Directors: Sandy Napel, PhD and Bruce Daniel, MD
The Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute, aims to train the next generation of researchers in the development and clinical translation of advanced techniques for cancer imaging and its application. This T32 training program is the evolution of the longstanding program, formerly known as "Advanced Techniques for Cancer Imaging and Detection," established and led by former Radiology Chair, Dr. Gary M. Glazer in 1992.
SCIT is a two-year program training five fellows (roughly half PhD / half MD) per year over a five-year funding cycle. Drs. Sandy Napel and Bruce Daniel lead this redesigned program, featuring mentors with independent cancer-focused or -related funding, and seven distinguished program advisors. The strengthened required coursework component includes two courses in the clinical/cancer sciences, two in imaging science, one in biostatistics, one in medical ethics (“Responsible Conduct of Research”), and attendance at a minimum of six multidisciplinary tumor boards. In addition, trainees can select from a multitude of electives offered by various Stanford University Departments, e.g., Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Informatics, and Cancer Systems Biology. The primary focus of the program is participation in a mentored cancer-imaging research project aimed at publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentation at national meetings. The program especially features “paired mentorship,” in which each trainee is teamed with both a basic-science and physician mentor, to provide guidance in course and research-topic selection, and in performing clinically-relevant cancer imaging research.
Eligibility:
1. Candidate must have an MD or PhD degree.
2. Candidate must be a US citizen, or a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2019
APPLY HERE

STANFORD MOLECULAR IMAGING SCHOLARS (SMIS) PROGRAM
Program Directors: Craig Levin, PhD
The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) program is an integrated, three-year cross-disciplinary postdoctoral training program at Stanford University that brings together 33 faculty mentors from 14 departments in the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. Molecular imaging, the non-invasive monitoring of specific molecular and biochemical processes in living organisms, continues to expand its applications in the detection and management of cancer. SMIS faculty mentors provide a diverse training environment spanning biology, physics, mathematics, biocomputation/biomedical informatics, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, cancer biology, immunology, and medical sciences. The centerpiece of the SMIS program is the opportunity for trainees (PhD or MD with an emphasis on PhD) to conduct innovative molecular imaging research that is co-mentored by faculty in complementary disciplines. SMIS trainees also engage in specialized coursework, seminars, national conferences, clinical rounds, including ethics training and the responsible conduct of research. The three-year program culminates with the preparation and review of a mock NIH grant proposal, in support of trainee transition to an independent career in cancer molecular imaging.
SCIT is a two-year program training five fellows (roughly half PhD / half MD) per year over a five-year funding cycle. Drs. Sandy Napel and Bruce Daniel lead this redesigned program, featuring mentors with independent cancer-focused or -related funding, and seven distinguished program advisors. The strengthened required coursework component includes two courses in the clinical/cancer sciences, two in imaging science, one in biostatistics, one in medical ethics (“Responsible Conduct of Research”), and attendance at a minimum of six multidisciplinary tumor boards. In addition, trainees can select from a multitude of electives offered by various Stanford University Departments, e.g., Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Informatics, and Cancer Systems Biology. The primary focus of the program is participation in a mentored cancer-imaging research project aimed at publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentation at national meetings. The program especially features “paired mentorship,” in which each trainee is teamed with both a basic-science and physician mentor, to provide guidance in course and research-topic selection, and in performing clinically-relevant cancer imaging research.
Eligibility:
1. Candidate must have an MD or PhD degree.
2. Candidate must be a US citizen, or a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2019
APPLY HERE

July 2019

Rutgers Clinical Translations Science Trainee Applications Announced
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our inaugural class of Clinical Translational Science Trainees. As you may know, Rutgers was recently granted a Clinical Translational Science Award by the National Institutes of Health. With our academic partners, Princeton University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and other partners throughout the state, we are committed to developing a world-class research infrastructure to support and enhance our clinical/translational research efforts and train the clinical and translational scientists of the future. As part of this effort, we are initiating a program to train students and postdocs in the skills needed for success in this field. Five trainees will be chosen for the first cohort, and will be provided with a year of financial support (stipend/salary, tuition and travel support). Additional cohorts will be recruited in the Spring. If you are interested in applying for this award, please read the attached RFA carefully and complete the application process. Note that the deadline for all applications is August 26, 2019 at 5pm.

Rutgers Clinical Translations Science Trainee Applications Announced
Job Opening Thomson Instrument Company
We are seeking an energetic professional sales representative to represent Thomson selling sample prep tools for analytical chemistry and single-use disposable as well as reusable shaker flask consumables, R&D and GMP bioprocessing accessories. What do you need to do? Maintain and manage a specific outside territory by meeting and exceeding sales goals. Manage customer accounts to ensure “premiere” service and technical support to customers with on-site consultative visits on a regular and ongoing basis.
This position will cover NY/NJ/DE and PA region. Preferred base is New Jersey, no self-relocation, qualified candidates must have familiarity of local pharma/biotech accounts.

Ensure that assigned territory meets sales goals
Conduct on-site customer visits to provide technical information with regards to cell culture, chromatography and related products and services
Sell products in various market segments via direct sales
Attend local vendor shows and company sponsored trade shows
Identify new opportunities through cold calling and penetrating new accounts
Develop relationships with new and existing customers
Develop sales strategies for assigned territory. which includes business plans, and market analysis
Have a positive attitude, be a team player, and strive to learn and contribute to company culture
Manage and maintain information in customer database system
Perform other job-related duties as requested by customers and/or management
Minimal overnight travel (sales meetings /attend national conferences)
Knowledge of the account base in the geography preferred
Laboratory hands-on experience preferred
Basic Knowledge of Cell Culture and/or HPLC, LC/MS
Requires analytical thinking and presenting ideas
Experience in Microsoft office and a CRM program
Extremely skilled in the art of negotiation
Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are critical
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Life Sciences or Chemistry required
Medicinal chemists who can capitalize on the findings of their biological team members to make the most potent inhibitors possible.
Structural protein biologists, experienced with x-ray crystallography

Thomson Instrument Company is a rapidly growing family owned and operated company located in San Diego. Our unique patented products successfully serve a variety of markets from large bio pharma to food and beverage, environmental and more. Our products are made in the USA, in stock in San Diego. In depth sales training program, part of continued Sales training. Be part of a growing and exciting sales team with great income potential. This position offers a competitive compensation package/car allowance/medical benefits/vacation with an uncapped bonus plan. Email: mark.rehse@htslabs.com or call (760) 681-8888.

Civic Science Fellowships at the Rita Allen Foundation
We are excited to announce a new Civic Science Fellowship opening. This Fellow will work for 12 months to advance emerging collaborative work among a group of funders with shared interest in advancing meaningful, inclusive engagement between science and society—including the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, the Kavli Foundation, and the Rita Allen Foundation. The Fellow will work with each partner foundation, with multidisciplinary fields of research and engagement practice, and with communities underserved by existing science communication efforts to ensure that their goals, objectives, and efforts inform the path forward for the funders’ collaborative efforts. The Fellow will be part of the pilot cohort of Civic Science Fellows—promising leaders from diverse backgrounds who will be embedded in key supportive networks and will work on multidisciplinary projects that connect civic science research, effective engagement practice, scientists, and communities.
The full position description can be found by clicking here.

Jobs at iBiology
There are two unique job opportunities at iBiology! Come join our team and help develop iBiology’s efforts in science education, communication, and professional development.
Assistant Director of Research Talks and Outreach: iBiology is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Research Talks and Outreach who will continue iBiology's efforts to develop high quality scientific talks and science videos, and disseminate them to our worldwide audience. This is a full-time position for individuals interested in promoting science education and science communication primarily through visual media.
Career and Professional Development Fellowship: iBiology is seeking a full-time Career and Professional Development Fellow who will continue to develop our efforts in providing high quality career and professional development courses and videos for life scientists. This is a 10-12 month fellowship for individuals interested in gaining real-world experience in developing, marketing, and evaluating online science education resources for life science graduate students and postdoctoral scientists.
To learn more about the jobs and how to apply, visit their homepage and click on the links under "iBiology is Hiring".

Insight Fellows Program
Job Opening Thomson Instrument Company
Insight offers tuition-free fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. We’re excited to now offer seven different programs across six cities within the U.S. and Canada, as well as a remote program.
Since 2012, we have helped over 2000 Insight Fellows meet, interview, and join teams at over 700 leading companies.
- Pay no tuition; the program is fully funded by top companies
- Meet, interview, and join top companies
- Launch a cutting-edge career where the average starting salary is $125K
- Join a network of over 2000 industry leaders
Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, Wayfair and 700+ other top companies.
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by September 9th in order to participate full time) for our fall sessions in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Engineering
- DevOps Engineering
- Decentralized Consensus
- Security
- Data Science*
- Health Data Science*
*Please note that our programs are open to all degree levels, except our Data Science and Health programs, which have a PhD requirement
Upcoming Deadlines & Start Dates:
- Application deadline: Aug 12 (session begins January 13)
Learn more & apply by clicking here.
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list. Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

July 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainees Michele Patrizii who got a job a a Regulatory Affairs Trainee at Freyr Inc., Carlos Garcia who got a job as an Associate Medical Director at GSW Advertising, and Anchal Sharmawho got a job as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Eli Lilly and Co.
Please let us know if you got a job or are doing an internship so we can share your good news here!

Technical Sales Representative: East Coast Tri-State Region
Job Opening Thomson Instrument Company
We are seeking an energetic professional sales representative to represent Thomson selling sample prep tools for analytical chemistry and single-use disposable as well as reusable shaker flask consumables, R&D and GMP bioprocessing accessories. What do you need to do? Maintain and manage a specific outside territory by meeting and exceeding sales goals. Manage customer accounts to ensure “premiere” service and technical support to customers with on-site consultative visits on a regular and ongoing basis.
This position will cover NY/NJ/DE and PA region. Preferred base is New Jersey, no self-relocation, qualified candidates must have familiarity of local pharma/biotech accounts.

Ensure that assigned territory meets sales goals
Conduct on-site customer visits to provide technical information with regards to cell culture, chromatography and related products and services
Sell products in various market segments via direct sales
Attend local vendor shows and company sponsored trade shows
Identify new opportunities through cold calling and penetrating new accounts
Develop relationships with new and existing customers
Develop sales strategies for assigned territory. which includes business plans, and market analysis
Have a positive attitude, be a team player, and strive to learn and contribute to company culture
Manage and maintain information in customer database system
Perform other job-related duties as requested by customers and/or management
Minimal overnight travel (sales meetings /attend national conferences)
Knowledge of the account base in the geography preferred
Laboratory hands-on experience preferred
Basic Knowledge of Cell Culture and/or HPLC, LC/MS
Requires analytical thinking and presenting ideas
Experience in Microsoft office and a CRM program
Extremely skilled in the art of negotiation
Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are critical
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Life Sciences or Chemistry required
Medicinal chemists who can capitalize on the findings of their biological team members to make the most potent inhibitors possible.
Structural protein biologists, experienced with x-ray crystallography

July 2019

iJOBS jobs listing from Sanofi
Sanofi is hiring PhDs for exciting job opportunities in Research & Development. Please see three highlighted opportunities below. If you are interested please apply online and connect with me on LinkedIn. If these positions are not a fit for you, please still connect with me on LinkedIn and view other opportunities on our career page @ https://sanofi.us/en/careers.

Biostatistics Associate Director, Oncology Early Development - Cambridge, MA - Link
Biostatistics Lead, New Targets - Swiftwater, PA - Link
US Risk Management Expert - Bridgewater, NJ - Link

Thank you for your interest in Sanofi careers!

Ensure that assigned territory meets sales goals
Conduct on-site customer visits to provide technical information with regards to cell culture, chromatography and related products and services
Sell products in various market segments via direct sales
Attend local vendor shows and company sponsored trade shows
Identify new opportunities through cold calling and penetrating new accounts
Develop relationships with new and existing customers
Develop sales strategies for assigned territory. which includes business plans, and market analysis
Have a positive attitude, be a team player, and strive to learn and contribute to company culture
Manage and maintain information in customer database system
Perform other job-related duties as requested by customers and/or management
Minimal overnight travel (sales meetings /attend national conferences)
Knowledge of the account base in the geography preferred
Laboratory hands-on experience preferred
Basic Knowledge of Cell Culture and/or HPLC, LC/MS
Requires analytical thinking and presenting ideas
Experience in Microsoft office and a CRM program
Extremely skilled in the art of negotiation
Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are critical
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Life Sciences or Chemistry required

July 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainee Michele Patrizii who has a job as a Regulatory Affairs Trainee at Freyr Inc., Carlos Garcia who got a job as an Associate Medical Director at GSW Advertising, and Anchal Sharma who got a job as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Eli Lilly and Co.
Please let us know if you got a job or are doing an internship so we can share your good news here!

Ensure that assigned territory meets sales goals
Conduct on-site customer visits to provide technical information with regards to cell culture, chromatography and related products and services
Sell products in various market segments via direct sales
Attend local vendor shows and company sponsored trade shows
Identify new opportunities through cold calling and penetrating new accounts
Develop relationships with new and existing customers
Develop sales strategies for assigned territory. which includes business plans, and market analysis
Have a positive attitude, be a team player, and strive to learn and contribute to company culture
Manage and maintain information in customer database system
Perform other job-related duties as requested by customers and/or management
Minimal overnight travel (sales meetings /attend national conferences)
Knowledge of the account base in the geography preferred
Laboratory hands-on experience preferred
Basic Knowledge of Cell Culture and/or HPLC, LC/MS
Requires analytical thinking and presenting ideas
Experience in Microsoft office and a CRM program
Extremely skilled in the art of negotiation
Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are critical
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Life Sciences or Chemistry required

June 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainee Abla Tannous who has a job as a research scientist at BioAegis.

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Xiomara Isabel Perez who has a co-op at Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology group.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by iJOBS trainee Vinam Puri about the iJOBS site visit to the Institute of Life Science Entrepreneurship and by Emily Kelly-Castro about the iJOBS LinkedIn Profile workshop by 2Actify.

Biochemistry and Cell Biology Jobs at Rafael Pharmaceuticals
Rafael Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage cancer metabolism, biotechnology company with promising clinical trials. We are looking to expand the Rafael Pharmaceuticals fundamental research team of Sol Barer Research Fellows and experienced senior scientists or professor at our Philadelphia location. These positions will be mentored and guided by renowned professor, Chi Van Dang, professor at The Wistar Institute. We expect fellows to publish, collaborate and attend national conferences. We are offering an opportunity for driven scientists to work on clinically relevant discovery with proven academic and industry guidance, competitive salary, benefits, equity and career mentorship. Career mentorship will be done via academic leaders, Chi Dang and Richard Axel as well as industry leaders Richard Scheller, Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, and Sol Barer. We welcome all competitive applicants with any citizenship.
Skills-sets we are looking for:

Nimble cell biologist and molecular biochemist driven to discover mechanism
Medicinal chemists who can capitalize on the findings of their biological team members to make the most potent inhibitors possible.
Structural protein biologists, experienced with x-ray crystallography

Who we are looking for:

People excited about translating mechanistic findings in real time
Independent starters that understand protocols start-finish
Excellent written and oral communication
Scientific foresight and immersion
Meticulous record keeping
A passion to be in the lab
A team player

Please reach out to Hiring@RafaelHoldings.com or Natalie Davidson davidson.natalie.v@gmail.com.

The 2020 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others; and whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. (Information about past recipients of the Cross Award is available here.) The awards honor the work of K. Patricia Cross, Professor Emerita of Higher Education at the University of California-Berkeley. Throughout her career, Pat Cross helped the higher education community better understand our students, their characteristics, and their needs, and recognize what our responsibilities should be. Her ground-breaking scholarship paved the way for a legacy of work on age, socioeconomic class, gender, race, sexual orientation, and numerous other aspects of intersectional social identity.

All doctoral level graduate students who are planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic discipline. Graduate students in fields where the Master's degree is the terminal degree, such as the MFA in art, are also eligible. (Nominees must hold student status in January 2020.)
Applicants must demonstrate:

Leadership ability or potential for exercising leadership in teaching and learning, with a strong commitment to academic and civic responsibility; and
Leadership or potential leadership in the development of others as leaders, scholars, and citizens.

A faculty member or administrator must nominate the student, with a supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator. The following materials must be submitted for an application to be considered; only complete nominations will be considered:

a nomination letter from a faculty member or administrator
a supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator.
a statement from the student indicating how he or she meets the award criteria
a copy of the student’s curriculum vitae

All nomination materials—the letter of nomination, the letter of support, the student statement, and the student vitae—must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on October 1, 2019. We encourage you to submit all materials together, if possible. If preferred, letters of nomination and/or support can be submitted separately. AAC&U is moving to an online nomination process beginning with the 2020 Cross Award. Detailed instructions for how to upload nomination materials will be posted by August 1. The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards provide financial support for graduate students to attend AAC&U’s Annual Meeting, which will be January 22-25, 2020, in Washington, DC. All award recipients are required to attend the conference. The awards include travel, lodging, conference registration, and a one-year affiliation with AAC&U, including subscriptions to all AAC&U periodicals. The awards are announced in December, and recipients of the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards will be recognized at, and will participate in, AAC&U’s Annual Meeting in January 2020. If you have questions, please contact Suzanne Hyers at hyers@aacu.org or call AAC&U at (202) 387-3760.

June 2019

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainee Anika Haq Alam who is doing an internship at Evonik Corporation in the Formulation and Application Services.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Monal Mehta introducing herself as part of the blog team.

Postdoc positions at Wuxiapptec
Postdoctoral Scientist – Analytical Development – Virology

Designs, plans, authors, executes, and leads internal research & development studies in the Analytical Development Virology team. This position specifically focuses on driving method efficiency in Virology. Candidate will also author and assist in the execution of assay qualifications under very limited supervision. Acts as a Technical Reviewer and assay trainer. Partners with Testing Operations during assay transfer and qualification activities. Must be highly skilled in cell-based virus titration assays.
See attached for details. To apply, click here.

Postdoctoral Scientist – Analytical Development – Molecular Biology

Designs, plans, authors, executes, and leads internal research & development studies in the Analytical Development team. This position specifically focuses on driving method efficiency in Virology and Molecular Biology. Candidate will also author and assist in the execution of assay qualifications under very limited supervision. Acts as a Technical Reviewer and assay trainer. Partners with Testing Operations during assay transfer and qualification activities. Must be highly skilled in quantitative PCR.
See attached for details. To apply, click here.

For more information, contact Alex Griffin, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition. Alex.Griffin@wuxiapptec.com

Science and Politics Summer Training at The Eagleton Institute of Politics
The Science and Politics Summer Training is specifically designed for graduate students and PhD-level scientists to gain an understanding of the political landscape of New Jersey and to learn how to become engaged in the evidence-based policymaking process. Through one-week seminar and workshop series, participants will gain deepened insight into the structure and workings of NJ politics and government, elevate their skills in effective science communication, and get connected with government leaders and policymakers. Dates are Monday July 15-Friday July 19. Please see attached flyer for detailed schedule. For its inaugural year, the training is free with complimentary breakfasts and lunches. To register and for more information, please contact Anna Dulencin, PhD anna.dulencin@eagleton.rutgers.edu.

German Academic Exchange service (DAAD)
This year we offer a “Postdoctoral Researchers’ Networking Tour” for postdocs working related to Artificial Intelligence and “Industry 4.0” who are interested in job opportunities in Germany (academic and non-academic).

a practice orientated and diverse programme to suit the requirements of the participants
coverage of programme related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
a lump sum travel allowance if such costs are not borne by a third party. This will also be provided if the stay is extended by up to five working days in order to allow for additional professional networking.

The dates of the tour are 09/22/2019 – 09/28/2019, the application deadline is July 29, 2019.
Detailed information is available at this site.

Access to leading life sciences companies looking for talent in New Jersey
An advanced search engine with intuitive job matching
Easy resume/cover letter upload and quick apply with user profile
Job alerts and enhanced tracking system
Ability to look for a new job anonymously
LinkedIn or Facebook sign up
Free resume critique & job search resources
Available internship & fellowship opportunities
Live chat support

June 2019

Governor Phil Murphy was named BIO Governor of the Year amongst all governors in the country for encouraging the growth of the biopharma industry in New Jersey. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Csanad Gurdon who is starting a job as a Senior Scientist at AeroFarms in Newark.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read a post by Abla Tannous about an iJOBS workshop on interview and career acceleration strategies.

Jobs at Medical Writer at CSL in King of Prussia, PA
If you are interested in the position below, please connect with iJOBS alum, Jillian Whitby and send her your resume at jillianwhidby@gmail.com. The Senior Medical Writer provides innovative leadership to the cross-functional clinical program team, and drives the provision of medical writing services to a clinical program. The incumbent is responsible for the efficient preparation of high-quality, strategically aligned medical writing deliverables that support the clinical development, clinical safety and regulatory requirements of a clinical program. He or she is also responsible for the messaging strategy across a program of work, for the provision of strategic input into the development of clinical development plans and submission plans, and for analyzing proposed plans, programs, individual studies and related documents for their ability to deliver the information required by the target audience (i.e., regulatory authority) in a compelling fashion with accuracy and consistency. The incumbent will ensure that strategically aligned communication points are conveyed in medical writing deliverables and that the communication points are consistent across program documentation. He / she will mitigate risk associated with medical writing and disclosure processes by establishing and maintaining Best Practices and SOPs. This role has global responsibilities, including participation in global teams and interaction with regulatory agencies in multiple regions. This role reports to the Director of Medical Writing and Disclosure. While it is preferable that these positions sit "in house" in our King of Prussia location, we will consider candidates who prefer to work remotely on a regular basis.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

the efficient preparation of medical writing deliverables for assigned clinical program(s) according to budget and timelines
program forecasting, budgeting, and provides support to MWD management in resource planning
collaboration and strategic partnership with Global Therapeutic Area Leads, Global Clinical Program Directors and Clinical Safety Physicians to ensure understanding of program strategy and the nature of medical writing services required to deliver on company objectives
provides input into medical writing vendor selection, defines the scope of work to be outsourced, and is responsible for medical writing vendor oversight on the outsourced deliverables
Drives and develops the messaging strategy within the therapeutic area to ensure effective communication (i.e., CDP, submissions, briefing books, risk management plans, responses to HA questions) underpins successful clinical development.
Interfaces with Global Therapeutic Area Heads, Global Clinical Program Directors and Clinical Safety Physicians to ensure that the communication needs for clinical data are considered early in the development program to enable consistency of data presentation and messaging throughout the clinical development process.
Leads cross-functional teams to develop a messaging strategy across a program of work (e.g., building a clinical submission or a data disclosure plan)
Analyses proposed plans, programs, individual studies and related documents for their ability to deliver the information required by the target audience (i.e., regulatory authority) in a compelling fashion with accuracy and consistency.
Critiques ability of product strategy (e.g., submission plans) to deliver on business objectives or meet regulatory needs, and identify where new, additional or alternative arguments are needed
Responsible for aligning, coordinating and building consistent information and messages across all individual documents within a clinical program, starting with initial strategic plans, continuing through study level documents to final program level deliverables (i.e., regulatory submission or publication of key journal articles for a publication plan).
Understands where all intended messages will be located across individual documents within a clinical program, and ensures alignment of messages across documents.
Builds convincing clinical or regulatory arguments using logic, analogy and therapeutic area science.
Understands issues affecting the design of clinical development strategy, and understands how study design, data capture and statistical analysis plan design will affect downstream documents.
Responsible for ensuring that statements included in the deliverables are accurate and supported by appropriate data.
Sets program-level standards (e.g., style convention)
Accountable for medical writing deliverable quality and ensures work on assigned projects adheres to departmental procedures / practices, and industry / international standards.
Participates in the development, implementation and communication of Best Practices, SOPs, templates, work instructions, style guides and content guides to ensure efficient preparation of high quality medical writing deliverables.
Responsible for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical writing partner(s) (CRO, vendor, alliance partner, etc.) to ensure an effective, efficient, productive and professional working relationship.
Participant in bid defense, contract development, work alignment and / or operation meetings.
Negotiate with partner to determine the timeline that will be used for document delivery.
Mediate disagreement and conflict among team and partner by negotiating, persuading and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and opinions in order to come to consensus.
Cultivates an understanding of modern medical writing processes and solutions through survey of relevant literature, attendance at meetings and use of international external networks.
Responsible for continual improvement of in-house medical writing.
Provides expert medical writing support to other CR&D and CSL groups where required.

Education:

Post-graduate qualifications (PhD or MD) preferred

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years medical writing experience within the biopharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization.
A solid understanding of the clinical development process, including the documents that are required at each stage.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Mastery of the English language, with a comprehensive understanding of English grammar and punctuation.
Expert MS Office skills with a special focus on word processing, tables, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and templates.
Prior experience with submissions in Common Technical Document (CTD) format.

To apply,

March 2019

Applications for Phase 2 of iJOBS are now open
Brief description of Phase 2: The career panels, site visits and workshops that constitute Phase 1 will continue next Fall and we hope you will participate in them actively. If you are also interested in getting more involved in iJOBS to pursue shadowing and coursework in your area of interest, we have opened Phase 2 applications for grad students, postdocs, and alumni of Rutgers, Princeton, Stevens, Rowan and NJIT.
Phase 2 applications require at least 12 hours of Phase 1 activities, a personal statement, permission from your PI, and a letter of recommendation from your PI or another faculty member. Grad students must be in good academic standing and have completed the proposition qualifier by Fall 2019 to apply. Postdocs and alumni may apply at any stage
Applications are due by May 3 and admissions decisions will be made by June 3. Phase 2 for 2019 will start in September. Please see the attached application, FAQ, and sampling of courses taken in the past although all courses at Rutgers are options. Please follow instructions carefully.

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Prasad Subramaniam who got a job as a Research Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Brianna Alexander on the importance of communicating science and Shekerah Primus about an iJOBS event on flipped classrooms and effective teaching.

Job as Analytical Chemist at Ethicon
Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. They’re looking for a fresh PhD graduate with a Chemistry or Biochemistry degree and mass spectrometry experience. This position will be for an Analytical Chemist within their medical device segment; it will be a long term contract with very competitive pay. Contact Andi Foo at Aerotek afoo@aerotek.com or 732-447-1570 if you are interested.

The Mistletoe Foundation Fellowships
These fellowships allow graduate students to get involved in an interdisciplinary team to help a start-up company in the world. Trainees work remotely and spend 100 hours per year for one year. $10,000 is given to your lab and there are no restrictions on its use as long as it is University approved use of research money. If you are interested in applying to the Mistletoe Foundation Fellowship, your proposal must be submitted through RAPSS. Please also be sure to read the eligibility requirements before applying. Last year there were several Rutgers Mistletoe Fellows who really benefited from the experience. To learn more about this opportunity, click here. Contact for questions: Julia Zappi Program Coordinator 848-932-9982 jzappi@ored.rutgers.edu.

NEW BioNJ Job Search Engine
Click here to see the Talent Services Career Portal where you can search for jobs for PhDs with none to minimal industry experience using filters.

Summer Intern in Respiratory Disease at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD
We are seeking candidates who are working towards obtaining degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry. We are open to students who are currently pursuing a Masters or PhD. An exciting internship opportunity is currently available in the Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity group at Medimmune/AstraZeneca. The intern will assist in the characterization of various methods to measure telomere length in cultured primary human cells. Telomere length attrition is a common feature of many pathological conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) among other age associated diseases. So, consistent and accurate quantification of telomere lengths is important for defining the disease etiology. The intern’s project will involve cell culture and cellular techniques of flow cytometry and Immunofluorescence.

The intern’s project will involve optimization of advanced cellular techniques for measuring telomere length and apply these techniques to analyze human cellular and clinical models of lung diseases at Medimmune. Telomere length attrition is a common feature of many pathological conditions such as IPF (Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among other age associated diseases. So, an accurate and consistent quantification of telomere length is necessary to understand the disease etiology. The project will include using different methods for telomere length analysis such as Q-FISH (Quantitative Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) and Flow-FISH (Flow cytometry -Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) and comparing their efficacies at predicting the disease phenotype in human cell culture models and possible application of these techniques for human clinical samples. The intern will learn and implement advanced imaging methods and other cell culture basics including: maintenance and manipulation of primary human lung cells, sample preparation and cell labeling for flow cytometry and Immunoflorescence studies. Cellular and Imaging analysis using techniques such as Flow cytometry and confocal microscopy including working with a state of the art confocal microscope and flow cytometry core. These imaging and flow analysis techniques could potentially be applied to clinical tissue biopsies such as fibrotic lung biopsies in order to better understand the telomere phenotype of the diseased tissue.

Laboratory research experience
Biological sample handling and preparation
Proficiency in maintaining cell culture
Microscopy imaging experience
Data analysis and processing
Highly motivated with an endearing enthusiam for solving research problems
Any kind of telomere based research experience is very strongly preferred
For more information and to apply, click here. Contact former iJOBS trainee Neetu Razdan for questions and send her your resume. razdanne@gmail.com or 202-957-4015

Networking event for computational biology
Meetup group for people doing computational biology and bioinformatics in academia, startups, and other biotechs in the area. This is a networking event intended to bring together those with like-minded academic and career interests. See attached for flyer.
April 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Yankee Doodle Taproom, 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ. To RSVP, click here.

iJOBS is co-sponsoring the GRO Biopharma Conference
GRO-Biotech is connecting the strong intellectual capital of New York’s top graduate research institutions with the growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical presence int he tristate area. GRO Biopharma conference features speakers from leading Pharma companies, a Venture Capital panel, a Biotech startup panel and Networking sessions. This is a student organized event and our iJOBS students are helping plan the day. See attached flyer for details of speakers.
April 22 from 10am-6pm at Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall

March 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Helena Mello about our iJOBS site visit to McCann Health and Huri Mucahit about the2020 budget and its implications for science.

Eli Lilly Internships
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and Eli Lilly are accepting applications for its next round of Lilly externship program. This 6 month externship aims to increase the skill sets of translational science trainees in drug development and to learn from another sector in the translational research ecosystem. Please see this link that describes the purpose and goals of the externship, and how to submit an application. In addition, there is now a ‘live’ video vignette from an alumni that shares her feedback on the program. It is expected that at the end of this externship that participants (coming from academia) will understand the work, “language” and culture of another part of the translational ecosystem (industry) and contribute to the growth of an interdisciplinary translational workforce that can promote cooperation and collaboration among academic and industry stakeholders. Lilly will identify projects that selected participants will have the opportunity in which to work. Due to the confidential nature of the work being done at Eli Lilly, selected candidates will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement should a scholar/trainee from your institution be selected. However, this externship doesn’t preclude publication of non-confidential results. Online applications must be received by April 16th, 2019. Application materials should be submitted by the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) via email to ncatselilillyexternship@mail.nih.gov Please contact Dr. Joan Nagel with any questions joandav@mail.nih.gov.

Postdoctoral research Scientist (PDRS) at Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ

Design and execute experiments using cellular and molecular biological assays to investigate target biology and mechanisms of action.
Develop novel in vitro assay systems that are predictive of in vivo biology.
Identify new & compelling approaches to convert technology benefits to consumer recognized new benefit areas and/or product claims
Interpret and communicate complex experimental results to both technical and non-technical business partners effectively.
Present technical findings to internal R&D community & management teams, external conferences, and to document findings in internal technical reports and/or external publications.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Molecular Biology or Cellular & Molecular Biology, with 0-2 years of post-doc experience
Substantial knowledge in oral biology and OMICs, target selection and target screening. We are particularly interested in candidates who have combined molecular biology with cutting edge nano-sciences to develop advanced tools and technologies for managing biofilm and microbiome related oral inflammation and diseases.
Hands-on experience with processing oral tissues using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) and basic immunology techniques including FACS, immunofluorescence, ELISA, ELISPOT, cytokine and chemokine detection
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and highly organized in terms of goal setting and achieving.
Ability to initiate and think independently and work effectively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and have ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and work closely with other early research and product development teams when necessary
Proven ability to interpret and summarize scientific data in an accurate, critical and concise manner
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
Preferably have experience and knowledge in developing new methodology and target site specificity probes for imaging or spectroscopy
Familiar with mammalian and primary cell culture and have basic knowledge in nanoparticle characterization.

This is a two (2) year fixed term of at-will employment.
To apply, click here. The job Req ID : 72198 - Postdoctoral Research Scientist. For questions, please contact Tulika Sarma tulika_sarma@colpal.com

Intellectual Property Technical Specialist
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, have strong academic credentials, and hold a Ph.D. in either Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and/or Microfluidics. You will work with a wide range of early-stage and established biotech companies and universities on the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, assist patent attorney’s with IP due diligence through the evaluation of client and competitor portfolios and help clients develop strategic patent portfolios. Firm pays full tuition for law school and covers the cost associated with taken the USPTO patent bar exam. Optional Practical Training (OPT) Scientist will be considered. The position is in Boston, MA. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcript to Mr. Shean Johnson at Shean@elmbroadrecruiting.com.

March 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Tomas Kasza about an interview with Rutgers alum Mai Soliman who taught at a high school and is now working with the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellenceas well as an article by Huri Mucahit about the iJOBS primer in PK/PD.

Celgene 2019 New Jersey Summer Internship Program
At Celgene, we seek to deliver truly innovative and life-changing drugs for our patients. Our vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical corporation while focusing on the discovery, the development, and the commercialization of products for the treatment of cancer and other severe, immune, inflammatory conditions.
For this summer (approximate timeframe of June 3rd – August 9th, we are seeking interns for our New Jersey locations - Summit, Berkeley Heights and Warren. For more information and to apply, click here.

Timeline
March 4-18: Student referrals can begin applying for the summer internship via Workday. March 18-29: Hiring managers receive resumes to review of interested applicants. April 1-19: Hiring managers conduct phone screenings. April 19 COB: Offer decisions and onboarding forms must be sent to HR. For questions, ask iJOBS alum Zhen Le zl233@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

Internship in Rutgers Tech Transfer Office with Ximbio
Rutgers is participating in Ximbio’s program to contribute rare and unique materials developed on campus to our portfolio on ximbio.com, our online portal for scientists around the world to search, source and share reagents. Ximbio is looking for someone to engage with laboratories on campus, uncover new reagents and materials of interest to other scientists, and be its day-to-day representative at Rutgers. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, internship position and would be ideal for a candidate life scientist (e.g., in immunology, virology, biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology) looking to use his/her skills and interest in science to explore and gain experience in technology transfer and commercialization of tangible biological materials. A graduate student will be hired by ORED as “Ximbassador” to identify research reagents licensable to Ximbio. Attached please find the description of this position and a poster. It will be subject to HR’s approval on a case by case basis.For more information, contact Yong Zhang yong.zhang@rutgers.edu

Jobs for PhD in Cancer Biology and Medicinal Chemistry with Raphael Pharmaceuticals
Description for PhD Cancer Biologist:
1. Support all phases of cancer metabolism-centric drug discovery initiatives from target identification to assay development to hit generation to lead optimization to preclinical candidate nomination to IND enabling.
2. Design and execute translational in vitro and ex vivo assays on-site and in vivo assays in partnership with CROs to drive the drug discovery program forward efficiently.
3. Collaborate with analytical chemists to implement isotope/LCMS-based metabolomics and model-sensitive metabolic flux analysis.
4. Perform due diligence for IND-enabling studies and other ad hoc duties.

Qualification for PhD Cancer Biologist:
1. PhD with solid and interdisciplinary training in systems biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, oncology and immunology, preferably with experience in cancer metabolism and immune-metabolism.
2. 5-15 years of drug discovery in biotech/pharma (preferred) and/or a reputable academic institution with strong publication record.
3. Must be highly motivated, independent yet collaborative; a critical thinker and hands-on doer who thrives in a dynamic small team setting with strong sense of urgency and outstanding work ethics.

Job Description for a PhD Medicinal Chemist:
1. Support all phases of cancer metabolism-centric drug discovery initiatives from target identification to assay development to hit generation to lead optimization to preclinical candidate nomination to IND enabling.
2. Design and synthesize druggable compounds in an effective manner, employing cutting-edge knowledge/tools (AI, SBDD, QSAR) and sound chemistry intuition based on structure-activity relationship.
3. Oversee CRO chemistry to ensure timely delivery of service and resolve issues efficiently.
4. Perform due diligence for IND-enabling studies and other ad hoc duties.

Qualification for a PhD Medicinal Chemist:
1. PhD in medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry from a reputable academic institution.
2. 8-15 years of drug discovery in biotech/pharma with anticancer research experience and a strong publication/patent record.
3. Must be highly motivated, independent yet collaborative; a critical thinker and hands-on doer who thrives in a dynamic small team setting with strong sense of urgency and outstanding work ethics.

If you are interested, contact Sanjeev Luther with resume: sanjeev.luther@rafaelpharma.com

Jobs at SwanBio Therapeutics
SwanBio Therapeucis is a gene therapy company developing leading-edge medicines to deliver dramatic clinical efficacy for the treatment of neurological diseases. For more information, click here and see jobs below.

Director, Manufacturing Project Management	Philadelphia, PA	Manufacturing Sciences and Technology
Principal Scientist, Non-Clinical Development	Philadelphia, PA	N/A
Principal Scientist, Target ID & Validation	Philadelphia, PA	N/A
Principal Scientist, Vector Engineering & Bioassays	Philadelphia, PA	Vector Engineering
Research Scientist, Vector Engineering	Philadelphia, PA	Vector Engineering
Scientist Cell Culture	Philadelphia, PA	Manufacturing Sciences and Technology
Scientist, Analytical Development	Philadelphia, PA	Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

SciComm 101: Communicating Your Science
The Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR) graduate student organization will be holding their workshop, "SciComm 101: Communicating Your Science," on Tuesday 3/12 from 12:30-1:30pm in the Biomedical Engineering Building, Rm. 122 (Busch Campus). See the attached flyer for more details. This interactive workshop is aimed at helping graduate students to practice and refine their interpersonal skills in order to communicate their research work to people in various contexts ( policymakers, colleagues within/outside of your discipline, the public, etc.). In addition, we will give a short presentation on professional advice and the art/nature of SciComm, as well as provide participants with individual feedback during the activities. Graduate students of all disciplines are welcome to join! If interested, you may register here Lunch will be provided!

Careers Beyond Academia event
The "Careers Beyond Academia" event is a Question and Answer panel organized by Ph.D students in the Neuroscience and Psychology Graduate Programs at Rutgers - Newark. This event is produced with the help of the Rutgers - Newark Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) and is open to all Rutgers graduate students. We hold this event in order to give the graduate student body at Rutgers - Newark a taste of life outside of the ivory tower in order to prepare for the workforce after we earn our graduate diplomas.
Friday March 29 from 10:30-12:30pm. To register, click here.
This event is an informal opportunity to ask questions from folks who come from a graduate background similar to yours and who have gone on on to build careers working at thriving businesses. This year's panel will include a free lunch where students will be able to break away and network with the invited speakers.
Alexandra Margevich from Apex for Youth (Organization serving Asian and immigrant youth in NYC)
Morgan Taylor from Insight Data Science (Fellowship program for PhDs and MDs leading to a career in health data science)
Isabelle Dancy, Ph.D. from Novartis Inc. (Pharmaceutical Corporation)
Guillermo L. Lehmann, M.D., Ph.D. from Regeneron Inc. (Pharmaceutical Corporation)
Vardhan Dani, Ph.D. from Inscopix (Biotechnology for Research Applications - mini microscopes for circuit neuroscience)

The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) 2019 Scientific Symposium
Register before 03/13/2019 to take advantage of early bird rates! To register, click this link

Date and Time: April 6th (Saturday), 2019 (9:30 am – 5:30 pm). Location: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ

Themed as “Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Drug Development”, the one-day event will bring you exciting presentations and discussions on cutting edge innovations and technologies, including antibody design by artificial intelligence, machine learning application in drug development, obstacles and future trend of gene/cell therapy, cancer vaccines as well as cancer metabolism in one plenary session in the morning and three parallel sessions in the afternoon.

The Title Sponsor of the 2019 Scientific Symposium is Innovative Cellular Therapeutics Co.

Plenary Session: Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Drug Development

Parallel Session I: AI and Breakthrough Technologies

Parallel Session II: Clinical Development Session

Parallel Session III: CMC Aspects of Pharmaceutical Drug Development

Call for Poster This year the Scientific Symposium will feature a poster session. Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and young researchers are welcome to present your research work. The registration fee will be waived for all the presenters of the accepted posters. If you are interested, please submit an abstract of less than 250 words to the Symposium Poster Committee at the email address: sapa_scholarship@yahoo.com. Notification of acceptance will be sent out one week after your abstract is received. The deadline for abstract submission is March. 31, 2019. For more info on SAPA, click here.

Insight Fellows Program
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by June 3rd in order to participate full time) for our summer sessions in:
- Artificial Intelligence (for all degree levels)
- Data Engineering (for all degree levels)
- Data Product Management (for all degree levels)
- Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
- DevOps Engineering (for all degree levels)
- Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
Upcoming Deadlines & Start Dates:
- Toronto programs application deadline: March 11 (session begins May 13)
- U.S. programs application deadline: March 25 (session begins June 3)Insight Fellows:
- Pay no tuition; the program is fully funded by top companies
- Meet, interview, and join top companies
- Launch a cutting-edge career where the average starting salary is $125
- Join a network of nearly 2000 industry leaders
Learn more & apply here. Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com>.

March 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Paulina Krzyszczyk about our iJOBS alum Myka Ababon who is now a medical writer and by Jennifer Casiano about a management training workshop she took at the NIH.

Postdoc positions at Merck
As a postdoctoral fellow in Merck Research Labs Process Research & Development in Kenilworth, NJ, you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers.

See attached flyer for more details. To apply, click here. Also, after you have applied online please email resume to iJOBS alum Steve Huhn steven.huhn@merck.com

Beyond OPT: Visas After Graduation
Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? Attend this employment workshop, and you will learn the following:

Basics and changes to the H-1B Visa program
Alternatives to the H-1B visa program - options to continue study or training in the United States.
Alternative visas to consider and what they mean (L-1s, O-1s, TNs, E-3s, H-1B1s, or derivatives visas for family members).
Common Avenues that lead to Lawful Permanent Residence.
Resources that can help you with your immigration matters.

Co-sponsored byL Rutgers Global International Student and Scholar Services, University Career Services, Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project, Associates from Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP. Friday, April 5, 2019 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, College Avenue Campus, Academic Building 2160 15 Seminary Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. REGISTER HERE: Rutgers Handshake - Beyond OPT Visas After Graduation

Call for bloggers for NIH BEST
NIH BEST would like to have at least 2 - 3 bloggers from each school write one post about their local BEST program (Rutgers iJOBS) and how it has helped them in their career—perhaps including tips for the readers. Whether that be landing a new job, discovering a new career, or just improving a skill that will help them throughout any career. We are hoping for a variety of post topics and formats. Anyone who has benefited from BEST is welcome to write a post. Anyone interested can email Laura Daniel (laura.daniel@vanderbilt.edu). In the email include 2 - 3 sentences about your proposed post and a date by which you could have a first draft.

Student Day at BIO 2019
Student Day at BIO 2019 on Wednesday, June 5 in Philadelphia, PA is designed to encourage students and young professionals to engage with the biotechnology industry while they are early in their career. This program provides students with a free Exhibition Access registration ($300+ value) to attend the BIO International Convention, specifically on Wednesday during the event in which there is a dedicated networking event and programming agenda targeted towards young professionals. Students who participate in Student Day are welcomed to attend all four days of the BIO International Convention. Student Day applies to all students currently pursuing a degree, PhD, Masters etc. all degree types welcome! Please visit convention.bio.org/studentday to learn more about this program and see attached flyer!

Life Outside the Lab, a View into NonProfit Scientific Management
Jennifer Dunne, PhD. Director, Discovery Research JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes, Research Foundation)
Wednesday April 17 at 3pm in Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) Room 010, Busch Campus

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (SGS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): doreen.badheka@rutgers.edu

February 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Bhavna Paratala who is starting a position as a Scientist at Arbutus BioPharma, a biotech in Warminster, PA.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Vinam Puri about an interview with Piotr Rudzki, PhD the head of pharmacokinetics at Pharmaceutical Research Institute in Poland.

Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers trip to Washington DC
The Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR) graduate student organization is sponsoring a group of graduate students to attend a trip to Washington D.C., departing in the evening of April 30th and returning May 2nd. The first full day of this trip will include networking and training in science policy, meeting with leaders at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Rutgers Federal Relations office, and others, as well as Rutgers graduate student alumni who now work in science policy. The second day in D.C. will include meetings on Capitol Hill, where we will have the opportunity to meet with the offices of various U.S. Senators and Representatives to advocate for the importance of evidence-based policy and to establish connections with these offices as science communicators ourselves.
This trip is open to all current graduate students in any school at Rutgers - New Brunswick or at the Rutgers-Newark Health Sciences campus, in any discipline, and no policy experience is required. More information on what is included and what to expect can be found in the attached flyer and info guide. Applications are due Friday March 8th, and can be found here. Questions and concerns can be addressed to rutgersnspg@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Twitter/Instagram (@SciPolRU) to stay up-to-date, or join our group on Facebook.

Law Firm Science Advisor Position #1 (Life Science)
Are you interested in a career that brings together science, business and law? If so, Elm & Broad Recruiting Solutions is looking for a Science Advisor to join a top 25 Intellectual Property law firm in Boston. The right individual will have a Ph.D. in either Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Virology, Immunology, or Pharmacology, strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to Mr. Shean Johnson at Shean@elmbroadrecruiting.com or call (215) 399-1274 x 701. Optional Practical Training (OPT) & H-1B students will be considered.

Law Firm Science Advisor Position #2 (Life Science)
Are you interested in a career that brings together science, business and law? If so, Elm & Broad Recruiting Solutions is looking for a Science Advisor to join a top Boutique Intellectual Property law firm in Boston. The right individual will have at least two years Postdoctoral experience in either Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to Mr. Shean Johnson at Shean@elmbroadrecruiting.com or call (215) 399-1274 x 701. Optional Practical Training (OPT) students will be considered.

Summer Intern, Gene Transfer Technologies
REGENXBIO is a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of gene therapy. REGENXBIO's NAV® Technology Platform, a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene delivery platform, consists of exclusive rights to more than 100 novel AAV vectors, including AAV7, AAV8, AAV9 and AAVrh10. REGENXBIO and its third-party NAV Technology Platform Licensees are applying the NAV Technology Platform in the development of a broad pipeline of candidates in multiple therapeutic areas.
Our gene therapy product candidates are designed to deliver genes to cells to address genetic defects or to enable cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins that are intended to impact disease. Through a single administration, our gene therapy product candidates are designed to provide long-lasting effects, potentially significantly altering the course of disease and delivering improved patient outcomes. We are currently developing gene therapy product candidates for the treatment of retinal, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases. Our product candidates all utilize AAV viral vectors from our proprietary gene delivery platform, which we call our NAV Technology Platform. In addition to our internal product candidate programs, we also selectively license our NAV Vectors to other leading biotechnology companies.
REQ NUMBER
RE-19-00002
We are seeking a responsible, energetic intern for Gene Transfer Technologies (GTT) who will be involved in a broad spectrum of projects related to protein and vector engineering, including AAV capsid design and transgene cassette evaluation using many molecular biology techniques. The intern will also attend lab and project-specific meetings. Ideally, this individual will have taken advanced courses in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and/or microbiology and is very interested in pursuing scientific research as a career. Student must be currently enrolled in M.S. or Ph.D. program. Basic molecular biology and cell culture lab techniques, bioinformatics experience preferred. To apply, click here. For more information you can contact iJOBS alum Samantha Yost samyost@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

10th Annual Rutgers postdoc Symposium “Gear Up for Success”
Friday March 22, 2019 from 12:30-4:30pm, Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room. Wine and cheese reception to follow 4:30-7pm. Prepare to take the next step in your career! Join us for the 10th Annual Rutgers Postdoc Symposium! The symposium this year will feature two interactive workshops to enhance your professional skills and plenty of time for networking with colleagues across disciplines. This year, we are celebrating the resources and successes of our community with speakers exclusively from Rutgers:

Dr. Ronke Olabisi - Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering - Keynote Address: "Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do"
Dr. Joanne Cattafesta - Assistant Director for Faculty Development - "Navigating the Interview Process and Negotiating Job Offers"
Dr. Corey Ptak - Director of Integrated Academic Programs - "Being the Change: Breaking the Cycle of Mental Health Issues in Academic by Embracing Positive Mentorship Practices"
Postdoc Flash Talks

Registration is open to ALL postdocs, graduate students and faculty members from any institution. Registration includes a light lunch, refreshments throughout the afternoon and admission to our wine & cheese reception after the conclusion of the event (ages 21+ only). Registration is FREE!
Register HERE for the main event.
Interested with sharing your work with your peers at this event? Sign up for a two-minute flash talk HERE. See attached flyer.

2019 Scientista Symposium STEM Career Fair
Coming up soon and limited tickets are still available!
Date: Friday 3/29, 1pm-5pm. Location: Inn at Brookline, Boston
Some of the country's top companies, non-profits, academic institutions, and government labs will be in attendance to tell you about opportunities for internships, full-time positions, and graduate programs in a range of STEM fields. Some organizations will even be conducting interviews on-site. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity to network with top recruiters. Even if you are not ready to graduate or take a new position right now, events like this are invaluable to cultivate a professional network for your future career. For more information on registration or the full 2019 Scientista Symposium schedule, see our website.

LinkedIn Profile Free Online Workshop
Get REFERRED to your next job. Finding a job by applying online and working with company recruiters can make you feel that you're doing something wrong or not qualified—even with all of your education. Your confidence deflates and it requires enormous energy to stay positive. On top of that, you're doing it alone. Referrals are the most effective way to find a job and in this free training, I’ll share a strategy that’s worked for other scientists that learned how to overcome barriers and found jobs. Change your game: Learn how to get job referrals and Register for the 2Actify FREE ONLINE TRAINING: 3 PROVEN WAYS TO GET JOB REFERRALS WITHOUT HAVING TO ASK, We’ll show you the exact steps that lead to new professional relationships for job referrals. Thursday, March 14th at 9am PT. Share this Free Training with your network. Contact info@2Actify.comif you have questions.

Skills for Health And Research Professionals Training Program at Columbia University
The SHARP offers short, intensive boot camps and workshops led by field experts to teach in-demand skills on the hottest topics in research and education over the summer. Click here for training dates and topics. All workshops at Columbia University in NYC.
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

February 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Vasiliki Kanta-Chantzi about scientists getting involved in policy and running for political office.

iJOBS is co-sponsoring the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) Career Fair on March 2.
This event is open to all and will serve as the iJOBS career fair for this academic year so don’t miss the opportunity!

You may register on the SAPA website by clicking here. See attached flyer for details. For the program, click here. Time: Saturday, Mar. 2nd, 2019, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854.

REAL JOB OPENINGS: Hundreds of opportunities will be brought to this event by companies across the US and China. Bring your resume to meet the HR and Hiring Managers and find your next big break.

Accurant Biotech Inc
ACS Scientific Inc
Adlai Nortye
Aleon Pharma International
American International Group (AIG)
Asychem Laboratories (Tianjin) Co., Ltd
Aucta Pharmaceuticals
Beijing Genomics Institute
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Celgene
Endeavor Consulting Group, LLC
ForDoz Pharma
Frontage Laboratories, Inc.
GenScript Biotech Corporation
Hengrui USA
Hodo/Yew Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
Kelun Pharma
Legend Biotech
Merck
Nanotech Pharma Inc
Novartis
Protheragen Inc.
Regeneron
Sanofi
Simcere of America
Sino Biological Inc.
SunGen Pharma
United Health Care
WuXi AppTec
And more to come…

INTERACTIVE CAREER CLINICS: Don’t let your interview skills stand in your way to your dream job! Participate in the mocking interviews and listen to the advice from invited professionals. You will have a deeper insight into the hiring process.

Marion Brooks, VP, Novartis, Opening speech “What You Don’t Know is hurting You: 4 Keys to a Phenomenal Career”
Juliet Hart, Principal, Hart & Chin Associates
Mike Hu, PhD, Chief Development Officer, Rafael Pharmaceuticals
Sam Kongsamut, PhD, Co-Founder & VP R&D, BryoLogyx
Danhui Wang, Managing Partner, Remedeca Partners
Lilian Wu, Global HR Business Partner, Sanofi

1 ON 1 INTERVIEW: There’s no better way to find a job than communicating directly with an HR and Hiring Manager. By attending presentations from hiring companies and stopping by their booths, you will get a face-to-face opportunity with an HR. Rooms are also available for private interviews!

FREE PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT: A high-quality professional profile portrait completes your LinkedIn profile and makes a good first impression. Here at the Career Fair, we invited professional photographers to take photos for you.

NETWORKING: Excellent network opportunities –– the most efficient way to get you to the next level. Not enough for half a day? Come to our networking dinner after the event. You could be sitting right next to your future colleagues or boss!

Information session for graduate students on visas
Many international students are having issues with their visa status. The Biomedical Engineering Students Society has invited James S. Irani PC an immigration lawyer from NY, to come and give a lecture and answer students questions. Please join them on Wednesday 2/27 from 12-1pm in BME Room 122, Busch Campus. Lunch will be provided. See attached flyer.

Klus Pharma Inc. internship and postdoc position information session
Klus Pharma was founded in 2014 and has been rapidly expanding ever since. Located in Cranbury, NJ, we are taking on interns as we translate our growing portfolio of novel oncology and immunology targets into promising therapeutic drugs. Our Intern and Postdoctoral Employer Information Session is at 5:30pm, Thursday Feb 28 at the Busch Student Center University Career Services seminar room. The hiring manager will be available to answer your questions. Please join us to learn more!Plus Pharma draw from forward thinkers who want to research the frontiers of pharmaceutical science from the most advanced technical platform in Research & Development. Learn about biological drug development for treating cancer and immune diseases while gaining experience in global business development operations. See attached flyer.

Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Research. This three-year fellowship provides basic, translational, and clinical training and aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. The CPRIT TRIUMPH Program is a three-year training program. The first year, postdoctoral fellows participate in a series of didactic clinical course work offered at the MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School (GSBS), MD Anderson Cancer Center, or the UTHealth McGovern School of Medicine and strategically matched clinical rotations, while pursuing research in a basic or translational research laboratory. Second and third year fellows are co-mentored by a basic science/translational scientist mentor and a physician/clinical scientist mentor on clinical/translational research projects. The expectation for our post-docs is that by the end of their 3-year training, they will have first authored manuscripts high impact journals. Our multidisciplinary training program will award a certificate upon completion.Applications are reviewed quarterly with the next cycle due dates of March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019. Additional information regarding eligibility, application process, and current trainees and program alumni profiles are found at this site. Please contact Dr. Kari Brewer Savannah, Program Manager, with any questions at ksavannah@mdanderson.org.

2019 Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Programs
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at this site. Successful student applicants will receive fellowships to attend one of the programs and virtually all expenses for the one-year SMDP are covered. We are now accepting applications. Special consideration is given to how many weeks prior to the April 1, 2019, deadline students apply. Ethnically diverse university students and recent graduates in technical fields are invited to apply (Hispanic Americans, Pacific Islanders, African Americans and American Indians). To qualify, applicants must be interested in a career in biotechnology, medical technology or consumer healthcare industries and seek to receive career mentoring and training from industry leaders. Both year-long programs begin with a 5-day training session. SMDP Biotech will be June 1-5, 2019, in Philadelphia and SMDP MedTech will be September 21-25, 2019, in Boston. Participants will also attend a major industry conference. During SMDP, Scholars will be paired with industry mentors to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. As part of the program, Scholars and their mentors create personalized mentoring plans, which they implement over the course of the year following the training session. The mentor-mentee teams communicate regularly by telephone and email, aided by ICPD staff and the internet-based SMDP Mentoring Portal.

Job for Coordinator for Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Professional Development
The UCLA Graduate Division is hiring a Coordinator for Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Professional Development (Senior Administrative Analyst) position. This is a full-time, career position reporting to the Assistant Dean for Academic Services. Requisition #29613 was posted February 8 on CHR's job opportunities page at this site. The Coordinator of Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Professional Development is responsible for engagement and services pertaining to cross-campus collaborative professional development for postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. This position will work within the Graduate Division and collaborate closely with various campus offi ces such as the Career Center, Graduate Student Resource Center, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

February 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Tomas Kasza about the iJOBS career panel on Contract Research Organizations and by Paulina Krzyszczyk about iJOBS job simulation on Consulting jobs.

Online course from the NIH on Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

The course is free, self-paced and online.
New NIH Principles of Clinical Pharmacology website
The course ends on June 30, 2019.
Registration is open now until June 30, 2019
The final exam is currently available.
Participants who complete the final exam and score at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion.

For additional information on the course, please visit the PCP general information website or email Rebecca Hwang, the course coordinator at cc-od_clinp@mail.cc.nih.gov.

Job as Associate Consultant at Cello Health BioConsulting
Cello Health BioConsultingis in a period of growth and expansion and is currently seeking to add staff at the Associate Consultant level. This position offers a unique opportunity to rapidly learn about the commercial side of the Pharmaceutical industry and to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in healthcare consulting. Being a boutique, highly focused consulting firm, CHBC’s culture provides a flexible and relatively nonhierarchical work environment. New hires will receive intensive training directly from our senior staff and Principals, gain almost immediate exposure to high-level clients, and have the opportunity for rapid advancement.
Associate Consultants work as members of project teams performing commercial assessments of development-stage pharmaceutical products and technologies including forecasting, market and pipeline analyses, identification and evaluation of licensing and partnering opportunities, and development of clinical and commercial positioning strategies.
This is a growth-focused, early career position for candidates with advanced degrees (e.g., MS, PhD, MD) who are interested in applying their scientific background and analytical skills while building a knowledge base within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consulting industries. Initial responsibilities will include conducting in-depth discussions with thought-leading clinicians and researchers in a variety of therapeutic areas and performing secondary research and analysis that provide the foundation for our commercial assessment projects.
This position promises an intensive work environment in exchange for immersion into therapeutic areas of focus for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as well as an education on the key issues challenging the biopharmaceutical industry moving forward.
Responsibilities will expand rapidly for candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance.
Ideal candidates will have a strong scientific background, including an MS or PhD in biological sciences, Pharmacology, or a related field, and will be able to demonstrate a clear analytical thought process, excellent oral and written presentation skills, and have the ability to work intensively on multiple interrelated and non-related tasks.
If you are interested in a career at CHBC, please use this link or send your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining your interest in our company and a career in consulting to careers@definedhealth.com. For more information, please go to this website or contact iJOBS alumni Serom Lee (lee.serom@gmail.com)

Job at Prescient Healthcare Consulting as Associate
Prescient has an opening for an Associate to be based out of either our New York or San Francisco office.
The Associate will play an integral role in executing consultancy engagements commissioned by Prescient’s biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical clients. This will be achieved through effective collection and analysis of market, competitor and stakeholder information. The position offers a rare opportunity to be mentored by seasoned industry professionals within Prescient, and to be exposed to senior-level decision makers within the pharmaceutical industry. Prescient operates a merit-based culture that offers the opportunity to develop and progress quickly.
The candidate should have research, industry, and/or consulting experience. Therapeutic experience in oncology, immunology, or biosimilars is a plus. In addition, the candidate should be able to demonstrate understanding of the development, regulatory and commercial aspects of the global pharmaceutical industry, especially in the US and EU. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, results-oriented individual with a creative and analytical mind who has the ability to manage responsibilities and coordinate tasks on complex consultancy engagements through strong research capabilities, subject-matter expertise, communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to draw conclusions and recommendations from a variety of pieces of evidence. He or she must also be able to operate effectively as part of a global team.

Presenting: Delivery of clear and concise presentations both internally and externally
Evidence Generation: The collection of market, competitor and stakeholder evidence through human-source elicitation
Secondary Data Analytics: The sourcing, analysis and reporting of public domain information, be it scientific, clinical, commercial, corporate or market in nature
Conference Coverage: The coverage of key conferences with the objectives of speaking to a wide range of delegates on predetermined topics and attending key symposia, presentations, posters and booths
Analysis and Reporting: Collaboration with other members of the project team to analyze findings, develop conclusions and recommendations and create client presentations that deliver an evidence-based story on the topics in focus

The Associate will spend 80% of his or her time in the New York or San Francisco but will be required travel domestically and internationally for client visits, conference attendance and inter-office visits. He or she will report to a senior executive in the office. Prescient will not sponsor work visas.The candidate will have a degree The candidate will have an undergraduate degree in engineering or biological / biomedical / pharmaceutical sciences, 1-2 years of work experience OR a masters/PhD in related fields, and a basic understanding of drug development or commercialization and a basic understanding of drug development or commercialization. He or she will be a high-energy, results-oriented individual with a creative and analytical mind who has the ability and desire to source relevant insight through secondary data analytics and human-source evidence gathering. He or she must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to operate effectively as part of a global team. The candidate should have the ability to learn quickly and have an excellent eye for detail. For more information, click here or contact Sidnee Pinho (spinho@prescienthg.com)

Jobs as Consultant at ClearView
ClearView is currently accepting applications for a full-time consulting opportunity and our 3-day consulting immersion program. We will be hosting a webinar on February 25th to provide interested students with more information about both opportunities.
Webinar (full-time roles and Connect to ClearView)
Date: Monday, February 25th
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
RSVP Here: Link
Entry Level Consultant (full-time)
Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm EDT, March 3, 2019
Interviews Being Held: March and April 2019
Positions Starting: Summer 2019 – Summer 2020
More Information: full position description below or on our website
Connect to ClearView (immersion program)
Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm EDT, March 31, 2019
Interviews Being Held: April and May 2019
Program Dates: June 26 – 28, 2019 or July 17 – 19, 2019
More Information on our website here
Please apply to either position through our website by uploading your one-page resume and cover letter to the appropriate portal. For more information, contact: Anna Lin Anna.lin@clearviewhcp.com

Summer internships for graduate students at Boehringer-Ingelheim in North Brunswick
The Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Summer Internship Program offers students opportunities to learn about the pharmaceutical industry. As an Intern, you will work closely with our industry-leading scientist on challenging projects currently progressing through our pipeline. Students will work on challenging projects, connect with other interns from our Human and Animal Health Divisions, and be an intricate part of the BI community. Not only will students learn from specific projects, but you will also interact with the leaders of the organizations and their teams through project meetings, scientific seminars and Development Workshops. There are 3 internships available:
Formulation Sciences
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is currently seeking talented and innovative science and engineering students for an internship within the Formulation Sciences group in North Brunswick, NJ. These opportunities will focus on the design and development of pharmaceutical dosage forms through an understanding the connections between the physical-chemical and material properties, process conditions, and performance characteristics. To apply, click here
Analytical Sciences
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is currently seeking talented and innovative science and engineering students for an internship within the Analytical Sciences group in North Brunswick, NJ. These opportunities will focus on performing critical testing of drug product, excipients, raw materials and components as part of drug development. Working closely with the Formulation and Analytical Sciences group, perfrom testing for the characterization and investigational analysis of clinical drug product development stepsdesign and development of pharmaceutical dosage forms through an understanding the connections between the physical-chemical and material properties, process conditions, and performance characteristics. To apply, click here.
Late Stage Drug Product Development
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is currently seeking talented and innovative science and engineering students for an internship within the Late Stage Drug Product Development group in North Brunswick, NJ. This opportunity will focus on the process engineering and analytics. To apply, click here.
For all internships, our unique research projects offer the selected students guidance through mentors, hands-on experience with various characterization techniques and operations, and the opportunity to gain “real-world” understanding of pharmaceutical development. Students currently pursuing both graduate and undergraduate degrees in the scientific disciplines of chemistry, pharmacy, material science or chemical engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Our student interns will be expected to present and discuss results from experiments with scientists weekly, and present their summer project at the company wide poster presentation. There are positions in Research Formulations, Formulation Development, and Preformulation Characterization areas.

Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework.
Overall, cumulative GPA (from last completed quarter) must be at least 3.000 (on 4.0 scale) or better (No rounding up).
Major must be related to the field of internship.
Familiarity with basic safety procedures, laboratory techniques and common instrumentation (HPLC, microscopy, etc)
Strong experience in chemistry, biochemical engineering, materials science, polymers, and/or pharmacy.
Working knowledge of Design of Experiments, Quality by Design, and statistical analysis
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus
Good written and oral communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a strong desire to learn
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Course in Professional Preparedness in Biotechnology at Rutgers
This course will enhance students’ competitive skills for the workforce and introduce additional layers of specialized competence enabling immediate contribution within diverse organizations in the life and biomedical sciences commercial sector. Students will develop business, communication, management and other skills. Course will be offered during the first 2019 summer session (May 28-July 5) on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-5pm. Each session will be comprised of lecture, followed by lab in which students will have hands-on experience with the concepts introduced. See attached for flyer and detailed topics covered. For more information, contact Susan Engelhardt at engels@soe.rutgers.edu

Project Management Essentials Workshop (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
This interactive workshop provides participants with an overview of key project management skills and foundational knowledge areas. Participants will be taken through the five process groups of initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing.Presenter: Ella Blue, MS, PMP, PgMP, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson Participants will learn:

The role of the Project Manager
Key project management concepts and terminology
Application of project tools to a current project
Day in the Life during the project lifecycle
Factors that enable project success

Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm, Nelson Biology Lab D-406 , 604 Allison Road, Piscataway (Busch Campus) Sponsored by: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Register here before February 21.

Sigma Xi online science communication competition
Can you explain your research to a broad audience? Join undergraduate, graduate, and high school students as they compete for awards in recognition of outstanding virtual research presentations. The Student Research Showcase is a unique opportunity for students to develop effective science communication skills, which every researcher should have. Those who are able to communicate the value of their research to a broader audience are at an advantage in terms of building financial and social support for their work. The online competition is open to most research disciplines in the United States and worldwide. Participants submit websites containing three main components: a research abstract, a technical slideshow, and a video. The video component challenges participants to present their research to a general audience. During the judging period, more than sixty Sigma Xi members volunteer as judges to evaluate students’ submissions and engage in digital conversations with presenters through their websites. For more information, click here. Monetary awards of $500-1000 will be given!

Job board at BioNJ
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February 2019

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Monal Mehta on the iJOBS DataCarpentry Workshopand by Andrew Petryna about how cuts to public funding of science affect academic research.

Job Postings at BioGX
BioGX is a growing company in Birmingham, AL. They are always on the lookout for talented scientists and technicians with an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to excellence, and experience with molecular detection methods and general molecular biology. There are several Scientist positions including ones that are developing nucleic acid assays available so please check out their job postings.

Jobs at Mt. Sinai in lung cancer and respiratory disease
We are looking for highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals genuinely interested in research bridging medicine and genomics to join the newly established Tsankov lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Our lab’s overall vision is to build data-driven, quantitative models that improve diagnosis, find new drug able pathways, and personalize treatment of patients with lung cancer and respiratory diseases. We analyze clinical samples from patients with the goal of unraveling the underlying regulatory mechanisms in normal lung cell homeostasis and interactions with the immune and stromal microenvironment as well as elucidating changes in cellular and tissue regulation in individuals with lung disease. New lab members have the option of being cross-trained to apply and develop computational frameworks and experimental techniques for high-throughput, next generation sequencing (NGS) datasets (e.g. single-cell transcriptomic, epigenomic, and spatial data). The vibrant, multidisciplinary training environment will allow for learning the state-of-the-art in single cell genomics analysis/technologies and for close interactions with clinical scientists and our collaborators at Mount Sinai, the Broad Institute, and Harvard Medical school.
Job duties:

Patient sample processing, cell dissociation, and flow cytometry.
Adopt and develop NGS and single cell protocols and technologies.
FISH and IHC on tissues, exposure to tissue/organoid culture.
Strong background in immunology, lung, or cancer biology a plus.
Participate in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and presentations.

Requirements:

Ph.D. or MD-PhD in molecular biology, cancer, immunology, and/or genomics.
Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Training/exposure to lung biology, cancer biology, and/or genomics a plus.
Familiarity with tissue culture, genome editing, and/or cancer assays a plus.
A genuine love for science and people.

Interested applicants please send 1) your CV with a list of publications and research experiences, 2) a short summary of your present and future research interests, and 3) a list of three references and their contact information to Alex Tsankov (atsankov@broadinstitute.org). For more information please visit our lab’s website, www.tsankovlab.org and attached flyer.

Project Management Essentials Workshop
This interactive workshop provides participants with an overview of key project management skills and foundational knowledge areas. Participants will be taken through the five process groups of initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing.Presenter: Ella Blue, MS, PMP, PgMP, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson Participants will learn:

The role of the Project Manager
Key project management concepts and terminology
Application of project tools to a current project
Day in the Life during the project lifecycle
Factors that enable project success

Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm, Nelson Biology Lab D-406 , 604 Allison Road, Piscataway (Busch Campus) Sponsored by: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Register here before February 21.

Let's Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench
Before you step into the lab to do an experiment, you have a long list of questions. So many, that it’s overwhelming. A little guidance would be helpful, right?
That’s where iBiology’s new online course “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench” can help. ENROLL NOW This free 6-week course features scientists from a variety of backgrounds, who provide concrete advice on how to design and carry out experiments in biological research. We use case studies to make the abstract more tangible. In science, there is often no simple right answer. However, with this course, you can develop a general approach to experimental design and understand what you are getting into before you begin.
By the end of this course, you will have:

A detailed plan for your experiment(s) that you can discuss with a mentor
A flowchart for how to prioritize experiments
Tips and best practices for how to get started with an experiment
A lab notebook template that is so impressively organized, it will make your colleagues envious
A framework for doing rigorous research

The course is designed for students and practitioners of experimental biology with busy schedules. If you are interested in learning more, please watch the trailer, visit the course page, or take a peek at the syllabus. The course starts February 19th, 2019.

The AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy
This is a two-day event where you will:

Receive information about policies that are likely to impact your work, researchers, and institutions
Connect with a network of leaders and influencers in science, engineering, and policy
Learn how you can build and strengthen relationships between science and society

Washington, D.C. May 2 – 3, 2019. You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to engage with the top leaders confronting issues in science and technology policy, and access valuable discussions that are shaping the government industry and academia. Registration will open February 1. Enjoy early bird registration prices when you register by March 15.

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

January 2019

Microbiology contract position at a life science company in Plainsboro
The candidate would be testing the lab and instruments and medical devices for contaminants. Someone with microbio or bio education and understanding of contamination and safety testing would be ideal. It’s a 6 month contract, but this could be a great position for a recent grad without any industry experience. If they prove themselves, they could be hired full-time. Some weekend work might be needed in emergency situations. Once a month on a Saturday or Sunday, but would be very rare for a contractor to have to work a weekend
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and appropriate regulations, including FDA and ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CMDR and the Medical Device Directive.
Perform and document in-house microbiological testing on all in-process and finished products to comply with acceptance requirements.
Perform LAL, water analysis, growth promotion, gram staining, identification of microorganisms and other microbiological testing
Perform and document environmental monitoring in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Report any equipment and testing deviations to the Supervisor
Submit samples for shipment to third party labs when necessary
Maintain GMP/GLP laboratory notebooks and documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing.
Assist with proper execution of laboratory Alert/Action (AA) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
Perform data entry and assist with trend reporting as needed.
Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree, in Microbiology or Biology preferred 0-3 years of relevant GMP/GLP laboratory experience in regulated industry preferred Capable of effective written and verbal communication
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Open to applicants on international visas.
If interested, contact Majeda Hossain at Majeda.Hossain@adeccona.com

Grant Writing 101 - Clear and Compelling Scientific Aims Pages (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
Please register for our first workshop of the 2019 spring semester, “Grant Writing 101 - Clear and Compelling Scientific Aims Pages” to be offered on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. This workshop will be held at two different locations (Newark & Piscataway) and facilitated by Dr. Paul Copeland, Director of Research Development, Rutgers Office of Research and Economic Development. For more information and registration, visit our website. Registration deadline is next week, January 23rd.

Scientists Symposium for Women in STEM
The Scientista Symposium is a national conference that helps advance the careers of young women in STEMM by facilitating networking with representatives from top companies, a range of professional and technical skill workshops, and a chance to present research and compete for cash prizes. This year’s program features 3 inspirational keynote speakers, 7 career panels on topics such as science communication, science policy, industry, and entrepreneurship in STEM, workshops on Python coding, a research poster session, a pitch competition to a panel of investors, free headshots(!), resume review sessions, and a career fair with 50 top organizations like Google, Genentech, NASA, and more. Our conferences regularly attract over 500 young women from top institutions throughout the country – it’s a fantastic opportunity to cultivate professional relationships.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale until February 1 - Register here!
Interested in volunteering at the Symposium in exchange for a free registration? Apply here.

For more information, check out the Symposium website or email us @ jackie@scientistafoundation.org.

Is a postdoc the right move for you?
Watch this video to learn more about this important decision.

January 2019

Three Minute Thesis Competition at Rutgers
The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that registration for the Second Annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is officially open! 3MT is an acclaimed national and international competition where doctoral students are tasked with presenting their dissertation research in three minutes or less. To learn more about the competition, please visit the 3MT web page.
Interested SGS doctoral students must register online using the following link. The registration link will be open until February 8th. Prior to registering, students should ensure that they are eligible to participate. Eligibility criteria is listed on the 3MT web page.
Please note, in addition to completing the online registration form, students must email the following items to Steph Brescia by February 28th to officially register for this event.

3MT Presentation Title
100 word summary of 3MT Presentation
1 Power Point slide

See attached for information. Want more information? Visit the 3MT web page to register for upcoming Info Sessions and Preparation Workshops. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Steph Brescia.

Internship Opportunity: Translating science into Biotech ventures with Flagship Pioneering
If you’re considering an alternative path from academia that allows you to remain engaged in creative science, Flagship Pioneering’s Fellows Program offers a balance of freedom of thought, imagination, science rooted in reality and rigorous business practice. The Flagship Fellows Program is unlike a traditional internship or academic fellowship. It provides a rare opportunity to do something different with your graduate training and to apply your scientific expertise, entrepreneurial talents, and self-starter mentality toward creating new ventures. It’s a 3 month paid fellowship sponsored over the summer at Flagship’s offices in Cambridge.
By way of background Flagship was founded in 2000 with a singular vision: to conceive, create, resource and grow first-in-class, unprecedented life sciences ventures that transform human health and sustainability. To date we have fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures resulting in $20 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. Through our in-house innovation foundry, Flagship Labs, we have founded companies such as Moderna Therapeutics, Rubius Therapeutics, Indigo Agriculture, and many more.
Science is at the core of Flagship’s fellowship program—a new way of thinking about cutting-edge science that goes beyond splashy headlines to actually impact the health of people and our planet. Each day, Fellows work closely with Flagship’s team of entrepreneurial scientists to explore big ideas, look differently at scientific literature, and generate new vantage points for companies with world-changing potential. For our program we are looking for outstanding, creative scientists, engineers, inventors, and budding entrepreneurs who want to stay entrenched in science while pushing the creative bounds of an alternative path.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis for summer 2019 (June-August) in Cambridge. All information on the fellowship and how to apply can be found in the attached PDF and on our website. Our job description is attached as well as a description of our fellows program and people can apply by clicking here.

Job as Director of Business Development at the NY Genome Center
The Director of Business Development at the NY Genome Center will be accountable for organizing and leading key business development activities to facilitate scientific collaborations with a focus on increased revenues. Reporting to the Chief Business Operator (CBO), the successful candidate will actively identify and educate researchers, clinicians and industry about NYGC’s services and collaborative research strengths. S/he will assist the CBO in building and effectively implementing a strategy for communicating the value of NYGC’s genomics expertise in relevant disease areas to potential partners, and bring significant successful and sustained collaborations to the NYGC, including multi-institution collaborations. This position involves significant scientific interaction with research groups, both within NYGC and in the broader scientific community. Key professional attributes required: extraordinary collaboration and influencing skills, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking, teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, professionalism, ability to work independently and self-motivated. Cross-functional team leadership experience is preferred. Experience working in project teams, as well as responsibility for team management is preferred.

Assist the CBO in the development of a targeted strategic plan, to be approved by senior management, for the scientific and pharma community in relevant disease areas that will lead to successful and sustainable revenue-driving partnerships
Assist the CBO in implementing the strategic plan by:
- Conducting market research to identify potential partners and key stakeholders to enable implementation of the strategic plan
- Assisting the CBO in engaging partners and stakeholders
- Writing and coordinating proposals for potential partners
- Coordinating preparations for external meetings and conferences
- Create/update business development presentations, marketing materials, and other deliverables for internal and external discussions, including gathering input for these materials from cross-functional team partners
- Lead and coordinate internal working groups of NYGC colleagues (e.g., project managers, computational biologists, technology innovation and/or Principal Investigators) to support outreach meetings and meeting follow-up
- Oversee/support existing collaborative projects by maintaining internal and external relationships and looking for additional opportunities for expansion
- Assist the CBO in managing expectations of internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration partnerships are complementary to our infrastructure and strategic vision
- Monitor industry news and trends, update competitive landscapes, and update senior management as appropriate
- Perform financial analysis of potential business development opportunities in coordination with CBO and NYGC finance department
BS degree or equivalent in biological sciences required; PhD or other advanced degree strongly preferred
Strong scientific background with 5-10+ years of relevant experience required; experience with organizing and/or implementing disease-area consortia highly preferred
Prior analyst experience in a life sciences organization required; experience related to genomics products and/or services preferred
Ability to perform financial analysis preferred
Experience in scientific business development strategy and running long-term strategic partnerships required
Ability to travel domestically or internationally -- 30% time required
Job Mastery– Knowledgeable of current role and technical skills, and the impact it has on the Center
Continuous Learning– Strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills
Collaborative– Encourages participation from team members and works effectively with all levels
Credible– Works with a high level of integrity
Communicative– Actively listens to others; provides feedback
Focused – Utilizes efficient and effective processes
Adaptable– Demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities
Innovative– Develops new insights and pursues improvements
Takes Ownership– Prioritizes tasks, manages time and delivers on commitments

To apply and for more information, contact Sean McCooe, Managing Partner, McCooe & Associates, sean@mcsearch.net, 201-445-3161

Data Insight Fellowships
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework in order to participate full time) for our fellowships in:

Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
Data Engineering (for all degree levels)
Artificial Intelligence (for all degree levels)
Data Product Management (for all degree levels)
DevOps Engineering (for all degree levels)
Decentralized Consensus (for all degree levels)

1800+ Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, and 300+ other top companies.
Insight Fellows Programs:

7 week, full-time training fellowship
Mentorship from leading industry data scientists and engineers
Join an active community of Insight alumni
Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies
Tuition-free with need-based scholarships and loans available to help cover living costs

Upcoming Application Deadline: January 28th. Learn more & apply on our website. Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list. Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

Position Open: Director of Academic and Student Affairs
The Director of Academic and Student Affairs for the Biological & Biomedical Sciences Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill oversees first year training and curriculum development for a large science and research educational program, BBSP. The Director serves as a resource and advocate for life sciences Ph.D. students and their faculty mentors and develops and implements programming that serves the UNC research training community. Additionally, the Director is responsible for strategic planning and new initiatives that improve the Ph.D. training environment and outcomes. The Director of OGE Administration supervises the business operations and budget planning for the Office of Graduate Education (OGE). In this capacity, the Director supervises or co-supervises a subset of full time and part time SPA and EHRA staff in the OGE and oversees OGE financial affairs. The Director of Academic and Student Affairs works with and reports directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education in the School of Medicine and interacts regularly with graduate students and faculty in the life sciences and with other program administrators and Directors at UNC and at peer institutions.
Functions of the Director vary with the academic year and include (but are not limited to) the following:

BBSP curriculum implementation, assessment, and optimization
Collect and share information about best practices in graduate training
Recruit prospective students at regional and national conferences
Participate in admissions activities
Advise students and faculty about resources and policies related to specific concerns or challenges
Design and implement new initiatives related to Ph.D. student training and developing a supportive and inclusive UNC training environment
Coordinate the workloads of multiple SHRA staff for daily OGE operations and oversee annual performance reviews and professional development
Oversee annual budget development and financial relationships with campus partners
Participate in student data collection and analysis

A graduate degree (masters or Ph.D.) in a research-based scientific discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in the biomedical sciences, and prior experience implementing training environment initiatives and umbrella biomedical Ph.D. programs.
2-3 years of research experience and administrative/management experience is required. Previous experience with biomedical sciences umbrella programs preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in advising graduate students, mental health/wellness initiatives, or student affairs. 2-3 years of program development, knowledge of academic finance management, and budgeting experience strongly preferred. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work well in teams.
A CV is preferred over a brief resume. The cover letter should describe both research and administrative experiences plus any relevant experiences with biomedical graduate training or certifications/training related to diversity efforts, student advising, or student affairs. For full description and link to apply click here.

Job board at BioNJ
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January 2019

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Aminat Musah who got a job as Senior Scientific Analyst at McCann Health, Jingjing Guo who got a job as a senior scientist at Merck and Miguel Cabrera who got a job at Target Health Inc as a Clinical Operations Specialist. Sign up for SciPhD below so you can learn the tips that helped these trainees land their first job!!

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Helena Mello about the iJOBS and Eagleton workshop on how to get involved in science policy.

Interested in learning how to build a business framework around innovative biotechnology?
The course entitled, “Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Science and Technology” delivers the fundamentals of “technology entrepreneurship” and introduces a framework for identification of high-potential, technology-intensive, commercial opportunities, assessment of competition, innovation protection, competitive assessment, gathering required resources (human and financial), and readying the innovation to commercializable product.
Through a collection of lectures and readings that address high-growth ventures in i life sciences, biotechnology, and related industries, this course places a specific focus on commercialization derived from scientific and technological research. See attached flyer. Email Susan Engelhardt (engels@soe.rutgers.edu) with any questions and register today!

Job posting for PhD as Associate at Prescient Consulting
Prescient Healthcare Group, founded in 2007, is a specialist pharmaceutical product and portfolio strategy firm. We support our clients’ efforts in developing targeted and differentiated clinical and commercial value propositions throughout a product’s life cycle. We ensure our clients have in-depth insight into what the future market scenario will look like and the value their products will need to demonstrate to both resonate with the market’s evolving needs and differentiate from the competition. We then work with our clients to develop strategies at key points that determine long-term success. We have offices in London, New York, San Francisco, New Delhi and Beijing.

The Associate will play an integral role in executing consultancy engagements commissioned by Prescient’s biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical clients. This will be achieved through effective collection and analysis of market, competitor and stakeholder information. The position offers a rare opportunity to be mentored by seasoned industry professionals within Prescient, and to be exposed to senior-level decision makers within the pharmaceutical industry. Prescient operates a merit-based culture that offers the opportunity to develop and progress quickly.

The candidate should have industry and/or consulting experience in oncology, immunology and/or biosimliars. In addition, the candidate should be able to demonstrate understanding of the development, regulatory and commercial aspects of the global pharmaceutical industry, especially in the US and EU.The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, results-oriented individual with a creative and analytical mind who has the ability to manage responsibilities and coordinate tasks on complex consultancy engagements through strong research capabilities, subject-matter expertise, communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to draw conclusions and recommendations from a variety of pieces of evidence. He or she must also be able to operate effectively as part of a global team. The primary focus of the Associate will be on:

Presenting: Delivery of clear and concise presentations both internally and externally
Evidence Generation: The collection of market, competitor and stakeholder evidence through human-source elicitation
Secondary Data Analytics: The sourcing, analysis and reporting of public domain information, be it scientific, clinical, commercial, corporate or market in nature
Conference Coverage: The coverage of key conferences with the objectives of speaking to a wide range of delegates on predetermined topics and attending key symposia, presentations, posters and booths
Analysis and Reporting: Collaboration with other members of the project team to analyze findings, develop conclusions and recommendations and create client presentations that deliver an evidence-based story on the topics in focus

The Associate will spend 80% of his or her time in the New York or San Francisco but will be required travel domestically and internationally for client visits, conference attendance and inter-office visits. He or she will report to a senior executive in the office. The candidate will have a degree in biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences and a basic understanding of drug development or commercialization. He or she will be a high-energy, results-oriented individual with a creative and analytical mind who has the ability and desire to source relevant insight through secondary data analytics and human-source evidence gathering. He or she must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to operate effectively as part of a global team. The candidate should have the ability to learn quickly and have an excellent eye for detail. Prescient will not sponsor work visas. To apply, click here. For more information, contact Sidnee Pinho (spinho@prescienthg.com)

American Association for Cancer Research Science Policy Fellowship
AACR has established a two-year science policy fellowship intended for early-career cancer researchers. Applications are now open for this AACR Science Policy Fellowship. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20, 2019. The AACR Science Policy Fellowship is open to early-career cancer research professionals with advanced degrees received within five years of application. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in the relationship between cancer research and policy, and display excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.; the AACR cannot sponsor visas. Applicants need not have degree "in hand" at time of application but must have completed their degree before the official start date of the fellowship. Please see attached flyer and contact iJOBS alum Trevan Locke for more information trevan.locke@aacr.org

Job as Experiential Learning & Professional Development Program Manager, Cornell University
Background: The Experiential Learning & Professional Development Program Manager plays a key role supporting career exploration and immersion opportunities for doctoral students and postdocs across the Ithaca campus. This position works collaboratively as part of the Pathways to Success suite of professional development and academic success programs for graduate students and postdocs, and is a core member of the BEST program (currently "Broad ening Experiences in Scientific Training") within the Graduate School which seeks to connect participants with experiential opportunities to test-drive a career path, make informed choices and leverage their skills.

Key Responsibilities: Do you have a passion for helping doctoral students and postdocs achieve their full potential? Are you a collaborative, creative leader who likes to design, deliver, and connect participants with experiential, flexible, empowering opportunities to explore and test-drive career paths? Using your familiarity with humanities and social sciences, experience relevant to engaged/experiential learning or equivalent combination of education and work experience in other sectors, do you have a desire to support professional development needs of PhD level participants? More info and application can be found by clicking here.

Job as Program Manager at UCSF's Office of Career and Professional Development
The Program Manager for Researchers will be reporting to Laurence Clement, Program Director for Academic Careers, and will work closely with the new Program Director for Non-Academic Careers, Michael Matrone, to help design, organize and deliver workshops and resources to help UCSF PhD researchers (graduate students and postdocs) prepare for a position in their career of choice. UCSF is one of the national leaders in biomedical PhD career and professional development. Our office uses evidence-based approaches in personnel management, making it an innovative and supportive environment for all. Apply soon! We will start reviewing applications this week and we will continue to do so until the position is filled. The position is posted here - please make sure you apply through this link. If you submit (or have submitted) an application, please make sure you also email it to Laurence Clement at Laurence.Clement@ucsf.edu.

Spaces still available for Cohort 4 of I-Corps@Rutgers
If you have an innovation that you are hoping to commercialize, I-Corps@Rutgers may be for you! Student, faculty and staff teams with STEM-based innovation are encouraged to apply. Teams from our 1st three Cohorts have found this to be a valuable experience that they would “highly recommend to their friends & colleagues.” This National Science Foundation-funded program supports STEM-based teams university-wide to help them identify and explore market opportunities and connect them to programs and resources supporting technology startups. We are recruiting teams for Cohort 4 which begins in February. Applications are now open. Teams participate in an accelerated version of Stanford’s Lean LaunchPad course by talking to 25+ potential customers, partners and competitors and encountering the challenges and uncertainty of creating successful innovations. We provide reimbursement up to $2500 per team (an NSF Grant) for travel/some prototyping and an innovative software platform to track interviews/progress. Weekly feedback from the Teaching Team directs teams towards Product/Market fit and introduces I-Corps teams to the larger innovation ecosystem for future resources and support. Cohort 4 will be held at the New Jersey Institute for Food Nutrition & Health (IFNH) on Cook Campus. We have a rolling application/acceptance process so I encourage teams (must have at least 2 members) to apply as soon as possible.Please email Lori Dars at lori.dars@rutgers.edu or Mark DeGuzman atm.deguzman@rugers.edu if you have any questions. The four in-person sessions will be held on Friday mornings on the following dates:

iBiology Video on Industry Job Hunting
Job hunting in industry might seem like a mysterious or overwhelming task, but there are specific skills you can learn to make the process approachable and successful. In a series of four talks, Bill Lindstaedt, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services (CAIPS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), will show you how to effectively search, apply, interview and negotiate for industry scientist positions. Click here to watch the video.

January 2019

Entrepreneurship Fellowship Opportunity for iJOBS trainees through BioNJ
BioNJ is excited to offer for the second year an Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program created to mentor, develop and train life sciences entrepreneurs in New Jersey to encourage the establishment and location of start-ups in the state. The program will be sponsored by four New Jersey-based life sciences companies that offer high-value projects and experiences, including the opportunity for the fellow to shadow a senior executive from each company for 6 months each. Upon program completion, the fellow will have an established business network and will be prepared to pursue a start-up in the New Jersey region. Applicants must have a PhD or PharmD. Apply for this unique and exciting opportunity by Jan 15 at this site and submit a cover letter to the attention of the BioNJ Entrepreneurship Fellow Selection Team. For questions, please contact support@industrypharmacist.org.

Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Summer Interns at its Spring House, PA, Raritan, NJ, Hopewell, NJ, and Titusville, NJ sites
Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) department is an integrated part of the Quantitative Sciences organization within Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C. We work in cross-disciplinary compound development teams and apply clinical pharmacology principles and pharmacometrics methodologies across the R&D portfolio to enable optimal decision-making in drug development at the earliest time point and in the most efficient manner. Students will have the opportunity to work with clinical pharmacologist and pharmacometricians and to learn about application of applied science in pharmaceutical R&D settings.
The CPP Summer Interns will be involved in various activities to support Research and Development in areas ranging from preclinical to early/late stage clinical development, including: Literature review, Data analysis of PK, biomarker, preclinical and/or clinical data, trial design, etc, Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model building and analyses, Development of computer programs or state-of-the-art quantitative methodologies within the modeling and simulation framework, Meta-analysis integrating external publicly available data with in-house data.

PhD Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing life science related discipline such as Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular biology, Biostatistics, Engineering, and Medicine. Candidates must be available for 10-12 weeks from May - August and have the ability to work full-time during that time. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership is preferred. Candidate must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of their employment and will be required to furnish evidence of US-work authorization. Requisition ID 0188181214. To apply click here. For more information, contact Yan Xu (yxu115@its.jnj.com).

Data Incubator Fellowship
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship. Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session. Locations: In addition to the in-person locations (NYC, SF, Boston, DC), we will have a remote online session.
Dates: All sections will be from 2019-04-01 to 2019-05-24.
For application link, click here. Early deadline 2019-01-14 and regular deadline 2019-01-21.
Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

December 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Pamela Perez who has a job a Scientific Software Engineer at GAMA-1 Technologies working on a contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Helena Mello about the iJOBS and Eagleton workshop on how to get involved in science policy.

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program
The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program will give four participating New Jersey legislative or executive offices the assistance of a trusted in-house science adviser. The Fellows will be Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers who will serve as full-time science aides for one year. Science Fellows will help solve public problems by supporting New Jersey state government officials in making evidence-based decisions in some of the many public policy areas involving science, engineering, and technology while developing an understanding of state government and how to build careers in public service.
Applications are due January 13th. See attached for flyer. Learn more and apply here.

Communicating Science class at Rutgers
You spend a lot of time doing outstanding, cutting-edge research. But are you spending enough time learning how to tell people what your research is all about and why it’s important? Enroll in our “Communicating Science” course, and we’ll teach you how to communicate your research accurately and effectively.
Aims of the course: As a result of taking our course, you will learn for both oral and written communication how to:

Identify the essential message that defines your research
Recognize the diverse audiences you speak to about your research
Engage your audience and tell them why they should care about what you do
Speak clearly and vividly in language your audience will understand

Elements of the course include:

Lectures provided by a multidisciplinary core faculty with expertise in science, education, communication and theater arts (plus guest speakers)
Improvisational exercises
Opportunities to practice your presentations and get immediate feedback
Learning to be peer listeners and evaluators
Collaboration with a professional in an aspirational career-related project

When: 2019 Spring semester; Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 PM; January 23 to May 8, 2019
Where: RWJMS Research Tower, Room V14, Busch Campus, Piscataway
What: Course # 16:718:560 and 6718 5600S, 3 credits, Pass/Fail
Who: This course is designed for PhD students and postdocs in the sciences. Permission by the course director is required.
How: Permission to register – contact Nicholas M. Ponzio, Ph.D. (ponzio@njms.rutgers.edu) and Janet Alder, Ph.D. (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) with the following information:

your graduate program/track or department
your advisor's name and e-mail address
what your research is about
what your longer-range career plans are
what your expectations for this course are
if graduate student, your qualifying exam date (expected or actual)

Jobs at L’Oreal in "For Women in Science” Philanthropic Division
The Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives team at L’Oréal USA is looking for a full-time consultant to support the daily management and administration of our main corporate philanthropy, For Women in Science. You can learn more about the program here and how to apply here. Contact Lauren Paige, lauren.paige@loreal.com for more information.

Job at the New Jersey Health Foundation Venture Capital Group
Foundation Venture Capital Group (“FVCG” ) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join the team as a Venture Associate. The Venture Associate will evaluate potential grants and investments in the healthcare space and manage value-added services for FVCG’s portfolio. This position is a unique opportunity to join a non-profit organization dedicated to make impact-driven investments and to help commercialize concepts that will change healthcare in the future.
The Venture Associate will have responsibilities related to diligence on new funding opportunities, portfolio management and operational duties including the following:
Assist in sourcing and completing deals through coordination with FVCG’s partner organizations
Conduct due diligence including evaluating the science, products, clinical need, competitive landscape, regulatory pathway, market opportunities, and determining overall business and financial attractiveness of opportunities.
Identify key risks of an investment and recommend potential further analysis to be conducted by specialists and consultants assisting with the due diligence.
Track portfolio companies’ financial progress and product development and pro-actively manage relationships with principal research scientists and founders of portfolio companies, including managing deliverables to achieve established goals.
Work with principal research scientists and portfolio company founders to understand their needs, collaborate with FVCG and NJHF staff to understand the organizations’ goals and networks, and share resources with portfolio companies.
See attached flyer for more information and send your cover letter and/or resume to Christine Caruso at ccaruso@njhf.org.

Applications Now Open for Cohort 4 of I-Corps@Rutgers
I-Corps@Rutgers is a National Science Foundation-funded program to support STEM-based research teams university-wide to identify and explore market opportunities and connect them to programs and resources supporting technology startups. We have run three cohorts so far and are recruiting teams for Cohort 4 which begins in February. Student, faculty and staff teams with STEM-based innovation are encouraged to apply. Teams from our 1st three Cohorts have found this to be a valuable experience that they would “highly recommend to their friends & colleagues.” t Applications are now open, click here to apply. Teams participate in an accelerated version of Stanford’s Lean LaunchPad course by talking to 25+ potential customers, partners and competitors and encountering the challenges and uncertainty of creating successful innovations. We provide reimbursement up to $2500 per team (an NSF Grant) for travel/some prototyping and an innovative software platform to track interviews/progress. Weekly feedback from the Teaching Team directs teams towards Product/Market fit and introduces I-Corps teams to the larger innovation ecosystem for future resources and support.
We have a rolling application/acceptance process so I encourage teams (must have at least 2 members) to apply as soon as possible at this site. (Deadline January 11, 2019). Please email Lori Dars at lori.dars@rutgers.edu or Mark DeGuzman at m.deguzman@rugers.edu if you have any questions. See attachedfor details.
Cohort 4 will be held at the New Jersey Institute for Food Nutrition & Health (IFNH) on Cook Campus. The four in-person sessions will be held on Friday mornings on the following dates:

Catalizing Advocacy for Science and Engineering Workshop
AAAS has announced an opportunity for us to send four graduate students to participate in the annual CASE Workshop: Catalizing Advocacy for Science and Engineering (Washington DC, March 24-27, 2019). The workshop serves to introduce graduate students to science policy and advocacy. Full-time students, including international students, from the following fields are eligible: biological, physical, or earth sciences; computational sciences and mathematics; engineering disciplines; medical and health sciences; and social and behavioral sciences. The School of Graduate Studies will cover registration and approved travel costs for the selected participants.
This is an interesting opportunity to learn about science policy, communication, advocacy and engagement. For additional details about the CASE Workshop, please visit this site: HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: BY JANUARY 15: Graduate Program Directors from the eligible disciplines (see above list) may send up to 4 nominations. Each nomination should be in a single PDF file with the name: “APPLICANTNAME_AAASCASE” and should be emailed to acadean@grad.rutgers.edu with “AAAS CASE” as the subject line. The PDF file should contain: (1) a brief (1-2 page) CV of the student applicant; (2) a brief (1 page max) narrative by the student explaining the reason for the interest in the workshop, including mention of any previous experience connected to science communication, leadership or service. Prior experience in science policy or advocacy is NOT required. If you are interested, please contact your program director and ask to be nominated!!

Biotech Fireside Chat with Steve Sun, Founder of Genewiz
Genewiz, a leader in R&D genomics services. Steve Sun grew GENEWIZ from a two-person biotech startup to an international operation employing more than 1000 people across 12 facilities around the world. Genewiz was acquired in September 2018 for $450 MILLION. Steve will share the GENEWIZ story, followed by Q&A. Conducted as a collaborative partnership between NJEDA’s CCIT Biotech Incubator and Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:30 pm at Princeton BioLabs 303 College Road East, Suite A  Princeton, New Jersey 08540. There is no cost to attend this event.

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

December 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read an article by Madhuri Bhagavathula on the iJOBS medical affairs job simulation event and by Jennifer Casiano-Matos on making smart choices for your career development.

Post-Doc Program in Antibody Discovery at Klus Pharmaceuticals in Cranbury, NJ
KLUS is looking for highly motivated individual to join our post-doc programs. The individual will contribute in the following 3 research fields with specific concentrate:

Antibody discovery through hybridoma technology. The research will be focused on plan and execute animal studies, immunogen preparation and administration in mice, blood and tissue sample collection, and screening of antibody panel with ELISA and/or Flow cytometry.
Antibody engineering. The research will be focused on providing molecular biology and antibody engineering support to our therapeutic antibody discovery projects. Responsibilities will include murine antibody humanization, the design and generation of antibody expression constructs, DNA/protein sequence analysis of multiple hybridoma mAb hits and phage displayed antibody hits, and the optimization of antibody candidates by phage display or yeast display
Antibody functional evaluation. The research will be focused on antibody evaluation analysis such as ELISA, Octet, Flow Cytometry and cell-based assays. His/her work will contribute to the development, qualification and execution of assays such as internalization assay, ADCC and CDC assays and other functional assays
In addition, the candidate will perform literature and market research, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, collect and analyze data through various databases, in order to analyze individual biotech as well as industrial conditions
The candidate also will collect and evaluate information about different therapeutic targets/platforms to obtain preliminary information about board knowledge on the overall target’s efficacy, toxicity and pharmacokinetics
The candidate will also present the research data, write specific research reports base on different themes and topics.Qualifications

Qualifications:

PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life science field
The success candidate will be expected to present scientific work to their supervisor and peers, prepare reports when necessary, demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple experiments simultaneously.
Be responsible for notebook documentation to ensure experimental methods and results recorded timely, write work-related SOPS
Must be independent, creative, and self-motivated
Work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
General knowledge and understanding of therapeutic antibody discovery and development
Good problem solving and organizational skills
Good computer skills, including word-processing, graphics, and spreadsheet programs

If interested, please send resume to HR@kluspharma.com.

2019 U.S. Air Force Research Lab - Repperger Research Internship Program for PhDs
Location: Dayton, OH & San Antonio, TX
Dates: June 3 - August 0, 2019
Application Deadline: January 21, 2019
Repperger Information click here.
*Please review the Project Catalog. With a single application, applicants can select their top five of 34 available research topics. Open to BS-PhD candidates. U.S. Citizenship is required. To apply, click here.

December 2018

Application Scientist: Nanion Technologies
Nanion Technologies is a rapidly growing instrumentation company offering automated ion channel screening workstations serving industry and academic research institutions. To support the increasing demand of Nanion’s products, and to provide premium customer service, Nanion is expanding the team in the US. Nanion is currently looking for an Application Scientist to join the US branch, located in Livingston, New Jersey. The successful candidate will contribute to Marketing and Customer Support activities. The position will include product demonstrations, installations, trainings and trade-show participation. Experience in electrophysiology is a must, with a preference for having worked with compound profiling against ion channel targets using automated patch clamp instrumentation. We offer a competitive compensation package, thrilling technology platforms, and the opportunity to contribute to a young dynamic team.

The applicant should have a MS or PhD in electrophysiology or biophysics. Experience using automated patch clamp technology in a drug screening environment is a plus. Other skills beneficial to this position include knowledge in cell culture techniques, assay development, as well as experience in technical support and customer interaction. Strong communication, interpersonal, oral presentation/public speaking & organizational skills are required. Language skills required: English, fluent in speech and writing. The applicant should have excellent ability to work independently with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and team-oriented environment. In addition, the applicant must be enthusiastic towards customer success and comfortable with troubleshooting cell based assays. Candidates must be willing and able to travel (35% overnight) for marketing, customer support and installations within the US and Canada. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the US. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to rodolfo@naniontech.com

Announcing the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship
The Eagleton Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship. The program will offer PhD-level scientists and engineers the opportunity to apply their scientific training and expertise to the development and implementation of relevant state policy in New Jersey. Applications are due January 13, 2019, The program will provide participating New Jersey state legislative and executive branch offices ready access to trusted in-house science advisors to help facilitate government decision-making related to the wide range of critical public policies involving complex science, engineering and technology. Fellows will develop and understanding of state government and how to build careers in public service. supported by a stipend, selected Fellows will participate in an intensive summer training seminar focused on NJ state politics and government, covering topics such as effective communication strategies, power structures, and political processes. Each fellow will complete a one-year, full-time placement as a science aide in a legislative or executive branch office. For more information, how to apply and deadlines, click here.

LinkedIn Profile Development Workshop through 2Actify
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Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

November 2018

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Biopharma Innovation Cup 2019
What can apply:
Advanced students and post -docs in the fi elds of life science, data- science and business administration from all over the world can apply:
▪ Sciences: Post-graduate stu dents on their way towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, data sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy or engineering.
▪ Business: Advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a life science background. How it works:
During a one week summer camp, 30 selected students will attend in-depth presentations about the pharmaceutical industry given by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany management and external experts. The participants will be divided into teams, work together to develop a business plan and present it to a grand jury, who will award the best plan with the Biopharma Inno va tion Cup and a cash prize of EUR 20,000 plus EUR 5,000 for the runner-up. At the last day of the summer camp a conference with alumni of previous Innovation Cup editions will be organized.
The Innovation Cup will comprise the following teams:
Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Autoimmunity, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Protein Engineering, and Screening, Digitalization.
Further information about the program and how to apply online from November 1st 2018 until January 31st 2019, click here and see attached flyer. Location: Near Frankfurt, Germany, June 23–29, 2019. Travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Job as program coordinator of graduate student diversity at MIT
The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites nominations (referrals) and applications for two full time positions in the area of graduate Diversity Initiatives: (1) Program Assistant of Diversity Initiatives (Job #16508-5) and (2) Sloan-MIT University Center for Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) Program Coordinator (Job #16688-N). The full position announcements is available on this website. Program Assistant of Diversity Initiatives (Job #16508-5) provides logistical and administrative support the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) and graduate recruitment and retention activities for underrepresented minority UCEM Program Coordinator (Job #16688-N) collaborates with the UCEM PI to manage the scholar applications process; planning and staffing events for community building, recruitment, and retention; performing data analysis and reporting for sponsor progress updates (70%). The Program Coordinator will also collaborate with the assistant dean and director of diversity initiatives (30% effort) to develop and support professional and scholar development programming efforts for the broader URM graduate population served by OGE. Please visit our #MITGradDiversity Facebook page to learn more about our diversity efforts. You may also contact MIT OGE at MITGradDiversity@mit.edu should you have questions.

Beyond the Tenure Track position
Beyond the Tenure Track is growing, and now they are hiring for a part-time Executive Assistant.
This remote position is ideal for someone with high-level organizational skills and experience working with an online business. At Beyond the Tenure Track, we pride ourselves on creativity, high performance, professionalism, and service to the academic community. Further details about the position can be found here.

November 2018

Corporate Engagement Intern at Rutgers
The Corporate Engagement Center, a joint venture between the Rutgers University Foundation (RUF) and the Rutgers Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), is seeking a part-time Corporate Engagement Intern. The Intern’s primary responsibility will be supporting discussions with industry partners focused on establishing funded research projects with Rutgers PIs. The intern will respond to partnering interests of industry R&D decision makers, work closely with Rutgers faculty and staff, and liaise with other Rutgers offices that manage pre/post award matters, including groups working on intellectual property, licensing and sponsored contracts. This is a temporary position with a projected start date of December 2018. The ideal candidate is a PhD candidate toward the end of her/his candidacy who, with the permission of her/his PI advisor, can dedicate at least 20 hours a week over a four-month period. The Intern will be exposed to industry offices dedicated to business development, strategic alliances and open innovation activities. See attached for details. To apply, please send your resume to Jaimie Testai at myrkalja@ored.rutgers.edu.

Scientist and Engineer Positions at AxoGen in Florida
Scientist
The primary responsibility of the Scientist is to lead hypothesis-driven research using biophysical, biological and biochemical methods to support the AxoGen Product Portfolio of innovative tissue, biologic products and medical devices for nerve repair.

Serve as a scientific resource to support the company’s strategic direction.
Design, execute, and analyze hypothesis-driven experiments to develop new technologies for nerve repair and regeneration
Actively contribute to the company’s patent portfolio through continuous innovation
Participate in solving challenging technical issues
Communicate and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional groups
Communicate the project activity status with relevant stakeholders
Seek customer input to the proposed and existing project activities
Mentor and train other team members
Write protocols, design experimental techniques, conduct experiments, record results
Conduct data analysis and test method validation, write validation and RD reports
Provide regular and timely updates, including technical data, regarding progress and assigned projects to project teams and AxoGen Leadership Team

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or Biomaterial Science; Master’s degree or PhD preferred
2. At least three to five years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry with a Bachelor’s degree; at least two years’ experience with a Master’s or PhD
3. Experience designing, overseeing, and executing laboratory procedures and preclinical in vitro studies is needed; cell culture and animal study experience preferred
4. Experience with biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine preferred. To learn more and apply, click here.

Tissue Engineer

The primary responsibility of the Tissue Engineer will be to develop project plans and lead hypothesis-driven research to identify and develop methods (both in vitro and in vivo) to assess technologies for peripheral nerve repair and regeneration applications. The Tissue Engineer must have the ability to use sound technical expertise and judgement to design and conduct studies, analyze quantitative data, and form conclusions with an expectation to provide technical recommendations. Additional responsibilities include documentation creation and management, development of testing protocols, execution of testing in R&D Lab and at contract labs and completion of reports, prototype development, process development and transfer to manufacturing of tissue and biologic products and medical devices. This position is also responsible for supporting, developing, and protecting company intellectual property, and assessing and remaining current with new developments and industry trends.

Serve as a scientific resource to support the company’s strategic direction.
Design, execute, and analyze hypothesis-driven experiments to develop new technologies for nerve repair and regeneration
Actively contribute to the company’s patent portfolio through continuous innovation
Participate in solving challenging technical issues
Communicate and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional groups
Communicate the project activity status with relevant stakeholders
Seek customer input to the proposed and existing project activities
Mentor and train other team members
Write protocols, design experimental techniques, conduct experiments, record results
Conduct data analysis and test method validation, write validation and RD reports
Provide regular and timely updates, including technical data, regarding progress and assigned projects to project teams and AxoGen Leadership Team
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Graduate degree preferred)
Preferred education focus in biomedical or chemical engineering
At least three to five years’ experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry with a Bachelor’s Degree; at least two years’ experience with a Master’s or PhD
Experience in characterization of biomaterials, fabrication methods, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine products is needed (experience with cleanroom processing, aseptic technique, tissue preservation, AATB standards preferred)
Experience or familiarity with clinical surgical environments is desired
Experience designing, overseeing, and executing both in vitro and in vivo assays is desired. For more information and to apply, click here

Associate Scientist, Downstream Bioprocess Development, Adello Biologics
This position involves development of small scale and scale-up procedures for production of clinical and/or commercial biosimilar products expressed in bacterial and mammalian systems. The position will apply a scientific background and expertise in downstream purification to perform, analyze and document experiments. Candidate will be responsible for supporting other scientists for the purification process optimization, process characterization to meet project requirements.

Assist in the development of downstream unit scalable processes such as purification/UFDF and filtration
Assist efforts to evaluate different resins and experimental conditions to improve product yield and quality.
Generate, manage, and maintain critical data in a highly organized manner in the form of notebooks and reports.
Perform data analysis of process statistics, identify process deviations, and prepare technical reports.
Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory.
Support development of technical solutions to problems and exchange technical information with team members for troubleshooting and providing ongoing support.
Participate in technology transfer of processes from Downstream Process Development group to Manufacturing
Gain an understanding of standards of practice, process science and departmental policies and adhere to the company and department policies.
Assists in new technology innovation projects, development of new processes and development of project scope and deliverables for execution and implementation.
MS 2-4 years of experience and BS 4-6 years of experience with degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or in a life science discipline such as Biochemistry is preferred
Knowledge in downstream purification techniques.
cGMP manufacturing experience Is preferred
Experience in bench and pilot scale bioreactor operation preferred
See attached for details. To apply email Sarah Holmes-Klotz | Sr. Director, Human Resources sarah.holmes-klotz@adellobio.com

Evaluation of Endogenous Biomarkers for Transporter Inhibition: Current State and Future Considerations
Xiaoyan Chu, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist at Merck
The presentation will provide an overview of recently identified biomarkers for studying the inhibition of hepatic and renal transporters, summarize the methods and strategies employed to identify biomarkers; and discuss the utility, limitation and future direction of biomarker approaches to predict transporter-mediated drug drug interactions. November 30 at 12pm, EOHSI Room C
See attached. To register, click here.

Networking Event for Women in STEM
November 29 from 12-6pm at the Goldman Sachs Office in NYC. Organized by The Office for the Promotion of Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics at Rutgers.Free event includes transportation to/from NYC. Space lis limited. For more information and to register, see attached flyer and contact Pat Munoz patmunoz@rutgers.edu

Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Course at the NIH
The NIH Clinical Center's Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains registrants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and much more.

The course is free, self-paced and online. Please review the new NIH website
Registration is open NOW through June 30, 2019.
The final exam will be available on the course website starting December 1, 2018, and close on June 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm EST.
Participants who successfully complete the final exam and score at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion for the course.

For additional information on the course, please visit the IPPCR general information website by clicking here or email Rebecca Hwang, the course coordinator, at IPPCR2@mail.nih.gov.

Training in Neurotherapeutics Discovery and Development
This free 3.5 day course covers the principles of drug discovery and development, including the identification of a lead compound and IND enabling studies. The course considers the discovery and development of small molecule therapies and also includes considerations that apply to biological therapies, such as antibodies, antisense oligonucleotides, gene therapies and cell therapies. The course will also address the unique challenges inherent in developing treatments for nervous system disorders and will address the particular challenges that academic neuroscientists are likely to face in planning and conducting drug discovery research. Please note, however, that the course curriculum does not address clinical trials. For more information and to apply, please click here.

November 2018

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Job at Bristol Myers Squibb in Translational Biology, Genomics
The department is rapidly growing now. They have open positions in Bioinformatics at the entry level: no work experience required, but knowledge and proficiency in NGS data processing and analysis with basic coding and computational skills are required.
The scientists in this group analyze real-world health data, design experiments and analyze both pre-clinical and clinical -omics datasets, including RNA-Seq, Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing, single-cell sequencing, high-throughput proteomics, and multiplex flow cytometry in order to nominate novel drug targets, enable patient enrichment strategies, and guide drug development decisions. The group interacts with and influences all aspects of R&D at BMS, from early discovery through late-stage development. This position will focus exclusively on direct support to the CGG (Clinical Genetics and Genomics) group.

Assist with NGS data QC
Evaluate novel NGS workflows
Provide technology development related analysis
Facilitate communication between CGG and NGSP groups
Provide access to Seven Bridges cloud computing platform to CGG members and help implement and maintain CGG specific pipelines
Provide assistance to CGG with NGS and cloud computing expertise
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or another relevant field or M.Sc. in one of the same fields and 3+ years of experience in the field
Extensive experience with RNASeq and/or DNASeq workflows and pipelines
Extensive hands on experience with common NGS tools (samtools, picard, etc.)
Experience with R graphing solutions
Background in statistics is preferred
Fluency with Linux-based high-performance computing environments, R/Bioconductor, and reproducible research practices
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and rigorous and creative thinking
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain complex ideas to computational scientists, experimentalists, and clinicians
The ability to work across organizations to define and solve problems that will benefit the whole. Capable of establishing strong working relationships across the organization
Familiarity with Seven Bridges and/or DNANexus cloud computing platforms is desirable

For more information, click here and contact Rutgers alum Natallia Kalinava.

Jobs and Fellowships at the FDA in the Digital Health Group
We are seeking candidates for multiple positions with a variety of expertise in delivering digital health technologies. By joining the Digital Health team, you will be at the forefront to advance medical science, create new opportunities and create a regulatory environment that bring safe and effective digital health technology to market. The Digital Heath Unit is a startup within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) that works collaboratively with internal and external customers to advance Digital health. We are an interdisciplinary group of experts pooling our technology, business, scientific and public health expertise to promote and protect public health.

As a Digital Health Advisor, you will primarily serve as an expert who understands what it takes to develop, deliver, and maintain high quality digital health technologies during the FDA’s review and evaluation of digital health technologies. Partnering with, internal subject matter experts, and external business and technology leaders, your goal is to stay current on technological advances, health benefits and risks, best practices and help in development of FDA Digital health policies and ongoing regulatory clarity. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participate in the review and evaluation of first-of-a-kind digital health technology and participate in precedent setting research.
Identify opportunities in creating preconditions and incentivesinforming digital health policy proposals, meeting CDRH’s mission to protect and promote public health while supporting technological advances.
Provide advice, consultations and training to internal and external experts on current state of digital health technologies, policies, and functionalities.
Assist with identifying and evaluating technology solutions that will enhance internal processes for FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Healthfunctionalities.
What is FDA looking for in candidates?
Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, and flexible environment
A bias toward action and a proven track record of delivering projects and products
Have excellent communication skills to engage an organization of multiple specialties
Ability to actively seek out multiple opinions, yet make independent decisions and influence positive outcomes
Have practical experience and technical expertise focusing on one or more areas of digital health, including: o Mobile medical apps, medical device interoperability, and healthcare cybersecurity
Digital therapeutics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and novel digital health technology
Digital health product development, software as a medical device
Big data and advanced analytics, cloud storage and computing and wireless communication
For more information, click here.

Specific Fellowship position in Digital Health at FDA:

Perform research to support the development and implementation of regulatory policy in one or more of the digital health focus areas (software lifecycle management processes - premarket and post market, mobile medical apps, medical device interoperability, healthcare cybersecurity, wireless technologies, cloud-enabled software deployment, machine learning/artificial intelligence, big data, advanced analytics, digital health product development)
Coordinate and provide support to FDA work groups establishing digital health regulations, procedures, and programs having national or international impact
Support the development of white papers, documents and communication strategies for CDRH's precertification program pilot
Support the development of training on new digital health technology regulations, procedures, and programs to key stakeholder audiences
Support the development of software application or automation tools as a proof of concept for various regulatory guidance
The qualified candidate should be a current student or postgraduate in data science, computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or biomedical engineering. Degrees must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Familiarity with the software development life cycle is desired.
computer programming
knowledge of SharePoint and the Microsoft suite of tools
knowledge of agile project management
strong writing skills
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree in Computer Sciences Engineering, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Click here to apply. For more information, contact iJOBS alum Kathryn Drzewiecki (kathryn.drzewiecki@gmail.com)

Jobs as Scientist at iCarbonX in Shenzhen, China
iCarbonX is a technology company, combining advances in article intelligence with multi-omics to work on health.
They are hiring for multiple PhD positions:
Scientist, Oncology
Scientist, Metabolic disease
Scientist,Aging
Scientist, Cardiovascular diseases
Scientist, Microbiology
Scientist, Immunology
Scientist, Proteomics
Scientist, Metabolomics
Scientist, Sequencing technology
Scientist, Computational biology
See attached for details. For more information, contact iJOBS alum Lisheng Zhou (eva.chou520@gmail.com)

Job as Scientist in Chromatography, Hopewell, NJ
This Scientist position within the analytical methods team has the opportunity to drive the development and validation of robust separation methods (e.g., CE-SDS, iCIEF, SEC, RP) for biotherapeutic drug candidates in the portfolio spanning early and late stage clinical programs. Client's biologics pipeline includes approved biologics products and a number of exciting clinical stage mAb products, as well as antibody combination products.

Development of methods utilizes state-of-the-art analytics as well as modern concepts of quality attribute monitoring of biotechnology products.
Science-based research and molecular-level understanding of protein properties are critical for successfully performing method development.
Innovation is central to establishing robust analytical control and define our overall biologics development strategy.
This position reports to Group Leader in Methods and Analytical Development function of the Biologics Development organization.
The successful candidate will also support regulatory filing activities including IND and BLA, as necessary.
The position provides exciting opportunity to be involved in early and late stage clinical development, progress the assets to marketing approval, and bring life-saving medicines to patients who are waiting. It also offers possibility of getting involved in diverse modalities including antibody, fusion protein, oligos, and fixed dose combinations. The Scientist role provides strong growth opportunities and career development.
PhD or M.S. major in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related areas.
Proficient in protein separation techniques using chromatography (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC, RP) and/or capillary electrophoresis (e.g., CE-SDS, ICIEF).
Experience in biopharmaceutical analytical method optimization. Desired - experience in resolving technical issues with a collaborative mindset and aptitude in innovation.
Ability to author reports and present research and development data/hypothesis/conclusions.
Knowledge and working experience with chromatography and data analysis platforms such as Empower 3 and Chemstation.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desired – experience with mass spectrometry; knowledge of analytical control of quality attributes such as size (aggregates, fragments), charge, glycans, protein content, protein modifications, and others.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com

Academic Career Panel (on behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs)
Join our academic career panelists, representing different types of academic institutions, in their discussion of how they successfully transitioned to their current faculty jobs. Come and meet faculty from Rutgers University, Princeton University, Rowan University, Seton Hall University, and Bard College - Bard High School Early College. All postdocs and grad students are welcome.

When: Monday, November 19, 2018
Time: 2 PM to 4 PM
Where: Busch Campus, Nelson Biology Lab D-406
Panelists:
Dr. Tracy Tran | Rutgers University
Dr. Martin Jonikas | Princeton University
Dr. Ileana Soto | Rowan University
Dr. Gregory Wieldman | Seton Hall University
Dr. Maria Agapito | Bard College - Bard High School Early College

Want to know more about our panelists? Click here. Register here by November 13

Workshop: Embarking on a Meaningful Career Journey
Hosted by Ti-Institute Chinese Student and Scholar’s Association and SAPA
Saturday Nov 10 in NYC
-Provide an overview of job opportunities as well as career trajectories in pharmaceutical and related healthcare industries
-Prepare the transition from academia to industry with practical guidance
-Explore career opportunities in the US and China
-Offer effective and interactive networking and coaching
-Focus on short term approaches while shaping long term individual strategic goals
Free and open to all. To register, click here.

Merck Innovation Cup
The Innovation Cup is an initiative for graduate students in natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to attend a training program near Frankfurt, Germany June 23 - 29, 2019
All travel, food and accommodation expenses are paid by us.
The Innovation Cup is designed to support the professional development of graduate students interested in the pharmaceutical industry. Participants learn how R&D in the industry works by lectures from Merck managers and scientists. The students will also advance an idea to a full project plan with their teams. The event brings together a promising new generation of talent with senior Merck managers and researchers and accomplished Merck retirees in a meeting of the generations. It also provides a unique chance to network with the brightest students from all around the world. Teams will work on innovative projects in the areas of: Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Autoimmunity, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Protein Engineering and Screening, Digitalization.
Postdocs and graduate students on their way towards a PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer sciences, data sciences, informatics, biochemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields are invited to apply. In addition, advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a background in natural sciences are also eligible.
The participating teams have the chance to win the Innovation Cup award endowed with EUR 20,000 for the most convincing project plan.
At the last day of the Innovation Cup a scientific conference with alumni from previous editions will be organized.
Applications are now available at this site. Deadline: January 31st, 2019

October 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Vicky Kanta about a recent iJOBS workshop on Emotional Intelligence and how we can use it to understand others.

Job Opening: Full-time Lecturer in Biology, John Jay College
Lecturer in Biology, which is a full, tenure-track-equivalent, teaching and service position and the successful applicant will teach in and coordinate all 100-level biology courses, and others that match their expertise. As a minority- and Hispanic-serving Institution with a renewed focus on student success, we are especially interested in candidates who can effectively contribute to the mission of serving our diverse student population. For more details and to apply, click here. Contact Nathan Lents, PhD with questions NLENTS@jjay.cuny.edu.

Job at Quentis Therapeutics as Scientist in Bioinformatics
Quentis Therapeutics in NYC is a preclinical stage biotechnology company that is translating novel biology into new therapeutic approaches to help more cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy. Based on our deep expertise in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress biology and the tumor microenvironment, we are pioneering first-in-class ER stress response modulators to boost the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. Our lead program is a first-in-class IRE1α inhibitor. We are pursuing multiple additional ER stress pathway targets in the tumor micro-environment, as well as in other diseases where ER stress plays an important role.

Position summary:
Quentis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated computational biologist to analyze complex, multidimensional datasets such as RNAseq and whole exome sequencing. As a key member of our translational sciences group, the successful candidate will employ both public and proprietary data to drive indication selection, patient selection, and pharmacodynamic biomarker hypotheses. The candidate will also be a key contributor to target and pathway discovery. As our resident expert in computational biology, the successful candidate will be a be driven and enthusiastic self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and a desire to both learn and teach.

Key Responsibilities:

Mine public cancer genomics databases to formulate indication, patient selection and pharmacodynamic hypotheses
Implement and develop state-of-the-art computational methods and data mining strategies to address key challenges in oncology drug discovery (e.g. drug resistance, combination therapies, harnessing anti-tumor immunity).
Analyze in-house and public data for pathway (e.g. GSEA) and target discovery
Work closely with wet-lab scientists to analyze and interpret high-dimensional experimental data (e.g. RNAseq) and collaborate on experimental design
Use bioinformatics tools to support experimental cell line and animal model selection and characterization
Serve as key primary company resource for computational biology/bioinformatics

Job Requirements

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field
Fluency in one or more programming languages with bioinformatics applications (e.g. Python, R)
Strong expertise in computational biology/bioinformatics and familiarity with fundamental concepts in molecular biology, statistics, and oncology
Experience with statistical methods for mining ‘omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, proteomics) from public databases and/or in-house experimental data strongly preferred
Knowledge of cancer genomics/biology, immunology / immune-oncology, clinical and translational science desired
Experience mentoring/training wet-lab scientists to perform basic bioinformatic analyses (e.g. applets) a plus

To apply, click here and for more information, contact Mark Kaplan, Director of Translational Sciences mkaplan@quentistx.com

Job at Quentis Therapeutics as Scientist In Vivo Immune-Oncology
Quentis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist with strength in execution of bench science and proven ability to design and execute research project strategy with a focus on immuno-oncology. He/she will be accountable for driving to and delivering high quality data to be used in project decision-making. The successful candidate will lead the evaluation of in vivo efficacy and mechanism of action studies with particular focus on immune profiling of tumors. As a key team member, he/she will also evaluate potential drug candidates in diverse in vitro and in vivo assays to obtain deep mechanistic insights into ER stress biology.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, development and execution of in vivo efficacy and mechanism of action studies to be used in the evaluation of potential drug candidates
Hypothesis generation and testing strategy including selection of appropriate immuno-oncology models
Identify, evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance in-house assay capabilities

Job Requirements

PhD or equivalent with at least 3+ years post-doctoral training or work experience in Immunology, Oncology, or related research
Expertise in Immuno-oncology research including significant experience (> 2 years) with syngeneic tumor models including immunophenotyping of tumors required; experience with dosing animals preferred; knowledge of ER stress biology a plus
Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry execution and analysis to drive hypothesis generation and testing

To apply, click here and for more information, contact Mark Kaplan, Director of Translational Sciences mkaplan@quentistx.com

Risk Assessment Boot Camp
Sign up for a 2-day boot camp on January 10 and 11 on Risk Assessment in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute at Rutgers. Topics will include risk analysis, systematic review, data quality, weight of evidence, hazard identification, susceptible populations, exposure pathways, point-of-departure, reference values, and more. Case studies and hands-on exercises will provide real world scenarios for application of content. There is not cost to participate. To learn more see attached flyer and to register, click here.

Young Scientist Communicating Science Series
Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is a collaboration betwee the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and iBiology.

More information about the 2019 YSS and application details can be found here. Applications are open until December 17, 2018. To watch the videos of the Young Scientist Seminars please click here.

Job postings for PhDs
Click here to see the BioNJ jobs board for iJOBS trainees.

October 2018

Congrats and thank you to Phase 2 alumni Eileen Oni who has a whole article about her in the AAAS Science Newsletter and gave a shout out to iJOBS! She is currently a Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the NSF. Eileen was also one of the founders of the iJOBS Blog!

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Andrew Petryna on How States Voted on Science in 2016 and by Paulina Krzyszczyk on our Phase 2 iJOBS alum, Chris Lowe and how iJOBS helped him in his first position after defending at Shire as a Senior Upstream Development Engineer.

Two Jobs at Wolfe Laboratories as Associate Scientist/Scientist
Wolfe Laboratories LLC., a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, is a premier Contract Research and Development Organization located in Woburn, MA, providing pharmaceutical development services for small molecules, biologics, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and other biopharmaceutical drug candidates.

We are currently seeking Scientists to support the rapid growth of our organization. As key members of the Pharmaceutical Development team these roles will require high-performing individuals who can design and execute studies supporting the pharmaceutical development of small molecule drugs. We are looking for individuals with a solid understanding of the analysis and/or formulation of pharmaceutical products as well a good working knowledge of the drug development process. These positions are critical in the operations of the organization and for the management of client drug development projects.

First position: Small Molecule Product Development
An ideal candidate would specialize and possess the skills to work in one or more of the following areas:

Ph.D. in Pharmacy, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering or closely related discipline. Scientist-level candidates will require at least 2 years of post-doctoral or industrial experience.
Understanding of drug development from the post discovery phase to the initial clinical trials phase

Analytical Chemistry:

Develop methods to characterize and understand the pharmaceutical properties (physicochemical and biopharmaceutical) of drug substances and formulations.
In-depth understanding of HPLC and other chromatographic separations including the ability develop separation methodologies and understanding of method validation following FDA/ICH guidance
Understanding of physical characterization of small molecule drugs, including particle size analysis, DSC, TGA and XRPD
Experience in a variety of other analytical and spectroscopic techniques including Karl Fischer titration, UV-Vis, IR/NIR, fluorescence, capillary electrophoresis, and dissolution
Working knowledge of mass spectroscopy including TOF and LC-MS is a plus

Formulation Development:

Design and conduct pre-formulation and formulation studies for the development of efficacious and stable parenteral, solid oral, ophthalmic, and other dosage forms
Understanding of drug degradation processes and formulation approaches to prevent product degradation
Experience with formulation processes including milling, preparation of solutions/suspensions, spray drying, lyophilization, tableting/coating, and capsule filling.

General Responsibilities:

Will work as a member of cross-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing own area of expertise. Execute and oversee specialized analytical testing and generation of technical documents. Assess and report data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interpret findings, and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
Interface with clients to develop an in depth understanding of client objectives and define solutions to meet their program requirements by writing persuasive proposals for the projects. Regularly interact with clients to keep them abreast of project progress. Will present information for discussion at project teams. Will be expected to influence colleagues/clients in other areas/functions and/or in external groups. Write and review interim and final reports
Maintain a strong awareness of FDA and other regulatory requirements in the area of pharmaceutical product development. Stay up to date with current scientific literature, particularly in the area of drug substance and drug product characterization, and actively apply new concepts as appropriate
Apply technical knowledge to the company improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes. Collaborate with specialist scientific and/or technology teams

Second position: Biopharm
An ideal candidate would specialize and possess the skills to work in one or more of the following areas:

Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry, chemical biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering or closely related discipline
Understanding of drug development from the post discovery phase to the initial clinical trials phase
Background using HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, fluorescence, CD, CE, DLS and other analytical techniques

Analytical Chemistry:

Develop methods to characterize and understand the pharmaceutical properties (physicochemical and biopharmaceutical) of drug substances and formulations.
In depth understanding of LC including the ability to develop HPLC and UPLC separation methodologies
Experience in a variety of analytical and spectroscopic techniques including UV-Vis, fluorescence, CD, CE, DLS, DSC, TGA, SEC-MALS
Working knowledge of LC-MS including quantitative analysis of small molecules in biorelevant fluids and biotherapeutic characterization

Biopharmaceutical Development:

Evaluate the chemical, physical, and biophysical properties of molecules including peptides, proteins, bioconjugates relevant to biopharmaceutic drug development
Develop analytical and biophysical methods to characterize product variants
Design and perform experiments to determine the stability in prototype formulations, to detect and identify the decomposition products, and to achieve formulations with acceptable shelf-life

Nucleic acids/Oligonucleotides:

Develop and execute analytical methods for content and purity including IP-RP-LC, AEX-LC, LC-MS, CE, UV-Vis, fluorescence, etc. to characterize oligonucleotide therapeutics
Develop stabilizing formulations for the efficient delivery of oligonucleotide drug candidates (siRNA, RNA, DNA, etc.).
Experience with formulation and characterization of lipid nanoparticles and other polymeric and lipid delivery systems is a plus

General Responsibilities:

Execute and oversee specialized analytical testing and generation of technical documents
Collect, assess and report data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interpret findings, and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
Regularly interact with clients to keep them abreast of project progress
Interface with clients to develop an in-depth understanding of client objectives and define solutions to meet their program requirements by writing persuasive proposals for projects
Write and review interim and final reports
Maintain a strong awareness of current scientific literature, particularly in the area of drug substance and drug product characterization, and actively apply new concepts as appropriate
Apply technical knowledge to the company improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes. Collaborate with specialist scientific and/or technology teams
Will work as a member of cross-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing own area of expertise

See attached (Small Molecule position and Biopharm position) for more details. Contact Jill Wilson, Jill.Wilson@wolfelabs.com, Technical Recruiter 781-305-4940 Ext. 102.

19 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801 https://www.pacelifesciences.com

Summer Internship at Merck in Transporter and IVT Group, Preclinical

Transporter selectivity: confirming whether dabigatran etexilate (DE) and parent dabigatran are substrates of other major drug transporters
Refine the previously established DE in vitro P-glycoprotein inhibition protocol and assay conditions
Determine IC50 for 8-10 P-gp inhibitors, evaluate IVIVC and compare with IC50s reported in the literature
Explore the feasibility of determining the Km value of DE in P-gp transfected cells

Internship Timeframe: Mid May/Early June – Mid-August, 2019 (approx. 9-12 weeks)
Contact: Please send your CV to Xiaoyan Chu (xiaoyan_chu@merck.com). Please see attached flyer. Deadline to apply Oct 26.

Yale Ciencia Academy for Professional Development
Apply to the Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA) for Professional Development, an NIH-funded (1R25GM114000) initiative that connects doctoral students in biological, biomedical or behavioral research, with a network of diverse mentors, professional contacts, and role models who can help expand their opportunities for mentoring, peer support, networking, outreach, and professional growth and advancement.

Attend the AAAS 2019 Conference, all expenses paid
Chat with with amazing scientific role models (e.g. Daniel Colón-Ramos, Ron Vale, Luis Montaner, Cynthia Furhmann, Chris Pfund) committed to sharing their insights and advice
Develop communication, networking and leadership skills
Become part of a supportive peer community
Receive feedback on your Individual Development Plan
Contribute to your community through science outreach

The application period closes November 2, 2018, and the program runs from January to December 2019.Application requirements, selection criteria, FAQs, and the application form can be accessed via this link. See attached flyer for additional details.

Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute Open House
Research Expo and Networking event. This event will feature the capabilities and expertise at the Institute, as well as provide the updates on exciting new initiatives by the Institute. A poster showcase will feature the Discovery Informatics Institute research collaborations. Keynote Speaker: Sanjay Padhi, PhD, Principal, Amazon Web Services Global Scientific Computing

Event details can be found here. Thursday Oct 25 from 9:30am-2pm, Busch Student Center Register Now! Get More Information

InterSECT Job Simulations
InterSECT is an online platform that allows PhD-level scientists and humanists, regardless of professional stage, to explore future career options. Our goal is to provide true-to-life job simulation exercises that help individuals consider the following questions:

What are my professional interests and skills?
How do my interests and skills translate to potential careers?
What are my career options?
Which careers haven’t I considered?

InterSECT engages with an individual’s interests and extrapolates these interests to positions in actual professional settings in industry, academia, and government sectors. While the simulations do not evaluate an individual’s performance on the task, they offer insight into the specific, real-life duties of varying career paths. By completing job simulations you can consider which careers are of interest to you and utilize provided resources to explore future courses of action by following up with professionals in the career field.

After completing a job simulation exercise, you will be able to determine if you would like to further pursue the career field before committing energy and time to an internship or additional training. The simulations are not meant to replace an internship or externship experience or a formal course, but to give you an idea of what kind of experience you want to invest in next. To try a few sims, click here.

October 2018

Jobs as Medical Writers
Medval Scientific Information Services and PharmaWrite Medical Communications are sister medical communications companies located in Princeton NJ. Our offices in Princeton house approximately 65% of their staff. The remainder works remotely. They are privately owned and foster a great working environment. They are a growing company, having added 4 medical writers in the last 14 months. The majority of their staff has been with then at least 10 years. They are currently recruiting for senior and associate medical writers to work in their Princeton offices or remotely.

Write scientific communications based on data and analysis of the therapeutic landscape
Participate in creation of publication plans for specific therapies
Work closely with top opinion leaders in their respective fields as authors to produce scientific content for peer-reviewed medical journals, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations
Produce scientific product monographs, slide kits, conference reports, and patient education materials
Some project management
MS, PharmD, MD, or PhD in life sciences or other significant experience along with a BA/BS
Prior medical writing experience in a medical communications agency is preferred
Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Knowledge of GPP3 and ICMJE as well as other best practices relative to medical writers

See complete job descriptions attached here and here.. Please submit a cover letter, expressing your interest in a position along with a copy of their CV to: Regina Spioch, Manager, Human Resources at rspioch@pwmcsci.com.

INSPIRE Postdoctoral Training Program (on behalf of Jianping Xu)

Are you interested in a career in teaching? Consider participating in the INSPIRE postdcot program. Learn more about it at the INSPIRE FALL RETREAT
Tuesday, October 16, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. CABM 010, Busch Campus
Lunch provided. Please register by October 16 by clicking here.
Retreat Highlights include:
- 12:00-1:00 pm : Lunch and informal Q&A/
- 1:00-1:40 pm: Eric Ho, Assistant Prof., Lafayette College (INSPIRE Alum) “How INSPIRE Supported my Successful Transition into an Academic Position.”
- 3:00-3:40 pm: John Kerrigan, Rutgers Faculty “How I engage Rutgers Undergrads with Active Learning.”
Sponsored by: the NIH-funded INSPIRE* at Rutgers Postdoctoral Training Program (*IRACDA NJ/NY for Science Partnerships in Research & Education) and the Office of the Dean of RWJMS, Dr. Sherine Gabriel.

Full-time, temporary leave replacement teaching opportunity at Bard High School Early College in the Lower East Side of Manhattan (On behalf of Dr. Siska Brutsaert, Dean of Studies at Bard High School Early College-Manhattan)
Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) is a partnership between the NYCDOE and Bard College. We are a competitive screened school that is recognized as a national model of secondary education. Our students take college level courses when they are the equivalent of high school juniors and seniors and graduate with an AA degree from Bard College and a high school diploma.

We have a one semester, full time, leave replacement position to teach college level, Introductory Biology with Lab and a Cancer Biology elective. We are looking to fill this position immediately.Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Siska Brutsaert, Dean of Studies at sbrutsaert@bhsec.bard.edu. BHSEC is located at 525 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002.

Blockchain Technology in Healthcare and Life Sciences

Demystifying Blockchain – Hype or real opportunity
Date: Oct 24, 2018. Time: 5:30 to 9:00 pm
Venue: Palace of Asia (formerly PIND) 4591,New Jersey 27,Kingston
Details and link for event can be found by clicking here.
For students, the event tickets are at special discounted rate of $10.

The Ceceilyn Miller Institute for Leadership and Diversity in America (CMI)
CMI is one of America’s most innovative leadership and diversity training non-profit organizations. For information about their training programs, click here.

October 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Shekerah Primus who is an iJOBS Phase 2 trainee taking a project management class at the Rutgers Business School. Click here to read about the class and what she is learning.

Personal Branding Workshop (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres)
This workshop will focus on the significance of owning your personal brand and marketing it to the world and how to use your personal brand to advance your career. Social media strategies and tips will be shared to equip postdocs on how to use platforms such as, LinkedIn and Instagram to elevate both their brand and career.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Two locations:
9 A.M. to 11 A.M (Newark) Rosemary Gellene Room, Medical Science Building,
2 PM to 4 PM (New Brunswick) Busch Campus, Nelson Biology Lab D-406
Facilitator: Victoria Jenn Rodriguez, VJR Enterprises
Sponsored by: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Rutgers iJOBS program.
Click here to register by October 17.

Regeneron Postdoctoral Training Program

Up to four years of formal postdoctoral training in a program directed by an award winning educator
Exposure to the biotechnology industry’s most successful and innovative scientists
Weekly postdoctoral scientist meetings to foster scientific rigor, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and career advancement
A prestigious, well resourced, and highly driven industry environment
Encouragement of scholarly productivity such as publications and conference presentations
Opportunities to pursue your own cutting edge research ideas in almost any area of biomedicine, including human genetics

Applications accepted October 1 to December 1 for summer 2019 start. See attached flyer and click here for more information.

Insight Data Science Fellows Program
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students for our fellowships in:

Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
Data Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
Artificial Intelligence (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
Data Product Management (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
DevOps Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)

7 week, full-time training fellowship
Mentorship from leading industry data scientists, engineers & AI specialists
Join an active community of Insight alumni
Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies
Tuition-free with need-based scholarships and loans available to help cover living costs
Upcoming Application Deadline: October 22. Learn more & apply on our website.

ASPET Washington Fellows Program for Science Policy
The mission of the 2019 ASPET Washington Fellows Program is to provide developing and early career scientists the opportunity to learn about, and become more engaged in, public policy issues. The program is open to graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and researchers no more than four years past the completion of his/her postdoctoral training. Applicants must be members of ASPET in good standing. What do Fellows do?

Learn from ASPET staff how to develop and deliver key messages in support of increased funding for biomedical research
Meet with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with the help of ASPET, to deliver key messages and calls for increased science funding.
Learn how to write opinion editorials on science policy issues, and reach local news media in their home district or state.

The application deadline is: Friday, October 26, 2018. For complete program details and to apply, click here. Fellows will be selected by the ASPET Science Policy Committee. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by Friday, December 7.

October 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Xiaowei Zang who got a job Merck as a Senior Scientist in the Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Group.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Emily Kelly-Castro on how to survive graduate schooland Huri Mucahit on how to stay focused.

PhD Position at Scientist in Protein Separation at Allergan

The Scientist (Biologics Separation Sciences and Mass-Spectrometry) will be responsible for development and validation of HPLC-based and mass-spectrometry based methods for the separation, qualification, and characterization of proteins and peptides.
Functions as a resource in the application of separation sciences (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, CE, cIEF) and mass-spectrometry (e.g. intact mass analysis, peptide mapping, post-translational modifications) to biological systems (i.e. proteins, peptides, protein mixtures).
Establishes strategies for the development of analytical methods to separate impurities and monitor purity and stability of biopharmaceuticals and protein reagents as well as development of analytical methods for mass-spectrometry based characterization of biopharmaceuticals and protein reagents.
Must ensure the work is performed in a timely manner and consistent with regulatory expectations.
Provides scientific leadership as an expert in separation sciences and mass-spectrometry of biologics.
Contributes to the establishment of strategies for the development of analytical methods to monitor purity and stability of biopharmaceuticals and protein reagents.
Additionally, the scientist is responsible for maintaining instruments and other applicable laboratory equipment/devices.
Represents Client at in-house team meetings and in external scientific and regulatory meetings.
Additional requirements: Must work with, and/or supervise staff handling potent neurotoxins and in-process samples that may contain toxin-expressing organisms.
Position requires individual to work with Select Agents.
Access to, and use of, select agents is covered by Federal policies.
Violation of, or failing to support the intent of, Select Agent policies, regulations, or laws can result in substantial fines and/or imprisonment, as well as civil monetary penalties and are considered grounds for dismissal.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical and instrument skills and a thorough understanding and working knowledge of analytical method development and validation with emphasis on separation sciences and mass-spectrometry based methods.
Familiarity with biophysical characterization methods is a plus.
This experience is generally acquired through a combination of appropriate education (Ph.D) and 0-4 years of applied experience.
Individuals with a MS degree and 6 or more years of applied experience may also qualify.
Extensive experience with a wide variety of separation sciences techniques (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, CE, cIEF) as well as mass-spectrometry based techniques (e.g. intact mass, peptide mapping, post-translational modifications) as applied to biopharmaceuticals and protein reagents.
Familiarity with various biophysical techniques (e.g. CD, AUC, DSC, ITC, fluorescence, UV, light scattering, subvisible particle analysis) is a plus.
Skilled in the application of scientific design principles and analytical methodologies to the problems associated with biologicals and/or biopharmaceutical development.
Excellent instrument skills including the use of the associated software.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with performing characterization work for regulatory submissions and/or the development of methods for application within a QC environment is a plus.
Leadership skills sufficient to motivate and develop a small group to ensure maximal productivity and quality results.
A working knowledge of the requirements of working in a GLP or cGMP environment is helpful.

This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com

PhD Positions at the FDA
Note that for questions about these positions, please contact Rutgers alum Katie Sokolowski: Katie.Sokolowski@fda.hhs.gov

Pharmacologist at GS-14 (close 10/11/2018)

Reviews and evaluates study data and test results submitted in drug products applications, and makes regulatory decisions on the acceptability of the study and approvability of the applications.
Extends and modifies approaches, precedents and methods to solve a variety of pharmacokinetic and pharmacology problems with unprecedented and obscure aspects.
Provides leadership, guidance and regulatory expertise to address and solve complex regulatory issues consistent with technological developments or new scientific evidence and provides innovative solutions to complex problems.
Serves as the program resource for information on current concepts in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology.
To learn more and apply, click here.

Interdisciplinary Scientist at GS-13 (close 10/17/2018)

Develop pharmaceutical Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, guidance, and related quality policies impacting all drug types and operations regulated by FDA to assure the availability of high quality pharmaceuticals.
Prepare policies and programs governing application assessment and inspection activities that are aligned with existing laws and reflect an understanding of existing operational requirements and FDA practices.
Review and evaluate proposed and existing quality policies and programs to ensure manufacturing processes and related controls are scientifically sound and reflect risk-based considerations that address costs and benefits.
Collaborate with international counterparts in developing and defining FDA quality policies and programs.
Ensure that organizational strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are reflected in policy-making activities.
To learn more and apply, click here.

Interdisciplinary Scientist GS-14 (close 10/17/2018)

Develop pharmaceutical Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, guidance, and related quality policies impacting all drug types and operations regulated by FDA to assure the availability of high quality pharmaceuticals.
Prepare policies and programs governing application assessment and inspection activities that are aligned with existing laws and reflect an understanding of existing operational requirements and practices.
Review and evaluate proposed and existing quality policies and programs to ensure manufacturing processes and related controls are scientifically sound and reflect risk-based considerations that address costs and benefits.
Develop strategies for and deliver briefings on regulatory, scientific, and/or legal issues in support of policy development activities.
Research and analyze policy issues or proposals and present options analysis to management.
Collaborate with international counterparts in developing and defining FDA quality policies and programs.
Ensure that organizational strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are reflected in policy-making activities.
For learn more and apply, click here.

Internships at the Scientista Foundation (unpaid)
The Scientista Foundation is an exciting new start up that empowers pre-professional women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) using media and online web platforms in innovative ways. We are the first organization to provide a centralized network and resources specifically targeted to the needs of college and graduate women in STEM on a national level.
There are a number of internships available in the communications area including blog editor and social media coordinator. Click here to see details. There is also an Editor-in-chief positions available. To see details on that position, click here.
Our goals include:

Increasing the visibility of women in STEM
Creating the largest network for college and graduate women in STEM
Creating content and resources that empower women to pursue careers in STEM

Job in Biomedical Informatics at UPenn
The Castleman Disease Center at Penn (CDCP)--in partnership with the Division of Translational Medicine/Human Genetics and Institute for Biomedical Informatics--is currently searching for a talented, experienced, and highly-motivated data scientist/bioinformatician/computational biologist to analyze large-scale, multi-omics data to unlock novel insights and treatment targets for idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD).
iMCD is a deadly and poorly-understood cytokine-storm disorder at the intersection of autoimmunity and oncology. The CDCP is laser focused on elucidating the etiology, dysregulated cell types, signaling pathways, driver cytokines, and novel treatments for idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease. We have a ton of data (WES, WGS, scRNAseq, T/B cell repertoire profiling, flow/CyTOF, proteomics) that are waiting to be analyzed and that we plan to generate in the near term. MS or PhD required; immunology experience preferred.
See full position description here. For more information, contact David Fajgenbaum at UPenn.

Free online NIH course: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)

The course is free, self-paced and online.
Registration opens on October 1, 2018.
The course begins October 1, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019.
The final exam will be available on the course website starting November 15, 2018 and closing on June 30, 2019 (exact times will be posted to our website).
Participants who complete the final exam and score at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion.

For additional information on the course, please visit the IPPCR general information website or email Rebecca Hwang, the course coordinator at IPPCR2@mail.nih.gov.

September 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainees Srilatha Simhadri who got a job as a Research Scientist at The Genesis Biotechnology Group.

Tech Transfer Internship at Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization is pleased to announce its internship program where postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students interested in pursuing alternative careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program.
Requirements:

Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
Ability to dedicate 5‐10 hours/week ‐‐ 2‐3 hours to be spent in our office (33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscatway), and 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out research remotely
Approval of your PI or Advisor (see attached)

In order to be considered for the program, please fill out the attached form and send to the ORC along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest by e‐mail to yong.zhang@rutgers.eduby September 28, 2018. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted as needed. The program will begin Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:30pm See attached flyer for details.

Presentation about Jobs at Wuxi Apptec
Tuesday September 25 from 4:30-6pm in Busch Student Center 120ABC. To register, click here.

Future leadership Program ( Biotech Manufacturing or Project Management)
R&D scientific roles (Senior/Principal Scientist on Formulation, Process Development( upstream/downstream), Process Engineer, Bioanalysis, Molecular Biology, Immunology& Oncology, Lab Technician, Quality…)
Clinical roles ( Biostatistician, CRA…)

Summer Internship at Merck in Transporter and IVT Group, Preclinical

Transporter selectivity: confirming whether dabigatran etexilate (DE) and parent dabigatran are substrates of other major drug transporters
Refine the previously established DE in vitro P-glycoprotein inhibition protocol and assay conditions
Refine the previously established DE in vitro P-glycoprotein inhibition protocol and assay conditions
Explore the feasibility of determining the Km value of DE in P-gp transfected cells

Internship Timeframe: Mid May/Early June – Mid-August, 2019 (approx. 9-12 weeks)
Contact: Please send your CV to Xiaoyan Chu (xiaoyan_chu@merck.com). Please see attached flyer.

New Jersey Academic Drug Discovery Consortium
The New Jersey Academic Drug Discovery Consortium is hosting its 2nd annual meeting at Rutgers University this year. The conference is taking place on Thursday, November 15 at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.

Keynote by Dr. Donald C. Lo from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Case studies by Dr. Troy Messick of the Wistar Institute and Dr. Scott Kachlany of Rutgers University
Dr. Bob DeVita, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Dr. Krishnan Viswandham, vice president, BD & Global Alliances, Celgene Corporation

Poster Presentations: We are accepting poster submissions (poster size: landscape 36 in x 24 in). Submit abstracts for consideration here, or for questions email Troy Messick (tmessick@wistar.org). To register and for more information, click here.

Online course from the NIH on Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

The course is free, self-paced and online.
New NIH Principles of Clinical Pharmacology website
The course begins October 1, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019.
Registration will also open on October 1, 2018.
The final exam will be available starting on October 1, 2018.
Participants who complete the final exam and score at least 75% will receive a certificate of completion

For additional information on the course, please visit the PCP general information website or email Rebecca Hwang, the course coordinator at cc-od_clinp@mail.cc.nih.gov.

Data Incubator Fellowship
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship. Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session. Locations: In addition to the in-person locations in NYC we will have a remote online session. Dates: All sections will be from 2019-01-07 to 2019-03-01. Application Link, click here. Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

September 2018

Four PhD level job postings at Adello Biologics
Scientist III Bioassay, AR&DFor description and qualifications as well as how to apply, click here.
Principal Scientist, Biophysical Characterization
For description and qualifications as well as how to apply, click here.
Scientist II and III Biophysical Characterization AR&DFor description and qualifications as well as how to apply, click here.
Scientist II / Scientist III-Separation Sciences - AR&D For description and qualification as well as how to apply, click here.

PhD level Toxicology Jobs at Avon
Senior Toxicologist: We are currently seeking a Senior Toxicologist to join our Toxicology and Clinical Safety group which is part of our Product Safety & Integrity functional area. As Senior Toxicologist, you will be directly responsible for conducting raw ingredient and product risk assessments in support of Avon’s cosmetic, beauty, personal care, and nutritional businesses. Must be self-motivated, possess leadership qualities and able to independently organize work load and priorities to meet demands. Participation in Product Development project teams to provide guidance on safety strategy for supporting new products and technologies will be required. You will interact with various groups within Product Safety & Integrity, to ensure sufficient supporting data is developed to provide safety assurance. You will be expected to have a strong proficiency in toxicology and risk assessment. You will also be expected to be an effective communicator across the organization to provide clear recommendations on various safety issues to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Toxicology or a related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in the consumer products, drug, food or chemical industry. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to make decisions independently and assess when escalation is appropriate. Excellent team and interpersonal skills is a must. Strong computer experience is essential. The candidate must exhibit attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while meeting established deadlines.

Toxicologist II: We are currently seeking a Toxicologist II to join our Product Safety & Integrity Department. As a Toxicologist you will be directly responsible for conducting raw ingredient and product risk assessments in support of Avon’s cosmetic, OTC drug, nutritional, non-beauty and insect repellant businesses. The candidate must be self-motivated, possess leadership qualities and able to independently organize their work load and priorities to meet demands. You will participate in Product Development project teams to provide guidance on safety strategy for supporting new products and technologies. In addition, you will interact with various groups within Product Safety & Integrity, to ensure sufficient supporting data is developed to provide safety assurance. The individual in this role will be expected to develop a strong proficiency in all aspects of toxicology and risk assessment. You will also be expected to be an effective communicator across the organization to provide clear recommendations on various safety issues to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in toxicology or a related discipline plus 0-3 years of experience in the consumer products, drug, food or chemical industry. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to make decisions independently and assess when escalation is appropriate. Excellent team and interpersonal skills is a must. Strong computer experience is highly preferred. The candidate must exhibit attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while meeting established deadlines.

Candidates may apply online on our Career Site or email their resumes Jean Baker, Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at jean.baker@avon.com

The Digital Health Disruption: How it Enhances Patient Care
Sep 27 from 5:30-8:30pm
Digital health disruption is evolving the role of the patient in the health care industry. A panel of innovative healthcare and industry leaders will share their perspectives on how digital healthcare is revolutionizing patient identification, engagement, access, and outcomes. Explore how digital tools for patient participation, real world data, and artificial intelligence are impacting patient contribution to drug development, from basic and clinical research through commercialization.
For more information and to register, click here.

Information Session on Medical Communications Jobs at Healthcare Consultancy Group
We would like to invite you to attend an in-house information session at Healthcare Consultancy Group. We are recruiting for our scientific teams across our US offices as Medical & Scientific Associates. We are looking to engage with students who have completed and are completing their PhD/Post-Doctoral programs! In this reception event, you will get the chance to network with senior leaders within our agencies. See attached flyer.
To RSVP by October 1st 2018 - Please follow the below instructions:

Please dtalavera@hcg-int.com to confirm your attendance – deadline is Monday October 1st
Attach your most recent resume with the best contact number and email address
Please note – travel to the event will not be provided

Writing a Killer Faculty Application Workshop (on behalf of Dr. Ronke Olabisi)
For those in the Biomedical Engineering or related fields pursuing an academic career in the USA, Rutgers University will offer a workshop on November 8 & 9 on how to write the faculty application. You need to apply to be chosen to participate. Lodging and meals will be provided; the participant needs to cover his/her own transportation to and from Rutgers. For more information, click here

Support for Early Career Women in STEM
Scientista Foundation advocates and support early career women in STEM. Every year the foundation holds a symposium. This year the symposium that will take place in Boston in March 29-31,2019. See attached packetthat describes the symposium and the link to the foundation website.

September 2018

Job as Association Scientist/Scientist Target Discovery at RegenXBio in Maryland
They are studying gene therapy using AAV. Their R&D department is very new and they are looking for a lot of scientists in the upcoming months with diverse backgrounds. Their job site is here. Samantha Yost (samyost@scarletmail.rutgers.edu) who is an iJOBS alum works there and highlights an Associate Scientist/Scientist, Target Discovery position which is for PhDs with 0-3 years experience. Please click here to read job posting and contact Samantha for more info.

Scientist II Bioassay Biosimilar development, Adello Biologics
The Scientist III Bioassay will be responsible for phase specific analytical method development and sample testing required for functional characterization of biologics through various phases of biosimilar development. Additional responsibilities include support of method transfer to QC laboratories and liaising with CRO laboratories. Techniques employed include but are not limited to cell based assays, ELISA and SPR binding assays. Experience with flow-cytometry and BLI binding assays is a plus. The candidate must have experience authoring SOPs and technical reports. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented scientist who can work effectively in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment.

Development of bioassays for characterization and product release: binding, potency, effector function assays, downstream signaling, reverse-signaling, etc
Support sample testing as necessary for various stages of biosimilar development
Elucidation of structure/function relationships for biologic therapeutics
Transfer of analytical methodologies to other laboratories
Maintain a detailed and well-organized record of all laboratory activities
Author SOPs and technical reports
Participate and/or lead cross-functional project teams
Represent the company in discussions with external parties as needed
Participate in lab maintenance activities as needed
Strong experience in analytical method development and validation
Firm understanding of cellular pathways and mechanisms of drug action
Familiar with ICH guidelines and USP/EP pharmacopeia requirements
A strong theoretical understanding and experience in protein chemistry
Experience with MS office tool is required
Experience with DOE software and statistical data analysis is a plus
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Ph.D. with 5 – 8 years, OR, M.S. with 10 years, OR B.S. with 15 years of experience in Life Sciences fields such as Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

The Contract Research Laboratory Career: Boundless Opportunities to Make an Impact In the Lives of Others (on behalf of Dr Lauren Aleksunes)
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Learn. The Contract Research Laboratory (CRO) has always been an integral part of the drug discovery, development and safety assessment, providing specialized services and support to the pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer care industries. With the streamlining and ‘leaning out’ of these industries, expertise that once resided in these industries is now centered in the CRO as they now serve as a development partner with industries, not just as a service provider. This seminar, designed as an interactive discussion with the audience, will explore the role of the CRO in the drug discovery, development and safety assessment industry and the satisfying career opportunities that the CRO industry can provide.
Friday Sept 21st 12 pm in EOHSI C. To attend please sign up (and vote on lunch selection) here by Sep 16th.

ORISE DOD Virtual Career Fair
Registration is now open for the L.I.V.E. ORISE Department of Defense Sponsors Virtual Career Fair taking place on Wednesday, September 19th from 11 a.m. EST - 3:00 p.m. EST. During L.I.V.E., you can interact with DOD Scientists, ORISE recruiters, explore program booths and learn about the ORISE experience.
You can register today by clicking here.
Below are the ORISE DOD programs that will be represented by mentors at the career fair:

US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD)
US Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Disease (USAMRIID)
US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL)
US Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (USARIEM)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
US Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
US Army Corps of Engineers - Environmental Lab (USACE-EL)

European Patent Office presentation on ‘Computer Implemented Inventions
Date: October 2, 2018 5PM
Location: Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship, Kean University,
NJCSTM Building, 1075 Morris Av, Union, NJ
Registration: FREE. Click here. See attached flyers.

September 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS participant Shilpy Joshi who got a job as a Senior Scientist at Janssen!

Four PhD level job postings at Adello Biologics
For all of these positions, please contact Sarah Holmes-Klotz sarah.holmes-klotz@adellobio.com Senior Director of Human Resources at Adello and let her know that you found out about the position through iJOBS. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your email to her.
1) Principal Scientist AR&D - Mass Spec. The successful candidate will be responsible for development innovative analytical methods to test biological drug substances and drug products, the planning and execution of studies to support formulation development and manufacturing process development, analytical similarity studies, and release/stability testing using LC-MS-based detection. The incumbent must have the experience working in authoring SOPs and technical reports suitable for review by health authorities and mentoring other scientists. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, well-organized, detailed-orientated scientist with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate and lead in technology development and implementation by exploring novel concepts and innovative workflows to expand the group’s mAb analytical capabilities
Participate in all phases of mass spectrometry laboratory operations including technology evaluations, the development of sample preparation and separation methods, data analysis, interpretation, reporting and follow up discussions with the project teams on utilizing the data in appropriate decision making.
Application of regulatory guidance for assay development, data analysis, and biosimilarity testing.
Development of bioassays for characterization and product release: binding, potency, effector function, downstream signaling, reverse-signaling, etc.
Support drug substance and drug product manufacturing process development
Transfer of analytical methodologies to other laboratories.
Participate and/or lead cross-functional project teams.
Author reports suitable to support regulatory filings and responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities.
Represent the company in discussions with external parties (conferences, regulatory meetings, CROs/CMOs, business partners)

PREREQUISITES

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry with 10+ year’s relevant industrial experience.

EXPERIENCE

Familiar with ICH guidelines and USP/EP pharmacopeia requirements
A strong theoretical understanding and experience in protein chemistry
Expertise in development, characterization, and implementation of biomarker assays based on quantitative protein mass spectrometry for drug development.
Experience and knowledge in operation of modern triple quadrupole and ion trap/orbitrap mass spectrometers and associated control and data analysis software systems.
Knowledge and application of complex sample preparation methodologies as applied to quantitative protein mass spectrometry workflows.

2) Principal Scientist Biophysical Characterization will be responsible for the development, qualification, verification and technical transfer of characterization methods routinely performed during biologics development. Methodologies include but are not limited to DSC, CD, FT-IR, MFI, AUC, HPLC and mass spectrometry. He/ she will be the technical expert in physico-chemical properties of proteins and responsible for planning, designing, and executing through multiple stages of development. In addition, he/ she will actively train and mentor junior scientists.

Qualifications & Experience:

Practical knowledge of methodologies such as DSC, CD, FT-IR, NMR, AUC, DLS/ MALLS, Fluorescence spectroscopy is required.
This individual should have demonstrated fundamental knowledge of protein structure and degradation mechanisms including chemical stability, physical stability, interactions with common excipients etc.
Strong command over data analysis and fitting of various kinetic and thermodynamic models.
Understanding of ICH requirements in relation to characterization method development, qualification & verification.
Prior experience in authoring relevant sections of regulatory dossiers and addressing health authority questions.
Good conceptual, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills – must be detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interface effectively with functional groups.
Highly motivated, self-driven individual, well-organized with record-keeping, and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
Additional experience with aggregate characterization and sub-visible particle analysis (HIAC, MFI) and mass spectrometry is desirable.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead efforts related to method development, qualification and validation, including preparation and review of protocols, SOPs and reports.
Lead the sample analysis for similarity assessment, formulation and process development, CQA assessment, stability studies, and forced degradation studies.
She/he will be responsible for planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of experiments related to the development of primary, secondary, tertiary and higher order structure characterization techniques.
Internal expert on data interpretation, applications, instrumentation and trouble shooting.
Analyze, summarize, and present experimental results
As a member of multidisciplinary project team, this individual will work closely with internal and external collaborators, CRO’s, in academia and industry.
Train and mentor junior scientists
Maintain accurate data records and documentation

3) The Scientist II / Scientist III Separation Sciences AR&D position is a regular full-time position at Adello Biologics. The position is located in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance to team members with respect to HPLC/UPLC troubleshooting, method development, method validation, etc.
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations (cGLP, cGMP)
Develop, optimize and validate new chromatography methods using literature references and scientific principles.
Implement and when necessary, optimize compendial test methods.
Independently write experiment summaries, development reports, technical reports, operation and test method procedure documents, and review documents comprising, but not limited to batch records, standard operating procedures, standard test methods, validation protocols and reports, etc.
Foster morale and teamwork

PREREQUISITES:
Education/Experience:

Minimum B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biophysical/biochemical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences with 8-12 years industry experience or Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology with 6-10 years industry experience or Ph.D in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology with 2-5 years’ experience.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Experience with a wide variety of peptide mapping, HPLC and UPLC techniques including RPLC, SEC, HIC, IEX, at a minimum
Experience in the isolation and enrichment of product- and process-related impurities
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Experience in method development, as well as method qualification/verification/validation in a GLP/GMP environment
Ability to multitask technical responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required
Proficiency with the following software is required: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with Empower and/or ChemStation HPLC software programs is required.
Experience with any or all of the following is considered advantageous: spectroscopy (UV-Vis, CD, and fluorescence), mass spectrometry, DOE software, strong knowledge of statistics.

4) Scientist III- Biophysical Characterization - AR&D. We are seeking candidates interested in contributing to a bourgeoning field that has the potential to help millions of patients. As a growing company, Adello Biologics offers real development opportunities for candidates excited to take on responsibility, make an immediate impact and help us achieve our vision. As part of a close knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a unique, high science industry while expanding your career. We are seeking a Scientist III-AR&D to be based out of our HQ in Piscataway, NJ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES::

Provide guidance to team members with respect to HPLC/UPLC troubleshooting, method development, method validation, etc.
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations (cGLP, cGMP)
Develop, optimize and validate new chromatography methods using literature references and scientific principles.
Implement and when necessary, optimize compendial test methods.
Independently write experiment summaries, development reports, technical reports, operation and test method procedure documents, and review documents comprising, but not limited to batch records, standard operating procedures, standard test methods, validation protocols and reports, etc.
Foster morale and teamwork

PREREQUISITES:
Education:

Minimum B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biophysical/biochemical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences with 12 years industry experience
Or Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology with 10 years industry experience
Or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology with 5-8 years’ experience.

Experience:

Experience with a wide variety of peptide mapping, HPLC and UPLC techniques including RPLC, SEC, HIC, IEX, at a minimum
Experience in the isolation and enrichment of product- and process-related impurities
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Experience in method development, as well as method qualification/verification/validation in a GLP/GMP environment

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to multitask technical responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required
Proficiency with the following software is required: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

August 2018

Congratulations to Tim Russnak who got a job at WuXi AppTec, at the Xenobiotic Laboratories division in Plainsboro, as an Associate Scientist III in the large molecule analytical group.

Job as Scientist I at Admera Health
Job Description: Independently perform research service projects and ensure successful delivery. Take lead in workflow troubleshooting, Develop new workflows and take lead in improving current workflows, Train new associate scientists and scientists on laboratory workflows – documentation, benchwork, maintenance, Independently generate project reports and communicate with relevant customers, when necessary, Detailed recordkeeping of project progress, procedures, deviations from standard protocols, Collaborate within the group as well as across departments, Strictly follow SOPs while complying with all CLIA/CAP regulations

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biological Scientist preferred or M.S. in Biological Sciences plus 6+ years of relevant laboratory experience required. Highly proficient in Molecular Biology principles and technologies including PCR, molecular cloning, and basic sequence analysis required. Experience in a CLIA/CAP environment preferred. Hands-on experience with Next Generation Sequencing platforms preferred. Experience with handling and processing customer samples preferred. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, To apply, click here

Jobs with HCG Consultancy Group in Medical Communications
Scientific Associate – Chameleon Communications, New York, NY /Iselin, New Jersey/Los Angeles, CA

Medical Associate – Health Science Communications, New York, NY

Medical Associate – The Scienomics Group, Stamford, CT/ San Francisco, CA

The companies of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) are always looking to meet talented people grounded in science, marketing, medicine, digital, creative and interactive communications. Our medical and scientific team, an incredibly accomplished group of PhDs and MDs, translate complex science into impactful and meaningful communications. In our company, you can utilize your advanced scientific knowledge to help develop sound, strategic, and insightful content for our clients. You will thrive with us because you will always be learning and we will work closely with you to guide your career growth. We currently have immediate opportunities in ALL of our offices! If you are interested in pursuing a career in medical communications, please email your resume to Denia Talavera, HR Manager at dtalavera@hcg-int.com

Scientist position at Ceglene
1. Assay development to support biomarker strategies for clinical trials 2. Develop in-vitro assays for evaluating mechanisms of drug resistance, drug differentiation and pharmacodynamic marker identification (develop resistant cell lines, make stable and conditional knock-downs and knock-ins, cellular trafficking studies) 3. Study the intracellular signaling networks and feedback mechanisms within pertinent cell types to assess mechanism of action and rationalize drug combination strategy. 4. Basic cellular assays (apoptosis, flow cytometry, proliferation) 5. Interface with bioinformaticians to analyze genomics data for understanding pathways of resistance and differentiation of Celgene drugs in development 6. Participate in translational team meetings to present data and provide interpretation 7. Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results. 8. Ensures that the Translational Development Department maintains current awareness in area of expertise, enhances the scientific credibility of Celgene through contributions to the scientific literature (publications/presentations), through extramural activities and scientifically related interactions with academics 9. Contributes to bringing new technologies in-house 10. Assumes responsibility for writing non-clinical pharmacology study reports, invention disclosures, and contribute to the writing of investigator brochures, IND applications, regulatory annual reports, and other regulatory documents when appropriate. If you are interested, contact hiring contact at Aerotek - Allison Thomas allthomas@aerotek.com.

Interested in Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property?
I-Corps is an NSF-funded program open to ALL Faculty, Staff, Students and recent Alum who have innovations they want to commercialize. This open house on Sept 13 from 4-6pm in the Life Science Building is a great way to learn more about the program, talk to past participants, network with the Rutgers innovation community and learn about the University’s Intellectual Property practices for Rutgers faculty, staff and students. A flyer is attached. NOTE: Cohort 3 of I-Corps@Rutgers will begin on Friday, Oct. 19th on Cook Campus and applications are now open. Click here to obtain a pdf of the application and to see a description of team roles. The New Jersey Academic Drug Discovery Consortium is hosting its 2nd annual meeting at Rutgers University this year. The conference is taking place on Thursday, November 15 at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Poster submissions are being accepted. Submit poster abstract here or email Troy Messick (tmessick@wistar.org)
Keynote by Dr. Donald C. Lo from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Case studies by Dr. Troy Messick of the Wistar Institute and Dr. Scott Kachlany of Rutgers University
Dr. Krishnan Viswandham, vice president, BD & Global Alliances, Celgene Corporation
Poster session
Networking opportunities
Register for the event HERE

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

August 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainees Deanna DeVore who obtained a Biomedical Sciences teaching position at Passaic County Technical High School STEM Academy and Julia Olayanju who got a position as an Adjunct Professor of Genetics at Kean University. Also congrats to Communicating Science course participant Yuiqing (Anne) Yang who has a job at Johnson and Johnson Consumer division as a postdoctoral scientist.

Call for Bloggers for NIH BEST website
Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for new bloggers to write diary-style entries about the career development process to be published on the national NIH BEST website.

Audience: U.S. biomedical PhDs and postdocs. Time commitment: 1 blog/month for 6 months. The series will run from October - March. The blog will be posted publicly online. We would like to use your real name and photo, but you can be vague when it comes to others (who you networked with or where you are interning).

Content: You can see previous blogs postings at http://www.nihbest.org/phd-postdoctoral-scientists/phdpostdoc-blog/. You will write in a diary format to share your progress in reaching your career goals. For example, you might write about a career development speaker/workshop/course and how it impacted you; the struggle of writing to people asking for informational interviews; contacts that proved helpful; a career-related identity shift; a career interest that surprised you; balancing career development efforts with your lab work; awkward networking interactions; or anything else that happened that month in relation to career development.

If you are interested in sharing your career development process and gaining some writing experience, please send the following (in a narrative format) to laura.daniel@vanderbilt.edu by September 15, 2018. Name, School, Area of Expertise (i.e., pharmacology, bioinformatics, etc.), Your progress in the career development process. (i.e., 1st year Ph.D. just starting to explore careers, 5th year Ph.D. about to actively job hunt, or postdoc pursuing one career but exploring backup career options, etc.), Career interests. Depending on the response, we may request a short writing sample.

New Jersey BioPharma Networking Group event
NJ BioPharma Networking Group NJBPNG is back at Cuba Mia on Tuesday, August 21st from 6 - 9pm, 707 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NJ BioPharma Networking Group is a Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Life Sciences professionals group. They are an associated community across various biotech and pharma, medical device, diagnostic and nutraceutical companies as well as those at non-profits, research foundation and academic institutions. Register by clicking here

Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers
This Fall, a few graduate students from various departments are taking the lead on the formation of a new Graduate Student Organization called Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR). This organization is for graduate students pursuing science, who may also be interested in how policy affects their science. We plan to hold events this Fall that help them meet new people, understand the role policy plays in science, and connect them to policymakers within the various fields! We're a non-partisan group of scientists who just want to do what we can to advocate for science and science-backed policy. It's a great way to get involved, make connections, and learn to communicate and advocate for your science, even if you are not headed into the policy/government sector post-graduation. If you are interested in joining SPAR, please fill out the survey linked on the attached flyer. We will be using your feedback to facilitate event planning for the upcoming academic year. There is also a link to the Facebook group if you are interested. If you wish to contact us directly, please email rutgersnspg@gmail.com

Senior Program Coordinator for Eagleton Institute of Politics
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) for the Eagleton Institute of Politics. This position reports to the Director of Institutional Planning and External Affairs. The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for developing the Institute’s nascent science/technology politics initiative – exploring how science, technology, and politics intersect; the political systems that connect them; and how deeper understanding and clearer communication within and across these disciplines can benefit policymakers, scientists, and the larger public.

Develops and manages a pilot science and technology fellowship program in New Jersey state government.
Coordinates the development and administration of program policies and planning documents.
Directs the day-to-day administration of the program, including planning, preparation, evaluation, communications, events, records, statistics, reports, and documents.
Administers the Institute’s ongoing Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop series for Rutgers graduate students, post-docs, and faculty.
Obtains external funding to maintain and build this highly promising initiative.
Identifies and pursues opportunities to expand the initiative, which may include developing a research agenda or producing academic content in this emerging, intersectional field (ex. identifying faculty resources for integrating political knowledge and democratic engagement into STEM disciplines, creating case studies or other co-curricular content for potential use by scientists and educators nationwide, and designing or stimulating courses related to science and technology politics).
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related field; Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
A minimum of two years of experience in program development, coordination, politics, or policy making.
Masters’ degree /Ph.D. preferred.
Professional experience in the NJ legislative or executive branch as well as demonstrated knowledge of or experience with issues related to the intersection of science and politics strongly preferred.
This position is appointed for 2 years.
Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

Jobs in Business Development for gene editing services at Biocytogen
They are hiring PhD level employees for 3 different positions (see attached). Biocytogen was founded in 2008, with three affiliates in US and China. We are one of the global leaders in the production of genetically engineered animal models, preclinical in vivo efficacy studies and pharmacological services. We have developed two excellent platforms: 1) custom gene targeting service platform, which features our innovative CRISPR-based Extreme Genome Editing (EGE®) technology. EGE® technology increases large fragment knockin efficiency by 10-20 fold for multiple gene editing models including cell lines, rats, mice and other species at low cost. 2) Immuno-Oncology preclinical study platform, which is comprised of humanized immune checkpoint mouse models (e.g. B-hPD-1 mice) and immunodeficient animals with human immune system reconstruction (B-NDG mice). These models are very useful for in vivo efficacy studies that directly evaluate antibody and compound candidate drugs targeting specific human immune checkpoints at various stages of your drug development. Biocytogen has established a global customer network in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We welcome you to join us to make a stronger and better Biocytogen!
See job descriptions and qualifications attached. For more information, contact James Jin james.jin@biocytogen.com

July 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Vinam Puri who has internship in the Early Stage Formulation team at Nevakar, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ. Congratulations to Cosmas Mwikirize who has an internship at Philips Research in the Ultrasound Imaging and Interventions division.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Talia Planas about the Art of Communicating Sciencebased on the class she took at Rutgers last spring

STEMPeers Conference for grad students and postdocs in NYC - On behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres
STEMPeers 2018 conference will be held at NYU Langone Health on August 25th. This event is open to postdocs and Ph.D. Students and includes career panels and networking opportunity. This year the conference will be focused on science policy, diversity, industry postdoctoral programs, social entrepreneurship along with non-academic and academic job profiles. The panelists will represent organizations like Future of Reseach, SPARK Berlin, Merck, Nature, Cell, Regeneron, Biogen, Metabolon, Biolabs, AACR, Cancer Research Institute NYC, and several other organizations that would offer close interactions and networking opportunities for the attendees. The keynote speaker will be Gary McDowell from Future of Research. The deadline to register is August 23rd. Discounted rates for students and postdocs. See attached flyer for details.

Jobs in E Coli Protein Production at Evotec
Exotic is a CRO, with two major divisions Reagents and Assays. Currently they have multiple open positions in the Princeton location at different levels, requiring PhD/ master in the Ecoli/ insect expression and purification group. For more information, contact Joe Marino in HR Joe.Marino@evotec.com

Job as Research Scientist I at Caris Life Sciences in Phoenix, AZ
Research Scientists are responsible for designing and developing novel molecular diagnostic products in oncology. The incumbent will join a team of highly-skilled scientists and is expected to bring forth new ideas and ways of thinking in order to advance Caris’ leading edge research and development. See below if you are interested. Click here to apply and also contact Randy Ribaudo of SciPhD randall@sciphd.com for a referral.

Design and conduct experiments, collect data and analyze results in support of department project development objectives
Maintain laboratory records in accordance with company standards
Assist with lab planning and equipment calibration and maintenance
Assist in the preparation of scholarly articles for publication; present results of independent research; write reports/summaries for internal communications as well as patents and complete scientific papers for peer reviewed journals, publishing abstracts, manuscripts, or industry requirements
Engage in continuous learning and skill development, including both scientific and laboratory technology education
Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
Accepts other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Creative and innovative researcher as evidenced by high quality publications
Demonstrated success in initiating and leading new projects
Strong molecular biology and/or proteomics background
Advanced knowledge of bioinformatics or statistics is a plus
Ability to independently solve or escalate problems appropriately and in a timely manner
Willingness to challenge the status quo and to embrace thoughtful risk
Strong team skills with an ability to work with other employees in a positive and constructive way
Good business judgment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement
Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills; willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results
Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team
Customer Service Focus – Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations
Ph.D. in a biological science related to molecular biology or similar field required
Three to five years productive post-graduate experience required as evidenced by high quality publication(s)
Biopharma or diagnostics industry experience in cancer or related fields preferred

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

For questions, please contact one of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu

July 2018

Congratulations to the following iJOBS Phase 2 trainees:

Chris Lowe got a job as a Senior Upstream Development Engineer at Shire Pharmaceuticals, Zhen Li got a job as a QC Scientist, Cell Therapy Bioanalytics CAR-T at Celgene, and Irene Raitman got a job as a Scientist in Cell Biology, Immunology and Oncology R&D at Celularity

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainees:

Ana Nunes got a postdoc at the Centre for Drug Research and Development in Vancouver, and Apoorva Halikere got an internship at HealthLogiX.

Congratulations to Srilatha Simhadri who has completed the Principles of Clinical Pharmacology and the Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course at the NIH.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Urmimala Basu who interviewed SciPhD alum Stephanie Veerasammy who is now a science writer and credits SciPhD for helping her prepare for her careerand Vasiliki Kanta-Chhantzi who writes about the gender gap in publishing.

Graduate Research Organization for Biotechnology (GRO Biotech) Summer Networking Event
Thursday July 19, 2018 from 6-8pm
Network with your fellow biotech and biopharma enthusiasts as well as professionals working in industry while enjoying the drinks and views at the Riverpark Beer Garden at the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences. See attached flyer and register by clicking here.

BioPharma Networking Group New Jersey Meet Up
Join the NJBPNG team on July 24th at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg, NJ from 6-9pm. You can meet people from the following categories: Science/R&D/Academia, Recruiters/Staffing/HR, Corporate/Management/Legal/IT, and Sales/Marketing/Services. Register by clicking here.

Jobs with Healthcare Consultancy Group
Scientific Associate – Chameleon Communications, New York, NY /Iselin, New Jersey/Los Angeles, CA
Medical Associate – Health Science Communications, New York, NY
Medical Associate – The Scienomics Group, Stamford, CT/ San Francisco, CA
The companies of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) are always looking to meet talented people grounded in science, marketing, medicine, digital, creative and interactive communications. Our medical and scientific team, an incredibly accomplished group of PhDs and MDs, translate complex science into impactful and meaningful communications.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in medical communications, please email your resume to Denia Talavera, HR Manager at dtalavera@hcg-int.com

Postdoc in STEM Education Research
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in STEM education research in collaboration with the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior and the Physics Department at Cornell University. The successful candidate will participate in the evaluation and improvement of the Investigative Biology Laboratory course supported by a Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Innovative Teaching grant.
Job description: The successful candidate will take a leading role in the evaluation and improvement of the Investigative Biology Laboratory course, which is designed to introduce students to the processes of scientific investigation and to promote collaboration, communication, and literacy in science. The course is taught three times a year (fall, spring, summer) to 884 students per year. The project will work alongside an existing project to redesign and evaluate the introductory physics labs to similarly develop students’ scientific abilities and critical thinking skills. The successful candidate will work with co-PIs Dr. Mark Sarvary (in biology) and Dr. Natasha Holmes (in physics) and a growing team of discipline-based education researchers to evaluate the existing courses, and design and test improvements. A significant portion of the project will be devoted to developing training materials for instructors and teaching assistants (graduate and undergraduate).
Start date: By Fall 2018. The review of applications will begin on August 1., 2018.
Time commitment: Full time. Length of appointment: Annual contracts renewable up to 2 years
Preferred qualifications include any of the following:
• Ph.D. in biology education research, biology, or other STEM education research
• Experience with relevant literature and education research methods
• Experience with experimental biology also an asset
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and also to work independently
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development, teaching assistant training, or faculty development
• Enthusiasm to learn
To apply: Submit a CV, cover letter, a brief teaching and research statement including the candidate’s relevant background and interest in science education research and course assessment, and the names and email contacts of three professional references to Irena Horvatt (ith7@cornell.edu). In the subject line please use: “Biology-Physics Education Research Postdoc”.
Please also contact the PIs Dr. Sarvary (mas245@cornell.edu) or Dr. Holmes (ngh35@cornell.edu) with any questions.

Internship at Cell Press
The Press Office of Cell Press is offering a fall science writing internship for current graduate students or those who recently finished a graduate program. The program is designed to give you the full experience of being a press officer at a major publishing operation. You will also learn how a scientific paper goes from the laboratory to a story in a major media outlet, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other business teams, including marketing, commercial sales, editorial, and production. By the end of the internship, you will walk away with 20+ clips from press releases, blog posts, and social media experience.
Tasks will include:
Writing press releases about research published in Cell Press journals and acting as the press contact.
•Developing blog and marketing content.
•Developing and posting Cell Press social media content.
•Completing miscellaneous projects as assigned by Media Relations Manager.
•A capstone project to be determined by your interests.
At the end of the internship, you should add to your working knowledge of how to strategize, develop, and execute PR campaigns for various audience segments, write compelling PR content for the web, and measure and analyze campaign outcomes.
The ideal candidate for the internship will:
•Be studying for or have completed a Master’s in Public Relations, Journalism, Biology or Chemistry. A demonstrated interest in science is a plus.
•Have experience preparing and telling a science/health story (specifically pitching, conducting interviews, and writing pieces of journalism or public relations materials).
•Have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•Have work experience within an office environment.
•Be comfortable working alone as well as with a team, know how to juggle many time-sensitive tasks, be able to proactively seek information to complete a project, and be able to maintain a friendly attitude while dealing with the high number of requests received from journalists and institutions from around the world.
NOTE: Due to the competitive nature of the internship, you may be asked to take a writing test and provide the names of two references if you are a finalist.
Location: The Science Writing Intern reports to Media Relations Manager Joseph Caputo and works in the Elsevier office at 50 Hampshire Street, Floor 5, Cambridge, Massachusetts. No housing or relocation assistance. A laptop is provided. Timing: The internship is 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a work-from-home option on Wednesdays. The start date is flexible, but the internship lasts from September through December.
Compensation: $15/hr - Contractor
No permanent position is available at the end of the internship, although candidates will be considered for available positions/freelancing opportunities should they apply and performance/circumstances warrant it.
To apply by JULY 16, click here

Project coordinator at Big10 Academic Alliance to support programs and initiatives of the Graduate Deans Group
The Big Ten Academic Alliance is seeking to hire two project coordinators to join our dynamic team of professionals managing programs and projects sponsored by deans and other senior level stakeholders at our member universities. These individuals will be responsible for project/program implementation, management and oversight; communications; planning meetings and working as collegial team member. The primary responsibilities of one of the project coordinators will be to support the programs, initiatives and project groups of this group, including your collaborative recruitment and diversity programs. The primary responsibilities of the other project coordinator will be supporting the programs, initiatives and project groups of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Chief Information Officers, including those related to information technology security, accessibility, learning technologies, and professional development. Attached please find the job advertisement. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu.

Academic Coordinator Position for BEST Program at UC Irvine
Under the direction of the Program Director, the position is responsible for the management and administration of GPS-BIOMED (Graduate Professional Success in the Biomedical Sciences), a professional development program for graduate students and postdocs funded by the NIH-BEST initiative. Responsibilities include coordinating all of the activities including career development workshops, mixers, and seminar series; organizing an annual orientation event and the registration process for participants; and cultivating an alumni network that will serve as mentors and speakers for a variety of events. In consultation with the Program Director and other participants, the Coordinator will invite speakers for workshops, seminars and mixers, and will serve as the primary liaison with internship partners, local biotechnology businesses, external contractors, and program evaluators. The Coordinator will maintain a database to track participants, and will maintain and update a program website advertising events and activities. The Coordinator will attend an annual meeting of professional development programs at the National Institutes of Health, will contribute to the writing of annual progress reports, and may contribute to publications describing program achievements.

Requirements include an advanced degree in a research discipline of biomedical science; PhD preferred; demonstrated skill and success in both oral and written communications with a broad array of constituents in person, through e-mail, formal letters, and via telephone in a concise, accurate and professional manner; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, communicate effectively, identify problems and develop solutions with supervisors, administrators, students, faculty and the community; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting deadlines; ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; ability to perform a variety of duties and work assignments in an environment of changing priorities; high level of fluency in using business software applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access); experience managing a budget; demonstrated success in effectively utilizing computing networks, the internet, web search procedures, and electronic mail systems; demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security of records and documents.

Familiarity with the NIH-BEST initiative as well as diverse career paths for biomedical PhDs preferred. Familiarity with the Southern California industries, science policy fellowships and advocacy training is also a plus. The funding for this position is guaranteed through August 31, 2019. For more information, click here.

July 2018

Congratulations to Liping Lou, Na Cai, and Yuanwang Pan who have completed the Clinical Pharmacology course through the NIH.

Congratulations to Zhichao Song, Qing Chang and Liping Lou who completed the Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course at the NIH.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Jennifer Casiano write about the advice she learned at the NIH Career Symposium, Huri Mucahit who wrote about the need for staff scientists, and Tomas Kasza who writes about the importance of self-assessments for scientists

Insight Data Fellows Programs
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students for our fellowships in:
- Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
- Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
- Data Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- Artificial Intelligence (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- Data Product Management (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- DevOps (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
1400+ Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, and 250+ other top companies.
Insight Fellows Programs: - 7 week, full-time training fellowship
- Mentorship from leading industry data scientists, data engineers & AI specialists
- Join an active community of Insight alumni
- Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies
- Tuition-free with need-based scholarships and loans available to help cover living costs
Upcoming Early Application Deadline: July 9
Learn more & apply on our website
Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

Data Incubator Fellowship
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.
Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, we will have a remote online session:

New York
San Francisco Bay Area
Boston
Washington, DC.

Dates: All sections will be from 2018-09-10 to 2018-11-02.
For application link, click here
Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.
Learn More: You can learn about our fellows at The New York Times, LinkedIn, Amazon, Capital One, or Palantir. To read about our latest fellow alumni, check out our blog. To learn more about The Data Incubator, check us out on Venture Beat, The Next Web, or Harvard Business Review.

Internship with Beyond the Tenure Track
Beyond the Tenure Track is seeking a graduate student intern for a "Curriculum Development & Copywriting" project. This is a paid internship, and we're looking for a talented, proactive graduate student to join us this summer.
We do things differently at Beyond the Tenure Track:
1. We do not accept resumes or cover letters.
You read that right. You know we've helped hundreds of PhDs find amazing jobs. In our career strategy work with PhDs, we know that resumes and cover letters can be time consuming and inadequate at showcasing grad students' skills and experiences. So instead of describing your skills and experiences in static documents, we ask questions and request demonstrations.
2. We request demonstrations. That means we ask applicants show us your work not just tell us about your work. Expect to spend at least 120 min. to complete this application, including the demonstration.
3. We are deeply committed to developing PhDs to successfully transition from student to professional. So
we're offering our training video "How to Interview Like a Pro" for free during this application period (normally $97). Applicants will watch it as part of completing your demonstration.
Here are the internship details. Applications close on July 6, 2018.

June 2018

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Anna Giarratana who went to the Biogen conference in Boston last week and her team came in 2nd place in the mock drug discovery presentation. Prerna Nepali who is also in Phase 2 participated in the program as well (see attached picture).

Exclusive Opportunity for iJOBS trainees to help you break into a role as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
iJOBS is once again partnering with From Science To Pharma (FSTP) to offer a discount on their online training platform. The MSL position which often is filled by a PhD level person allows you to communicate the science behind the therapeutics to key opinion leaders and to better design future scientific studies and clinical trials. In addition to the training platform, the online modules include recruitment readiness, advice on where to start, working with recruiters, and interview questions. To preview the online program From Science to Pharma, you can watch the 1.5 hr webinar entitled “How to Become and Medical Science Liaison”. iJOBS is supplementing the cost of the different packages and FSTP is also providing a discount for students and postdocs so you would only pay the price indicated below for the different levels.

BRONZE - $400 -$200 from Rutgers -$100 from FSTP = $100 for the trainees
SILVER - $500 -$200 from Rutgers -$100 from FSTP = $250 for the trainees
GOLD - $700 -$200 from Rutgers -$150 from FSTP = $350 for the trainees
PLATINUM - $1100 -$200 from Rutgers -$150 from FSTP = $750 for the trainees

To learn more about the MSL training platform and what each package includes, click here. To indicate interest in signing up for the program and paying your portion for the packages above, please sign up on this form.

Job as Assistant Director, Oncology Strategic Alliances at Bayer in NJ
Primary responsibilities:

Work with local personnel to identify and map thought leaders within research groups strategic for the company and assists in planning thought leader engagements at meetings/conferences;
Provide medical/scientific input and advice by working closely with local personnel on clinical trial(s) being conducted in MA;
Provide updates to cross functional teams on global Cooperative Groups/Research Networks and competitive landscape within these groups to identify partnering opportunities per cooperative group and indication;
Support development and implementation of the annual TA or indication section component of the Medical Affairs Plan;
Keep up to date on scientific and medical progress in the area of development and actively develop and maintain relationships with outside experts in this area. Serve as a liaison by representing the company in outside groups;
Adhere to all governmental regulations and company SOPs.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. and two or more years of work experience
Two or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, clinical development or equivalent in Oncology
One to three years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development or equivalent is preferred
One to three years of working in programs/projects in a team environment
Knowledge of clinical development/operations
Ability to manage a diverse group of responsibilities
Proven leadership abilities
Strong negotiation and strategic influencing skills
Must work well both independently and in teams
Must have excellent organization and time management skills and be able to work well under pressure
Highly developed written or verbal communication skills
Highly developed initiative ability
Proven track record of project management skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proven ability to perform successfully under stringent timelines and with competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications: Therapeutic area, Oncology experience including experience in working with cooperative groups.
To apply, click here and for more information, contact obdulia.cortez-canale@bayer.com

Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers student group
We are excited to announce the formation of Science Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers (SPAR). SPAR will provide an outlet for the scientific community at Rutgers to learn more about policy and how policy affects our research. In addition, SPAR will connect the scientific research community at Rutgers to policymakers and the local community. If you are interested in joining SPAR, please fill out the survey linked here or on the attached flier. We will be using your feedback to facilitate event planning for the upcoming academic year. If you wish to contact us directly, please email rutgersnspg@gmail.com.

Website with resources for biotech job search and career development
Toby Freedman, PhD has a wonderful website and book with many resources for graduate students and postdocs looking at non-academic jobs. Click here to see her site with career info, resume templates, and other useful information.

June 2018

Read the great article about iJOBS on page 26 of the Rutgers Engineering Magazine

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Na Cai who is starting a postdoc position at Merck in California.
Congratulations to Yunbing Ma who is staring a job at GenScript as a Technical Account Manager.

Jobs in Medical Communications with Healthcare Consultancy Group

Scientific Associate – Chameleon Communications, New York, NY /Iselin, New Jersey/Los Angeles, CA
Medical Associate – Health Science Communications, New York, NY
Medical Associate – The Scienomics Group, Stamford, CT/ San Francisco, CA

The companies of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) are always looking to meet talented people grounded in science, marketing, medicine, digital, creative and interactive communications. Our medical and scientific team, an incredibly accomplished group of PhDs and MDs, translate complex science into impactful and meaningful communications. In our company, you can utilize your advanced scientific knowledge to help develop sound, strategic, and insightful content for our clients. You will thrive with us because you will always be learning and we will work closely with you to guide your career growth.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in medical communications, please email your resume to Denia Talavera, HR Manager at dtalavera@hcg-int.com

American Medical Writers Association panel on job preparation
The AMWA Empire State - Metro New York Chapter is delighted to host a dinner program on June 20, 6-9 PM, at Hotel Beacon in Manhattan. The topic is Writing for Advisory Board Meetings (these are typically closed-door meetings held by pharmaceutical companies to attain strategic advice from a group of "advisors"). Our expert panelists will address how to:

Navigate the strategic writing process involved in meeting preparation
Successfully fulfill the onsite role as a medical writer
Complete the project with an insightful executive summary

Please visit our chapter website for more meeting information and registration details.

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ORISE opportunities with Department of Defense sponsors
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects the most talented and diverse students, recent graduates, faculty and educators to programs closely aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and more than a dozen other federal agencies. Most of the ORISE opportunities are twelve month research opportunities, with the possibility to be renewed for additional twelve month research periods (5 years max). U.S. Citizenship is required to participate at the DoD installations. To see all of our available opportunities, please visit this website.
We also encourage individuals to sign up for our Talent Network to received alerts with new opportunities that match candidate interests on this site:
Project Title & Project ID:
Analytical Chemistry (MS/PhD) - APHC-1817392923
Chemistry/Physics Research (MS/PhD Candidates) - APHC-1768507089
Opportunity in Infectious Disease Research - MAMC-6702227045
Biomimetic Nanofibrous Scaffold Research (MS/PhD) - N39467-027
Wound Infection Research (PhD) - N39467-047
Battlefield Health and Trauma Fellowship (PhD) - N39467-034
Combat Casualty Care Postdoctoral Research - NAMRU-SA-1934167300
Concussion & Head Injury Research (BS - PhD) - AARL-2029475795
Injury Biomechanics Researcher - USAARL-5922256836
Defense Opportunity in Olfactory Science (MS -PhD) - ECBC-8778949652
Inhalation Toxicology Postdoctoral Research - MRICD-5749861507
Medicinal Countermeasures Postdoctoral Research - MRICD-1440454992
Cyanide Countermeasures - Postdoctoral Research - MRICD-1364081190
Chemical Threat Medical Countermeasures (PHD) - MRICD-1898138247
Malaria Vaccine Postdoctoral Research - WRAIR-4937463993

June 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles about iJOBS alumnus Mercedes Gyuricza by Urmimala Basu, Data Science, by Tomas Kasza, and the iJOBS Career Fair with ideas of what to do with a PhD by Paulina Krzyszczyk.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics or related fields with an interest in cardiometabolic traits and diseases at Mt Sinai
By using genetics, we aim to understand the biology that underlies the susceptibility to obesity and its links to related cardiometabolic traits. We study common, low frequency and rare variants [1] in an ancestrally diverse population of >40,000 individuals recruited from throughout New York City through the Mount Sinai’s ongoing BioMe EMR-linked Biobank, [2] in the large-scale UK Biobank (n = 500,000), and [3] in a unique discordant-sib family study.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a large portfolio of data collections (including EHR-linked, population-based, discordant-family designs) with high-density genotyping data (including whole exome sequencing (N~32,000) and whole genome sequencing (N~12,000), genome-wide and ExomeChip arrays (N~22,000)), to develop their own research projects, and to lead or participate in local as well as international collaborations (e.g. TOPMed, GSP).
The ideal candidate has a PhD or equivalent doctorate, a strong background in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology or a related discipline and has demonstrated scientific productivity. Applicants should have a strong computational background, expertise with statistical genetic/bioinformatic software packages applied to large genomic data sets. S/he will be familiar with approaches to integrate biological information from a wide-range of (publicly available) data resources. Research experience in regulatory genomics and/or the genetics of obesity and cardiometabolic traits is a strong advantage.
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to Ruth Loos (ruth.loos at mssm.edu) by June 30th.
Information on the Postdoctoral Training Program at Mount Sinai To learn more about our group click here and the Icahn School of Medicine

Government Jobs in health policy, public health, addiction, opioid crisis, working with the underserved/vulnerable population
It is not that often that positions open up in this area for people who have no prior government experience. Positions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) The Opioid Epidemic Support Direct Hire announcement
HRSA PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYST:
GS- 9/11 - HRSA-OO-18-DH-10228240: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/501250800
GS-12/13 - HRSA-00-18-DH-10228411: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/501257800

Bioinformatics Position in Redwood City, CA
Project Description:
· The candidate will actively contribute to the pipeline by integrating various methods for NGS derived antibodies in a research setting.
· Develop workflow and statistical methods for data analyses and decision making using industry-standard methods for antibodies.
· Perform complex data analyses for technologies pertaining to antibody discovery, example, B-cell or Hybridoma screening methods.
· Perform research to identify and incorporate latest computational advances into research activities.

Required Skills:
· Masters or Ph.D. (Ph.D. preferred) in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology, or in Molecular Biology or in Immunology, Life Sciences, or related discipline with extensive experience in Bioinformatics and statistics for problem solving.
· Experience developing NGS Bioinformatics workflows for antibody discovery.
· Hands-on experience with Bioinformatics algorithms, software and sequence databases.
· Strong understanding of statistical principles and applications to high throughput data analyses of biologics.
· Extensive experience in Python for Bioinformatics (including numpy, scipy, pandas, IPython/Jupyter).
· Extensive experience in “R” for data analyses with various packages including R-shiny.
· Linux computing environment and cross-platform proficiencies. · Experience and best practice with source code control tools like GIT, JIRA or Bitbucket.
· Hands-on projects encompassing genetics, genomics and drug discovery in research setting.
· Knowledge of antibodies in drug discovery process.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com
Alpha Consulting Requirement #18-00806
W2 only. Must be eligible to work in the US as an hourly W2 employee.

Science Supervisor at High School
An excellent college preparatory yeshiva high school with a rigorous and individualized academic program and rich, exciting athletic programs, is seeking a full time( High School) Science Department Chair who will have advanced degrees in Science and minimum 3 years of classroom experience. The candidate will oversee the Science Dept. and will teach 4 courses of Science: Bio, AP Bio, Chemistry and STEM. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of the STEM field. Please contact Joel Paul at (212) 564-6500 x.218 or via email at joel@joelpaul.com

May 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Emily Kelly-Castro on how to be successful in your career, iJOBS seminar on Medical Affairs, career planning before graduating from your PhD, and an iJOBS networking event.

Positions at The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit organization on a mission to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's disease. We strive to support the most diverse and promising research projects around the world.

Current openings are below. They have a preference for PhD-level scientists (preferably neuroscientists) with 2-3 years of experience as a postdoc. Alzheimer’s or neurodegenerative disease experience a plus. If you are interested, please contact Eric Vieira (eric.vieira@cuny.edu) and he will pass on your name.

ADDF seeks a Scientific Program Officer who will report directly to the Director, Scientific Affairs and will be overseen by ADDF's Founding Executive Director and Chief Science Officer. Seek a motivated early-career scientist seeking to accelerate the translation of research into therapies for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. As part of a venture philanthropy that funds academic and biotechnology programs, this role will be integral in supporting the management of ADDF's research portfolio and strategic partnerships with industry, investors, and other funding agencies. The Scientific Program Officer will proactively support applicants and ADDF-funded researchers by connecting them with resources to develop and support their programs from concept to commercialization. This position requires a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant biomedical discipline. The ideal candidate will have: Research experience in neuroscience, neurology, or a related field. General knowledge of drug discovery and development for CNS diseases desired. Translational or clinical research experience is a plus. Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage competing requests. Excellent oral communications and writing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate to both scientific and lay audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with key opinion leaders, partner organizations, donors, and staff.

ADDF seeks a Program Officer or Assistant Director, Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention Program who will report directly to the Director of Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention and will be overseen by ADDF’s Founding Executive Director and Chief Science Officer. Dementia prevention has been a major topic of research for decades but the vast majority of research designs cannot conclusively prove or disprove a given therapeutic approach. Similarly, therapeutic strategies to slow aging are extremely difficult to prove yet could be the most effective approaches to extend healthy active life and delay the onset of dementia.

ADDF seeks a Biomarkers Scientific Program Officer, Scientific Affairs Program who will be a motivated early-career scientist seeking to accelerate the translation of research into therapies for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. An important component of this mission is to develop biomarkers that can (1) accurately diagnose (2) properly stratify and enrich patient populations (3) demonstrate target engagement for novel therapies and (4) reliably monitor disease progression and response to treatment. As part of a venture philanthropy that funds academic and biotechnology programs, this position will help maintain the biomarkers research program. This includes management of a research portfolio, development of strategic partnerships, and support of applicants through connecting them with resources to progress their programs towards commercialization.

ADDF seeks a Consultant (Part-time), for the Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) works towards to advance potential therapies and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We are partnering with a third party to develop a platform that aggregates data from patients to build predictive models of Alzheimer’s risk and potential response to drugs. Alzheimer’s disease develops over the course of decades, and many of the choices we make in mid-life affect our future risk of the disease. A growing number of biomarker and genetic studies are improving our ability to determine one’s risk of developing dementia. Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease is heterogenous, and certain patients may respond differently to certain medications or treatments. Therefore, there is a great need for longitudinal deep phenotyping of patients in the clinic.

Data Visualization Techniques and Advances in Analytics
The New Jersey Chapter of the ASA is holding its 39th annual Spring Symposium this year on June 29th 2018 at the Rutgers RWJ School of Medicine (675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854). The theme this year is Data Visualization and Advances in Analytics. Trends in data visualization techniques point to increasingly compelling ways statistical models are being used for data mining, inference and prediction. With the rapid developments in internet technology, genomics, financial risk modeling, and exponentially expanding large networks of health care databases, the need to explore data and make meaningful inferences has become the core of the modern data science. In this symposium, we will bring together experts who will elaborate on the tools useful for tackling modern-day data analysis problems. Talks will be based on clear applications drawn from the technology as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Focus will be on large to very large datasets and approaches in tackling challenges in analytics.
Speakers who have agreed to present papers and the titles of their presentations include:
Computational Propaganda - Mark Hansen (Professor, Data Science Institute, Columbia University)
Using Dynamic Displays to Maximize the Value of Data - Douglas Robinson (Global Head Biomarkers and Diagnostic Biometrics, Novartis)
Clinical Graphs Using SAS - Sanjay Matange (R&D Director, Data Visualization Division, SAS Institute)
How to Avoid Some Common Graphical Mistakes - Naomi Robbins (Principal of NBR)
Data Mining and Visualization in the Regulation of Medical Devices - Zhiheng Xu (Mathematician Statistician, FDA/CDRH)
We will also have a poster session. The topic of the posters does not necessarily have to be about Data Visualization. If interested, please send an abstract to Steve Ascher, Secretary ASA NJ Chapter for consideration (stelbon@comcast.net).
To register for the Symposium please click here.

May 2018

Congratulations to Pierre-antoine Crassous who is has a job as a Biomedical writer at Syneos Health.

Congratulations to Caroline Pantazis who was accepted into the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics Fellowship program for next year!

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Monal Mehta about exploring your skills, SciPhD Business and Leadership Skills, the cause of declining interest in academic careers, attending a professional society meeting, what to know before starting your PhD program, information for international students by an immigration lawyer, pointers about industry careers, and whether to go to straight to grad school or not.

SAPA 2018 Career Fair
FREE CAREER FAIR!!! iJOBS trainees can attend the career fair at the SAPA workshop THIS Saturday May 19 from 2-4pm for free by registering here.
Information about the SAPA Career Development Workshop - note to attend the rest of the event besides the career fair, you need to pay for registration:
"To foster the career growth of pharmaceutical professionals” is one of SAPA’s core missions. The SAPA Career Development Workshop (CDW) is a premier event to fulfill this mission, aimed to focus on you –– the participant’s individual needs. No matter which career stage you are at, come to join the 2018 SAPA Career Development Workshop (CDW) on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Rutgers University, to find “the Missing Piece” linked to your professional success, and leap into your bright future.
The 2018 CDW Organization Committee has planned diligently in the past few months in order to present you a new learning opportunity. Instead of teaching-centric, we are presenting you a new workshop style experience this time with a dynamic platform to connect people together. This will help you find out on what really matters in your own career development. This includes identifying the root cause for misconceptions and leadership derailers, and searching for optimal solutions for the hot topics of your concerns. We will also host a job fair with many recruiters, hiring managers with new job openings. Come to unlock your potential and enhance your professional experience. You can register by clicking here. You are also welcome to join the dinner network event ($25 per person). If you have any question, concern, or suggestion, please email: SAPA2018CDW@gmail.com. Please see attached flyer.

Postdoctoral Fellow at Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.

The core responsibilities of this position include leading the development and implementation of a biophysics instrumentation lab. The lab will evaluate the structure/function properties of skin related to skin health. The position will support personal care cross-category fundamental and applied research needs for body cleansing, lotions, and underarm technologies. The successful candidate will also be actively involved in identification and testing of new actives and benefits.

Specific responsibilities: Application of industry standards in skin biophysical instrumentation for the documentation of skin health benefits. Management of skin imaging laboratory including several non-invasive instrumentation pieces of equipment. Application of image analysis and statistical analysis to the interpretation of data. Technical guidance to skin research teams on appropriate biophysical techniques. Implementation to pre-clinical dermatological studies for proof of concept testing of laboratory leads. Evaluation and identification of lead technologies which can positively modify the skin’s biophysical properties. Collaboration with internal technical and external partners. Report progress to management and research teams.

Qualifications: Ph D or Masters’ degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry or Physical Chemistry. Experience with consumer products is a plus. Experience with the Canfield Visia imager and the Vivascope confocal microscope preferred. Familiarity with Photoshop, Image J. and statistical analysis software. Familiarity with clinical dermatological testing methodologies.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

I-Corps@Rutgers Open House – all are welcome!
Date: MAY 21, 2018 from 3 PM -5 PM
Location: Rutgers Fiber Optics Auditorium, Busch Campus, 110 Bevier Road Piscataway, NJ 08854

This NSF-funded program is open to ALL Faculty, Staff, Students and recent Alum who have innovations they want to commercialize. We are also recruiting mentors with industry or entrepreneurship experience. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP TODAY. See attached flyer for more details.

Insight Data Fellows Programs
Insight is now accepting applications from graduating students for our fellowships in:
- Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
- Health Data Science (for PhDs & Postdocs)
- Data Engineering (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- Artificial Intelligence (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- Data Product Management (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
- DevOps (for Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs)
1400+ Insight alumni are now working at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, 23andMe, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, and 250+ other top companies.
Insight Fellows Programs:
- 7 week, full-time training fellowship
- Mentorship from leading industry data scientists, data engineers & AI specialists
- Join an active community of Insight alumni
- Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies
- Tuition-free with need-based scholarships and loans available to help cover living costs
Upcoming Early Application Deadline: May 14
Learn more & apply on our website
Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list
Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

Job postings for PhDs
Click here to see the BioNJ jobs board for iJOBS trainees

May 2018

Congratulations to Phase 2 iJOBS trainees Anna Giarratana and Prerna Nepali who have been selected to attend the Biogen Drug Development Conference in Boston in June.

Congratulations to Kenny Shatzkes who is now an Associate Program Officer on the Crohn’s Disease team at the Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Aminat Musah about staying relevant at your company, different types of PIs, and qualities of good manuscripts.

Postdoc position at BMS in Pennington, NJ
Candidates will be working with CHO cells. The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base cell substrates.

Job Description: The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups. You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings. With a commitment to continuous improvement, two positions in the Cell and Molecular Biology group will work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD). The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base cell substrates. The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy. Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of their postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume. It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.

Requirements: PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities
Anticipated skills to be used
Cell culture maintenance and expansion
Stable cell line generation
Cell imaging and expression analysis. FACS experience helpful
Molecular analysis of cell lines at the DNA and RNA level
Data analysis with relevant software to the proposed project
Position # 18-08576. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com

Job openings as Associate Program Officer at The Helmsley Charitable Trust
If you are interested in non-profit, foundation careers then this might be a good fit for you. The Helmsley Charitable Trust seeks two Associate Program Officers (APO) to directly support the Crohn’s Disease Program Director and Officers. The APO will be responsible for administration of funded projects, as well as helping to identify and develop new initiatives focusing on prevention, diagnostics, therapeutic intervention and management of Crohn’s disease. The APO will help manage administrative components of the grantmaking process, especially tasks associated with managing grant life-cycles; tracking program budgets and periodically reconciling with parallel systems; ensuring accurate payment and accounting of grants; helping to plan and execute complex program–related meetings; and maintaining positive and proactive communication with grantees. In addition to program administration, the APO will be expected to engage in substantive programmatic support to the portfolio through the following: review and response to proposals; conduct due diligence tasks for potential grants; managing and writing grant recommendations; monitoring the progress of existing grantees; and research in support of new strategy development. The APO will serve as a point of contact for applicants and grantees. Travel will be required. PhD degree required; public health policy or science research experience helpful. For detailed list of responsibilities and requirements, as well as how to apply, please click here.

11TH Annual NIH Career Symposium
May 18, 2018 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD -- Natcher Conference Center, Building 45. Click here to Register

Check out the Agenda
Panel Descriptions and Speakers are posted as well
The NIH Career Symposium highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are a new graduate student, postdoc, or clinical fellow just beginning to consider career options or a senior student/fellow ready to look for a job, the NIH Career Symposium is for you. This event has 16 panels of career choices, ~60 speakers, and career skills sessions—all to help you as you prepare for the next step in your career. We invite any postdoc, clinical fellow or PhD-level graduate student to join us, regardless if you are part of the NIH intramural program or not. This event is free to attend (participants are responsible for their own travel expenses)

BioPharma Networking Group May Meet Up
Join the NJBPNG for informal networking with industry colleagues: pharma, biotech, device and more. Bring plenty of business cards. This is a great way to meet people and make connections for future employment.
Tuesday May 22 from 6-9pm. Brick House Tavern in Princeton, NJ. To register, click here.

Job postings for PhDs
Click here to see the BioNJ jobs board for iJOBS trainees

April 2018

Congratulations to the following iJOBS SciPhD trainees who have gotten jobs or internships!
Fei Wang is a data scientist at Gartner, Inc
Rob Connacher is a Scientist II Contractor at Merck
Kathryn Drzewiecki (Phase 2) is now a American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Scholar at the FDA
Da Xu is a Clinical Manager at Hengrui Medicine Co, Ltd in Shanghai, China
Julia Olayanju is the Chief Strategic Officer at FoodNiche, Inc
Pinelopi Kyriazi is doing an internship with the NY Academy of Sciences as a Science Writing Associate.

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Kalkal Trivedi writing about your graduate school exit, iJOBS Site Visit to Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the decision to go to grad school, and iJOBS workshop on NSF I-Corps funding.

Consulting position at AstraZeneca in Maryland for molecular biologist with yeast genetics experience
The Department of Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a talented and highly motivated Associate Scientist II to enhance our antibody-based platform technology efforts. The successful candidate will help build the next-generation discovery engine to rapidly isolate therapeutic antibodies. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in yeast genetics and yeast high throughput screens that is excited by research at the interface between technology and biology and will operate independently and in collaboration with a diverse group of scientists to actively drive technological innovations. The selected individual will be a well-organized and a highly productive bench scientist that can design and execute experiments efficiently, as well as analyze, interpret and present data to multidisciplinary project teams.
- The successful candidate should be an expert in yeast genetics and molecular biology, particularly in developing and establishing yeast based library screens.
- The ideal candidate would also have experience in yeast genetics, display-based technologies, such as phage or yeast display, with using automation for high-throughput screening.
- The individual should have demonstrated experience in optimizing/troubleshooting new protocols with a problem-solving mindset.
- Familiarity with expression systems in different yeast strains would also be highly advantageous.
- Strong communication skills are highly desirable.
- The individual should also be self-motivated, have good organizational skills and have demonstrated an ability to work within teams.
This 12+ month position starts ASAP. Potential for second year or permanent employment. Please email your resume with rate and availability to Karen: karen@alphaconsulting.com

Janssen Postdoc Program
The Janssen Postdoctoral (Post-Doc) Program helps early career scientists gain the training and experience needed to further their careers, while addressing the needs of global healthcare. As a Janssen Post-Doc, you’ll work side-by-side with Janssen senior scientists on innovative research projects and have the opportunity to present and publish your work. You’ll also learn the functional role of scientists in the pharmaceutical industry and receive valuable career advice from mentors. If you want to excel as a leader within our team, build a network of professional contacts, and develop the skills needed to advance your career, consider the Janssen Post-Doc Program. There are more than 30 positions open at this time. Contact former iJOBS trainee Mercedes Gyuricza for more information at janssenpostdoc@its.jnj.com, Visit www.careers.jnj.com and type “post doc” into the search field. See attached flyer for more information.

Mistletoe Fellowship for research and professional development for postdocs and senior grad students
The Mistletoe Foundation is delighted to welcome applications to the inaugural Mistletoe Research Fellowship program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The application is available via the online portal at our website and applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 16th through May 16th. The Mistletoe Research Fellowship fosters the development of new competencies in postdoctoral scholars and advanced PhD candidates (with permission) by offering unrestricted research funding and professional development training which includes entrepreneurial collaboration. All Mistletoe Fellows participate in two programs designed to build skills that will help Fellows to succeed and work more effectively with outside collaborators, whether they seek industry careers or remain in academia. See attached flyer with application instructions.

Job postings for PhDs
Click here to see the BioNJ jobs board for iJOBS trainees

March 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Jennifer Casiano covering topics such as the Strategies for Managing Conflict and Feedback, Industry Job Positions, Self Awareness, Communication Tips for Non-Native Speakers, The Public and Private Sectors of Science, Communicating to Non Scientists, Networking Etiquette, Choosing a Thesis Advisor, The Pitfalls of Graduate School, Transferable Skills.

Princeton Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Networking Group
The purpose of this group is to create a forum where local bioinformaticians can meet, share ideas, and network. Click here for more information. Coincidentally, the bioinformatics department at BMS is currently growing and hiring all levels from interns (rising junior and senior college students) through research scientists (Ph.D. +)
The first networking event is tomorrow at Yankee Doodle Tap Room in Princeton. Attached is a flyer for the event.

Postdocs at Janssen
Janssen is currently recruiting for ~20 post-doc positions across multiple pharmaceutical research areas. We’re excited to help early-career scientists gain invaluable experience and broaden their networks.
Learn more about our program and view open positions, click here.

Job at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a Director of Research Programs
We seek to recruit a bright and energetic individual who will participate in all aspects of grant making and research progress assessment for our robust portfolio of blood cancers grants. The ideal candidate should have a strong research background and substantial knowledge of the blood cancer field. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and postdoctoral research experience is preferred, The job is located in Rye Brook, New York. A more complete description of the available position is located here. The group is very sophisticated, as we review about 80 companies a year and fund 3-4 new ones through our Venture Philanthropy effort. We also receive about 700 grant applications a year (we fund about 70). Beyond that, the mission to help patients is a true delight. For more information, contact Lee Greenberger, PhD lee.greenberger@lls.org

Jobs Board for BioNJ
Click here to see jobs posted on the BioNJ website.

Real World Data, Where Statistical Science Meets Artificial Intelligence
The ASA Princeton-Trenton Chapter in New Jersey is organizing a Spring Statistics Symposium on Real World Data, Where Statistical Science Meets Artificial Intelligence from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET on Friday, May 11, 2017. This event will be held in the East Lecture Hall, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The theme of this Spring Symposium is to harness the power of statistical science and artificial intelligence in real world evidence. Speakers and their presentations at this Symposium are (abstracts are attached):
- Qi Long, Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Estimation of Treatment Effect Using Real World Data
- Qi Tang, Associate Director, Clinical Trial Simulation, Translational Informatics, Sanofi Artificial intelligence in drug development: analyzing electronic medical records using deep learning
- Xiaoying Wu, Director, RWE IT CoE & Medical Informatics, Data Sciences, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Real World Evidence Applications: A Machine-Learning Approach
- Kwan Lee, Sr. Scientific Director, RWE Analytics in Statistics and Decision Sciences, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Big Data, Machine Learning, Causal Inference and Clinical Medicine : Best Practice of Propensity Score Methods in Clinical Research
- David Ohlssen, Biometrical Fellow, Novartis Challenges when applying advanced analytics to multiple data sources
Data Incubator Fellowship
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.
Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, we will have a remote online session:
- New York City
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Seattle
- Boston
- Washington, DC.
Dates: All sections will be from 2018-06-18 to 2018-08-10.
Application Link
Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

MDACC/Rice Post-doctoral T32 Fellowships in Translational Cancer Nanotechnology
This NIH funded program will provide young talented scientists an intensive two-year research experience and training in cancer nanotechnology that is based on a close collaboration between the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University. The program is geared toward scientists who aim to pursue integrated, translational research that is focused on advancing promising new nanotechnology-based diagnostics and therapeutics to improve cancer care. Therefore, the training will emphasize understanding of biological and clinical needs in development of new technologies and in modification of existing technologies in nanoscience. Each fellow will be co-mentored by two program faculty - one from MD Anderson Cancer Center and one from Rice University.
Program eligibility: per program requirement fellows “must be a citizen of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.”
How to apply: Application packages for this year are due by May 31 and may be found here.

5th Annual Beyond the Professoriate, the Online Career Conference for the PhDs
Two days of presentations from PhDs working beyond the professoriate. Learn strategies to find your next great career! Hosted by BP, in partnership with Mitacs.
Attend Live: May 5th & 12th starting at 11:00 am ET both days.
Where: Online! Attend the conference from wherever you are via Zoom webinar.
On-Demand Replay: Watch all conference sessions on demand from 15 May 2018 until 15 June 2018.
Price: March 1st - April 14th: US $49 (+ Eventbrite processing fee).
April 15th - May 12th: US $69 (+ Eventbrite processing fee).
Who should attend: Graduate students, recent PhDs, postdocs, adjuncts, faculty members ... and anyone else interested in learning about career options for PhDs!
To register, click here.

March 2018

Careers Beyond Academia (on behalf of the Graduate Neuroscience Group and Miguel DIaz-Acevedo)
The traditional career path for PhDs has changed. Discovering new paths are by learning about non-academic areas and getting ready to work in a professional environment. Professionals who were in your position before they translated their academic experience to new fields will be present. See attached flyer for details of speakers.
Friday March 23 from 12:30-3pm in the CMBN Seminar Room 103, Aidekman Building, 197 University Ave, Newark

Networking Workshop (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Doreen Badheka)
Networking is the #1 word we hear in every career event - long-lasting connections will very likely help you land on that job interview.In this workshop, Ashley Rae Kark will teach us "the art of networking" and how to make the best impression. Topics include: introduction, business cards, thank you notes, and more. Masters and doctoral students, as well as postdocs are welcome to this event. Please register here. For more information contact Doreen Badheka
Thursday March 29 from 4:30-6:30pm
Medical Science Building, 185 South Orange Ave, Rosemary Gellene Room, Newark.

Entrepreneurship Fellowship Opportunity for iJOBS trainees through BioNJ
BioNJ is excited to introduce an Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program created to mentor, develop and train life sciences entrepreneurs in New Jersey to encourage the establishment and location of start-ups in the state. The program will be sponsored by four New Jersey-based life sciences companies that offer high-value projects and experiences, including the opportunity for the fellow to shadow a senior executive from each company for 6 months each. Upon program completion, the fellow will have an established business network and will be prepared to pursue a start-up in the New Jersey region. Applicants must have a PhD or PharmD. Apply for this unique and exciting opportunity at this site by April 1.

Attend the Inaugural 3 Minute Thesis Competition!
The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to invite you to our first annual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! 3MT is an acclaimed national and international competition where doctoral students are challenged to present their dissertation research in just three minutes or less. Student presentations are evaluated by a panel of judges for content, comprehension, engagement, and communication.
Join us for this fun and exciting event on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00pm in the Kathleen W. Ludwig Global Village on the Douglass Campus. Our top 8 finalists will be presenting their research one last time for a chance to win prizes and advance to the regional competition hosted by the Northeast Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS).
Students, faculty, staff, and community partners are encouraged to attend 3MT to learn more about the fantastic, cutting-edge research taking place across all disciplines at Rutgers University. With presentations from the humanities to the biomedical sciences, 3MT is an event that you don’t want to miss! The competition is free and open to all members of the Rutgers community as well as the general public. To learn more about 3MT, please see the attached flyer or visit this page. Any event questions or comments can be directed to Steph Brescia.

Analyst/Sr Analyst at EmPartners
Key responsibility: Conduct primary and secondary market research and support the development of proposals and other business development materials
Technical Skills: Possess an in-depth understanding of the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry
For more information see attached flyer and to apply, contact info@empartners.com

2 Actify Online Networking Strategies (a letter from Penny Pearl)
It’s sad to hear some of the stories I’ve heard from career seekers that are discouraged…
6 months, 200 applications, a few failed interviews.
“What am I doing wrong?”
“What is wrong with me?”
How do you think this affects their job-seeking attitude when nothing seems to work?
How does this affect their overall income going forward?
I can go into some of the reasons this happens but will save that for later. Right now, you need to know that this does not have to happen to you!
BECOME EMPOWERED and INSPIRED!
When we coach clients and they learn the 2Actify Program, they usually find a job within 2 months rather than the average 6 months.
Finding a job 4 months earlier equates to a WHOPPING $33,333 for a $100K job!
The time to begin is NOW…Don’t wait until you’re frustrated and if you’re a student, don’t wait until you graduate.
Sign up for the FULL, step-by-step 2Actify Program HERE.
CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN
(or enter my name to invite me to connect when you’re in your account: Penny Pearl)
JOIN 2ACTIFY NETWORKING (a LinkedIn community with shared networking tips and challenges)
Email us with any questions you have:
Penny@2Actify.com

Biomedical Equipment Technician job in Hackensack, NJ is available through Adecco Medical
We’re currently searching for a BMET with direct experience in a hospital setting. You’ll be working closely with Asset Management teams and other departments on a large scale project. This project will be for approx. 9 weeks but top performers will be considered for future projects.
Biomedical Equipment Technician job responsibilities include:
- Work closely with asset management team
- Liaison with medical device companies
- Document progress in database
- Organizes and prioritizes schedule in order to complete all job requirements in a timely manner
If you are interested in this Biomedical Equipment Technician job in Hackensack, NJ then please contact Kim Jewett at kimberly.jewett@adeccona.com If you would like to apply online please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Adecco Medical go to www.adeccousa.com.

Utilizing Innovative Statistical Methods and Trial Designs in Rare Disease Drug Development Workshop
Convened by the Duke-Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health Policy at Duke University and supported by a cooperative agreement with FDA, this public event will bring the stakeholder community together to discuss the challenges that rare disease settings pose for treatment development and regulatory decision-making, as well as the promising study designs and analytical methods that can help overcome them.

Monday, March 19, 2018 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Doubletree Hilton Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Free registration for either in-person or webcast option (can only choose 1).

Promoting the Use of Complex Innovative Designs in Clinical Trials Workshop
FDA is conducting a public workshop to discuss the use of complex innovative designs (CID) in clinical trials of drugs and biological products to inform regulatory decision making.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Building 31, Room 1503 (Great Room), Silver Spring, MD 20993. Register here.

2018-2019 INSPIRE Postdoctoral Fellowships, funded by a prestigious IRACDA grant from the NIH to Rutgers-RWJMS
This program prepares recent Ph.D. recipients for careers as educators and biomedical scientists, and increases the interest of undergraduates underrepresented in science in undergraduate research and careers in biomedical sciences. 70% of Fellows who received training and exited INSPIRE obtained tenure-track academic positions, 22% at MSIs (institutions with a demonstrated commitment to educating students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research).INSPIRE Fellows can be supported for up to three years at the NIH stipend level, they receive health insurance, travel funds, and educational supply funds. Fellows spend 70% of their time conducting research at a Rutgers lab, and 30% in educational and career development training.
Application deadline for 2018-2019 INSPIRE Fellowship: Rolling admissions begin April 1st with May 2018 interviews. Application forms and further information are available on our website. See attached flyer.
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Postdoctoral fellows with 0-1 years of postdoctoral training will receive preference.Please direct questions about the Program or the application process to Dr. Jianping Xu at: jx120@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Martha Soto, Ph.D., PI and Co-Director
Gary Brewer, Ph.D., Co-PI and Co-Director

March 2018

Rutgers Postdoc Symposium: Preparing for your next career step (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and the PDA)
The Rutgers Postdoctoral Association invites you to attend its 9th Annual Postdoc Symposium on Friday, April 13th, 2018 starting at 9:45am. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Prepare for your next career step”, and will feature three career panels: International PhDs in the US: Challenges and Advice, Research Careers and Non-Research Careers, as well as an Interview and Negotiating Skills for PhDs Workshop, a Research Poster Session and The Science Art Show. Keynote address will be by Dr. Adam Ruben, scientist, writer and comedian. This event is open to ALL graduate students and postdocs from ANY institution, and attendance is free.

The symposium will be held at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Research Towers (675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University. Free event parking will be available for non-Rutgers visitors. The site is also accessible by taking NJ Transit to New Brunswick station, and then either taking a free Rutgers Campus Bus or a short, inexpensive cab ride ($10 or less). Detailed event description and registration for the Symposium, Poster and Science Art Show submissions are now open at this site. Please join us for a day of learning, networking and inspiration!

FREE registration includes lunch and refreshments throughout the event. We will also have a social hour after the event, which would be a great opportunity to network with fellow postdocs. We look forward to seeing you soon! Please see the event flyer in the attachment. Register by March 23!

Registration

Abstract submission

Science Art Show submission

Medical Device Industrial Seminar Series (on behalf of Dr. Kristen Labazzo)
Please join the Rutgers Biomedical Engineering Medical Device Development Center and the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey as we warmly welcome Rutgers University Football Star and Motivational Speaker:
Eric LeGrand
March 20 at 5:30 pm
Please join Eric as he inspires us with his story!
Registration link with additional information. We hope you can join us!

iJOBS is co-sponsoring the GRO Biopharma Conference
GRO-Biotech is connecting the strong intellectual capital of New York’s top graduate research institutions with the growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical presence int he tristate area. GRO Biopharma conference features speakers from leading Pharma companies, a Venture Capital panel, a Biotech startup panel and Networking sessions. This is a student organized event and our iJOBS students are helping plan the day. Register by April 1 by clicking here. See attached flyer for details of speakers.
April 25 from 2-7pm at NYU Langone Health.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:
- Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
- Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
- Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu
March 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Paulina Krzyszczyk covering iJOBS past events such as the Regulatory Writing Workshop, the Site Visit to Bayer, SciPhD Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists, a leadership conference for business women in healthcare, as well as other topics like mentoring girls in STEM at Rutgers Target, the joy of thesis defenses, and PhD pet peeves.

Postdoc Position at USDA
The candidate will conduct research to investigate the gut microbiome and metabolome of swine to search for biological factors that can be used to predict success during the weaning transition. Current technologies in high-throughput sequencing and analysis allow for the investigation of bacterial communities that may predispose piglets to health or illness. Research activities will involve screening swine through high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, metabolomics, qRT-PCR for gene expression of immunological targets in swine, ELISA, and tissue culture with the porcine jejunal cell line (IPEC-J2). The appointment is full-time for 12 months, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2018, and may be renewed based upon recommendation of the ARS and availability of funding. The selected applicant will receive a monthly stipend as support for their living and other expenses during this appointment. To be eligible, applicants should have a PhD in biology, microbiology, or agricultural science with a high degree of experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques and experimental design. Candidates should be willing to work with swine and have experience in molecular and/or microbiological techniques. To apply, click here.
- DNA/RNA extraction/analysis
- bioinformatics
- PCR/primer design
- tissue culture
- experience with research animals
- ability to manage large/complex datasets
Alternative Financing Solutions for Life Sciences
Thursday, April 19th, 8:30 - 11:30AM, Rutgers Life Sciences Building, Busch Campus, 145 Bevier Rd. Piscataway, NJ

This event features industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who will provide key insights into the current life sciences funding landscape. As an attendee, you will learn strategies for attracting financing to support your venture's next round of development, based on real-world examples from local entrepreneurs and c-suite executives. Sponsored by: Integrium; EisnerAmper LLP; and Rutgers University Office of Research and Economic Development. Reserve your seat at http://go.rutgers.edu/iexj7r1i.

Jobs Board for BioNJ
Click here to see jobs posted on the BioNJ website.

March 2018

Job as Research Scientist/Project Leader at Invisible Sentinel
The Research Scientist/Project Leader is responsible for independently planning and executing research and development projects focused on the generation of novel, rapid molecular diagnostic assays to detect microorganisms in various applications. This position works under the supervision of the Director or Research and Development to carry out complex R&D objectives from project imitation through commercialization. Invisible Sentinel, a global molecular solutions company based in Philadelphia, is dedicated to providing first-in-class microbial detection tools. The company’s core technology, Veriflow®, is a patented, game-changing platform that integrates molecular diagnostics, antibody design, and immunoassays. Veriflow® has been applied across multiple industries including food safety and beverage quality.
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or related discipline plus two years of industry experience
- Proven track record of leading small teams and projects to successful outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, microbiology, and genetic principles and methodology
- Significant experience performing molecular biology and microbiological techniques, including:
  - Design and optimization of RT PCR- and endpoint PCR-based assays for sensitivity, specificity, and robustness
  - Culture of diverse microorganisms, including implementation of selective growth and isolation strategies that favor target organism growth/detection over background organism
Rutgers Postdoc Symposium - Prepare for Your Next Career Step (on behalf of Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and PDA)
- Three career panels: International PhDs in the US: Challenges and Advice, Research Careers and Non-Research Careers.
- Interview and Negotiating Skills for PhDs Workshop
- Research Poster Session (award will be given for the top two posters)
- The Science Art Show (award will be given for the best artwork)
- Keynote address by Dr. Adam Ruben, scientist, writer and comedian
Registration for the Symposium, Poster and Science Art Show submissions are now open. Click here to register before March 23. We ask you to please make an effort to attend if you register.
Date: Friday, April 13, 2018
Location: Great Hall and Main Auditorium, RWJMS Research Tower (Busch Campus) 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854
9:45-10:30 Check-In, Registration, Poster and Artwork setup
10:30-12:00 Career Panel: International PhDs in the US: Challenges and Advice
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Vendor Session
12:45-2:15 Career Panels: Research Careers. Non-research Careers.
2:15-3:00 Poster Session and the Science Art Show. Coffee and Snacks.
3:00-4:20 Workshop: Interview and Negotiating Skills for PhDs
4:30-5:40 Plenary Session: Introduction to the Postdoctoral Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Keynote Address by Dr. Adam Ruben.
6:20 – Onward Happy Hour, Networking. Location TBA.
Contact rutgerspda@gmail.com for more details and questions and see attached flyer.
Sponsored by Rutgers Postdoctoral Association, Rutgers Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Rutgers AUUP-AFT,Rutgers Global, SAPA, Rutgers iJOBS, & USA Scientific

Postdoc at The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) program
SMIS is an integrated, three-year cross-disciplinary postdoctoral training program at Stanford University that brings together 33 faculty mentors from 14 departments in the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. Molecular imaging, the non-invasive monitoring of specific molecular and biochemical processes in living organisms, continues to expand its applications in the detection and management of cancer. SMIS faculty mentors provide a diverse training environment spanning biology, physics, mathematics, biocomputation/biomedical informatics, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, cancer biology, immunology, and medical sciences. The centerpiece of the SMIS program is the opportunity for trainees (PhD or MD with an emphasis on PhD) to conduct innovative molecular imaging research that is co-mentored by faculty in complementary disciplines. SMIS trainees also engage in specialized coursework, seminars, national conferences, clinical rounds, including ethics training and the responsible conduct of research. The three-year program culminates with the preparation and review of a mock NIH grant proposal, in support of trainee transition to an independent career in cancer molecular imaging.
Eligibility:
1. Candidate must have an MD or PhD degree
2. Candidate must be a US citizen, or a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Application Deadline: June 11, 2018

Internship at Regeneron in statistical proramming
This person will be working in Biostatistics in Basking Ridge, NJ. The student will have the opportunity to understand the role of Statistical Programming in the world of Clinical Trial. The student will be able to learn some of the roles and responsibilities of a Statistical Programmer. They will provide timely support to the study team on all programming matters according to project strategies, with focus on some key deliverables such as:• Program data checking• Create patient profiles or graphic patient profiles• Generate protocol deviation outputs• Annotate CRFs according to CDISC SDTM standard• Other suitable ad hoc and post hoc requestsStart building your skills at Regeneron.• Must be a graduate student• Must be pursuing a degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science, or related discipline• Summer Program is full-time (~40 hrs/wk) for at least 10 weeks and is paid• Prefer demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports or the community• Minimum GPA of 3.0• You will work with a specific manager on a project(s)• Enjoy weekly 1 hour Intern Program events: learn about other areas of the company from VPs and other employees, soft skills workshops, networking, volunteering, and more!• Present to your team on your summer projectTransportation and Housing:• A free shuttle is offered from the North White Plains or Tarrytown train stations to the Tarrytown campus• For more information, click here.

Work as a GradFund Peer Mentor
We are currently accepting applications for GradFund Peer Mentors. Graduate students who have extensive experience working with GradFund on their fellowship and grant applications either through a GradFund Summer Mentoring Program or individual appointments, are invited to apply to be GradFund Peer Mentors. GradFund Peer Mentors will participate in GradFund Peer Mentoring Training, May 22 and 23 and have weekly peer mentoring responsibilities from June to December that will be a 7 to 15 hour time commitment. Compensation is $20/hour. Peer Mentoring tasks will include:
1. Helping graduate students identify grant and fellowship opportunities,
2. Helping graduate students build an individual funding plan,
3. Providing graduate students with feedback on their grant and fellowship applications,
4. Supporting graduate students participating in the Early Graduate Study Fellowship Mentoring Program
GradFund Peer Mentors work 1-2 days/week in the GradFund offices located at 25 Bishop Place, CAC, New Brunswick.
All GradFund peer mentors are required to participate in the GradFund Peer Mentoring Training sessions held on May 22 and 23.
To apply, submit a cover letter, cv and a writing sample--the narrative sections of a grant or fellowship application that you have submitted as a graduate student. The cover letter should express your interest in the position, qualifications, previous peer mentoring experiences and how these past experiences would be a foundation for working as a GradFund Peer Mentor, the number of hours/week that you would like to work.
The application deadline is March 12, 2018

Bench to ???? - Opportunities for PhDs
Seminar by Martin Frank, PhD of The American Physiological Society
Friday March 9 at 12pm in Nelson D-406 Busch Campus

Networking workshop (on behalf or Dr. Doreen Badheka and the ACA)
Networking is the #1 word we hear in every career event - long-lasting connections will very likely help you land on that job interview. In this workshop, Ashley Rae Kark will teach us "the art of networking" and how to make the best impression. Topics include: introduction, business cards, thank you notes, and more. Masters and doctoral students, as well as postdocs are welcome to this event. Please register here. For more information contact Doreen Badheka
Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Rosemary Gellene room, Medical Science Building, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

RWJ Biomedical Entrepreneurship Network Innovation Summit (on behalf of Parth Patel)
Our goal is to foster entrepreneurial thinking among our peers, and to provide students at Rutgers and around New Jersey with the tools to bring their ideas to life. In that spirit, we are hosting a Health Innovation Summit this April, at which we will have clinical and healthcare industry experts speak on their experiences and advise students during a pitch workshop and competition. We have developed a partnership with the New Jersey Health Foundation, who has agreed to fund a $10,000 reward to the competition winners in order to help them get their ideas off the ground. The deadline to submit a pitch is Mar 26th. Students are welcome to just attend as well. The Summit is taking place on April 7 at the RWJ University Hospital Courtyard in New Brunswick, beginning at 9 am. For more information, click here.

Stories in Science Global Initiative
Our mission for our website is simple: publish thought-provoking stories in science from around the world. Why stories? We are surrounded by so many stories in science. Stories of success, failure, fear, discovery, serendipity, collaboration, separation, inspiration, mentorship, and so much more. Sadly, these stories remain untold. It is these stories that the stories in science initiative aims to highlight. Stories from faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergrads, and even the public. Yes, the public! The database continues to grow with stories and the first book which explored the idea of stories in science was released in 2017. How can you help? You can help by sharing your story. We would like you to consider sharing your own story and be part of the growing movement in storytelling in science. Are you interested? Explore the stories we have published so far and then send us an email at storiesinsci@gmail.com with a pitch for your story!

February 2018

Read Maryam Alapa’s posts about choosing a mentor and getting involved in science outreach.

Postdoc position at Merck
As a post-doctoral fellow in Merck Research Labs Translational Molecular Biomarkers group based in Kenilworth, NJ, you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists to understand the longitudinal effects of standard of care chemotherapies on biomarkers relevant to immune checkpoint modulation. This work will enable us to inform on selection of optimal sequences for combination immunotherapy and/or identify novel prognostic/predictive biomarkers.
WHY APPLY?
- Conduct in vitro and ex vivo experiments and analysis using a variety of techniques including but not limited to multiparameter cytometry, functional immune cell assays, e.g. T-cell activation and proliferation, cytokine profiling
- Functional characterization of cellular immune components from clinical specimens
- Collaborate with Merck discovery, translational, clinical scientists and external partners to conduct translational biomarker research studies
Education Minimum Requirement: Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology or closely related field, with less than 3 years of Postdoctoral Experience or achieved a Ph.D. by Spring/Summer of 2018
Required Experience and Skills:
- Experience in (8+) polychromatic flow cytometry and FACS analyses
- Isolation and culture of primary human immune cells for in vitro/ex vivo functional studies
- Experience in tumor immunobiology
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Single-cell data bioinformatics
- Monitoring immune responses in cancer therapies
- Familiarity with biology of immune checkpoint inhibitors
- Immunohistochemistry, genomics, immunoassay experience
- Strong history of publication in peer-review journals
For more information and to apply online, click here.

Job openings at Insmed
There are Clinical Research Scientist, Biostatistician, SAS Programmer/Statistical Analyst, Medical Science Liaison, Therapeutic Specialist, to name a few for PhD students/postdocs. And the summer intern positions are out, too. To see the full list, click here.
Jimin Zhang is an iJOBS alumnus who is happy to connect to iJOBS trainees through Linkedin and then help with positions at Insmed. Insmed, it is a global biopharmaceutical public company focusing on rare disease, with headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ. They currently have a few hundred employees, and are still rapidly growing. Some might have noticed that Insmed was the pharma/biotech company whose stock price last year skyrocketed the biggest in one day of its kind, thanks to the positive results from the Phase III clinical trial.

Find Your MedComm Calling: Medical Writing and Communications Speed Networking
iJOBS is partnering NYU School of Medicine Postdoctoral Affairs (the organizers of What Can You Be With A PhD? WCUB 2017) on its first annual Find Your MedComm Calling: Medical Writing & Communications Speed Networking on Thursday, March 29th from 6-8pm for all graduate students and postdocs in the greater NYC area! This event is supported by our fellow career development programs and offices at Columbia, CUNY, Einstein, Rutgers, and Yale.
Graduate students and postdocs will get a chance to meet the representatives of regional medical communications agencies in a speed networking fashion. You'll will be able to learn about each company's mission, their areas of MedComm, work environment, and positions open for their company. Afterwards, you can continue making your connections at our networking reception hosted by our sponsors. Check out our website to see a list of the participating medical communication agencies. While this event is open for all, the ideal participants for this event would be senior PhD graduate students and postdocs who are seriously considering a career in medical communications immediately to the next 6 months.
In order to prepare the attendees for the event, Christina Hughes, VP of Medical and Scientific Affairs for Medical Exchange International and Sloka Iyengar, Healthcare Consultant for Boston Strategic Partners will host two live webinars prior to MedComm Speed Networking. The first webinar introduces the career path broadly and the different areas of medical communication PhDs can work in.
The second will prepare you for the speed networking event. It will also focus on how to tailor a resume for medical communications and the interview process, including the writing test that interviewees have to complete.
Register for Find Your MedComm Calling: Medical Writing & Communications Speed Networking
Register for MedComm 101 live webinar on March 6, 7pm
Register for Applying for a Medical Writer Position live webinar on March 13, 7pm

Job board at BioNJ
See this link for jobs posted specific for iJOBS trainees

February 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com.
You can read articles by Yaa Haber about the benefits of shadowing as a Phase 2 iJOBS trainee, ways to improve your job search outcome, backup career plans, how to talk to your PI about your career plans, women as healthcare innovators, mental health issues in grad students, and the iJOBS workshop on project management.

Jobs at Celgene
Celgene has opened a new Car T facility and are looking to hire a couple of hundred employess, including recent MS and PhDs. For more information, click here. A list of jobs can be found at this site.

Internships at Genentech
One of our current students, Pooja Khanna was an intern at Genentech last summer and writes about her experience. " I was an intern at Genentech this past summer in South San Francisco. My specific role was in the PTPK department working on a project related to the pharmacokinetic properties of the large biologics the company had developed for neuroscience indications. Genentech runs a large internship program, there were over 500 people last summer, the majority of whom were undergraduates but there were some graduate students as well. The company went above and beyond with a constant stream of intern activities and trips as well as incredibly useful talks from their recruiters on how to optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile to be competitive for a job in industry. As interns we also had access to one-on-one sessions for career advice in addition to these talks. The highlight of my summer were an intern trip to Yosemite and a large summer concert Genentech sponsors every year for its employees at Levi's Stadium in SF.

The company has cutting edge research as well as a very welcoming work environment. I reached out to the Vice President of the entire Development team last summer and she made the time to meet with me. An intern friend of mine scheduled a phone call with the CFO of Genentech while he was walking his dog. These unique opportunities to gain career advice from leaders in the field were very meaningful. The internship was not just a networking opportunity but also a way to connect and make friends with interns who have similar interests as well as to learn about science in a company that emphasizes research and is consistently ranked at the top of its field." Please see attached for presentation about internship. Pooja can answer questions at poojak@gsbs.rutgers.edu.

Opportunity to attend Association of Women in Science event
iJOBS is sponsoring a table at the Association for Women in Science event on March 29 from 6-8pm in Princeton. We have space for 8 attendees so please let me know if you are interested. Prominent scientists will be present from the state and recognized for their achievements. If you would like one of the spots, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu

Job as Scientific Support Specialist at PromoCell
They are seeking for our in-house technical support team two home-based Scientific Support Specialists for the US – one position on the East Coast and one on the West Coast, each with close proximity to a major airport. In this position you will be responsible for the technical support of PromoCell´s product lines in the US, as well as building and maintaining client relationships. The position requires strong technical skills, with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture. You will be a key member of a multi-functional team including Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Quality Management, & Trade Compliance with the overall aim of achieving marketing, and revenue goals.
Key responsibilities: Direct interaction with customers for direct scientific and technical customer support, both remotely and in-field. Work closely with area managers to support the establishment and maintenance of relationships with customers and sales partners as well as the execution of marketing programs within their regions. Present material for training and sales purposes, in collaboration with R&D and in-house sales and marketing teams. Logistical coordination with in-house and external partners to ensure compliance with USFDA, USDA, and US Customs regulations.
Your profile: Ph.D. in biological sciences with a broad knowledge of cell biology methods. Able to build relationships and work effectively with business partners in diverse locations via phone/email and up to 20% travel. International travel to headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany will be required up to two times/year for training and sales meetings.
Desired qualifications: Previous laboratory work with primary cell culture. Previous technical support experience. We are willing to train candidates with the right attitude and a solid technical background.
See this link for additional information. Please send your cover letter and resume to Ms. Tobi Limke, PhD. (career@promocell.com)

Career preparation: Advice and Resources for Grad Students
Thinking about life after grad school? This workshop will tell you about NEW resources available at the School of Graduate Studies and Career Services to help you prepare for and get a job, in or outside academia. We will share advice from our own Rutgers alums who have moved on to successful careers outside academics. Lots of opportunity for your questions. The session will be led by representatives from the Grad School and Career Services. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here. For more information, contact Ramazan Gungor.
February 20, 2018 Tuesday; 4:30pm to 6:00pm,
Busch Student Center 122 ABC, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Active Learning Seminar - On behalf of Dr. Martha Soto and the INSPIRE Postdoc Training programs
Active learning methods (e.g. case method, clickers, team-based learning) are designed to enhance student engagement and facilitate learning and understanding. They may be used to enhance traditional lecture or instead of it. This seminar will review several ways to do this in your teaching setting and describe advantages and disadvantages for each method.
Featured Speaker Frazier Stevenson, MD Conceptual Medical Education, New Rochelle NY. Past President of IAMSE (International Association of Medical Science Educators) Monday, February 26, 2018 at 12 p.m. Location: Room V14, RWJMS Research Tower,
Hosted by: The Institute for Excellence in Education (IEE) and INSPIRE Biomedical Science Education Postdoctoral Training Program. For more information, contact: Emine Ercikan Abali, PhD at abaliem@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Please note: The presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m.There is room for some people to also attend a workshop with the speaker, from 1:30 to 3:00, lunch included. If interested in joining us for the workshop, we need a head count! Please contact Dr. Jianping Xu at jx120@rwjms.rutgers.edu.

Paving the Way for STEM Women Entrepreneurs
Are you curious about new funding opportunities?
Do you know how to protect your intellectual property?
Do you want to know about the path from discovery to commercialization?
Do you want to find out about training opportunities to improve entrepreneurship skills?
To find out join the WE STEM event, a two-day workshop: in the afternoon of Thursday March 8th, and in the morning of Friday March 9th.
Registration Deadline is February 23rd
Click here for link to event details and registration.
Please see attached flyer.

February 2018

Career in Biosafety and Safety Regulations (on behalf of Dr. Doreen Badheka and the ACA)
Jessica McCormick-Ell, PhD is a Rutgers alumna that works as the University Biosafety Officer. Dr McCormick-Ell oversees the biosafety program of BSL3 facilities of all Rutgers's campuses. Dr McCormick will give us and overview of her job and explain how her doctoral training supported her career choice. Masters and doctoral students, as well as postdocs are welcome to this event. Please register here. For more information contact Doreen Badheka
Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
New Jersey Cancer Center & Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), 205 South Orange Avenue, Room F1196, Newark, NJ 07103

Strategic Online Networking to Propel Your Career by 2Actify
Learn how to find the hidden opportunities and successfully land a job faster! Exactly how to present yourself online for your job search. What you need on your profile to attract hiring managers. How to build your network and connect with companies and professionals that can refer you to hidden job opportunities. Why Attend? 2Actify is an online coaching program that teaches a unique step-by-step process for expanding your network of professionals to build career opportunities and referrals. Watch this VIDEO to hear experiences your colleagues had as they prepare for their careers.
Thursday, January 15, 2018 from 4-5:15pm EST
Register Here for the virtual event…
Registered attendees will receive a link for webinar access before the event.

Opportunity to attend Association of Women in Science event
iJOBS is sponsoring a table at the Association for Women in Science event on March 29 from 6-8pm in Princeton. We have space for 8 attendees so please let me know if you are interested. Prominent scientists will be present from the state and recognized for their achievements. If you would like one of the spots, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu

Eagleton Institute of Policy Fellowships for Rutgers graduate students
Apply now for the 2019 Eagleton Fellowship Program - open to Rutgers graduate students in ALL schools and departments on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses. Stipends and tuition remission awards available! This one-year interdisciplinary certificate program allows Fellows learn about real-world American politics, government, and public affairs, while connecting the fellowship experience to academic field of study. Application deadline is March 23rd. Eagleton has offered these prestigious fellowships since its inception in 1956.
WHY APPLY?
- stipend and tuition remission awards available
- interdisciplinary program open to Rutgers graduate student in all schools and departments on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses
- participate at any point during your graduate studies: one-year certificate program lets you continue working towards your graduate degree without interruption
- highly selective program with an insider’s exposure to politics and government
- wide variety of spring placement options
- engaging discussions about politics and government in small weekly seminars in an informal setting
- opportunities to participate in special events with great food
- direct access to practitioners and a network of more than 1,900 Eagleton alumni in state and national politics and government and beyond
- career counseling and job placement assistance
APPLY ONLINE TODAY!
Visit the Eagleton website for more details at http://go.rutgers.edu/EagletonFellow

Women in STEM: Med-Tech Innovators (on behalf of Dr. Kristen Labazzo)
Rutgers Biomedical Engineering Medical Device Development Center and the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey for the first in their Spring series of educational panels and seminars! February 27 from 4 pm - 6 pm (followed by networking). To register, click here.
- Theresa Scheuble, Director R&D, Janssen
- Marion van Werven-Franssen, Sr. Director, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, Janssen
- Janet Burpee, CEO, Burpee Medsystems
Paving the Way for STEM Women Entrepreneurs
Do you know how to protect your intellectual property? Do you want to learn more about the path from discovery to commercialization? Are you curious about the opportunities for funding and training to improve entrepreneurship skills? To find out join the WE STEM event in the afternoon of Thursday March 8th and the morning of Friday March 9th. Register early! Seating is limited. We expect to have a waiting list. For event details and registration: WE STEM Event Registration. If you have any questions, contact Natalie Batmanian (nbr@rutgers.edu).

Job board at BioNJ
Please click here to see recent job postings for fresh PhDs and postdocs.

January 2018

Postdoc at Merck
As a postdoctoral fellow in Predictive and Clinical Immunogenicity research you will work with a highly collaborative team of scientists from Immunology basic research and development, you will design, plan and implement novel experiments/assays exploring the immunogenicity of biologics, vaccines and personalized vaccine peptides. You will focus on exploring the parameters that influence immunogenicity in clinical trials.
- Employing complex in vitro model systems to address specific question related to immunogenicty
- Using cellular and molecular biology to dissect observations
- Use of in Silico tools to address immunogenicity risks
- PhD in Immunology or Microbiology with less than 3 years of Postdoctoral Experience or achieved a Ph.D. by Spring/Summer of 2018
- Skilled in In Vitro PBMC assays
- Experience in FACS analysis
- Experience in Cellular Immunology
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Ability to design experiments, interpret and track results, and utilize this information to enable assay development
- Strong history of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Bioanalytical experience, ELISA, Luminex, MSD
- Cell signaling, Signal transduction techniques, WB
- Molecular biology, bioinformatics, genomics experience
- Click here to apply online
Jobs at Healthcare Consultancy Group
The companies of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) are always looking to meet talented people grounded in science, marketing, medicine, digital, creative and interactive communications. Our medical and scientific team, an incredibly accomplished group of PhDs and MDs, translate complex science into impactful and meaningful communications. In our company, you can utilize your advanced scientific knowledge to help develop sound, strategic, and insightful content for our clients. You will thrive with us because you will always be learning and we will work closely with you to guide your career growth.
We currently have immediate opportunities in our CT and NY Offices! If you are interested in pursuing a career in medical communications, please email your resume to Denia Talavera, HR Manager at dtalavera@hcg-int.com
Opportunities hiring immediately:
- Scientific Associate – Chameleon Communications, New York, NY /Iselin, New Jersey
- Medical Associate – Health Science Communications, New York, NY
- Medical Associate – The Scienomics Group, Greenwich, CT/ San Francisco, CA
Job at MTF Biologics
Assist with the development of products, processes and packaging within the MTF Design Control System. Provide technical support for scale-up of process, product and packaging development activities for transition from R&D to Manufacturing. Participate in surgeon handling labs and in vivo studies conducted at University sites or contract laboratories.
1. Develop mechanical, physical, chemical or biologic test methods and test protocols; perform tests and record information; provide reports required to meet Design Control requirements.
2. Assist with the development of products, processes and packaging within the MTF Design Control System.
3. Generate statistical summaries and reports from collected data along with submission of Lab Experiment reports that are approved in the corporate documentation management system.
4. Perform record keeping for all experiments and research activities in compliance with GLP and design Control guidelines.
5. Plan and execute Design of Experiment (DOE) activates to establish product or process specifications.
6. Participate in the development of processes for new products including process design and equipment procurement.
7. Provide technical support for scale-up of process, product and packaging development activities for transition from R&D to Manufacturing.
8. Prepares samples and documents for biocompatibility and animal studies
9. Prepares prototypes for handling and cadaver labs on or off-site associated with gaining surgeon or distribution partner input.
10. Participate in surgeon handling labs and in vivo studies conducted at University sites or contract laboratories.
11. Participates in patent review of prior art.
12. Assist on special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Materials Science, Tissue Engineering)
- Up to 3 years experience with Bachelor’s Degree or Up to 1 year of experience with Master’s Degree.
- In lieu of any work experience, internship or Co-OP experience. Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and basic statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of CAD design software associated with solid modeling and drafting.
- Experience in mammalian cell culture, tissue engineering, biomaterials preferred.
- Experience in biochemical assays (developing protocols, performing assays)
- For more information click here or contact Meeta Gidwani mgidwani28@gmail.com
January 2018

Check out the iJOBS blog by clicking here. If you are interested in joining the blog as a writer, email rutgersijobsblog@gmail.com. You can read articles by Fatu Badiane Markey about her experience as an Eagleton Institute of Politics Fellow and her internship in the NJ State House. She also has given great advice about writing abstracts, introductions, and results.

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Michelle Favre who took the Communicating Science class last year and for her capstone project in that class prepared an undergrad lecture under the mentorship of Rutgers alumna Tara Cominski. Michelle just landed a job as an Adjunct Professor at Ramapo College!

Strategic Alliance Intern – Corporate Engagement
The Office of Corporate Engagement, a unit within the Rutgers Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), is seeking a part-time Strategic Alliance Intern. The Intern’s primary responsibility will be supporting discussions with industry partners focused on establishing funded research projects with Rutgers PIs. The intern will respond to partnering interests of industry R&D decision makers, work closely with Rutgers faculty and staff, and liaise with other Rutgers offices that manage pre/post award matters, including groups working on intellectual property, licensing and sponsored contracts. This is a temporary position with a projected start date of February 15, 2018. The ideal candidate is a PhD candidate toward the end of her/his candidacy who, with the permission of her/his PI advisor, can dedicate at least 20 hours a week over a four-month period. The Intern will be exposed to industry offices dedicated to business development, strategic alliances and open innovation activities.
To apply, please send your resume to Jaimie Testai at myrkalja@ored.rutgers.edu.

2018 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition: (Flyer attached) Apply for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition on April 15th, 2018 at the Johns Hopkins Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Open to all student-led teams from around the world that have designed health-related solutions. Multiple cash prizes awarded! Submissions are due February 19, 2018. Competition Website
Project must be focused on a healthcare application:
1. Innovations for both high-resource settings and global health applications are eligible
2. Device, hardware, and digital solutions are eligible
3. Project must have been started after January 1st, 2015
4. Project must be driven by full-time students:
5. Ph.D./Postdoc research projects and projects that have utilized significant research funding (>$100k) are ineligible
6. Projects that are not run by full-time students are ineligible. For example, projects run by startup companies or faculty are ineligible.
7. Eligible full-time students include those working towards undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees (MBA, MD, etc.).
Rutgers Design and Prototyping Workshop Monday, Feb 26. 7:00 – 8:30 PM - Academic Building East - Room AB 4400; 15 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Free for students and Alum. Join Information Technology and Informatics (ITI) Instructor Connie Pascal and UX Designer Victoria Kulikowski to learn the basics of Design Thinking and how to use the User Interface prototyping tool Indigo Studio from Infragistics. Indigo Studio is used by companies such as JP Morgan, Chase, Fujitsu, Amex, Bloomberg and Prudential. There is space for about 20 - 25 additional attendees – For more information and to register click here.

Bell Labs Internship Program Research Area: Physiological Communications
Seeking highly-motivated, talented and enthusiastic graduate students to take part in this year’s Bell Labs Summer Internship Program at Murray Hill, NJ. This is a 10-week paid internship, ideally for graduate students and post-docs (or exceptional undergraduates with research experience). Based on performance, candidates will also be considered for full-time employment. Students will have the opportunity to learn and work with world experts, while contributing to the on-going efforts with their expertise and experience in a classical Bell Labs-style setting. Education Requested: Must be pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Microbiology or Nanotechnology from an accredited college/university. Experience with biosensing, optical sensing, bio/nano-materials, microfluidics, cell culture and/or electronics is a major plus. Please CLICK HERE to apply today! See attached flyer. For any questions of concern, please contact: Dr. Shreyas Shah (shreyas.shah@nokia-bell-labs.com).

Postdoc at J&J in Skin Biology and BioDelivery
Johnson & Johnson Consumer & Personal Products Worldwide Division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. is recruiting for a Postdoc, Skin Biology & BioDelivery to be located in Skillman, NJ. The Skin Biology & BioDelivery team is an upstream Discovery and Enabling Programs team within the Global Skin Care Innovation Platforms group. The team is charged with identifying novel biological targets and breakthrough technologies to provide skin care benefits, evaluating cell signaling mechanisms in order to understand MOA’s for key technologies and developing innovative in-vitro models and assays to assess the functional benefits of technologies and product propositions for skin care benefits. The individual is expected to lead multiple projects, collaborating internally and externally to develop and apply novel in-vitro models and assays, with a primary focus to enable the validation and understanding of MOA’s of key technologies, the assessment of functional effects of technologies and products to predict clinical performance, as well the creation of in vitro scientific support for priority new and differentiated product propositions. The individual will be expected to present data to internal cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to present at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- A minimum of a Ph.D. with skin biology, molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering. 1+ year experience is highly preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
- Solid working knowledge of skin biology/biochemistry pathways, hands-on experience in current techniques including in-vitro assays and models is required.
- High throughput sequencing and data analysis experience highly preferred
- High throughput screening and automation experience is desired
- Professional scholarly activity (e.g. conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, patents, etc.), and prior industrial or post-doctoral experience is highly preferred
- This position is based in Skillman, NJ. Requisition ID: 0136180118. For more information, click here.
Catalyst Conversations for Undergraduate EducatorsThe American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites you to participate in the Catalyst Conversations for Undergraduate Educators workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Montclair State University in Montclair, N.J. During this workshop, educators will exchange ideas about teaching practices in biochemistry and molecular biology. Participants will have an opportunity to give short “chalk talks,” share instructional materials and have discussions about implementing new ideas into their own teaching. Presentations will be programmed based on the abstracts submitted so we strongly encourage everyone to submit their abstracts early.

Abstract submission deadline – Feb. 17, 2018. Registration deadline – Feb. 24, 2018 (Registration is limited). This workshop is free and open to all undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology educators, including faculty, postdocs and graduate students. To learn more, view the program and register, visit the workshop website.

BioNJ Talent Networks
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January 2018

Congratulations to Zakiya Qualls who was selected to blog for the NIH BEST website and has published 5 blogs to date! You can read them here: September, October, November, December, January.

Data science contractor for neurodegenerative disease research at the NIH
As a result of previous work/research, the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG), National Institute on Aging (NIA) needs supplemental personnel qualified to integrate genetic, imaging and clinical data into complex machine learning models. Additionally, this is area of work will need computer infrastructure development for data collection, management and analytics that cannot be addressed by current LNG staff.
- Perform state of the art data science to meet the goals of the LNG.
- Provide state of the art statistical and computing advice to staff, postdoctoral scientists, visiting scientists and other trainees.
- Perform extensive independent research that focuses on the statistical analysis of molecular genetics and genomic data; collaborate with researchers from around the world.
- Lead the analysis of genotype and multi-dimensional phenotype data.
- Develop cloud-based analytic pipelines to improve the productivity of the laboratory for long-term research gains.
- Identify next generation framework and solutions to the management and analysis of massive scale data produced and used within LNG.
- Deliver presentations to international audiences in the field of data science and neurodegeneration.
- Prepare technical reports detailing the methodological approach and results of analyses.
- Draft and complete manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals
The anticipated performance is for one 12-month base period of performance from January 11, 2018 to January 10, 2019.
For more information, please click here. If you are interested, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu.

Editing and Publishing Science Associate at Research Institute for Fragrance Materials
- Assisting the editor-in-chief with the overall process for editing and publishing of RIFM Fragrance Ingredient Safety Assessments
- Contributing to the work of writing and editing scientific documents
- Assisting with the timely preparation of all manuscripts and responses to reviewer comments
- Serving as the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials associate editor to maintain a high-quality written scientific output.
For additional details, see attached. If you are interested, please forward CV to Anne Marie Api, PhD, VP Human Health Service, amapi@rifm.org

Funding and Launching a University Biotech Spin-Off
Featuring leaders of Biotech Academic Spin-offis in NJ. Biotech leaders will tell their story and provide guidance and recommendations on landing and funding their academic biotech spin-off. Hosted by Rutgers and NJ Economic Development Authority CCIT Biotech Incubator and BioNJ
Thursday Jan 25 from 5-7pm at Rutgers Visitors Center
For more information and to register, click here.

January 2018

Congratulations to SciPhD trainee Trevan Locke who got a job at the American Association for Cancer Research as a Scientific Program Administrator focused on Regulatory Science and Policy in their D.C. policy office.

Rutgers I-CORPS Site Program for aspiring entrepreneurs
Rutgers is actively recruiting STEM-based teams with University-owned and student-owned innovations from all campuses across Rutgers. Teams must include an Entrepreneurial Lead (typically a student) and at least one other member, either an Academic Lead (typically a faculty member) or a Business Mentor (industry expert). The goal is to help teams explore technology commercialization pathways for their technologies. Teams will receive up to $2500 for reimbursable expenses related to Customer Discovery.
We invite your team to apply for our first upcoming cohort during the Spring semester 2018 using the online application by clicking here. If accepted, we expect your full participation in the lectures, customer discovery interviews, and delivery of short team presentations for the duration of the cohort. The application deadline is January 31st, 2018.
During the 4-session program (see dates below), classroom instruction time will focus on Steve Blank’s Lean Startup methodologies and Alex Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas, along with short class presentations. Teams are expected to conduct 20+ customer interviews during the 5-week period with weekly presentations of their findings and their future plans. Through class lectures, videos, and evidence-based entrepreneurship, we will support your team in identifying the value of your research to potential customers in the real world, to help you craft a plan forward. The following dates for this upcoming Spring 2018 cohort on New Brunswick Campus are:
- Tuesday, February 27, 9am – 1pm
- Tuesday, March 6, 9am – 1pm
- Tuesday, March 20, 9am – 1pm
- Tuesday, March 27, 9am – 1pm
If the timing of this 1st Cohort does not fit your schedule, please be aware that Rutgers will have multiple cohorts over the 5-year grant period with a goal of assisting 30 teams per year. By participating in the Rutgers I-Corps Site Program, you become part of the National Innovation Network and position your team for more commercialization success with eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National program, SBIR/STTR Awards, or additional follow-on funding from incubators or investors.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your team, please contact us at i-corps@ored.rutgers.edu.

Positions for current grad students and postdocs as Science Writing Associates at NY Academy of Sciences
The New York Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce the continuation of its Science Writing Associates Program, which gives New York metropolitan area graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to build their writing skills and credentials. Each Associate will attend up to three Academy symposia in their area of expertise and will contribute a 1200-1500 word event summary for each symposium, to be featured in the eBriefings on the Academy’s website: https://www.nyas.org/news-and-publications/?filter=eBriefings. Associates will also submit ideas for social sharing to promote each eBriefing they write. eBriefings are unique multimedia presentations that include meeting summaries written by science writers and scientists, a selection of speakers’ slides and audio, and links to other related information. This material is valuable to specialists as well as to the general scientific community worldwide. eBriefings are viewed by approximately 10,000 visitors to our website each month and are also shared extensively on social media.
Science Writing Associates will be credited with authorship of the eBriefing and will receive $150.00 per symposium for their contribution. All symposia will take place at our conference center in New York City. Areas of coverage include: Life Sciences, Environmental Science and Nutrition; and Science Education, Professional Development, and Public Policy.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Masters, PhD, or postdoctoral program and have expertise in one of the areas of coverage outlines above. Demonstrated broad scientific perspective and experience with scientific writing a plus. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and must have permission to do off-campus work for payment. Non-U.S. students must submit an I-20 form completed by your school/university that authorizes you to work off-campus.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Priority Deadline: Monday-January 15, 2018.The application, submitted as a single PDF or Microsoft Word file, should contain: (i) your resume, (ii) a letter describing your area of research expertise and writing experience, (iii) a 500-word summary of the science presentations (details below), and (iv) two suggested tweets that might encourage users to read your summary on social media.
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES EBRIEFING WRITING TEST Please choose assignment A, B, or C. Each assignment includes links to media recordings of past Academy presentations. Please watch the videos and write a 500-word summary of the content. In addition to an explanation of the science, the summary should provide context and relate the individual presentations to the major theme of the conference.
Select an assignment in the field most closely related to the subject(s) you would like to write about for the Academy. Note: Your 500-word summary should discuss all the presentations in the assignment. When you are finished with your 500-word summary, please also write 2 suggested tweets that would encourage social media users to read your summary.
Assignment A: Life Sciences Assignment B: Environmental Science and Nutrition Assignment C: Science Education, Career, and Public Policy For details of assignments, click here

Job as Manager of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
This role serves as an alliance manager and industry liaison in support of the efforts of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) to support new company creation from intellectual property coming from Johns Hopkins University. Responsibilities include alliance management for a multi-year collaboration -“Bluefield” - with a large healthcare investment company, organizing meetings with relevant stakeholders, managing agreements, and inbound and outbound business development efforts as they pertain to licensing and business development related to the Bluefield collaboration.
Specific duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages Bluefield collaboration and agreements including overseeing deliverables and maintaining partnerships.
- Organizes all matters relating to Bluefield including scheduling and managing committee meetings within the University, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the alliance agreements, and overseeing the completion of any required third party agreements to support the research.
- Tracks administrative matters relating to the RFPs for projects and research programs, once launched.
- Leads the sourcing of technologies and research programs to be presented as potential research projects for Bluefield.
- Manages complex intellectual property and technology transfer tasks including developing programming for Bluefield and business development events.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in life sciences or an MBA strongly preferred. Other advance degrees or combinations with directly related industry experience will also be considered.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to make independent judgments and act on decisions on a daily basis and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
- Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Salesforce preferable.
- Experience with various software applications (e.g. spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical and graphic packages), to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of industry and University employees.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus. Job Req ID: 5709-BluefieldDF. Please send resume and cover letter to - Jorge Aquino - jorge.aquino@jhu.edu

December 2017

Get Volunteer Consulting Experience with Huron Consulting
Sidnee Pinho at Huron Consulting is working on a major consulting project and would like some volunteer graduate students or postdocs to help out. Huron is working on its own strategic plan and there are a number of strategic initiatives that need analytic support. It’s not life sciences specific, but it’s overall strategy and great business experience in the consulting market. Please contact Sidnee Pinho if you are interested: spinho@huronconsultinggroup.com

Free NIH Course in Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
iJOBS has registered as a remote host of this online class that is open now to all iJOBS trainees. The NIH Clinical Center's Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains registrants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and much more. This course will be of interest to physicians, scientists, medical and dental students, nurses, public health professionals, and others conducting or planning a career in clinical research.
For more information on the course, click here and to register as part of the Rutgers site, click here
Deadline to register is December 29

Job as Research Associate for Cell Sciences Lab Work FT (Princeton, NJ; Union County, NJ)
There is an immediate opening for a highly-motivated and energetic research scientist to join the Reagents team in Evotec US. Evotec Reagents is a growing business unit delivering high quality materials to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industry. Overall Responsibilities and Tasks: ● Production cell culture using the CompacT robotic platform to provide flasks and/or plates of cells to support weekly compound screening needs for several programs. ● Routine manual cell culture using sterile techniques, including cell line maintenance, cell plating, bulk cell preparations, frozen cell banks, membrane preparations, etc ●.Molecular biology techniques, including transient transfections. Contact: Thomas.Acton@evotec.com (see attached posting)

Job or Postodoc Position as Computational Data Scientist
A computational data scientist or postdoc position is available immediately in Dr. Ron Do’s lab. The Do lab is in the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Dr. Do’s lab focuses on determining the genetic and biological bases of complex disease. The group pursues these interests by utilizing approaches from statistical genetics, population genetics, human genetics and genetic epidemiology.
The term for this position is for 2 years with possibility of an extension depending on successful progress and available funding. A competitive salary, benefits and travel opportunities will be offered commensurate with experience and qualifications.
1. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent doctorate in Human Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Population Genetics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
2. Candidates should have proficiency in programming (e.g. Perl or Python) and statistical computing (e.g. R).
3. Candidates should have a track record of scientific productivity and/or leadership.
Please send inquiries via email to ron.do@mssm.edu (see attached posting)

Internships at Bristol Myers Squibb
The opportunities include limited Spring Co-Ops (Jan 20th – beginning of July) and Summer internships (Majority beginning end of May/beginning of June and ending mid-August). Interested students can utilize the attached sheet (see attached postings) for specific internship and co-op positions currently available. By clicking on the application link they are able to see a full description, as well as the specific requirements. In addition, we have a Talent Interest Link below that we ask students to apply to as we push out new positions to anyone that has submitted their information to the below: Talent Community

Becton Dickinson Technology Leadership Development Program’s (TLDP)
The vision is to develop future leaders of BD’s R&D organization by providing TLDP associates with broad and deep technical assignments across BD. The program consists of three successively more challenging assignments that can span multiple businesses and / or locations within the Company. These assignments are designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills. A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate with the influence of senior R&D leaders and your personal skills and interests.
Qualifications: PhD, MD or research-based thesis MS degree, with appropriate technical depth, in life sciences or engineering fields, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, systems engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, digital health, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology and related fields.
Program Features:

Custom-designed rotational assignments guided by participant’s input, resulting in a fluid, flexible and dynamic career development experience
Assignments focused on developing each participant’s domain expertise, leadership abilities, cross-functional skills and business acumen
Assignments spanning multiple locations and BD businesses within key research and development facilities such as Franklin Lakes, NJ; Baltimore, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Sandy, UT; and Vernon Hills, IL

For more information contact TLDP_recruiters@bd.com (see attached posting)

Job as Bioinformatics Scientist at at Admera Health (Genewiz)
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with bench scientists, comprehend project objectives, and evaluate and provide informatics solutions.
Develop and implement bioinformatics analyses, applications, and workflows to expand our genomics and bioinformatics capabilities
Integrate statistical analysis to project design and data interpretations
Maintain and improve back-end of cloud-based genomic interpretation system
Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, clinical-related databases
Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases
Work closely with IT specialists to build robust infrastructure

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or other related disciplines with 0-2 years of experience required
High programming proficiency in R, Python highly desired
Essential knowledge of key biological processes and NGS technology desired.
Must be able to analyze NGS data
Cloud computing experience highly desired (Amazon web service experience a plus
Concrete bioinformatics skills in analysis of data from various omic platforms
Experience in building NGS data analysis pipeline
Experience in web interface (web frontend) development. Familiarity with bootstrap and python web frameworks like Django/Web2py is a plus
Strong background in software development on Linux system

To apply, click here. For more information, contact Herling Domena herling.domena@GENEWIZ.com(see attached posting)

Job as Technical Application Scientist at Genewiz Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) team
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Responsibilities:

Communicate project requirements, status, and deadlines with customers and internal teams
Design and execute customer care workflows
Promote NGS business by visiting prospective and current customers, attending vendor shows and conferences, and providing technical webinars and poster presentations
Assist Marketing with various initiatives to improve value propositions, brand awareness, and market share
Train Sales, Marketing, and PM on NGS services and solutions
Work with various internal teams to provide customers with superior pre-sale consultation and after-sale technical support

Qualifications:

PhD in Biological Sciences preferred
Strong knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing, both wet and dry lab, required
2+ years of hands-on Next Generation Sequencing experience, both wet and dry lab, preferred
Project management experience preferred
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment
Willing and able to travel overnight (up to 50%)

To apply, click here. For more information, contact Herling Domena herling.domena@GENEWIZ.com(see attached posting)

Postdoc in Genotoxicity, Phototoxicity, Photoallergy, Toxicology at Research Institute for Fragrance Materials
These positions assist in the support of global efforts to assess fragrance materials and their toxicology assessment on the endpoints mentioned above on behalf of RIFM and its industry members. Responsibilities include project and program management within specific areas of research and testing, data management, regulatory support to industry members, committee interaction, and support and development of publications. Qualifications: PhD in Toxicology, Chemistry, or Biology and Familiarity with relational databases Responsibilities:

Human Health Data Management and Risk Assessment
- Develop risk assessments for specific toxicology endpoints
- Assist in refining in silico tools
- Provide data assessments
- Database QA/QC - develop standard and consistent data entry for ease of use for staff and members
- Respond to database related questions from membership
Test Program Management
- Select, procure, and monitor for specific toxicology endpoint toxicology studies at contract laboratories
Organize and manage peer-review publication efforts to include
- Writing and editing papers for publication
- Corresponding with journal editors/publishers
- Presenting data at international scientific meetings

Please forward a Letter of Interest, including salary requirements, and CV electronically to: amapi@rifm.org or smanzi@rifm.org (see attached posting)

15 positions for PhDs in various aspects of structural and adhesion biology for VIral and BacteRial Adhesins (ViBrANT)
This is an EU ITN (innovative Training Network), with positions in both academia and industry, and spanning all the way from Portugal to Finland, The closing date for applications is January 4th. Information about the network and the application forms are available here. These are well-funded positions in leading labs around Europe, and available to students worldwide. The only major stipulations are: (1) you must move country and (2) you may not have been working as a researcher for more than four years after your first degree. For more information, contact Adrian Goldman adrian.goldman@HELSINKI.FI.

Data Science Fellowship
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, we will have a remote online session. New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, Washington, DC. Dates: All sections will be from 2018-03-26 to 2018-05-18. To apply, click here.

Calling all entrepreneurs
If you are interested in starting your own business either now or in the future, you could definitely benefit from feedback and support from your peers and advisors. Tyreek Houston, a Masters Student in the School of Communications and Informatics has created a survey to gauge the interest in forming an Innovation and Entrepreneurship student organization here at Rutgers.
Tyreek has the support of Assistant Dean Dr. Stroeger from the Business School and Associate Director Lori Dars from the Office of Research and Economic Development who will act as advisors to the group.
Please take a moment to fill out the short survey included in the link below so that Tyreek can gather support and learn the needs of those interested in entrepreurship. The survey should only take a minute to complete.

Job as Neuroimaging Analyst at Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer’s Center
The Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer’s Center is seeking a full-time neuroimaging analyst to work with research faculty and imaging scientists to develop and implement imaging pipelines and analytical protocols for a large NIH-funded research portfolio. The analyst will be responsible for independently analyzing complex, multi-subject, multi-level neuroimaging datasets and training others in neuroimaging analysis. Experience should be in imaging science or related fields (e.g., biomedical engineering, computer science, biophysics, neuroscience, psychology or related discipline).

Requires familiarity with imaging software programs and operating systems
Requires programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or Unix/Linux
Scientific computing skills and experience with FSL and FreeSurfer are highly desired
Skills in structural morphometric analysis, multivariate analysis, biostatistical analysis approaches to the research data, in addition to other analytical approaches (which are continually being developed/updated)

To apply, please email Dr. Angela Jefferson (angela.jefferson@vanderbilt.edu) with a cover letter detailing your interest in this position, your resume or CV, and contact information. List the Job ID 1709545 in the subject of your email. Please also apply to the position through Vanderbilt’s HR websitesearching for Job ID 1709545.

November 2017

Congratulations iJOBS SciPhD trainee Aamani Rupakula who got a job at Colgate-Palmolive s a Research Scientist in the Clinical Research Department-Oral Health Care Division working on the Oral Microbiome. iJOBS had a site visit to Colgate today!

Board Certification in Medical Affairs (BCMAS)
We have already offered this special deal once to iJOBS trainees and are offering it again now. If you planning on going into Medical Affairs which is a growing area in industry for PhDs and are willing to pay around $600 to take the online certification course, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu. People who are interested in becoming a Medical Science Liaison or going into Medical Information might consider this certificate. You must be a PhD, PharmD, MD or DO or enrolled in one of those degree programs to be eligible. The program consists of 20 Different Modules. A final exam with at least an 80% passing rate is required to achieve board certification. The exam consists of approximately 90 questions. It is offered worldwide via Online Proctoring by a testing provider. The entire program is Online & Self-Paced. Maintenance Required (Recertification every 5 years). It typically takes several months to complete the program. Feedback from the first cohort of iJOBS trainees who did the program is to do it close to when you are going to be looking for a job. To learn more go to www.medicalaffairsspecialist.org.

Free NIH Course in Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
iJOBS has registered as a remote host of this online class that is open now to all iJOBS trainees. The NIH Clinical Center's "Principles of Clinical Pharmacology" course is a lecture series covering the fundamentals of clinical pharmacology as a translational scientific discipline focused on rational drug development and utilization in therapeutics. The course focuses on the following core principles of pharmacology: pharmacokinetics; drug metabolism and transport; drug therapy in special populations; assessment of drug effects; drug discovery and development; pharmacogenomics and pharmacotherapy.
For more information on the course, click here and to register as part of the Rutgers site, click here.

Rutgers Student Alumni Career Connect
The Student-Alumni Career Connect is an online database of Rutgers alumni willing to provide career advice. Search alumni by major, career cluster, industry, location, and more to learn about their career paths. Expand your vision of the options open to Rutgers graduates, contact alumni for career advice, and network your way to success! This system is open to students and alumni.
rutgers.peoplegrove.com

Scientist I at Genewiz in the Technical Support team
This position is a non-bench role that works closely with customers and the lab in order to effectively manage the customer interaction with GENEWIZ in South Plainfield, NJ.
Responsibilities:

Proactively manage workflow for key accounts including complaints, sales, trending
Design customized troubleshooting strategies for customers and perform in-depth e-mail communication with customers
Perform new customer follow up and repeat analysis
Develop quality trending metrics and establish systems for team members to maintain
Create and coordinate interdepartmental projects
Communicate with customers by phone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner and redirect when necessary
Mentor new members to the Technical Support team

Qualifications:

PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent years of related experience required
4+ years of previous lab work experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential
Closely follow Standard Operating Protocol (SOP)

To apply, click here and see attached. For more information, contact Herling Domena herling.domena@GENEWIZ.com

Biological Asset Management Scientist at GSK
Preferred qualifications:

1-2 years of experience with biological sample management preferred.
Knowledge and experience working with human and non-human biological samples
Practical knowledge of tissue culture and cellular/molecular biology techniques.

Details:
We are seeking a highly-motivated scientist to work in the Discovery Supply and Sample Management department within the Platform Technology & Science (PTS) division of R&D to support activities across multiple therapeutic areas.
The position will reside within the PTS Discovery Supply department and be part of a dedicated BioAssets team working with an integrated and cross disciplined group of chemical and biological scientists as well as IT and Automation specialists. Specific responsibilities will include maintaining GSK’s biologic asset inventory and processes by fulfilling requests, preserving new deposits of plasmids, viruses, strains, cell lines, iPSCs and replenishing these biologic assets in a timely manner. This position will take ownership of weekly testing for mycoplasma and sterility and the monthly cell line authentication tests. This position will assume accountability to fulfill BioCat requests as needed and ensure biologicals are properly delivered/shipped to customers in a timely manner. Be diligent to track all progress using the departmental queues and maintain transparency in terms of workload and timelines. The selected candidate will be required to maintain their relevant electronic laboratory notebook and ensure biologic archiving information is complete and accurate throughout the year. Lastly, the selected candidate will work with other scientists using new automated freezer systems to transfer samples and organize in an effective manner while continuously looking for ways to simplify processes and organize samples and information.
Key Responsibilities:

Acquire, supply, process and archive biological samples, ensuring adherence to ethical & regulatory requirements.
Ensure biological sample inventories and databases are accurate, complete and up-to-date.
Play a role in developing and implementing new technologies crucial to the Biological Sample Management operation in order for the facility to maintain its scientific and technological edge.

Application closing date: Friday 15th December 2017. Click here to learn more about the position or contact Sara Misenko, iJOBS alum at sarah.misenko@rutgers.edu. Requistion ID: WD146791. Location in Collegeville, PA

Postdoc in Tumor immunology at Sloan Kettering
Tumor immunology is an exciting field and is also a good field to do a postdoc in if someone wants to transition into industry. Please see attached for details. On behalf of Tom Magaldi.

Postdoc at Jackson Laboratories
Postdoctoral Associates at JAX work with award-winning faculty in a uniquely collaborative academic research environment. JAX postdocs benefit from exceptional career development opportunities, including individualized career advising and professional skills workshops. Find out more about the postdoctoral program at JAX at jax.org/postdoc or contact them at postdoc@jax.org. You can view available Postdoctoral Associate positionsonline.

November 2017

On behalf of Doreen Badheka
Alumnus story: A career in teaching at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs)
Invited speaker: Melissa Baralt, Ph.D., Professor, Berkley College and Adjunct Professor, Montclair State University
Dr. Baralt will discuss curriculum development and pedagogy deriving from her 10 years of experience in teaching. She will also share insights and advises for those interested in transitioning from lab to teaching with little to no experience in coordinating classes and coursework.
Room C686, Medical Science Building, MSB, Newark, NJ
Monday, December 4, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
RSVP here

On behalf of Doreen Badheka
Alumnus story: A career in drug safety at Pfizer
Invited speaker: Erika Cortizo, MS, MBA
Erika has extensive experience working in various branches of drug safety at Pfizer. She will share her current work experience and how the MS and MBA degrees helped her plan her future.
Room C686, Medical Science Building, MSB, Newark, NJ
Tuesday, December 19, 2017, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
RSVP here

On behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres
Project Management: Essential Skills for Success
December 14 and January 24 from 2-4pm
Session 1: We will discuss the topics of project definition and project planning with an emphasis in the differences and similarities of doing project management in an academic setting versus an industry setting.
Session 2: We will discuss the topics of project execution and project closure with an emphasis in the differences and similarities of doing project management in an academic setting versus an industry setting
To RSVP, click here

Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity (ELBI) Fellowship
The Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Fellowship is an opportunity for talented career professionals to deepen their expertise, expand their network, and build their leadership skills through a series of sponsored events coordinated by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. This highly-competitive, part-time program boasts more than 100 alumni from a wide variety of organizations in government, the private sector, and academia. Together, they represent the foundation of the next generation of leaders in the biosecurity community.
Deadline Dec 22
More information about the fellowship
More information about the application process & eligibility

November 2017

Congratulations to the most recent iJOBS Phase 2 graduates that are now in Phase 3!!!! They received their iJOBS certificate of completion yesterday for their participation in: Phase 1, SciPhD workshop, course and externship/shadowing.Nathaly Salazar-Vasquez, Liping Lou, Xiaowei Zang, Prerna Nepali, Samar Alselehdar, Canan Casikara, Rucha Shah, Fanfan Wu and Jiaxin Sun.

Congratulations to the students and postdocs who each won a $50 Target gift card for completing the NIH survey that was sent to them this fall and were thus entered into the gift card raffle. If you fill out your survey you can be entered to win the next time! Ukpong Eyo, Caroline Wood, Shalini Dived, Kelley Healey, Gihoon Nah, Chao Wang, Luisa Alatorre, and Benjamin Zimmer.

Merck Research Labs (MRL) announces a Future Talent Program internship that will last 9-12 weeks.
The ADME Group within Merck evaluates the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of therapeutic small molecules, peptides and proteins in early discovery through drug development.
Project Information:
HepatoPac is an in-vitro micropatterned co-culture of primary hepatocytes (MPCCs) that displays phenotypic stability over extended period of time and has demonstrated stable expression of drug metabolizing enzymes and cannalicular efflux transporters. HepatoPac is reported to express most drug transporters with extensive bile canalicular network in a highly reproducible platform and exhibit higher levels of transporter-mediated uptake/efflux compared to sandwich cultured hepatocytes. This system is used both in-house and externally for predicting the metabolic stability of low turnover compounds, and the risk for drug-induced liver injury, but has not been explored for quantitative prediction of biliary clearance. To that end, we would like to work with an intern over the summer to evaluate the utility of HepatoPac models to predict biliary clearance of compounds with low to moderate biliary clearance.
The objectives of this work include:

Determine biliary excretion clearance for 6-8 compounds in rat and human HepatoPac systems and compare to sandwich cultured hepatocytes
Compare biliary excretion clearance measured in HepatoPac models with in vivo rat data to assess IVIVE and scaling factors
Using already established assays, work with West Point BA group to measure major hepatic transporter expression in HepatoPac tested and compare to other in vitro systems

By the end of the internship, the student should be able to:

Develop basic sample and liquid handling skills
Conduct transport studies in HepatoPac model
Prepare samples for bioanalysis
Analyze data to determine in vitro biliary excretion clearance
Develop an understanding of the rapidly evolving field of drug transporters in drug discovery and development

If you are interested in this internship, please email Dr. Xiaoyan Chu with your Cover Letter and CV. The ADME Group will begin reviewing applications in early December 2017. Email: xiaoyan_chu@merck.com

Jobs at Kashiv Pharmaceutical
See attached for job descriptions. They are hiring many new people!

Certificate programs from the Rutgers Professional Science Masters program
Certificate in Science & Technology Management - This certificate covers the business basics -- finance & accounting, communication & leadership, and project management.
Certificate is Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Trials Management - This certificate covers the basics in drug discovery, regulatory affairs and clinical trials management.
For more information about these certificates, please send email to psminfo@docs.rutgers.edu or contact us.

November 2017

To read an article in the Daily Targum about the iJOBS and Eagleton Institute for Politics event on the Opioid Crisis including our interactive exercise, click here

Full time job opportunities for PhD scientists at Health Science Communications Healthcare Consultancy Group and Chameleon US
There are a few Scientific Associate roles in the Iselin, NJ office . The role is posted here. If you are interested, email Denia Talavera your resume at DTalavera@hcg-int.com Scientific writing, editing and data analysis to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and device clients. In this role, you will develop content, including formatting, referencing, and annotation of deliverables. In each project you will have the opportunity to manage budget and timelines, while preserving high quality and accuracy standards. As the lead scientific strategist, you will engage and influence clients, create innovative deliverables and the direct project outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS
MD or PhD in biomolecular or biomedical sciences
Experience with peer review of scientific/medical publications, developing scientific manuscripts and/or slide decks from study data
Demonstrated experience of medical/scientific writing skills
SKILLS
Proficient using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet research
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Effectively perform in a collaborative team structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Medical Device Patient Forum
Graduate students and postdocs, please join us for a VERY important medical device forum as we tell the patient story! Hear from those who work with patients, and from patients themselves, as they discuss how beneficial medical devices have been to improving health and quality of life. This is an opportunity to hear from the people that you will be helping one day with your research! To register, click here.

Opportunity for Communicating Science
The Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great chance for early career scientists interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is a collaboration between the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and iBiology. Participants in the 2018 YSS must apply to be selected. U.S. and international PhD candidates or postdocs with an interesting research story are eligible to apply. Four winners will attend a multi-day workshop in San Francisco led by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, a leading organization in training scientists to give effective talks, in collaboration with iBiology. After this training, the selected scientists will record their 30-minute talks in a green screen studio, which will be posted on iBiology.org as part of a the Young Scientist Seminars. The winners will also receive a $500 honorarium. More information about the 2018 YSS and application details can be found at here. Applications will be accepted October 4 through December 10, 2017. To watch the videos of the Young Scientist Seminars please visit: bit.ly/youngscisem.
You can also find a couple of videos where winners share the lessons they learned and what the weeklong workshop looks like.

Science Internships with the Military
The ORAU Maryland Office administers the Army Research Lab Research Associateship Program (formerly the ARL Postdoctoral Program) and all ORISE Department of Defense opportunities. Aside from the "summer" opportunities, most post-graduate research appointments are scheduled to be a twelve month appointments; the renewal or continuation of the research appointment is contingent upon facility approval and upon the continued availability of funds. Renewals are offered up to one year at a time, for a total of up to five years of research participation. Most of the research opportunities will required U.S. Citizenship to access the military installations. To learn more, click here The U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP) has Summer Journeyman Fellowships available for PhD students. Applications close Sunday, November 12, 2017.
Over the 2018 summer, students can participate in research at one of the Army Research Lab facilities in Aberdeen, MD, Adelphi, MD, or White Sands, NM in one of five research areas:

Computational & Information Sciences (May consider international students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. institutions)
Human Research & Engineering (May consider international students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. institutions)
Sensors & Electron Devices (May consider international students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. institutions)
Vehicle Technology (U.S. Citizens ONLY)
Weapons & Materials (U.S. Citizens ONLY)

October 2017

Internship for PhD student or Postdoc at Genomic Prediction
Genomic Prediction is a pioneer in preimplantation genetic testing. They have developed a novel, genome-wide molecular genotyping method @SEQ for embryo biopsies. They are looking for a trainee who can code. See attached for description of the company and a coding screen that you can complete and then send to recruiting@genomicprediction.com Additional information about the position can be obtained from Laurent Tellier (laurent@genomicprediction.com)

Versatile PhD Career Development Tool
The School of Graduate Studies at Rutgers now offers free subscriptions to a new career development tool: Versatile PhD. Versatile PhD is a digital platform designed to help you learn more about the career opportunities that exist outside the tenure track. This tool demystifies non-academic professions, making it easier to explore a wide range of career paths. Visit our website to learn more about Versatile PhD and to create a free account.

On behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, PhD (Office of Postdoctoral Affairs)

Teaching Portfolio
The Teaching Portfolio is best thought of as a documented statement of a faculty member's teaching responsibilities, philosophy, goals and accomplishments as a teacher. It is a flexible document, and can be used in a number of ways, depending upon the needs and interests of the faculty member. It can be an extensive collection of information, or something much more compact and limited. The essential structure and elements to be included will be presented.

Date: Monday, November 13, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Busch Student Center Room 116ABC
Sponsor: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Workshop presented by: Monica A. Devanas, Director of Faculty Development & Assessment Programs from Center for Teaching Advancement & Assessment Research (CTAAR)
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register by November 3.

On behalf of Doreen Badheka, PhD

Alumnus story: A career in teaching at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs)
Invited speaker: Melissa Baralt, Ph.D., Professor, Berkley College and Adjunct Professor, Montclair State University
Dr. Baralt will discuss curriculum development and pedagogy deriving from her 10 years of experience in teaching. She will also share insights and advises for those interested in transitioning from lab to teaching with little to no experience in coordinating classes and coursework.
Room C686, Medical Science Building, MSB, Newark, NJ
Monday, December 4, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
RSVP here

Job postings on BioNJ
Click here to see jobs available this week.

October 2017

Exclusive Opportunity for iJOBS trainees to help you break into a role as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
iJOBS is partnering with From Science To Pharma (FSTP) to offer a discount on their online training platform. The MSL position which often is filled by a PhD level person allows you to communicate the science behind the therapeutics to key opinion leaders and to better design future scientific studies and clinical trials. In addition to the training platform, the online modules include recruitment readiness, advice on where to start, working with recruiters, and interview questions. iJOBS is supplementing the cost of the different packages and FSTP is also providing a discount for students and postdocs so you would only pay the price indicated below for the different levels.
BRONZE --> $400 - $200 from Rutgers -$100 from FSTP = $100 for the trainees
SILVER --> $500 -$200 from Rutgers -$100 from FSTP = $250 for the trainees
GOLD --> $700 -$200 from Rutgers -$150 from FSTP = $350 for the trainees
PLATINUM --> $1100 -$200 from Rutgers -$150 from FSTP = $750 for the trainees
To learn more about the MSL training platform and what each package includes, click here. To indicate interest in signing up for the program and paying your portion for the packages above, please sign up on this form.

Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expo at Rutgers
This free event is open to all students, regardless of school, major or year. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5:15 in the College Avenue Student Center for:

Entrepreneurship Resource Expo - learn about resources for entrepreneurs and innovators including programs, classes, student groups, innovation spaces etc...
As seen on Shark Tank - Keynote by Philip Petracca, founder and CEO of Fizzics which raised $2 million on the season 8 Premier of Shark Tank
- Career Panelists - Michael & Laura Dweck, co-founders of Basic Outfitters, also seen on Shark Tank
Tacoria - This alumni-run business will be offering samples from its menu
Student Pitch Competition - Earn prizes at the event
Start-up career expo/panel - Listen to our panel then mix and mingle with entrepreneurs/innovative companies to discuss potential opportunities/career paths
Social media contest - Look for Photo cut-outs on display at Student Centers and the Makerspace starting this week
Register today

BioNJ's Third Annual Inspiring Women in STEM Conference
Friday, December 1 from 8am-4pm in Bridgewater, NJ. The action-packed schedule features forward-thinking presentations, informative panel discussions, audience participation exercises and quality networking. This conference is more timely than ever as we find ourselves in a pivotal time for women in the workforce. From practical advice on effective ways to navigate your career to the opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful women who have traveled remarkable journeys, you will come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance. For agenda and registration information, click here. iJOBS is a sponsor of this event and has 4 free registrations for iJOBS trainees. If you are interested, please contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu).

Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for the 2018 Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching. Full eligibility information and online applications are available on our website. Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) program, and political asylees and refugees regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation
Individuals planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities
Stipends:
Dissertation--$25,000 for one year • Postdoctoral--$45,000 for one year
Awardees will have expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows. Approximately 36 dissertation and 24 postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded.
Application Deadline Dates:
Dissertation: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST) • Postdoctoral: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)

Supplementary Materials receipt deadline for submitted applications is January 9, 2018 (5:00 PM EST). For more information and to apply online, click here or email FordApplications@nas.edu

October 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee, Frank Kung who now has a position as an Associate Medical Writer at Health and Wellness Partners

Two Postdoc Positions at Sigmovir Biosystems (on behalf of Doreen Badheka):
Sigmovir Biosystems Inc. is a Biotech Company located in Rockville, MD that has as one of its major focuses vaccine development against human respiratory viruses. We are recruiting an individual with a Ph.D degree for an NIH-funded Scientist position to work on research projects related to infection and pathogenesis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), influenza, rhinovirus, and enterovirus. For these studies, we utilize cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus), an experimental animal model widely used for studies of vaccines and therapies against these important human pathogens. The position requires the willingness and interest of the candidate to perform animal research. The primary responsibility of the candidate will consist of designing and executing infection experiments using this animal model, obtaining and analyzing the data, and presenting the results in oral and written form. Although prior experience with cotton rats is not required, we expect the candidate to rapidly acquire the necessary skills in order to fulfill the requirements of the different projects. The selected candidate will report directly to Dr. Jorge Blanco, President of Sigmovir Biosystems Inc. Salary is commensurable with the candidate’s experience. Contact info: Dr. Jorge Blanco: j.blanco@sigmovir.com

Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development at University of Massachusetts Medical School
Housed in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), the Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) supports the career and professional development of our ~700 PhD and postdoctoral biomedical trainees at UMass Medical School. In addition to offering opt-in resources and services in the areas of career and professional skills development, a cornerstone of our approach is to work with faculty to integrate career development into the fabric of the core curriculum for predoctoral and postdoctoral training. With the support of grant funding, we test for short- and long-term impacts of our approach, and disseminate our findings to help advance the field of PhD career development. The Assistant Director will teach and direct elements of these core functions, facilitate program growth in strategic areas, meet with students 1-on-1 in career counseling appointments, and contribute to strategic planning, communications, and partnership development to further the mission and growth of the cBCD.
To learn more about this position and apply, click here. In addition, applicants are encouraged to send applications directly to cynthia.fuhrmann@umassmed.edu.

Data Incubator Fellowship
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. One of our iJOBS trainees did this fellowship last year and recommends it.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session. Locations include NYC among others and remote online session:
Dates: All sections will be from 2018-01-02 to 2018-02-23.
Application link, click here.

BioNJ Talent Network Jobs Board
Click here to see new jobs posting.

October 2017

Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb
A Research Investigator in the Department of Immuno- and Molecular Toxicology will be responsible for designing, justifying, developing, implementing, and conducting various molecular and cellular biology-based in vitro and ex vivo assays, as well as directing in vivo or in vitro studies that address the toxicologic and/or pharmacodynamic potential of compounds in development.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree and Postdoctoral experience in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Molecular and Cell Biology, or other related bioscience. An understanding of the immune system and immune cell signaling is preferred. Hands-on experience with molecular and cell biology techniques including experience in flow cytometry, ELISA, functional tissue and cell-based assays, nucleic acid isolation, and polymerase chain reaction. The candidate should also have experience working with animal models and in vitro tissue-based models. Please see attached for details.

September 2017

Congratulations SciPhD trainee Gangotri Dey who got an internship with the Office of Research Commercialization to learn tech transfer.

Career preparation: Advice and Resources for Grad Students organized by the School of Graduate Studies
September 26, 2017 Tuesday; 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Busch Student Center 116 ABC
Thinking about life after grad school? This workshop will tell you about NEW resources available at the School of Graduate Studies and Career Services to help you prepare for and get a job, in or outside academia. We will share advice from our own Rutgers alums who have moved on to successful careers outside academics. Lots of opportunity for your questions. The session will be led by representatives from the Grad School and Career Services. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here. For questions, contact Ramazan Gungor rg835@grad.rutgers.edu

Medical Writer job position at ArticulateScience in Hamilton, NJ
ArticulateScience is an international medical communications agency. As part of Nucleus Global, their clients benefit from synergies across our network of 13 offices spanning the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. They offer an unrivalled integrated approach to medical communications from across the globe. This varied role involves writing accurate scientific / commercial copy for a range of printed and computer-based scientific materials from technical manuscripts to congress materials, interactive web projects and sales aids. Working with leading international pharmaceutical clients, you will have the opportunity to interact with some of the world’s leading scientists and physicians on critical therapeutic and scientific issues. You will be required to participate in client meetings / teleconferences and attend scientific meetings such as congress, symposia and advisory boards and participate in pre-meetings, onsite activities and post meeting work as required / appropriate.
You should be passionate about communicating science to a variety of audiences and be able to add a creative edge and maintain quality standards. You will be interacting with some of the world’s leading scientists and physicians on critical therapeutic and scientific issues to make cutting-edge science accessible to those who need it.
To succeed you will have an advanced degree in the life sciences (PhD, MD or PharmD is mandatory). Previous relevant medical information, communications or marketing writing experience (agency or pharmaceutical). We also welcome candidates out of an academic environment with relevant research experience.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) and she will pass your resume and cover letter to the contact for the job.

Interviewing Skills Workshop sponsored by Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Mastering the interview process is a challenge for postdocs and grad students as well as seasoned pros. Getting past application tracking systems, positioning yourself in the hiring manager’s mind and successfully preparing for behavioral interviews and cultural fit are all part of the mix. Randy Fisher (Career Coach, Facilitator and Marketing expert at Digiwise) will lead and facilitate a dynamic interactive workshop to give you the inside track for successful interview. He’ll share practical examples for answering behavioral interview questions and navigating cultural and organizational challenges. Randy will give you a great tool for managing stress on-the-fly and help you in leveraging your transferable skills and record of accomplishment to get meaningful jobs.
Location Center of Alcohol Studies conference room 219. 607 Allison Rd, Piscataway, NJ
Friday Oct 13, 11:30am-2pm. To register, click here.

Opportunity to Volunteer in New Brunswick Public Schools through BIO Links
BIO Links is now interviewing people who are interested in working with a science teacher in the New Brunswick Schools. The BIO Links (Biosciences Links to Teaching) Program is a partnership between graduate students and postdocs at Rutgers and area public school science teachers. The Graduate Student Association of Molecular Biosciences started BIO Links in 2007. BIO Links volunteers are matched with a local middle school or high school science teacher and make a commitment to visit his or her classroom once a week for 9 weeks. The time involved is typically 2-3 hours a week. Volunteers enter the classroom with the goal of supporting the science teachers, while also helping to educate the local students about careers in science. In return, graduate students and postdocs have the opportunity to enhance their communication and educational skills by learning from successful members of the teaching community. To learn more about the BIO Links program, please visit our web page. If you think this over and decide you want to volunteer, please email Dr. Martha Soto (sotomc@rutgers.edu) to set up a short meeting (20 minutes or so) to answer any questions regarding the program and to discuss which subjects or grades you may want to assist with.

Three Minute Thesis Competition at Rutgers
The School of Graduate Studies at Rutgers would like to invite SGS doctoral students from Rutgers to participate in our first annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The 3MT competition was created in 2008 by the University of Queensland. Since that time, 3MT events have been taking place across the world as universities encourage graduate students to transform their research projects into compelling three-minute presentations for specialists and non-specialists alike.
Attached is the 3MT promotional flyer. It contains relevant information about competition rules, eligibility criteria, important deadlines, and upcoming info sessions and workshops. We will award cash prizes to the winners of our competition--$500 for first place, $250 for the runner-up, and $250 for the audience choice—and the overall winner will be selected to participate in a regional 3MT competition hosted by the Northeast Association of Graduate Schools.
Most importantly, this competition will train our doctoral students to communicate effectively at conferences and job interviews, celebrate our students’ outstanding work, and promote the value of doctoral research across Rutgers and beyond. If you are interested, please visit the website to learn more about the School of Graduate Studies 3MT competition. If you have any questions, please contact Steph Brescia at sbrescia@grad.rutgers.edu. For a video archive of 3MT presentations, click here.

What Can You Be with a PhD at NYU
Every other year, the NYU School of Medicine hosts What Can You Be with a PhD?, the largest career symposium in the country, and this year is going to be amazing! We have 25 sessions scheduled over two days, Saturday November 4th and Sunday November 5th. The event runs Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm, and you can find out more info about the schedule on our website. Our Keynote Speaker on Saturday will be Melanie Sinche, Director of Education for the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and author of Next Gen PhD.
Registration is $20 per person, which includes admission on both days, coffee and lunch. It’s the best deal in the city, and you get a chance to meet over 1000 of your peers to network with! WCUB is co-sponsored by 15 other schools in the area, and seats are limited. That means you need to sign up early to be sure to get a spot! At this time, registration is only open to Rutgers affiliated students and postdocs. If we have space as the date approaches, we will open it up to iJOBS trainees at other schools. For Rutgers students and postdocs to register, please click here and use RUTWCUB.

Opportunity for students and postdocs to present posters at the Regional Academic Drug Discovery Symposium: Tomorrow’s Drugs Today
Wednesday Nov 8 from 8:45-5pm at the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship, Union, NJ
Speakers for industry and academia will discuss how to improve upon the drug discovery process. Sessions include: 1) Different Models, 2) Funding translational research, and 3) Case studies. There will also be a poster and networking session.
Posters will be accepted by PhD students and postdocs and many industry reps will be there to connect with.
For the full agenda and registration, please click here.
For more information, please contact Sam Kongsamut at skongsamut@ilsebio.com

BioNJ Talent Network job postings for the week
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September 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD trainee Przemyslaw Swiatkowski who just defended his PhD and is starting as a Scientist at Celvive.

Brown-HHMI STEM Postdoctoral Research Associate
Brown University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to support a multi-year grant from HHMI to develop and integrate new approaches in introductory-level STEM courses through course-based undergraduate research (CURE) and collaborative problem-solving. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, the Brown-HHMI Program Director, and associated faculty to develop novel course-based research opportunities, teach assess initiatives, and disseminate results. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to teach an inquiry-based biochemistry course, in a newly renovated lab designed to facilitate collaboration. This one-year position has the potential for renewal for up to two additional years.
Required educational qualifications include an earned doctorate in the molecular life sciences.
Required: Postsecondary teaching experience; Experience with molecular biology and/or biochemical experimental techniques; Demonstrated commitment to student success in STEM fields, such as teaching, research, or educational development experience that involves working effectively with a diverse student and faculty population; Strong methodological training and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies. Preferred: Research, assessment or evaluation experience in STEM education; Experience working in or collaborating with a teaching and learning center. The position carries a competitive salary and benefits. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references via Interfolio. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Mark Johnson, Associate Professor of Biology and Brown HHMI Program Director (mark_johnson1@brown.edu), or Dr. Mary Wright, Director, Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning (mary_wright@brown.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Search #PRA 147

Conference on Advancing Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Development through Global Collaboration - (see attached flyer)
25th Annual Sino-American Professionals Association (SAPA) Conference
September 29 and 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset, NJ In this exciting conference, a panel of distinguished speakers will share their view and address issues in the following areas:

Breakthrough therapies for unmet medical needs
Disruptive innovation for drug discovery and development
Pharmaceutical investment
Business development and licensing
New advances in regulatory sciences
Intellectual properties – recent high profile case studies
Career advancement

For more details on speakers and agenda as well as registration, click here

Medical Writer position at McCann Torre Lazur
Required Skills: For this role you will need the right blend of writing flair and talent to produce high-quality medical communications, and the skills and confidence to liaise directly with clients and clinical experts.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should have the following set of core skills:

Ability to communicate scientific or medical information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to interpret and present clinical data and other complex information
Familiarity with the principles of clinical research
Attention to style, detail, consistency, grammar, and scientific accuracy
Ability to work effectively across multiple cross-functional teams and therapeutic areas
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Required Experience: Applicants must have a life science degree (preferably PhD, MD, or PharmD) and previous writing experience either within the pharmaceutical industry or within a communications agency.
Job Location: Parsippany, New Jersey To learn more and apply, click here

Assistant Dean for Women in Science position
Douglass Residential College is conducting a national search for an Assistant Dean of the Douglass Project for Women in Math, Science, and Engineering. I am writing to ask that you share the attached short description with your networks and to encourage any qualified person that you know to apply. The position will be up for 2 more weeks. The position is posted on the University website: Rutgers University Job posting # 17ST3087. View online position description and salary information online.

Consulting Experience - Seeking Biomedical Graduate Students to Help with the Consulting Small Business Initiative
Are you interested in a career in consulting? Do you want to work with Rutgers Business students on real client cases? Applications are now open to be part of the team. Applications are open until 5 PM, September 30, 2017. Interviews will take place during the open application period. Keep in mind that the program start date is October 2nd. On Sunday, October 1st, you will be made aware of who your teammates are and what client you are assigned to and the scope of the projects. There will be a meeting (time and location TBD) where you will get to meet your teammates, exchange contact information, and be introduced to your Senior Project Manager. See attached for more information and click here for Link to application

Career Day for those interested in statistics
The New Jersey and Princeton-Trenton Chapters of the American Statistical Association (ASA) are co-sponsoring a Career Day event on October 14, 2017. The event will feature 6 speakers from various industries, a panel discussion, and plenty of time for networking.
Are you anticipating a career in Statistics and want to learn about different career paths for statisticians in pharma, FDA, academia, and other industries? A number of prominent statisticians and senior executives have agreed to share their insights at this career development event. The event will include presentations and a panel discussion that cover a wide range of topics, including successful career development experience, and communications skills for the business world. There will be plenty of networking time to interact with representatives from a number of companies which employ statisticians.
This free of charge event (including lunch) will be held at the Rutgers RWJ School of Medicine (East Lecture Hall. 675 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ.) from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 14th. If you plan on attending, please let Steve Ascher know (stelbon@comcast.net) as seating is limited.

Philadelphia Big Data Symposium
By the Philadepha Chapter of the American Statistical Association
University of Pennsylvania, Claudia Cohen Hall (Terrace Room)
Thursday, October 12th, 2017 Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 am Symposium begins: 9:00 am
There is an early bird discount on tickets for an individual until 10/2 priced at $53.
For agenda and details, click here

2018 Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for the Full eligibility information and online applications are available on our website.
Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents
Individuals planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities
Application Deadline - Predoctoral: December 14, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)
Application Deadline - Dissertation: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)
Application Deadline - Post: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)

Supplementary Materials receipt deadline for submitted applications is January 9, 2018 (5:00 PM EST)
For more information and to apply online.

September 2017

Our iJOBS bloggers continue to shine at the national level. Zakiya Qualls is now writing for the NIH BEST blog. Read her first post at this site.

Internship at the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (AMCA)
The ACMA is seeking an intern with a strong interest in medical affairs to join our team. As a Research Intern, you will work closely with our multi-faceted team and will play an integral role in data management, analysis, and dissemination. You must be enrolled in a PhD program, a recent graduate from a PhD program or a postdoc. The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) is is located in the Greater NY/NU area and is the leading provider of accredited educational programs in medical affairs, including the Board Certification Program in Medical Affairs for MD, PharmD, and PhDs. The ACMA is committed to developing leaders who make a positive difference on human health worldwide. We have built a reputation for continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, and cutting-edge multidisciplinary research in the field of medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry. Please visit www.MedicalAffairsSpecialist.org to learn more about The ACMA.
Location: Remote (work from home)
Duration: 4-6 Months, September 2017 – December 2017/ February 2018 (Start/End dates are flexible) 15-20 hr/week. $500-1,000/month.
Responsibilities:

Manage and analyze data
Assist with manuscript writing and literature review
Prepare presentations, study reports, and publications

Qualificaitons:

All candidates must be eligible to work in the US. International trainees with visas are eligible
All candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently
All candidates must be available during the months of September through December
All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session (Preferred)
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a PhD program or a recent graduate from a PhD program

How to apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter and permission from PI to: Sarah Basmadjian, Associate of Academic Programming Sarah@MedicalAffairsSpecialist.org
Resume must outline other internships, degrees earned, work experience, related clubs and organizations, current major course of study, expected graduation date and extracurricular activities
Cover letter must include a personal introduction, and days/times available during internship period
Letter from PI granting permission

Save the Date: Regional Academic Drug Symposium Tomorrow’s Drugs Today
Wednesday November 8, 2017 Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship.
Hear from leaders in the pharma industry on the current state of the field and where the future lies for translational research.
Preliminary agenda attached.

BioNJ Jobs Board
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Instructors needed for Catalyst Prep (see attached flyer)
Are you passionate about teaching and insanely gifted at motivating young people? Catalyst Prep, an innovative, outside-the-box test prep company, is looking for talented SAT, ACT and Subject Area teachers (no prior test prep experience necessary!) to work with students. Areas covered will include the East/West Coasts and nationally online. Catalyst Prep strives to change the way learners prepare for standardized tests by pairing extensive test prep experience and research with a humorous, ground-breaking curriculum. Catalyst provides the perfect opportunity for students, pre-service and seasoned educators (& Actors/Musicians/Performers!) to utilize a talent for teaching while enjoying a flexible evening and weekend schedule. Compensation starts at $25/hour for independent prep and $250/8-hours for our weekend Bootcamp workshops. Paid training included. For more information and to apply to be considered for 2017 please contact Kate Meersschaert: kate.meersschaert@catalystprep.com Or, apply directly here.

Looking for Science Storytellers
Sami Bouzid who is a Rutgers alum will be producing a live storytelling show in NYC in collaboration with Nova and The Story Collider on Tuesday, November 21. The theme is "Consciousness," and she is looking for scientists to pitch stories from their lives that tie however loosely or creatively to the theme of consciousness. The Story Collider produces true, personal stories about science. Some are hilarious, others are heartbreaking. These are not lectures, and not TED talks. They’re 10 minutes of you on stage in front of a microphone. Some of them also make it onto our podcast. The event will be at Caveat, on the Lower East Side, in front of a live crowd. If you are selected, her colleagues Paula Croxson, Erin Barker, and Sami will work with you in the weeks leading up to the show to refine your idea, polish your script, and get ready to perform on stage. It is hard work, but it’s fascinating and exciting. Your pitch does not have to be long or carefully crafted at this point. What we are looking for right now is a moment of change or a memorable event -- a struggle, a flash of insight, a turning point. You can read more on writing a good pitch here or listen to a few episodes of our podcast here. Please send submissions to Samia at samia.bouzid@journalism.cuny.edu.

September 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Nisha Mittal who is starting a job as a senior scientist in Kashiv Pharma.

We have a special opportunity this academic year for a 6-8 month Internship at Eli Lilly in Branchburg, NJ for a Rutgers PhD student. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and utilize several state of the art biophysical, biochemical techniques and functional assays to perform structure-function analysis of a monoclonal antibody product in the group of Drs. Shanmuuga Sundaram and Haripada Maity. The research done during the internship can be part of the student's PhD thesis. Moreover, the student’s PI will be involved in the scientific component of the internship and will be an author on any publications that arise as a result of the internship. The paid internship will start this academic year and is open to both US citizens, permanent residents as well as international students. Interested Rutgers graduate students who have completed their propositional qualifying exam should submit their 1) CV including date of propositional qualifying exam, 2) abstract of thesis project, and 3) letter of support from their PI to Tina Cicolella (cicoletm@rutgers.edu) by September 20, 2017.

Toxicology Career Panel
Featuring scientist that have experience in industry, government and academia.
Tuesday September 5 from 4-6:30pm in EOHSI Room C
See attached flyer for details

Tech Transfer Internship at Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization is pleased to announce its internship program where postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students interested in pursuing alternative careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program.
Requirements:

Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
Ability to dedicate 5‐10 hours/week ‐‐ 2‐3 hours to be spent in our office (33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscatway), and 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out research remotely
Approval of your PI or Advisor (see attached)

In order to be considered for the program, please fill out the attached form and send to the ORC along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest by e‐mail to yong.zhang@rutgers.eduby Sunday September 10, 2017 Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted as needed.
The program will begin Friday, September 22, 2017 at 3pm.
This announcement can also be found via the Rutgers Research Portal

How to Regain Control of Your Time and Be More Productive
On behalf of Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
It’s the end of your workday, and you have not accomplished everything you meant to do. Your days go fast, and your to-do list keeps growing every day. Sounds familiar? Effective time management is an indispensable and highly valued skill in any job or career. This workshop will provide practical tips on how to better manage your time so that you can get the most done during your workday and focus on your most important goals. You will learn how to stay mentally on task and become more productive.

Date: Monday, September 25, 2017
Two locations on the same day at different times
Location 1: Dean's Conference Room, Hill Hall Room 315, Newark Campus. Time: 9:30 a.m–11:00 a.m
Location 2: Dean's Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower, New Brunswick Campus. Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Workshop presented by: Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, Associate Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Light refreshments will be served. Please register before September 11. You can see the flyer here.

Announcing the 2017-2018 INSPIRE Postdoctoral Fellowships
On behalf of Martha Soto and Gary Brewer
Funded by a prestigious IRACDA grant from the NIH to Rutgers-RWJMS, INSPIRE Fellows can be supported for up to three years at the NIH stipend level. In addition, fellows receive health care, travel funds and supply funds. Fellows spend 70% of their time conducting research at a Rutgers lab, and 30% in educational and career development training. The INSPIRE Program (IRACDA New Jersey/New York for Science Partnerships in Research and Education) has two main goals: to prepare recent Ph.D. recipients forcareers as educators and biomedical scientists, and to increase the interest ofundergraduates underrepresented in science in undergraduate research and careers in biomedical sciences.Fellows are expected to be productive researchers, who spend most of their time conducting research that leads to high impact publications, in collaboration with a Rutgers Faculty Mentor. In addition, Fellows receive intensive training in Scientific Teaching methods, and gain experience in the classroom while teaching in collaboration with a Faculty Teaching Mentor at one of our three INSPIRE Partner Schools in New Jersey (New Jersey City University, NJCU, and William Patterson University, WPU) and in New York (Medgar Evers College – CUNY). Application forms and further information are available on our website. Eligibility: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for this NIH-funded program. Postdoctoral fellows with 0-1 years of postdoctoral training will receive preference.

New Jersey Women in STEM Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenge The challenge is to encourage women who have embraced or plan to lead entrepreneurial ventures. All New Jersey resident STEM female professionals are eligible to apply. Institutional affiliation is not necessary. Two categories of awards are included. New Jersey school and college and females/ female led groups are eligible to participate in the STEM Innovation Awards. STEM female professionals who have already graduated are eligible to participate in STEM Entrepreneurship Awards. Detailed descriptions are provided under the specific categories.

Common Requirements	Deadline
Registration & Executive Summary	January 1, 2018
Finalists announcement & request for full Business plans	January 30, 2018
Full Business Plans from invited finalists	February 20, 2018
Final Pitching & Awarding	March 8, 2018

Executive Summary
The Executive Summary should be submitted as a pdf file to awis_cjc@yahoo.com with subject line: Executive Summary. The Executive Summary should be a one to two-page synopsis of your Business Plan. It is highly recommended that your Executive Summary highlight the most interesting and important elements of your plan that would inform an external reviewer or judge as to why your idea will succeed.
Business Plan
The Business Plan limited to 20 pages should clearly explain your Products or Services, Market and Marketing Strategy, Operations, Management and Business Model (how your venture makes money). Key components should include, but not be limited to (Canvas Business Model format suggested, but not binding): key partnerships, customer segments, customer relationships, revenue streams, cost structure, value proposition, key activities, key resources.

Postdoctoral Position in Hazards and Disaster Research
The Natural Hazards Center in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a full-time, 12-month position, with benefits, that can begin as early as January 1, 2018. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on satisfactory performance.
The person who is hired for this position will assist in the development of two new platforms and corresponding networks—Social Science Extreme Events Reconnaissance (SSEER) and Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Extreme Events Reconnaissance (ISEEER). SSEER and ISEEER will be designed to help researchers respond to and overcome long-standing challenges to rapid research and identify new opportunities for the advancement of the hazards and disaster field. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direct supervision of Professor Lori Peek, who is the Principal Investigator for this National Science Foundation-funded project.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the SSEER and ISEEER platforms by drawing upon insights from the science of team science (SciTS) and leveraging databases and information resources available through the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder to build the capacity of the social science, engineering, and interdisciplinary hazards and disaster research communities. Ph.D. in a related social science, engineering, or interdisciplinary area of study is required at time of appointment.
Application Process
Please send full applications electronically by no later than October 1, 2017. Applications received by this date will be given first consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin October 15, 2017. The application must include a cover letter in which the applicant describes his/her experience or interests in hazards and disaster research, a current CV, one sample published paper (co-authored papers are acceptable), a list of three references, a letter of recommendation, proof of degree, and unofficial transcripts. Additional letters or other supporting documentation may be requested from the finalists for this position. Top candidates will be interviewed by SKYPE or phone with the possibility of a campus visit. Applications are to be submitted on-line through this link.
For more information about this position, please contact:
Lori Peek, Ph.D. Director, Natural Hazards Center, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Colorado-Boulder
Lori.Peek@Colorado.edu

Postdoctoral positions in microbiology at the NIH
The Khare lab in the Center for Cancer Research, NIH, is looking to recruit highly motivated researchers interested in a postdoctoral fellowship to study the molecular and genetic basis of complex microbial behaviors. Our lab is focused on multiple research avenues including interspecies interactions, antibiotic persistence, and adaptation to natural environments. Additional information about our research can be found at: https://ccr.cancer.gov/Laboratory-of-Molecular-Biology/anupama-khare
Candidates with experience in microbiology, genetics, systems biology or interdisciplinary research are especially encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send their CV and a statement of research interests directly to Dr. Khare (ak3340@cumc.columbia.edu)

U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents
Individuals planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities
Application Deadline - Predoctoral: December 14, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)
Application Deadline - Dissertation: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)
Application Deadline - Post: December 7, 2017 (5:00 PM EST)

Supplementary Materials receipt deadline for submitted applications is January 9, 2018 (5:00 PM EST)
For more information and to apply online.

August 2017

Corina White’s final blog post is up at NIH BEST. Read it here. Thank you Corina for all your contributions and congratulations on the new job at Amicus Therapeutics as a Process Engineer in Biologics!

Tech Transfer Internship at Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization
The Office of Research Commercialization is pleased to announce its internship program where postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students interested in pursuing alternative careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program.
Requirements:

Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
Ability to dedicate 5‐10 hours/week ‐‐ 2‐3 hours to be spent in our office (33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscatway), and 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out research remotely
Approval of your PI or Advisor (see attached)
Work closely with art director to visually explain scientific concepts.

In order to be considered for the program, please fill out the attached form and send to the ORC, along with your CV and a brief statement on the nature of your interest by e‐mail to yong.zhang@rutgers.eduby Sunday September 10, 2017. Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted as needed. The program will begin Friday, September 22, 2017 at 3pm. This announcement can also be found via the Rutgers Research Portal.

Adjuncts needed at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ
A faculty member who teaches two upper level courses it taking an emergency leave and they need coverage. Pay is $1425/credit.

Translational Cell Biology (3 credit lecture only, 300-level course)
Mon/Tue 5pm – 6:15pm
(only 5 students in class)
This course focuses on translational approaches of cellular processes towards analysis, diagnostics, and treatment of human diseases. Topics including biological causes of cellular and metabolic diseases, molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, and stem cell therapy will be addressed.
3.000 Credit hours

General Aspects of Infectious Diseases (3 credit, lecture only, 400-level course)
Mon/Wed 3:30 – 4:45pm
(only 8 students in the class)
This course aims at preparing students for health professions and biomedical research by exploring the biology of infectious agents and host-pathogens interactions. Infectious agents among viruses, bacteria, parasites and/or fungi will be selected to examine life cycles, pathogenicity and therapy. Translational use of pathogens in disease prevention and therapeutics will also be explored.
3.000 Credit hours
(Low enrollment since this is the first class of Translational Biomed Sci majors – small cohort)

Contact Jillian Whidby ASAP if interested jillianwhidby@gmail.com.

Senior Scientist - Advanced Research - Early Clinical
The Early Clinical team within the L'Oreal Advanced Research Americas group in Clark, NJ is responsible for driving clinical discovery and innovations, in order to deliver new technologies and actives with strong efficacy. This team collaborates with various departments in L’Oreal Research & Innovation, both domestically and internationally. The team scouts for new technologies in modern cosmetic and health science, creates new methodologies, performs proof of concept testing for active cosmetic ingredients and devices, while working closely with key research partners to transform upstream technologies into new consumer products for skin care, hair care and personal hygiene. For more information about the position, contact Rutgers alum Janet Wangari-Talbot jwangari.talbot@gmail.com.
Principle Responsibilities:

Be a driving force for clinical innovation: Design and develop new protocols for human efficacy clinical trials (cosmetic ingredients, consumer devices, wearables etc.)
Clinical study management (concept, protocol writing, IRB approval, study initiation, monitoring, analysis, reporting and presenting of results.
Identify new diagnostic and evaluation devices for skin and hair
Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners (CROs, global Advanced Research, Applied Research, Technology Incubators, and skin and hair care labs).
Collaborate with other evaluation functions (in vitro, clinical and consumer claims, bioinstrumentation teams, statistics) within global L’Oreal R&I (USA, France, Brazil, and Asia).
Expand external partnerships and collaborations with CROs.
Establish new collaborations with leading dermatologists and academic researchers

Job Requirements:

Masters or Ph.D degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic Sciences or related field with 2-5 years of relevant working experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing human clinical trials in pharmaceutical, OTC, or personal care industries.
Working knowledge on methods of evaluation (instrumental and clinical) or diagnostic tools for evaluating product efficacy.
Good knowledge of skin, hair biology, cosmetic actives and functions.
Experience working with CROs.
Solid understanding of good clinical practices and FDA guidelines.
Ensuring quality data and adherence to study timelines.
Excellent communication (verbal, written) and interpersonal skills.
Experience with data management (CRF, eCRF) & statistics (SAS) preferred.
Available for travel (~10%), both domestic and international.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Oak Ridge with recruitment for a three ORISE research opportunities with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). All three opportunities are twelve month research opportunities, with the option to be renewed for additional twelve month terms. U.S. Citizenship is required for all three opportunities. All three opportunities are seeking Postdoctoral candidates; one opportunity is open to consider Graduate Students or Post-Master Candidates. Please note, these opportunities are posted on the Zintellect.com website, which is different from where the Department of Defense opportunities are posted on the ORAU Maryland website. Questions regarding these three opportunities can be directed to BARDA@orau.org.

Chemical Medical Countermeasures. Reference Code: BARDA-CHEM-2017-249-0005. Academic Levels: Graduate Students, Post-Master's, Postdoctoral . Click here for more information
Filovirus therapeutics animal model development. Reference Code: BARDA-AVAT-2017-249-0006. Academic Levels: Postdoctoral. Click here for more information
Radiological/Nuclear Medical Countermeasure Development. Reference Code: BARDA-RADNUC-2017-249-0007. Academic Levels: Postdoctoral. Click here for more information

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka (SGS - Newark): badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu

August 2017

Congratulations iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Dharm Patel who had several offers and has accepted a job at Leo Pharma as a Project Manager in Scientific Affairs. Also, Chenchao Gao who took iJOBS SciPhD is now a Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Seattle Genetics.

iJOBS related news

Science writer position
Entry level medical writer with experience in oncology research for their PhD is needed for a company located near Philadelphia. For more information, contact Rutgers alum Jillian Whidby at Integrium, LLC jillianwhidby@gmail.com

Adjunct teaching positions at Rider University in NJ
The Department of Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience and Health Sciences at Rider University seeks instructors to teach a variety of lecture and laboratory courses as adjunct faculty members. Instructors are needed for laboratory sections associated with our introductory lab courses for science majors beginning in the Fall of 2017. Laboratory sections meet for 3 hours once per week throughout the semester, with morning, afternoon and evening sections to be staffed, Mondays through Thursdays. The curriculum for the lab component of the course is established, and focuses on basic lab skills development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and oral and written communication of scientific information. Additional staffing needs for the department may include Life Science courses in the General Education curriculum for non-science majors, or lecture or laboratory instruction in upper-level courses offered by the department.
Instructors must minimally hold a Master’s degree in a biological science. Priority will be given to applicants with a PhD or other terminal degree, and those with a favorable record of teaching experience. All interested applicants must complete an online faculty application at www.rider.edu/hr, 'Employment Opportunities'; 'Create Application'; and attach a letter of application that addresses teaching philosophy and experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Position#: 332140.

Product Manager/Senior Product Manager position at Genewiz
This role would require analyzing market trends in Next Generation Sequencing in order to develop lead generation strategies. The qualifications for this position would be a Master’s degree in Business or Life Science with a preference for Ph.D’s in Life Sciences with 3-5+ years of experience in the biotech industry with a focus on marketing, product management or market research. Please use this link to apply. For more information contact Herling Domina at herling.domena@GENEWIZ.com

Assistant Medical Director at BioLumina
Harrison and Star/BioLumnia is a medical communications and advertising agency. The Assistant Medical Director is responsible for assisting the agency team in the understanding and application of scientific/clinical account data within his/her assigned therapeutic area(s). He/she will prepare scientific and strategic analyses of data, research and disseminate brand/category backgrounders, create slides and other written documents that clearly convey scientific information and attend and prepare reports for major medical meetings. It is the Assistant Medical Director’s responsibility to use his/her scientific knowledge, writing skills, and strategic thinking to enhance the Agency’s offerings to the client.
Primary Job Responsibilities

Maintain and update knowledge and files for all preclinical and clinical scientific information as well as competitive data for assigned account(s).
Prepare (write and reference) scientific and strategic analyses of data for optimal application in promotional media; maintain up-to-date manuscript and reference files.
Work closely with account and copy teams to develop strongest story and support for the brand.
Work closely with art director to visually explain scientific concepts.
Assist in educating team members, including new employees, about current scientific data.
Develop written primers or slides to assist other team members in getting up to speed with the medical/scientific aspects of the brand and product category.
Liaise with client marketing, medical and regulatory departments and develop relationships with client physicians and key opinion leaders.
Attend and prepare reports for major medical meetings.
Attend client meetings and provide scientific perspective.
Assist the agency team in annual strategic and tactical planning.
Develop questionnaires for advisory boards, focus groups, and scientific workshops within assigned therapeutic area(s).
Attend new business presentations as assigned by manager.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Additional Requirements
Stellar scientific background, very strong communication and people skills, and possess either clinical oncology or pharma industry acumen. No visa sponsorship available. For more information, contact Rutgers alum Dharm Patel dharm.patel@rutgers.edu

Research & Outreach Coordinator at Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math (PRISM) at City University of NY
This is a College HEO Assistant line which will be reporting to Dr. Edgardo Sanabria-Valentín and Dr. Anthony Carpi. The main responsibilities (among others) are:

Outreach to students and the administration at Community Colleges with which we have articulation agreements in science
Coordinate activities and events for our Junior Scholars Program, a STEM academic support + prof. development program for STEM students
Provide professional development support (one-on-one and group settings) to students in our Undergraduate Research Program
Provide administrative support to PRISM and to the S-STEM Scholarship
Represent PRISM in various college committees

They are looking for someone with great interpersonal and organizational skills and a strong science background that wants to work directly with students in the higher education side of academia.
The Job description and application instructions can be found here, under Job ID 17080, and will close on August 12. For more information, contact Edgardo Sanabria-Valentín esanabriavalentin@jjay.cuny.edu

July 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 participants
Lisheng Zhou has a job as a Bioinformaticist II at Mt. Sinai Health System.
Eileen Oni will be working at the National Science Foundation as a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the Directorate for Engineering, Division of Engineering Education and Centers with Broadening Participation in Engineering

Congratulations to iJOBS SciPhD participants

Chris Webb from Princeton has a job at DuPont Industrial Biosciences as a Scientist II.
Eva Nelly Rubio as a job at Celgene as Scientist I
Serom Lee has a job as an Associate Consultant at Defined Health, a Cello Health business
Andrey Parshin has a job at a nanotechnology company called Applied Biomimetics as a Scientist
Azadeh Jadali has a job at 3D Biotek, LLC (a small biotech start up) as a research scientist
Myka Ababaon has a job at Caudex as a Trainee Medical Writer

Congratulations to Corina White for her penultimate NIH BEST blog post! Which you can read here.

iJOBS related news

Kashiv Pharma has many new positions
Jobs are listed below and descriptions are attached. Candidates should apply at this site
Melissa Colucci | HR Generalist | Kashiv Pharma, LLC | melissac@kashivpharma.com

High Throughput Screening and Assay Development Job Postings at Janssen
These are from one of our iJOBS contacts. The Scientist level positions are the ones suitable for entry-level PhDs/postdocs. All of these position can all be found on the careers website.

Requisition ID: 4095170621	Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology	La Jolla, CA
Requisition ID: 6289170327	Senior Principal Scientist - High Throughput Screening (HTS)	La Jolla, CA
Requisition ID: 6348170721	Scientist, High Throughput Screening (HTS)	La Jolla, CA
Requisition ID: 4541161230	Scientist, HTS Assay Development	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 1329170516	Senior Scientist, Protein Science	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 5670170712	Senior Scientist, X-Ray Crystallography	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 6487170724	Senior Associate Scientist, Enzymology/Biochemistry	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 4541161230	Scientist, HTS Assay Development	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 4120160819	Scientist, HTS Assay Development	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 4623161222	Senior Associate Scientist, Biophysical Assay Development, HTS	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 9073170206	Principal Scientist, HTS Assay Development, Screening	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 4953170629	Associate Scientist I, Cell Based Assay Development	Spring House, PA
Requisition ID: 8755170202	Associate Scientist, High Throughput Screening/Assay Development (1 of 2)

Jobs and internships in science writing with CACTUS
CACTUS is a leading medical communications agency that works with all the top global pharmaceutical companies, and we are interested in working with talented individuals, especially from the fields of life science and research, who might be interested in exploring opportunities outside of bench work. Hence, we are reaching out to postdoctoral scholars and alumni from the Life Sciences to explore full-time Scientific Writing opportunities based in India. We also offer a 2-year paid internship to candidates, which will provide them an opportunity to develop skills and competencies to build a career in the scientific writing domain. We offer support to candidates willing to relocate permanently to India.
What does the role entail?

You will use your scientific expertise to develop high-quality, publication-ready scientific documents (manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide kits, short communications, etc.) according to client needs under the expert guidance of a Scientific Team Lead.
You will act as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines.
You will work with international pharmaceutical clients and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including authors and key opinion leaders on critical therapeutic area issues.
Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients, and vendors
Attend workshops/seminars/training sessions to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives

Click here to watch a short video testimonial on what it means to work with CACTUS as a Scientific Writer. Who we are?
CACTUS provides scientific writing services to the Top 10 global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. Our team comprises writers with advanced degrees in medicine or the life sciences, and who have either studied or worked in the US or UK. CACTUS is a performance-driven company that offers excellent professional and personal growth opportunities to its employees. People with an international work experience will feel at home with the work culture at CACTUS. The work environment is very employee-friendly, and CACTUS is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Click here to watch a short video on what makes CACTUS a fun place to work.
How to apply?
Send in your updated CV along with a cover letter to behappy@cactusglobal.com. Do not forget to mention ???University name- Scientific Writer (Full-time/Internship)??? in the subject line of your email.

Postdoc in Cherry Biotech, a French start-up aiming at developing next generation in vitro devices: ORGAN-ON-A-CHIP
They are looking for post doc candidates to collaborate and submit a prestigious Marie Curie Individual Fellowship application. This fellowship would lead to a 2 years post doctorate contract to develop cutting-edge technologies applied to healthcare/diagnosis. You can find here the ongoing national/international programs in our Innovation Unit. Contact Pierre Gaudriault pierre@imaginglabnetwork.com. They are particularly looking for:

Microfluidics/Biomechanical engineers PhD with interest for biology (organ on a chip platform design)
Computational scientist (machine learning, algorithmic) for biological application
Programmer/electrotechnician (embed artificial intelligence into our hardware) to push forward the technology

Postdoc in Optogenetics with the government through ORISE
They are recruiting for the following ORISE Optogenetics postdoctoral research opportunity with the Air Force Research Lab, located in Dayton, OH. U.S. Citizenship is required for this opportunity. Qualified candidates should have completed a PhD in Molecular Biology/Signaling/Immunology or related science or engineering. This is a twelve month appointment and can be renewed up to four additional years. The Post-doctoral Fellow will be involved in developing novel alternatives to traditional optogenetics through the design of unique protein constructs that responds to radio frequency (RF), with the ability to trigger biochemical pathways remotely through a reversible "on" and "off" switch. The remote modulation of cellular metabolism offers a powerful means of non-invasively controlling cell function through external stimuli. The candidate will be highly involved on collaborative projects. Specifically, to work on RF modulation and pathway analysis by creating a genetically-modified cell model to confirm RF induction of activity and coupling to downstream signaling pathways within a whole cell environment. Apart from the experimental tasks, the role of the postdoctoral researcher will be: to analyze the data collected; summarize and present his/her findings in internal and reginal meetings; present research at international conferences; and publish in peer reviewed journals. The selected candidate must participate well within a group environment, be motivated to accomplish tasks and research independently, and be receptive to constructive critique. Interested candidate must apply to the ORAU Maryland website. The ORAU Maryland Office administers the ORISE program for DoD locations across the country. Project ID: AFRL-2038354589. Click here for Direct Application URL

Job postings in New Jersey through BioNJ Talent Network can be seen here.

The Bio Pharma Networking Group for Life Sciences and Healthcare Professionals has networking opportunities in the NJ area.
Sign up for notifications here.

The American Statistical Society Philadelphia Chapter would like to solicit talks for their upcoming Big Data Symposium which will be hosted at the University of Pennsylvania. The date is still to be determined but will ideally be this October or November. If you are interested in being a presenter please submit an abstract. Your abstract can be as formal or informal as you like but please include:
1) A description of the talk/presentation you would like to give.
2) The ideal time frame for such a talk.
3) Any ideal or non-ideal dates in October/November.
Please be as open-minded and creative as possible with your submissions. Are you in academia? Then come discuss your research and findings with your like-minded peers. Are you in industry? Then please share some of the cutting edge work that you, your colleagues, or employers are doing in the field of big data. Or share some of your unsolved problems with the some of your fellow problem solvers. Are you an educator? Then come talk about how your pedagogical practices have adapted to better serve our modern day statistical world. Also, please consider submitting an informative/instructional talk on methods or techniques that are not necessarily "novel" but, nonetheless, useful. Interesting approaches to data visualization might be one such example.
At the end of the day, if it is interesting to you then it is probably also interesting to your colleagues.
Please send your submissions to amstatphiladelphia@gmail.com for consideration.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

July 2017

Congratulations to Zakiya Qualls who is one of the senior editors of the iJOBS blog and has just been accepted as a contributor to the NIH BEST blog! Look for upcoming posts.

We have gotten more job updates from our iJOBS Phase 2 and SciPhD trainees. Congratulations to all of them!

Kathryn Drzewiecki is working as a Project manager at Early Charm Ventures, a consulting company
Divya Bhatnagar has a job as a Scientist at Semma Therapeutics
Helen Chapy will be a Senior Scientist in vitro ADME at ICB in Belgium
Jonathan Brzezinski is working at Tiberend Strategic Advisor as Account Executive
Mercedes Gyuricza is going to be working at J&J as a postdoc engagement manager
Can Huang will be doing equity research in New York City
Usha Ganapathi is a Research Associate at NJMS
Brittany Taylor is a Postdoc at the UPenn Perellman School of Medicine
Puneet Dhawan is the Assistant Director of the MRF Core at The Genomics Center in Newark
Alexandra Walczak is the Supervisory Laboratory Operations Coordinator for General Microbiology in the Division of Life Sciences at Rutgers
Akshata Korgaonkar is doing a postdoc at Washington University, St. Louis
Almin Lalani is doing a postdoc at NIH in National Cancer Institute
Sriram Ganeshan is an Assistant Professor at CUNY

iJOBS related news

Lunch and Learn Session on Drug and Discovery Process
The Alliance for Career Advancement (ACA) is having a lunch&learn session next week. We will host Sam Kongsamut, PhD. Dr Kongsamut is an accomplished neuroscientist with expertise in business development. He will talk about the drug & discovery process and career opportunities in this field.
Date: July 13, Thursday
Time: 12 to 2pm
Location: GSA Lounge - 180 West Market Street (level A2 of parking lot)
Lunch will be provided.
This event is a great opportunity to learn about R&D and business commercialization!
If you are planning to attend, please please RSVP. RSVPs help us plan better for the food and chairs.
RSVP here
Please see attached flyer for more information

July 2017

There are lots of job postings below and here is an update on some positions that our iJOBS Phase 2 and SciPhD trainees recently landed. Congratulations to all of them!

Lisheng Zhou will be working as a Bioinformaticist II at Mt. Sinai Health System.
Eileen Oni will be working at the National Science Foundation as a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the Directorate for Engineering, Division of Engineering Education and Centers with Broadening Participation in Engineering
Chris Webb from Princeton has a job at DuPont Industrial Biosciences as a Scientist II.
Eva Nelly Rubio has a job at Celgene as Scientist I.
Serom Lee is working as an Associate Consultant at Defined Health, a Cello Health business.
Andrey Parshin from Rowan University has a job at a nanotechnology company called Applied Biomimetics as a Scientist.
Azadeh Jadali is working at 3D Biotek, LLC (a small biotech start up) as a research scientist.
Myka Ababaon has a job at Caudex as a Trainee Medical Writer.

Senior Scientist position at Merck in bioinformatics
Must know Python or R and be able to analyze large NGS and RNAseq datasets. Mammalian cell culture expertise is also required.
For more information, please contact iJOBS/Rutgers alum Steven Huhn at huhnsc@gmail.com

Complexity testing position at Clinical Genomics
Under the direction of the Technical Supervisor he/she is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing. Analyzes, reviews, and reports test results and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated. Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Click here to learn more and how to apply or ask Matt Alcalde at BioNJ for more information malcalde@bionj.org

Customer service position at Clinical Genomics
The Customer Experience Team (CET) provides a critical link between the customers, the external company sales force and the internal commercial operations group. This position will support our Colvera product. Click here to learn more and how to apply or ask Matt Alcalde at BioNJ for more information malcalde@bionj.org

BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see all job postings.

Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program for MedTech call for applicants
The one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diversity postdocs and students with mentors who work at medical device and diagnostic companies.
Application for training session in San Jose in September is due on July 15 so apply now. Details attached.

Indie Bio program for start up companies
Each team receives $250,000 in funding, lab and co-working space, dedicated mentorship and become part of a huge network of IndieBio alumni, investors, biotech entrepreneurs, investors, press, corporate partners and more. Twice a year, 15 early stage biology companies take part in a 4 month program. Founders engage with customers and partners, pitch to investors, and turn science tin real product people pay for. For more information, click here or contact Alex Lorestani alexander.lorestani@gmail.com

Job posting for geneticist at EPM Scientific in NYC

Reporting to the Director of Biointerpretation, the Variant Scientist will be a key leader in monitoring scientific literature around the defined genes and variants of interest to the company.
Responsibilities: Lead variant surveillance
Analyze molecular, genetic and clinical information from scientific literature and genetic variant databases
Maintain gene and variant annotation pipeline
Summarize and effectively communicate, in both verbal and written formats, analysis of relevant genetics literature to the Genetic Communications, Medical Affairs, and Product teams
Qualifications:
Master’s (or equivalent) or Ph.D. in human/medical genetics or related field
Experience with genetic variant curation for clinical laboratory testing or experience interpreting human genetics research for clinical relevance
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams in order to achieve desired outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Preferred but not required:
Experience writing and editing scientific materials for external audiences
Interest and/or experience in the field of fertility
Data management expertise (including scientific, genetics/genomic,s and/or medical data)
More:
Named one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies in 2017," EPM is changing the face of women’s health through the development of digital tools and genetic insights focused on fertility potential. Our unique approach combines data science and genomics to bring personalized medicine to fertility. We offer a full range of benefits including excellent medical insurance, pre-tax FSA and transit benefits, parental leave, and a 401k retirement plan.
Contact Peter Kloak (Peter.Kloak@EPMScientific.com)

June 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS trainee Corina White who got a job as a Process Engineer at Amicus Therapeutics!
There are a few great events and exclusive iJOBS opportunities before we take a break in July and August to gear up for a great new year so don’t miss out on these sessions next week.

iJOBS events:

iJOBS Career Panel: Non-Research Careers with a PhD
Your PhD can take you in many different directions, some of which you may have not even considered! Come hear from a panel of speakers including, among others, a patent lawyer, publisher of a journal, scientific communications, and someone who works for a non-profit to learn how they each took skills obtained in graduate school and apply them in science-related careers.
June 28 from 3-4:30pm
To register, click here.

iJOBS Workshop: Tips for Getting a Job and Keeping It - Professionalism
Did you ever want the inside scoop on what pharmaceutical companies are looking for in their employees? Learn how to present yourself in a professional way and tricks to making a good impression. Nancy Marks is a long time employee of Johnson & Johnson as well as a Rutgers alum who has help numerous positions within industry will share best practices for applying for a job and maintaining your position in the company.
June 29 from 4:30-6pm
To register, click here.

Online networking workshop 2Actify
We are offering 20 free memberships to the 2Actify program which teaches better online networking skills 2Actify teaches students and grad career-seekers a step-by-step process to strategically network online. The program was created by a Rutgers alum and she is looking for us to give her feedback on it. Through a series of four online training videos, you will learn techniques and concepts that help you land a rewarding position in their field of study, create future career opportunities, and master online communication skills to “beat the job board jungle.” 2Actify also provides an online community so career-seekers have support during their job search and continuing access to additional resources. If you are interested, please sign up on the Google Doc by clicking here.
2Actify Program Overview: (proposed dates to be finalized)

Introductory Live Webinar: 20 minutes, setting expectations with trainees 07/17
Trainees take the first of four online sessions by 07/28
Trainees take session 2 and join the online LinkedIn Community Group 2Actify Networking to give and receive support by 08/04
Upon completing session 2, trainees participate in a one-on-one Q&A screen-share session where a professional career coach from 2Actify will review their profile by 09/01
Trainees take sessions 3 and 4 by 09/07
Trainees participate in a concluding Q&A live webinar 09/08
Trainees evaluate the program online by 09/15

More on the 2Actify Evaluation Programme

The principles presented in 2Actify can be applied to various online social networking platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
All four sessions are 30 to 40 minutes long and accessible online 24/7. Trainees have unlimited reviewing access until the end of the evaluation program, after which they can purchase a 2Actify subscription individually, or through an arrangement with Rutgers.

iJOBS-related news:

Job for fresh PhD at Aurobindo Pharma
Aurobindo Pharma in Dayton NJ is looking for a fresh, Ph.D. candidate with suitable background (details are shown below). Candidate with US working permit is highly preferred.
MS or PhD in Science or engineering, additional experience is plus
Knowledge in polymers, emulsions and suspensions
Experience in developing sterile suspension products
Experience in process equipment design and knowledge in fluid dynamics
Aseptic manufacturing knowledge and skill
Knowledge in FDA regulations and guidelines for injectable drugs
Knowledge in Quality-by-Design concept and experience in implementing this concept during product development
Need to work in the lab environment on sustained release injectable formulations. Product has to be developed at lab scale initially and should able to scale up to commercial batch size. Need to write SOPs, protocols, batch sheets and technical reports.
B.C. Thanoo, Ph.D
Vice President, R&D Injectables
bthanoo@aurobindousa.com

Data Incubator
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Location: New York City Dates: All sections will be from 2017-09-11 to 2017-11-03.
Application Link

Science writing projects through the GoldStarGroup Karen Ventii
Project: Writing a publication on iron-deficiency anemia, Client: AMAG Pharma, Timeframe: June-September
Note: the content outline has been approved by the client. Medical writer will convert that outline into the manuscript, and help with submission to the journal
Project: Summarizing published research papers into 1-page newsletters, Client: Veracyte, Timeframe: June – August
Project: Summarizing an FAQ document on biosimilars, Client: Apobiologix, Timeframe: June-July
Note: the FAQ document has already been developed. Medical writer will consolidate feedback from clinicians and summarize recommendations on revisions to the document
Project: Finalizing a Prostate Cancer Publication, Client: MDx Health, Timeframe: June- September
Note: the publication is currently in draft form. Medical writer will implement revisions to the paper based on client's feedback and help with submission to the journal
For more information contact Karen Ventii

BioNJ Jobs Board
Click here to see job postings in the tristate area.

Career Path Summaries from NeurOnline

Jasna Markovac reflects on her career shift from academia to science publishing, and how it all came full circle in My Journey Out of Academia… and Back.
“That’s the role for people like me—facilitating much more unbiased, informed decision-making around the investments and the science,” explains Sarah Caddick, neuroscience adviser to a British philanthropist.
Considering an academic research career? Ask yourself these questions to determine if it’s the right fit.
Science writing about what you love most can take you all over the world. Watch this video to learn more.
Finding a job in industry requires a unique networking strategy. Learn how to get connected to people in bio-pharma.
Curious about the business world? Christopher Tobias used these skills from his doctoral work to make his transition.
If you want to pursue a nonacademic career, know which type of training will help get you there—PhD or a Master’s—and which doors each will open up.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2017

iJOBS trainee Corina White’s latest blog post is up at the NIH BEST website. Click here to read it. Congrats to Corina! There are also exciting posts every week on the iJOBS blog which you can read here
We have a lot of events in June before we take a break for the summer so be sure to check these out below!

iJOBS events:

iJOBS Workshop: Primer on Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) information from the scientific basis of modern pharmacotherapy. Pharmacokinetics describes the drug concentration-time courses in body fluids resulting from administration of a certain drug dose, pharmacodynamics the observed effect resulting from a certain drug concentration. The rationale for PK/PD-modelling is to link pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in order to establish and evaluate dose-concentration-response relationships and subsequently describe and predict the effect-time courses resulting from a drug dose. Anson Abraham, PhD Associate Principal Scientist at Merck will give an overview of this topic so when you are interviewing with a company, you can tell them that you are familiar with PK/PD.
June 5 from 4:30-6:30pm
To register, click here.

iJOBS Site Visit; Sanofi
Come to visit Sanofi in NJ and learn about this global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions and consumer healthcare.
June 12 from 10am-12:30pm
This event is full but to get on the wait list, click here.

iJOBS Women’s Healthcare Innovation and Leadership Showcase
WHILS is a biennial signature conference presented by the HBA NY/NJ region. This event gathers expert stakeholders from across the spectrum of pharmaceutical research and healthcare to discuss challenges, share scientific and practical learnings and spotlight opportunities for innovation and change in women’s healthcare. For more information, click here Free registration to iJOBS trainees who volunteer to help in one of the following ways which are also great opportunities to gain transferrable skills and network.
PR & Marketing Team
Learn more about the NY and NJ healthcare landscape Gain experience in special event marketing Help our HBA WHILS volunteer team to deliver the best program possible
Opportunities pre-, potentially during-, and post-WHILS
Program “Reporters” Team
This team will have the critical task of summarizing session content
Planning and communications will begin 3rd week of May
Most critical time commitment is day-of-event and the next several days after
HBA WHILS team will rely on student volunteers to share immediate top-line takeaways, as well as to transcribe sessions and deliver session summaries.
The work of these teams will be tapped for fodder for news media coverage and will feed into event follow-up communications to speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers and other strategic partners.
Social Media Team
Tweet and blog about the event
Event Logistics & Rutgers Host Team
This team will support our HBA WHILS logistics and onsite committees with a range of event-producing roles, such as: supporting posters and exhibits setup and oversight, as needed
helping with "swag bag" stuffing on June 13
helping with registration set-up and administration
facilitating work of hired caterer
liaising with Rutgers RWJ MS facility staff, exhibitors, poster presenters, as needed
monitoring session doors
providing directional assistance and basic program schedule information for attendees
helping with during event facilities monitoring -- for trash, setup issues, etc.
June 14 from 12-6pm
To register, click here.
Registration opens May 17

iJOBS Workshop: Medical Communications
Karen Ventii, PhD from the GoldStar Group will run this workshop aimed at graduate students and postdocs in the life sciences who are interested in exploring a career in medical writing. The workshop provides a forum to discuss practical guidance on how to parlay existing skills for a job as a medical writer. We will administer a practice writing test that might be given during a job interview. Following the workshop, participants will emerge with a framework on which to develop a portfolio that may be used for job interviews.
June 15 from 4:30-6:30pm
To register, click here.
Registration opens May 18

iJOBS-related news:

Internships at Verbio (a virtual biopsy system)
Entrepreneurship Internship: This internship will involve working directly with Dr. Rob Toth, Founder & CEO of Virbio, Inc. on the day-to-day decisions of entrepreneurship. This will be rigorous and demanding, and a strong disciplined work ethic is the most crucial trait we are looking for. Specific requirements throughout this internship will include, amongst others:

Studying competitors’ financial reports and helping devise a business strategy based on the knowledge gained from the competitors’ strategy
Summarizing the academic literature on the state-of-the art academic research to help strategize increased clinical adoption.
Assist in devising a plan for future clinical trials of the medical device
Working with a professional Quality Management Professional to design a project plan based on engineering requirements tempered by regulatory standards
Studying the market statistics for a medical device, study how financial models are generated, analyzing existing companies’ financial models, and analyzing customer preferences to lay the groundwork for a future marketing strategy.

Medical Device Algorithm Development Internship: This internship will involve designing an algorithm for creating image mosaics from a live video feed of a novel imaging modality. Specific requirements will include:

Working with professional medical imaging software code to capture microscopic imaging data
Working with the interface between physical hardware and software drivers for the imaging system
Designing quality control experiments to test out the algorithm developed
Architecting an algorithm combining the above components into a software package which will be used in a professional medical device.
Understand how government quality and regulatory standards fit into medical algorithm development work

See attached (Medical Device Algorithm Internship, Entrepreneurship Internship) or contact Rob Toth for more information.
Rob Toth, Ph.D.
CEO, Virbio, Inc,.
robtoth@virbioinc.com
www.virbioinc.com

Outreach Intern (6 Month Paid Internship)
Center for Science and Democracy
Union of Concerned Scientists
Cambridge, MA Office
Do you think science should be a force for positive change instead of a political football? Are you excited about organizing and training energized young scientists to be better advocates? Here’s an opportunity to use your skills to help create a healthy environment and a safer world. Come work for the Union of Concerned Scientists (or tell your friends to)! We've got an exciting position as an outreach intern in Cambridge, MA. We want to support early career scientists so they can speak up and learn to be effective scientist-advocates. Help us help young scientists be better prepared to contribute to policy, work with community, and to speak and act on their knowledge for the public good. Click here for more information.

BioNJ Jobs Board
You can view a full list of jobs at www.BioNJTalentNetwork.org

CCIT: Launching and Funding Biotech University Start-Ups
Featuring leaders of biotech academic spin-offs in New Jersey who will tell their story and provide guidance and recommendations on launching and funding spin-offs
Christian Kopfli, CEO, Chromocell - Chromocell is a spin-off from Rockefeller University.
Marc Burel, President & COO, Orthobond - Orthobond is a spin-off from Princeton University.
Michael Johnson, Ph.D., CEO, Visikol - Visikol is a spin-off from Rutgers University.
Thursday June 15, 2017 from 5-7pm
For more information and to register, click here

NJ Tech Council “What’s Next in Medical Devices”
See attached for details.
June 13 from 3-7pm at Princeton
Paul Frank
Executive Vice President
NJ Tech Council
732-456-5700

Johnson & Johnson Quickfire Challenge
J&J is committed to supporting a diversity of life science innovators and the development of integrated, cross-sector solutions to prevent, intercept and cure diseases. There are 2 current challenges: 1) Center for Device Innovation aimed at game-changing early-stage medical device innovations across strategic areas of interest for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, with an emphasis on Surgical Oncology and/or Obesity, and JLABS@NYC for early-stage innovation companies with the use of a bench, workstation and access to the JLABS @ NYC community for one year.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2017

There are still spot in the Women’s Healthcare Innovation and Leadership Showcase which will be attended by numerous pharma and clinical research professionals. Great networking and volunteering opportunity for resume building.

Congratulations to Kenneth Shatzkes a recent graduate of Rutgers PhD program who completed an Eagleton Policy Fellowship this past year and is now starting in a position as a Policy Advisor in the NJ Office of the Governor to advise and work on the ongoing prescription opioid and heroin epidemic.

iJOBS events:

iJOBS-related news:

Research Associate for Cell Sciences Lab at Evotech
There is an immediate opening for a highly-motivated and energetic research scientist to join the Reagents team in Evotec US. Evotec Reagents is a growing business unit delivering high quality materials to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industry. Driven by business demand, our Princeton group was launched in Q1 2015 and is rapidly expanding, requiring suitable candidates to join this flagship operation.
Overall Responsibilities and Tasks: ● Production cell culture using the SelecT robotic platform to provide flasks and/or plates of cells to support weekly compound screening needs for several programs. ● Routine manual cell culture using sterile techniques, including cell line maintenance, cell plating, bulk cell preparations, frozen cell banks, membrane preparations, etc ●.Molecular biology techniques, including transient transfections. ● Maintain scientific laboratory excellence, in regards to quality of work, following safety procedures and requirements, and documenting work appropriately in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook.
Contact: Thomas.Acton@evotec.com. See attached posting.

Science Writing Internship @ Cell Press
http://www.cell.com/newsroom
The Press Office at Cell Press offers three science writing internship positions each year. In 2017, the following opportunity remains:
Graduate Fall Internship - 16 weeks, September–December ($15/hr) Application available in June.
Overview
This is an extremely hands-on internship that will give you the full experience of being a press officer at a major publishing operation. You will also learn about the entire production process of how a scientific paper goes from the laboratory to a story in a major media outlet, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other business teams, including marketing, commercial sales, editorial, and production. By the end of the internship, you will walk away with 10-20 clips, including press releases, content marketing, and blog posts.
Tasks will include:

Writing press releases about research published in Cell Press journals and acting as the press contact
Developing CrossTalk blog and Elsevier Connect content
Developing and posting Cell Press social media content
Completing miscellaneous projects as assigned by Media Relations Manager
A capstone project to be determined by your interests.

At the end of the internship, you should add to your working knowledge of how to strategize, develop, and execute PR campaigns for various audience segments, write compelling PR content for the web, and measure and analyze campaign outcomes.
Ideal Candidate Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for the internship will:

Be studying for or have completed a Master’s in Public Relations, Journalism, or Biology (Bachelor’s degree if the summer internship).
Have experience preparing and telling a story (specifically pitching, conducting interviews, and writing pieces of journalism or public relations materials).
Have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Have work experience within an office environment
Be comfortable working alone as well as with a team, know how to juggle many time-sensitive tasks, be able to proactively seek information to complete a project, and be able to maintain a friendly attitude while dealing with the high number of requests received from journalists and institutions from around the world.

NOTES: Due to the competitive nature of the internship, you may be asked to take a writing test and provide two references if you are a finalist. The internship is not currently available to international students studying outside of the United States. International applicants already studying in the United States may apply.
Logistics
The Science Writing Intern reports to Media Relations Manager Joseph Caputo and will be located in the Elsevier office at 50 Hampshire Street, Floor 5, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The internship is 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A laptop is provided.
No permanent position is available at the end of the internship, although candidates will be considered for available positions/freelancing opportunities should they apply and performance/circumstances warrant it.

Position in Career Development for PhD students
Assignment: College Prep, Honors and AP Chemistry. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Click here for more information

AAAS Careers in Science Policy Course
We are hiring an Assistant Director in the Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Housed in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), the cBCD supports the career and professional development of all ~700 PhD and postdoctoral biomedical trainees at UMass Medical School. In addition to offering opt-in resources and services in the areas of career and professional skills development, a cornerstone of our approach is to work with faculty to integrate career development into the fabric of the core curriculum for predoctoral and postdoctoral training. With the support of grant funding, we test for short- and long-term impacts of our approach, and disseminate our findings to help advance the field of PhD career development. The Assistant Director will direct elements of these core functions, meet with students 1-on-1 in career counseling appointments, and contribute to strategic planning, communications, and partnership development to further the mission and growth of the cBCD.
To learn more about this position: https://www.ummsjobs.com/job/2299/ To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume or CV through UMass’s online submission system https://www.ummsjobs.com/job/2299/

Call for Bloggers for NIH BEST
Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for two new bloggers to write diary-style entries about the career development process to be published on the national NIH BEST website.
OVERVIEW
Audience: US biomed PhDs and postdocs
Time commitment: 1 blog/month for 6 months. The series will run from September-February.
Content: You can see previous blogs postings at http://www.nihbest.org/phd-postdoctoral-scientists/phdpostdoc-blog/. You will write in a diary format to share your progress in reaching your career goals. For example, you might write about a career development speaker/workshop/course and how it impacted you; the struggle of writing to people asking for informational interviews; contacts that proved helpful; a career-related identity shift; a career interest that surprised you; balancing career development efforts with your lab work; awkward networking interactions; or anything else that happened that month in relation to career development.
Considerations. The blog will be posted publicly online. We would like to use your real name and photo, but you can be vague when it comes to others (who you networked with or where you are interning).
IF INTERESTED
If you are interested in sharing your career development process and gaining some writing experience, please send the following to liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu by July 1st
Name
School
Area of Expertise (i.e. pharamacology, bioinformatics, etc.) Where you are in the career development process. (i.e. 1st year PhD just starting to explore careers, 5th year PhD about to actively job hunt, or postdoc pursuing one career but exploring backup career options, etc.)
Career plans if you have them (i.e. K-12 teaching, clinical research, industry, academia, etc.)
We are looking for 4 bloggers. Depending on the response, we may request a short writing sample.

Free Webinars on Career Planning and Development by ASBMB
Click here to see the full listing and to register
CV building June 14
Job hunting: interviewing July 18
Finding a mentor for career guidance Aug
Job hunting: negotiation Sept 12

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

May 2017

Congratulations to iJOBS Phase 2 trainee Sarah Misenko who got a position at GlaxoSmithKline in the BioAsset group as part of the Future Leaders Program.

iJOBS events:

iJOBS Career Panel: Education and Science Outreach
Many PhDs go into the field of education and science outreach. Come meet scientists who teach and work at places such as Community Colleges, the Liberty Science Center, the BioBus, Students2Science, the Rutgers Science Bus and the Geology Museum. They will share their passion for education and public outreach with you and give you advice on how to get into the field. As scientists, it is our responsibility to help educate the public about the importance of research.
May 22 from 4:30-6pm
To register, click here.

iJOBS Science to Medicine Forum at Regeneron
iJOBS has been invited to participate in The Science to Medicine Forum at Regeneron on June 16. The event offers NY metropolitan area academic institutions an opportunity to bring a group of trainees to visit Regeneron for a day of invigorating scientific exchange, and to hear more about Regeneron’s environment and programs. June 16 from 9am-5pm
To register, click here.
Note that this event is full.

iJOBS-related news:

2017 Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) Career Development Workshop“Onward and Upward – Advance Your Career Amid Changes”. This one-day premier career event will have variety of format for you to interact with the career advocates from professional veterans, coaches, recruiters, human resource specialists, and immigration experts to hear their perspectives and insights tailored to your needs, from the young professionals to those who are in the advanced stage of their career.
Career Convocation “The Aha Moment”: A two-hour forum to kick start the whole day event;
Breakout Sessions and Mini Coaching Sessions: multiple parallel hot topic sessions to address your concerns on immigration, job hunting, career planning, leadership and soft skills development;
Networking: There are many opportunities designed to close interactions to build your network and improve interpersonal communication skills;
Job Fair: No doubt one of the major attractions, we engaged 20 global and local companies and organization to recruit the best talents for their needs.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 20th 2017 from 8 am – 6 pm (interactive dinner optional)
Location: Rutgers Business School, 100 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
The registration is now open here. The first 50 registrants will get a special $10 discount. Please note: due to limited capacity of the workshop venue, on-site registration may NOT be available if all 500 seats are sold-out via online registration (no exception). So please act early and reserve your ticket. Attached is more informationabout the workshop.

Medical Communications Position
The medical communications team at CACTUS works with the Top 10 global pharmaceutical, biotech and device companies across a wide range of communications needs including writing, graphics, animation, and strategy for their regulatory and publications teams. We act as trusted advisors by constantly and consistently delivering excellence that goes way beyond just our technical expertise. We work as an extension of our client teams and provide them with flexible and innovative solutions that allow them to manage their budget wisely and do more with less while maintaining high levels of quality and data integrity
Roles & Responsibilities:

You will use scientific expertise to develop high-quality, publication-ready scientific documents (manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide kits, short communications, etc.) according to client needs under the expert guidance of the Scientific Team Lead
You will act as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines.
You will work with international pharmaceutical clients and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including authors and key opinion leaders on critical therapeutic area issues
Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients, and vendors
Attend workshops/seminars/Trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives. Note: Flexible work arrangements are available.
PhD/MD (Pharmacology) or PhD (Life Sciences) or MBBS/MD (Internal Medicine) with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication
Publication experience, preferably as first author on papers published in medical journals
Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and superior English-language skills
Basic knowledge of biostatistics
Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities
Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines

CACTUS offers services to two key client segments worldwide: Academia (researchers, scholarly journals and publishers, universities, and academic societies) and Pharmaceutical and Device companies.
To learn more, please visit: www.cactusglobal.com

Course in Planning Your Scientific Journey
Planning Your Scientific Journey is built for life science grad students, postdocs, and other junior scientists. It aims to teach how trainees can choose a good scientific problem as well as planning their journey ahead. It is a free online course that is funded by NIGMS.
By the end of the course, students will have:

a plan for how to approach their scientific question and other research goals.
an agenda for a meeting with their mentor to get feedback on their plan.

We’re searching for beta testers to start the course on June 5. Why be part of the beta test? You will:

provide input on an innovative teaching course
make an impact on scientist training while learning new skills yourself
access the program exclusively before it’s available later this year

More course information & to sign up as a beta tester, click here.

Job as High School Chemistry Teacher
Assignment: College Prep, Honors and AP Chemistry. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Click here for more information

AAAS Careers in Science Policy Course
This course is designed to follow Erin Heath’s “Engaging in Science Policy” and explores many of the career opportunities in science policy through a series of interviews with people in various roles in the field. It is intended for scientists and students of science at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doc level who are interested in career opportunities in science policy, what they entail, what skills are needed and how to get your foot in the door.
To register, click here.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

May 2017

NewYorkBIO 2017 Annual Conference
May 10-11 at the Time Warner Center in NYC. You can see the full program here.
First, we have a special attendance rate for students and post docs: $99 for full access to the entire program.
Second, for those who don’t wish to attend the whole conference, we have a special Post Doc Career Symposium (Wed, May 10, 2-6pm) specifically designed to introduce attendees to the range of career opportunities available to life science students. One of the key differentiators of this program is that it provides the opportunity for attendees to meet one-on-one with representatives from pharma companies (J&J, Pfizer, Sanofi, Roche, et), as well as with representatives from other fields that hire from the life sciences, including legal, regulatory, clinical, etc.
In other words, it’s great opportunity to get a feel for the industry outside of academia. Attendance to the Symposium is $30 and includes attendance to our Opening Night Reception.

Flow Cytometry Specialist position
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The aim of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility is to facilitate and help advance the scope and quality of Cancer Research at MSK by providing investigators advanced instrumentation and high-level technical and scientific expertise in multi-dimensional Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting.
We are currently seeking a Flow Cytometry Specialist with advanced Flow Cytometry experience to integrate an exciting team of scientific and technologically-driven staff. To learn more about the position and to apply, click here

Graduate Career Consultant Job at Notre Dame
Graduate Career Services (GCS) provides comprehensive graduate level career and professional development advising to a diverse body of some 2200 Master and Doctoral graduate students as well as Graduate Alumni across the Colleges of Engineering, Science and Arts & Letters encompassing some 30 departments and 41 unique programs. Drawing on academic and industry expertise, the Graduate Career Consultant will engage students and alumni in developing, clarifying, pursuing and achieving lifelong career goals. Consultant will mentor and consult with graduate students within assigned Departments on appropriate career development and job search skills so they are competitive candidates and manage a portfolio of services targeted at programs within assigned area in order to meet the career and professional development needs of the different disciplines. Consulting goals are accomplished through large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. For more information and to apply before May 17, click here

Honors College Graduate Fellow position
The Honors College of Rutgers University–New Brunswick is seeking graduate students for its Fellows Program, an innovative scholarly collaboration designed to enrich the educational experience of undergraduates there. The Honors College hopes to hire advanced graduate students, namely Ph.D. candidates from multiple disciplines. Teaching Fellows are required to teach the interdisciplinary mission course, the Forum. This one-year appointment will require Teaching Fellows instruct one or two sections per semester, beginning on September 5, 2017.
Please note that Fellows must invest approximately 12 hours of work per week that comprises some summer training, as well as teaching preparation and lecturing. Applicants must have at least two semesters of successful TA experience, with an enthusiastic interest in mentoring and engaging undergraduates in the Honors College living and learning community.
To learn more about this job opportunity, visit the Honors College website.

Summer Internship at Orthobond Corporation
Orthobond Corporation, a biomaterials surface modification company specializing in antimicrobial surface technology, has an exciting opportunity available for a Summer Internship in the Biology Department. This position will be a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable industrial laboratory experience. The internship will involve assisting in the testing of substrates for antimicrobial properties following established protocols, as well as working towards generating novel testing strategies for new organisms. The ideal candidate is creative, hard-working and organized, with an interest in learning how to apply scientific training towards performing complex experimentation. Please send your resume and cover letter to Dr. Meredith Prysak

New Summer Course Offering: Professional Preparedness in Biotechnology
The broader biotech and health sciences industry demands that scientists be prepared to serve a variety of distinct functions within the life and biomedical sciences ecosystem, and to work effectively within the professional environment. “Professional Preparedness in Biotechnology” will introduce specialized business, communication, operations and quality competencies enabling immediate contribution within diverse organizations in the life and biomedical sciences commercial sector.
The Course Will Feature:
Overview of the Life and Biomedical Sciences Industry Ecosystem with review of marketplace, industry strategies and economic environment
Communication Skills addressing team dynamics, decision-making, interpersonal skills (with assessment),and effective communication methods
Organizations and Partnerships with internal and external partners and negotiation of corporate silos
Project Planning and Management providing an overview of the phased development process and management thereof
Customer Focus with identification of key stakeholders, assessment of requirements and targeted markets
Financial Management focused on the “language of finance,” addressing cash flow, investment evaluation, risk & return, and financial statements
Operations Management of business logistics, demand planning, global sourcing
Risk Management, Quality and Safety methods including good manufacturing practices (GMP), good lab practices (GLB), quality control, and quality assurance
Regulatory Processes as market clearance pathways for drugs, biologics, medical devices and combination products
Students will submit, and present, case study analyses relevant to their current area of professional interest and highlighting lessons learned throughout the course.
Register now! Space is limited.
5/30/17 to 7/7/17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00PM-5:00PM
16:125:624:B1 (listed as Special Problems IV)
Questions? Contact Susan Engelhardt

May 2017

Congratulations to Fanfan Wu, a current iJOBS Phase 2 trainee who just received a prestigious ORISE fellowship from the FDA and to Eileen Oni, a current iJOBS Phase 3 trainee who is a finalist for the AAAS Science and Policy Fellowship.

Congratulations to Corina White for her latest blog post for NIH BEST. Check it out here.
This internship is designed for PhD students and postdocs interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual property, Business Development, or Academic Technology Transfer. See attached for details. Application deadline is Oct 10.

Information Session for The Solution Lab
April 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM
The Solution Lab specializes in healthcare and life sciences consulting. They have successfully problem solved for a diverse set of companies including top ten pharma firms, biotech, see-funded health tech start ups and patient advocacy organizations.
GSBS -Newark 185 South Orange Ave
Attached is the flyer and you can RSVP here

Professional Development Workshop: Career Pathways Beyond Academia
This workshop will be led by a panel of 3 Rutgers PhD alumni in the humanities, social sciences, and life sciences. They are currently working in local industries and will discuss their experiences in graduate school and the pathways that led them to successful careers. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session, and a representative from Career Services will be on hand.
Please click here to RSVP. If you have further questions, contact Dr. Ramazan Gungor.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Livingston Student Center, Room 201
84 Joyce Kilmer Ave.
Piscataway, NJ 08854

10th Annual NIH Career Symposium
The NIH Career Symposium highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are a new graduate student, postdoc, or clinical fellow just beginning to consider career options or a senior student/fellow ready to look for a job, the NIH Career Symposium is for you. Our agenda is attached.
We invite any postdoc, clinical fellow or PhD-level graduate student to join us, regardless if you are part of the NIH intramural program or not. This event is free to attend (participants are responsible for their own travel expenses) Wondering what the Career Symposium is all about? Check out past events here.
Read write-ups (written by postdocs) of past NIH Career Symposiums here.
May 11, 2017 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
NIH Campus (Bethesda, Maryland)
Natcher Conference Center
Register

Job postings for Innovation Associates at Avatar Materials
They are hiring fresh PH Ds since their R&D organization is growing and the candidates will have opportunities to grow.
1. Strong background microbiology and biochemistry to perform protein purification and characterization work. Experience in cell culture, fermentation, stem cell etc is also valuable. 2. Strong background in synthetic chemistry and material science specifically conducting organic or inorganic synthesis and analysis.
3. Strong background in physical chemistry colloid science, surface chemistry.
We will be recruiting variety of people from bachelors to masters to Ph D in science/engineering and business functions over next year or so. For business we will be recruiting people with scientific skills with business inclination such as project management.
For more information contact Elizabeth Marsh

Opportunity for writing experience
The Atlanta BEST Magazine is seeking submissions for articles for inclusion in the Summer 2017 issue! The Atlanta BEST Magazine is a trainee run magazine that features articles for, by, and about BEST trainees. Deadline is June 1, will be published in July

Articles can be half a page to two pages
Topics are generally around reflections of participation in BEST activities or sage advice
Below are some writing prompts for inspiration.

Ideas for stories…What does it mean to me to participate in BEST? What I wish I knew when I started my PhD. What is the hardest part of career exploration? If I could give advice to a first year student, what would it would be? What is one mental health strategy that helps keep your sanity when things get too crazy. If I could have super power in my career development, what would it be? What massages do I keep hearing over and over again? If I could do grad school over again, what would I do differently? What is one under-used campus resource more people should take advantage of? Why is it that my dissertation defense was so anti-climatic? Did you get a job? Tell us about how you found it, got the interview and where you are going!
Tami Hutto, Manager, Atlanta BEST Program

Job Postings on BioNJ Talent Networks
You can view a full list of jobs at www.BioNJTalentNetwork.org

April 2017

Regulatory Affairs Internship at Leo Pharma

Leo Pharma, a specialty dermatology pharma company in Madison, NJ, is looking for a paid Regulatory Affairs intern for this summer. The RA intern would be involved in the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) review, FDA guidances, and other regulatory affairs functions. Because the company is mid-sized, you are encouraged to explore other areas of the company as well (marketing, medical affairs, legal, etc). Apply online in the next week or two and also contact Dharm Patel to let him know you have applied and for more information dharm.patel@rutgers.edu

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=leopharma&jobId=122130&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Job posting for Analytical Chemist at Product Safety Labs in NJ

The majority of the work is analyzing formulations by HPLC and GC. Applicants can apply at our website at www.productsafetylabs.com. See attached job description. For more information, contact David Sinning at DavidSinning@productsafetylabs.com

The American Statistical Association Princeton-Trenton Chapter in New Jersey Symposium

The ASA is organizing a Spring Statistics Symposium from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the East Lecture Hall, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The focus of the Spring Symposium is on New Advancement in Biomarkers/Precision Medicine/Enrichment Design. It aims to introduce participants to the new advancement of statistical methods and applications in precision medicine, to discuss the challenges and solutions related to the use of biomarkers in design and analyses for clinical trials and translational research, and to review present knowledge on biomarkers.

Tentative agenda:

Time	Topic	Speaker
8:30 - 9:00 AM	Registration
9:00 - 9:05 AM	Greetings and Introduction
9:05 - 9:50 AM	TBD	Richard Simon, Associate Director, Division of Cancer Treatment & Diagnosis, Biometric Research Program Chief, Computational & Systems Biology Branch, National Cancer Institute
9:50 - 10:35 AM	Statistical Challenges in Precision Medicine with a Focus on Companion Diagnostics	Gregory Campbell, President, GCStat Consulting, LLC. Former Director, Division of Biostatistics, CDRH/FDA
10:35 - 10:50 AM	Break
10:50 - 11:35 AM	Two Novel Designs for Small Populations: The Confirmatory Basket Trial and the Informational Design	Robert A. Beckman, MD, Professor of Oncology and of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics, Georgetown University Medical Center
11:35 - 12:20 PM	TBD	Shirin Khambata Ford, Executive Director, Biomarker and Diagnostics Leader, Merck Oncology
12:20 - 1:30 PM	Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:30 PM	Panel discussion	Richard Simon, Greg Campbell, Robert A. Beckman, Shirin Khambata Ford

Please use the following link for registration:

https://asapt2017springsymposium.eventbrite.com

Princeton-Trenton Chapter member: $65; Non Princeton-Trenton Chapter member: $70; student/retiree : $30

A light breakfast and lunch buffet are provided with registration. Onsite parking is available (details will be sent out before event). Agenda and abstracts for each presentation will be sent out soon!

Biotech job working with stem cells (exclusive posting to iJOBS)

Having stem cell experience with ESC, iPS, NSC or MSC and/or Neuroscience experience is required and preference is given to those with a proven record of getting published and writing grants. They will offer a very attractive salary for the right candidate.

Contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) or Hatem Saabwy (sabaawhe@cinj.rutgers.edu)

Science Communications Experience Opportunity

The NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program is seeking trainee writers for their blog series about novel developments in the field of extracellular RNA communication. This program is looking for trainees interested in scientific communication and outreach careers to serve as writers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Lenzi (rebecca.lenzi@nih.gov) or Dena Procaccini (dena.procaccini@nih.gov). See attached ad.

1st Pitch Life Science

Rutgers will be hosting the 1st Pitch Life Science – New Jersey event – where you get to EAVESDROP ON INVESTORS’ CLOSED DOOR DISCUSSIONS – on Tuesday, April 18 in the Rutgers Visitor Center on the Busch Campus. There will be refreshments and networking starting at 5:30 PM. The program will begin at 6:00 PM. At the end of the event, the audience will vote on a “Best of the Best” winner. 1st Pitch is free to attend and all are welcome but you must register here.

Life science startups that might be interested in presenting a pitch can submit their request to njinfo@1stpitchlifescience.com. The application is attached.

Questions to: Lori B. Dars, Associate Director
Office of Economic Development
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
lori.dars@rutgers.edu
848-932-4481

Research Commercialization Receptions

Learn about translational research capabilities, inventions and patenting, creating start up companies and funding commercialization.

May 8 (Newark) and May 9 (New Brunswick) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The RBHS Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is sponsoring research commercialization ‘wine and cheese’ receptions on both campuses. Come meet and speak with RU Office of Research Commercialization experts.

Space is limited; please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research asap to reserve your place and be informed of the locations. RSVP to 973.972.3325 or research@ca.rutgers.edu (citing Commercialization Reception in the subj: space).

3rd Annual BioResearch Product Faire
Rutgers University, Piscataway Township
When: Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Where: Busch Campus Center 604 Bartholomew Rd
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Stop by the event to:
* Network with other Researchers
* View Product Demonstrations
* Connect with Industry Experts
* Discover New Research Tools
* Learn Troubleshooting Skills
* Hear About Laboratory Services
* Learn about Career Opportunities
Using the right tools for your research saves you time at the bench.
**THIS EVENT IS FREE & (NEW this year) INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE BUFFET OF
REFRESHMENTS**
http://mailtrack.me/tracking/raWzMz50paMkCGZ1AGZmZGD3BQRzMKWjqzA2pzSaqaR9AQL5AmH3BQH0Way2LKu2pG0kZwRjAmHkZQRkZRR

New Summer Course Offering: Professional Preparedness in Biotechnology

The broader biotech and health sciences industry demands that scientists be prepared to serve a variety of distinct functions within the life and biomedical sciences ecosystem, and to work effectively within the professional environment. “Professional Preparedness in Biotechnology” will introduce specialized business, communication, operations and quality competencies enabling immediate contribution within diverse organizations in the life and biomedical sciences commercial sector.

The Course Will Feature:

Overview of the Life and Biomedical Sciences Industry Ecosystem with review of marketplace,

industry strategies and economic environment

Communication Skills addressing team dynamics, decision-making, interpersonal skills (with assessment),and effective communication methods

Organizations and Partnerships with internal and external partners and negotiation of corporate silos

Project Planning and Management providing an overview of the phased development process and management thereof

Customer Focus with identification of key stakeholders, assessment of requirements and targeted markets

Financial Management focused on the “language of finance,” addressing cash flow, investment evaluation, risk & return, and financial statements

Operations Management of business logistics, demand planning, global sourcing

Risk Management, Quality and Safety methods including good manufacturing practices (GMP), good lab practices (GLB), quality control, and quality assurance

Regulatory Processes as market clearance pathways for drugs, biologics, medical devices and combination products

Students will submit, and present, case study analyses relevant to their current area of professional interest and highlighting lessons learned throughout the course.

Register now! Space is limited.

5/30/17 to 7/7/17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00PM-5:00PM

16:125:624:B1 (listed as Special Problems IV)

Questions? Contact Susan Engelhardt at engels@soe.rutgers.edu

Medical Device Industry Panel Discussion: Challenges, Opportunities and Careers

Hear from experts as to how to target unmet patient needs, enable cross-functional teamwork and collaborations between engineers and physicians. Learn about clinical research challenges, launching a new product, evolving career goals over time and managing regulator complexity. See attached flyerfor details.

Thursday April 20 from 6-7:30pm.

Medical Affairs Conference

If anyone is interested in pursuing medical affairs or would like to learn more there will be a lot of Key Leaders in the field spreading a wealth knowledge as well as the opportunity to network with them.

http://www.eyeforpharma.com/medicalaffairsusa/,

They are looking for 2 more volunteers to aid in running the conference. Volunteers will get the registration fee waived in total!

April 20 - 21 in Philadelphia

If anyone is interested, please contact Joseph Sherba, Graduate Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering jjs5476@gmail.com

March 2017

Insmed Summer Internships

Check out the BioNJ website for summer internships at Insmed and other job postings

http://www.bionjtalentnetwork.org/jobs/match_job_feed?field_companyname_value=Insmed

Job Posting Technology Scouting Associate at Reckitt Benckiser

RB is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company, We work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and keep giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, through our brands like Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.

Role Purpose: Work within the matrix organization to promote the use of Open Innovation/Partnerships and increase the amount of externally sourced technologies in the RB pipeline. Leverage a variety of techniques to identify external sources of products/innovation, proactively and against a specific target. Build the external partnership network in the US/Americas region to provide broader exposure to new and relevant external innovation. Manage partnerships with external providers through formal legal agreements and informal communications. Provide the business with access to data, samples, and information from external parties to facilitate development.

Responsibilities: Increase the impact of externally sourced innovations in RB by bringing new opportunities to the Business and sharing them widely to generate both interest and action. Support the outside innovation needs of the business wherever they arise (IMEX, PO1, CDO, and Innovation) as agreed through Portfolio Management Team.

Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred (PhD, MA, etc); BA + 3 years, MA + 2 years, PhD. Healthcare and/or Chemistry background (preferred). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Entrepreneurial, self-motivated individual with capability to evaluate and take risks.

For more information go to: https://rbsocial.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/technology-scouting-associate-3090

NY Academy of Sciences Postdocs in Industry Discussion Join the Science Alliance as we discuss the postdoctoral programs outside Academia. Topics will include differences between academia and industry, hiring and transition mechanisms, salaries and challenges. The panel discussion will also explore the career paths of the panelists and suggestions on how to be a strong candidate for a non-academic postdoctoral position will be discussed. The panel will include the Postdocs administrators or directors as well as a current postdocs from each company. Audience members will also have the opportunity to interact with our panelists and ask questions during the panel and the roundtables. The speakers and panelists will share their knowledge and expertise during the roundtables session. The event will be followed by a networking reception. Thursday April 27 from 6-9:30pm. For more information go to http://www.nyas.org/Events/Detail.aspx?cid=b0dc762a-ed1e-4f4c-bc5f-378cc4cc75b

Going Public: Biotech Leaders on their Path to Funding

Leaders of New Jersey's publicly traded biotech firms will tell their story and provide guidance and recommendations on going public as a path to funding.
Register now and join us for networking and guidance from Scott Jackson, past CEO of Celator recently acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Dan O'Connor, CEO of Advaxis and Kathleen Bloch, CFO of Cytosorbents. Each panelist will discuss their respective paths to success, including insights into their strategy and decisions faced along the way to their companies becoming public.

April 24 from 5-7pm

BioNJ Biopartnering Conference

The event. will bring together industry leaders, licensing executives, academia and investors. This year's action-packed event is being presented in partnership with J.P. Morgan.

1. Meet with investors

2. Hear the latest on trends and expectations

3. Connect with BD professionals from Big Pharma and biotech companies

4. Meet tech transfer and industry liaisons from academic institutions

5. Pre-schedule meetings to discuss potential partnerships

6. Hear from 16 Presenting Companies

7. Talk to exhibitors that can support your organization's needs

8. Networking...networking...and more networking…

May 23 from 8am-4:30pm

https://bionj.site-ym.com/events/register.aspx?id=937912&itemid=da662215-84f7-4e7d-a93c-2d81058e7088

Check out the most recent edition of the Atlanta BEST magazine with an article by our own iJOBS trainees Eileen Oni who describes her experiences in iJOBS Phase 2 shadowing a NJ Congressman!!! Applications for next year’s Phase 2 will come out via this type of email in April and will be due in May. Programming will start in September and will consist of a 72 hour shadowing/externship experience that you select plus a class in one of Rutgers professional schools (business, law, policy etc…) that interests you.

Eagleton Institute of Policy Fellowships for Rutgers graduate students
Apply now for the 2018 Eagleton Fellowship Program - open to Rutgers graduate students in ALL schools and departments on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses. Stipends and tuition remission awards available! This one-year interdisciplinary certificate program allows Fellows learn about real-world American politics, government, and public affairs, while connecting the fellowship experience to academic field of study. Application deadline is March 23rd. Eagleton has offered these prestigious fellowships since its inception in 1956.

WHY APPLY?

- stipend and tuition remission awards available

- interdisciplinary program open to Rutgers graduate student in all schools and departments on New

Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses

- participate at any point during your graduate studies: one-year certificate program lets you continue

working towards your graduate degree without interruption

- highly selective program with an insider’s exposure to politics and government

- wide variety of spring placement options

- engaging discussions about politics and government in small weekly seminars in an informal setting

- opportunities to participate in special events with great food

- direct access to practitioners and a network of more than 1,900 Eagleton alumni in state and national

politics and government and beyond

- career counseling and job placement assistance

APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

Visit the Eagleton website for more details at http://go.rutgers.edu/EagletonFellow

Postdoctoral contract position at Bristol-Myers Squibb

· The position is a 6 month contract

·         This position is subject to a background screen and drug screen.

·         This is a non-benefited position, all time-off would be considered non-paid.

1.    Requested pay rate. Max pay rate is $37/hr

2.    Reference #20409-1

Job Description: The postdoctoral position is a research position in an industrial setting with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple disciplines that is afforded by a large biopharmaceutical company such as our genomics, analytical and process development groups. You will be encouraged to present and publish your findings.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, two positions in the Cell and Molecular Biology group will open Jan 2016 to work on understanding and developing new technology for commercial cell line development (CLD). The areas available for research include improved cell line expression and screens, reduced development time, and understanding the performance capabilities of our base cell substrates. The appointment is for two years providing appropriate progress occurs in the first year. The fellow will design and lead the scientific strategy. Interested candidates who will have their PhD before the start of their postdoctoral fellowship should submit a research proposal related to this opportunity that is a maximum of 2 pages, clarity and brevity are prized, along with their resume. It is anticipated a strong molecular and/or cellular background is needed for success although other backgrounds will be considered depending on your research proposal.
Responsibilities
Maintain and work in a safe environment.
Develop, lead and carry out research strategy to improve CLD technology or its understanding.
Work collaboratively within Client and with external parties.
Present and publish data at internal and public forums
Maintain proper documentation of all research
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, or if aligned with your research proposal.
Scientific excellence, creative problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication capabilities
Anticipated skills to be used
Cell culture maintenance and expansion
Stable cell line generation
Cell imaging and expression analysis. FACS experience helpful
Molecular analysis of cell lines at the DNA and RNA level
Data analysis with relevant software to the proposed project
Additional Job Requirements:
Position Handles Hazardous Materials

Anupama

Talent Acquisition Manager

A10 Clinical Solutions, Inc.

2000 Regency Pkwy., Suite 295

Cary, NC 27518

Direct: 919.674.3337

Corporate Office: 866.460.ATEN (2836)

www.a10clinical.com

8th Annual Rutgers Postdoc Symposium

Redefining the Postdoctoral Experience: New Training for New Careers

Friday April 28 from 1-6pm.

Great Hall and Main Auditorium, RWJMS Research Tower

Registration, abstract submission, and program:

rutgerspda.wordpress.com/events/postdoc-symposium-2017

KEYNOTE

Dr. Franklin Carrero-Martínez, Ph.D.

Acting Deputy Science and Technology Adviser U.S. Department of State

Breakout Panel Sessions

Preparing for Jobs Outside Academia

Preparing for Jobs Within Academia

Polishing Your Communication Style

See attached flyer

Summer Courses through the Professional Science Masters Program

16:137:501 (01432) Fundamentals of Intellectual Property
05/30/2017 - 06/23/2017: Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 06/02, 06/23 : 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday: 06/03, 06/24: 9:00am to 12:00pm
USPTO trip (all day) TBD
This course provides essential knowledge for science and engineering students who have a drive to be successful in invention or who have interests to work in IP or patent related professions. The course covers the fundamentals of intellectual property, with a major emphasis on patents. Topics include invention and entrepreneurial spirit, patent creation process, patent classifications and prior art search, and technology transfer, licensing and commercialization.

16:137:530 (01354) Principles of Accounting and Finance
05/30/2017 - 07/21/2017: Tuesday/Thursday 6.20-9pm.
This course covers the fundamentals of accounting and finance for science/engineering/mathematics students.

16:137:552 (04820) Python Methodologies
Hybrid- Meets In-person on 5/30, 6/20, 7/11, 4:30pm-6:30pm
This is an introductory course in python with examples for data science and analytics. A project is required.

BIO Legislative Day Fly-In

Members of Bio are invited to participate in a legislative briefing and networking reception on Tues April 4. On Wed April 5, attendees participate in meetings with Congressional offices of their home states along with other attendees from the same state.

https://www.bio.org/events/legislative-day-fly

BIO International Convention

June 19-22 in San Diego, CA

The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. The key benefits of attending the BIO International Convention are access to global biotech and pharma leaders via BIO One-on-One Partnering, exposure to industry though-leaders with over 1,500 education sessions at your fingertips, and unparalleled networking opportunities with 16,000+ attendees from 76 countries.

http://convention.bio.org/about-bio-convention/

Writing program: Rescuing Biomedical Research Group

For graduate students and postdocs interested in science policy as well as writing

http://rescuingbiomedicalresearch.org/rbr-actions/writing-program/

Feburary 2017

Position doing Flow Cytometry

A top CRO is looking for a flow cytometry analyst in NJ site. Title is Medical Technologist II (first shift), compensation will be based on experience and education background. (no H1b or Green Card sponsorship)

If interested and qualified, please send your resume to looking4rightcandidate@gmail.com

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes flow cytometry samples acquired as part of ongoing studies.
• Analyzes and organizes daily flow cytometry QC data as required.
• Notifies the laboratory and/or supervisor immediately of any assay related problems that would require sample reprocessing.
• Complete timely review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.
• Trains on all required SOPs in a timely manner.
• Assists with training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
• May assist with the development of training material, training checklists, and competency assessment programs.

Experience:

Individual should have >2 years experience working in a flow cytometry laboratory and >1 year experience with analysis of flow cytometric data. Experience in data analysis with WinList (preferred), FlowJo, FCS Express, etc. is required. Significant experience with Microsoft Excel is also preferred.

Qualificaitons:

Bachelor’s degree with experience, advanced degree preferred.

Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements:

Summer Organic Chemistry Instructor

RWJMS is recruiting an organic chemistry instructor for our Biomedical Careers Program, which is an intensive six-week program academic enrichment summer program for undergraduate students interested in careers in the health professions. The salary is $1,620.00, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 12 pm. Week of 7/3, Monday and Thursdaysince 7/4 is a holiday. Please contact Phyllis Sica if interested: sicaph@rwjms.rutgers.edu

The Art of Science Communication

This is an online courseorganized by the ASBMB Public Outreach Committee that is available for all scientists and STEM professionals. The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in particular on how to present science to a non-expert audience in a formal setting such as a public lecture. Armed with this knowledge, participants will be able to utilize the skills learned during the course in their professional lives.

The online course begins Feb. 6. Register by Feb. 3.

https://www.asbmb.org/Outreach/Training/ASC/Winter2017/

Branching Out: Meeting New Colleagues

How often do you hear that “networking is important for your future success - with little to no explanation of how to actually improve your networking skills? Do you want to learn how to approach meeting new people like those people who make professional networking look easy? Please join for a hands-on workshop to train you on practical and easy to implement strategies for confidently building and maintaining your professional network.

Presented by Maria Qadri, PhD student in BME

Monday Feb 13 from 1:45-3pm

BME building 102, Busch Campus

WHY APPLY?

- stipend and tuition remission awards available

- interdisciplinary program open to Rutgers graduate student in all schools and departments on New

Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses

- participate at any point during your graduate studies: one-year certificate program lets you continue

working towards your graduate degree without interruption

- highly selective program with an insider’s exposure to politics and government

- wide variety of spring placement options

- engaging discussions about politics and government in small weekly seminars in an informal setting

- opportunities to participate in special events with great food

- direct access to practitioners and a network of more than 1,900 Eagleton alumni in state and national

politics and government and beyond

- career counseling and job placement assistance

APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

Visit the Eagleton website for more details at http://go.rutgers.edu/EagletonFellow

Science Alliance Leadership Training (SALT)

Offered by the New York Academy of Sciences. It is a week long program at the academy in the summer that it specifically for graduate students to prepare them for what's next.The application and information can be found at www.nyas.org/SALT2017.

Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program

The Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute, aims to train the next generation of researchers in the development and clinical translation of advanced techniques for cancer imaging and its application. The required coursework component includes two courses in the clinical/cancer sciences, two in imaging science, one in biostatistics, one in medical ethics (“Responsible Conduct of Research”), and attendance at a minimum of six multidisciplinary tumor boards. In addition, trainees can select from a multitude of electives offered by various Stanford University Departments, e.g., Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Informatics, and Cancer Systems Biology. The primary focus of the program is participation in a mentored cancer-imaging research project aimed at publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentation at national meetings. The program especially features “paired mentorship,” in which each trainee is teamed with both a basic-science and physician mentor, to provide guidance in course and research-topic selection, and in performing clinically-relevant cancer imaging research.

Eligibility:

1. Candidate must have an MD or PhD degree.

2. Candidate must be a US citizen, or a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.

Application Deadline: April 10, 2017

APPLY HERE

CLICK HERE to visit the SCIT Program web site.

ACA Event about Students2Science in Newark

The ACA will be hosting Fran Nelsen, PhD on Feb.01 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Rosemary Gellene Room, Medical Science Building (MSB), Newark, NJ.

Roundtable discussion opportunities in teaching pharma and biotech lab techniques and volunteering.

During this hour, Fran will give a brief overview of the teaching programs at the Students 2 Science in East Hanover, NJ.

For additional information, email Doreen Badheka badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/5lOnFxfFVpCbZIJM2

Science Careers Job Fair

Science Careers and AAAS offer an exciting career event during the 2017 AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. Take advantage of free career workshops and meet with staffing professionals and hiring managers from the industry’s top companies all in one place.

Date: February 17, 2017

Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA

Time: 11:00 am – 4 pm

For more details and to register, visit sciencemag.org/careers/jobfair

Bell Labs Internship Program Summer 2017

Research Area: Physiological Communications

With a vested interest in improving the quality of human life, the well-known Nobel Prize winning organization Bell Labs has launched a new interdisciplinary program in Physiological Communications. Going beyond wearable technologies, we are developing smart, biocompatible platforms to actively probe and engage intact biological systems. Advancing research on this front inevitably requires an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the knowledge and expertise from diverse fields of research.

To this end, we are seeking highly-motivated, talented and enthusiastic graduate students to take part in this year’s Bell Labs Summer Internship Program at Murray Hill, NJ. This is a 10-week paid internship, ideally for graduate students and post-docs (or exceptional undergraduates with research experience). Based on performance, candidates will also be considered for full-time employment. Students will have the opportunity to learn and work with world experts, while contributing to the on-going efforts with their expertise and experience in a classical Bell Labs-style setting.

Eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree in the related fields of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Cancer Biology or Nanotechnology. A background in cell culture, cellular/genetic manipulation and bio-imaging is preferred. Experience with biosensing, optics, chemical/nanomaterial synthesis or microfabrication is a major plus.

For more information regarding this exciting opportunity, contact Dr. Shreyas Shah (shreyas.shah@nokia.com)

BioNJ Jobs Board

Click here to see jobs posted on the BioNJ jobs board that is updated daily.

Rutgers International Career Week

Calling all international students! University Career Services is offering specialized career development programming just for you! Please join us for the following programs.

Be sure to RSVP using your CareerKnight account.

Janurary 2017

Institutes for Comprehensive Systematic Reviews
Systematic reviews are becoming more important in the pharmaceutical and medical world. Learn how to prepare one based on data at these workshops.
January 9-11 and March 13-17
Rutgers Health Sciences Campus Newark
Presented by experts from the Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST) at the Rutgers School of Nursing, the Institute for Comprehensive Systematic Reviews prepares researchers, clinicians and knowledge professionals to help meet the growing need for systematic reviews of quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence in health care that can inform clinical practice and policy.
Expert, internationally renowned faculty will provide personalized instruction for participants at both advanced and beginning stages of conducting systematic reviews. You will gain hands-on instruction and practice in using two specialized software programs:

JBI-MAStARI (Meta Analysis of Statistics, Assessment and Review Instrument) for quantitative data;
JBI-QARI (Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument) for qualitative data; and
JBI-ACTUARI (Analysis of Cost, Technology and Utilization Assessment and Review Instrument) for evaluating economic evidence
CReMS (Comprehensive Review Management Systems) for protocol and report development.

For details and registration, visit http://nursing.rutgers.edu/institute/index.html
Also see attached flyer

Congratulations to our iJOBS survey raffle winners!! They each won a Target gift card for completing the NIH survey. This could be you next spring if you fill out the survey!!!
Grad student entrance survey: Rucha Shah and Samantha Gokhale $50 each
Postdoc entrance survey: Ying Jiang and Manrong Li $50 each
Postdoc exit survey: Prasad Tammineni $100

Congratulations to our first set of iJOBS Phase 3 graduates!! 20 students and postdocs received this recognition because they completed 1) 12 hours of Phase 1 iJOBS programming such as career panels, site visits and workshops, 2) the SciPhD: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists workshop as part of Phase 1, 3) took classes outside of their scientific area as part of Phase 2, and 4) did externships/shadowing as part of Phase 2 programming.
They received an Attestation of Completion paper today and we are very proud of them as many of them move on to jobs in their area of interest with help from their iJOBS experiences. See picture attached.
For those of you interested in obtaining these experiences, The SciPhD workshop will be offered this Feb 9, 10, 23 and 24 so keep any eye out for that EventBrite (all of those dates are required). Also, applications for Phase 2 will open in April where you can take a class and we set up an externship for you.

Also iJOBS is proud to announce that we are partnering with Rutgers Eagleton Institute which has received a grant from the California Council on Science and Technology, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Simons Foundation, to support planning processes for evaluating the potential for a science and technology policy fellowship in New Jersey. If this fellowship is established, it will be similar to the AAAS Science and Technology Fellowships in D.C. but at the state level in NJ instead.

Call for Bloggers: NIH BEST Blog
Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options.
Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience.
We are looking for two new bloggers to write diary-style entries about the career development process to be published on the national NIH BEST website.

OVERVIEW
Audience: US biomed PhDs and postdocs
Time commitment: 1 blog/month for 6 months. The series will run from March-August.
Content: You can see previous blogs postings at http://www.nihbest.org/phd-postdoctoral-scientists/phdpostdoc-blog/.
You will write in a diary format to share your progress in reaching your career goals. For example, you might write about a career development speaker/workshop/course and how it impacted you; the struggle of writing to people asking for informational interviews; contacts that proved helpful; a career-related identity shift; a career interest that surprised you; balancing career development efforts with your lab work; awkward networking interactions; or anything else that happened that month in relation to career development.
Considerations. The blog will be posted publicly online. We would like to use your real name and photo, but you can be vague when it comes to others (who you networked with or where you are interning).

IF INTERESTED
If you are interested in sharing your career development process and gaining some writing experience, please send the following to liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu by January 15th, 2017
Name
School
Area of Expertise (i.e. pharamacology, bioinformatics, etc.)
Where you are in the career development process. (i.e. 1st year PhD just starting to explore careers, 5th year PhD about to actively job hunt, or postdoc pursuing one career but exploring backup career options, etc.)
Career plans if you have them (i.e. K-12 teaching, clinical research, industry, academia, etc.)
We are looking for 4 bloggers. Depending on the response, we may request a short writing sample. Feel free to send questions to liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu.

New LinkedIn Group for BEST Trainees: BEST Trainee Network.
With the BEST Trainee Network we aim to facilitate communication between STEM trainees and alumni who seek career exploration, professional development, and personal growth.
This group is intended for the sharing of ideas, thoughts, resources, experiences, contacts, and advice.
The group is open to anyone currently or previously involved in any of the BEST programs across the country.
I encourage everyone to join.
Also join our iJOBS LinkedIn. Click here to join our LinkedIn networking group

Scientist Job Position at BioAegis
BioAegis Therapeutics is looking for a scientist to join a small, dedicated team developing a recombinant human protein for near term clinical testing.
You would be involved in the development and execution of novel assays for use in clinical trials, analysis of samples from collaborations and manufacturing, and protein characterization. This is a hands-on position, and you will be contributing directly to key goals of the company with involvement in every project and have considerable opportunity for growth.
Candidates should have the ability to exercise independent judgment regarding interpretation and optimization of experimental designs and data. Experience in assay development and validation required.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and validate assays for protein.
- Analyze, summarize and present data
- Troubleshoot assay problems
- Write development and validation reports and SOPs, as needed
http://www.bionjtalentnetwork.org/jobs/node/83325.
For the entire BioNJ Jobs Board go to:
http://www.bionjtalentnetwork.org/jobs

December 2016

NYC Science Communication is launching the first event, a panel discussion on Careers in Medical Communications.
In this panel discussion, four medical writers with over 20 years’ experience in the field will share their career trajectories and advice for career transitioning into medical writing. Come and join us to learn about the field of medical communications and what opportunities and challenges medical writers embrace!
Panelists:
Christina Hughes, Senior Director, Medical Exchange International
Qing Zhou, Scientific Communications Scientist, Cook Research Incorporated
Lashon Pringle, Medical Director, Healthcare Consultancy Group
Leighland Feinman, Scientific Affairs Associate and Medical Writer, AXON Communications
Moderator:
Preshita Gadkari, PhD Candidate, Rutgers University
More information with speakers' bio can be found here
Become a member for free to stay tuned for our upcoming resources, events, benefits, and volunteering opportunities.
When: Thu, December 8, 2016, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Where: Room 9206, The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 5th Ave, New York, New York 10016
Seats are limited and please RSVP here.
Organizer: NYC Science Communication

Entrepreneurship on Campus
Time: Dec 5th, 5:20 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Rutgers University Busch Student Center (BSC), Room 122 ABC

Have you thought about developing a career as an entrepreneur?
Are you interested in starting up your own company NOW as a student?
Would you like to learn about the commercialization of your research technology?
How much do you know about New Ventures?
Do you know how to “pitch” PE/VC investors?

Consulting club is not just about case practice!

Join us for the info session with Michael Johnson, CEO of Visikol Inc., and a current PhD student at Rutgers!
Visikol is a Rutgers-based Startup company located at Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies (CCIT). FREE FOOD will be provided!
To attend, please register via the eventbrite link below:https://rugcc_entrepreneurship_on_campus.eventbrite.com

New Jersey’s Life Sciences Community: Economic Impact, Medical Innovation and Career Opportunities
Keynote speaker: Dean Paranicus, President and CEO of Health Care Institute of New Jersey
Venue: Center Hall at Busch Student Center
Time: Tuesday, Dec 13 2016 at 6:30 pm (reception to follow)
Dean Paranicas will present an industry briefing, touching on how the state became the “Medicine Chest of the World,” its economic impact, its opportunities and challenges, the value of medical innovation, its investment in STEM education and the professional opportunities it presents.
See attached flyer

Postdoc position in Merck
Studying the role of fibroblasts and stromal components in initiation and maintenance of tumors
Brief description:
Treatment of cancer is being revolutionized for the better because of immunotherapies like Merck’s anti-PD1 antibody, pembrolizumab (Keytruda), but great unmet medical need remains. The tumor microenvironment is shaped by more than tumor cells and infiltrating immune cells; cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are emerging as an important component of solid tumors that direct tumor establishment and growth, and as such offer opportunities for intervention.
The postdoctoral fellow will have two main goals: 1) To characterize CAFs present in tumors from patients and animal models in a collaborative setting including both Merck and academic investigators, and 2) Develop in vitro models of CAF interactions with immune cells to better understand how CAFs regulate, and function within, the tumor microenvironment.
The position is open now to start in June 2017, is based at our site in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, and is for 2-3 years.
Please visit the website for the full job description and to apply: https://jobs.msd.com/MSD/job/ Boston-Postdoctoral-Research- Fellow-Discovery-Oncology-Job- MA-02108/366863500/

Lecturer positions at UMass Amherst Department of Biology
3 full-time Lecturer positions open.
Successful candidates will be teaching in the lower division curriculum, and will be qualified to teach courses Introductory Biology, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology and Physiology.
The search is open now and interviews will begin after Dec. 15, 2016.
The Department of Biology (www.bio.umass.edu/biology) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to hire three academic year, full-time Lecturer positions with expertise and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:

General animal physiology, neurobiology
Cellular and molecular biology
Genetics
Introductory biology

These are benefited 2-year positions and renewable contingent upon performance.
Lecturers at the University of Massachusetts are unionized with the potential for long-term careers with promotional advancement. Successful candidates will have experience teaching in the lower division undergraduate curriculum for life-science majors and an interest in joining a team of instructors dedicated to innovative, evidence-based pedagogical approaches for large-classroom settings.
A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely-related field is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Please apply by the priority date of December 15, 2016 to ensure that your application receives consideration.
The earliest start date will be September 1, 2017. Online applications should include curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and the contact information for three references.
Electronic applications are to be submitted at URL:
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=78837
Randy Phillis
Search Committee Chair
Department of Biology
UMass Amherst
413 545 3494

Travel grant sponsored by Novus Biologicals
The award is $1000 that can be used to help fund attendance to any life-science related scientific meeting.
To apply, and check the requirements, visit the Novus Travel Grant page on the ScienceImpact website:
http://scienceimpact.co/novus-biologicals-travel-grant
If you'd like to read about the recipient of the last travel grant, the link is here:
http://scienceimpact.co/abcam-travel-grant

December 2016

Job positions at NJ Department of Health
The CDC is funding temporary positions with the possibility of extending for the following year to work on the following types of projects:
Zika both molecular and serology. Antimicrobial resistance. Next generation sequencing program which would impact more than one area.
If you are interested in these positions which would start ASAP please reach out to Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) with your resume.

Job openings for Lab safety specialists The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Princeton University has an opening for a laboratory safety specialist. Assists EHS senior staff and program managers with aspects of the Biological Safety, Animal Care, Food Safety and Laboratory Safety Programs. In collaboration with senior staff and program managers, manages aspects of assigned programs, such as Biosafety, Food Safety, Laboratory
Chemical Safety and Controlled Substances.
For more information and to apply, please go to the following website. The requisition number for this open position is 1600961. https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh has an opening for Biological and Radiation Safety Technician, typically an entry level position. https://cmu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2004409

Industry Careers and Postdocs with Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
This webinar will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 1-3pm ET. During this two hour session, you will learn information about industry research careers, the pros and cons of an industry postdoc, the importance of mentoring during an industrial postdoc and engage in a discussion about the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Postdoctoral Program. A brief introduction about the NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training Program will also be provided as well as time for Q & A following the webinar. Click here to register and for more information about the webinar.

AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellow Program
Application closes January 15. The AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program places science, engineering, and mathematics students and postdocs at media organizations nationwide.
Fellows have worked as reporters, editors, researchers and production assistants.
For additional information about the program and to apply visit aaas.org/mmfellowship

Opportunity for writing experience
The Atlanta BEST Magazine is seeking submissions for articles for inclusion in the Winter 2017 issue! The Atlanta BEST Magazine is a trainee run magazine that features articles for, by, and about BEST trainees.
We welcome articles on a range of topics from anyone involved in BEST, including (but not limited to) BEST trainees, BEST program managers/administrators, and BEST faculty.
To get involved or submit an article contact:
Kylie Ainslie, kylie.ainslie@emory.edu
Editor-In-Chief
Atlanta BEST Magazine

Single-particle cryo-electron microscopy bootcamp
Unleash the secrets of your favorite proteins, nucleic acids, and complexes.
January 3-13, 2017
There will be morning lectures, afternoon hands-on workshops, and career development and networking opportunities. You will walk out of Boot Camp in a position to undertake your own CryoEM studies if you wish.
If you are a student, Boot Camp can be taken for 2 credits Pass/Fail. If you're a staff or faculty member or if you will be coming from outside of Rutgers, Boot Camp can be taken for a fee.
Pre-registration is open NOW, so if you are interested in this adventure, be sure to sign up soon!
1. Before Dec. 15th at noon, register (and find more details) on the Boot Camp website.
2. By Dec. 16th at 5 PM, 40 participants will be informed that they have been selected for the full experience (and given further instructions at that time).
If you are not selected, you may attend any lectures, career development and networking events, and the final presentation at no cost on a space-available basis. You may also ask to be placed on a Waiting List or attend a future Boot Camp (most likely to be offered as a one-week program this coming summer).

December 2016

Postdoc Career Development Luncheon
Friday November 18, 2016, 12-1:30
Location: Dean's Conference Room, 1st Floor, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway 08854
TOPIC: Advice from former Rutgers Postdocs:
How to get the most from your postdoc years & how to find that perfect job
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Matthew Marcello, Assistant Professor, Pace U., NY
Dr. Eric Ho, Assistant Professor, Lafayette U., PA
Dr. Krishna Tobon, CyberSorbent, NJ
Three former Rutgers Postdocs, and past PDA Presidents, will return to share their advice for current postdocs on how to get the most from your postdoc years, effective strategies for the job search, and reflections on how they chose their current jobs.

Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
and on behalf of the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) of Rutgers-RWJMS
PDA Officers : Dr. Frank Kung, Dr. Abla Tannous, Dr. Amber Krauchunas,
Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, and Dr. Ellen Rubinstein

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applications are now open, and close December 15th, 2016. See attached for details.
https://www.regeneron.com/postdoctoral-training-program

Two positions at Bristol Myers Squibb Sr Research Scientist I (Req. ID 1603805)
Research Scientist position (Req ID 1604241)
Locations: Princeton, New Jersey
Drug Discovery Research
BMS Oncology Discovery research is seeking an individual to play a key contributing role in advancing an innovative oncology drug discovery pipeline. The candidate is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of signaling pathways and cancer biology. The candidate will engage with a research team to craft and test hypotheses to demonstrate cancer dependence in clinically relevant models. Research efforts will be focused on the intersection of cancer biology/genetics and immune-oncology. In addition to support of target identification and validation projects, the candidate will have opportunities to contribute to preclinical drug development programs. BMS is a highly matrixed organization and the successful candidate will be expected to work productively with other functional lines.
Demonstrated capabilities of technical skills including cell culture, somatic genetic analysis (e.g., CRISPr, si, sh RNA knockdown and rescue), Western blot or other protein analytical methods, protein biochemistry, assay design and development and biological applications to advance cancer discovery are required.

Innovation Summit
On November 2nd, NJBIA will be hosting its Second Annual Innovation Summit held at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. The half day event will bring together business, academia and government to share how our high tech companies can flourish in New Jersey's Innovation Ecosystem.
The day will begin with a keynote address from Celgene's Executive Chairman, Robert Hugin, discussing the international corporation's New Jersey roots and secret to its Garden State success. This will be followed by two expert panel discussions on how startups and business of all sizes can find funding and maintain their entrepreneurial spirit, necessary for innovation.
The event will conclude with a networking lunch and an opportunity to tour the Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Click here to learn more.

November 2016

Opportunity for experience helping a media company work with a pharma client
Skye Multimedia is a company that develops eLearning applications for Pharma companies and they have had a recent request looking for expertise in CIEF (capillary imaging electrophoresis). Their client uses this new technology to help confirm the purity of one of their products and they need training on the scientific principles and techniques of the assay. They are looking for someone who could be a subject matter expert (SME) to work with their instructional designers to help develop the storyboards that they use to build the training.
If you are using CIEF or are knowledgeable about it and would like to get involved, please let Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) know ASAP. This is time sensitive.

Wuxi Apptec is coming to Rutgers on Nov, 7th Monday (TODAY!) from 12:00-2:00 pm for a networking and on-campus recruitment event. There are more than 40 jobs opened both in US (NJ, PA, CA) and China (Shanghai, Tianjin, Wuhan etc) covering biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics etc. Anyone would like to be networking with industry professionals is encouraged to attend. Please fill in this online sign up form.
Also see attached for job postings at Wuxi.

The Dedham Group is hiring life sciences management consulting.
http://www.dedhamgroup.com/careers/
TDG will not sponsor H-1b visas.

Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talksa bout their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is a collaboration between the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and iBiology. The winners will also receive a $500 honorarium. More information about the YSS and application details can be found at: bit.ly/ibioyss.
Applications will be accepted October 12 through December 15, 2016. To watch the videos of the Young Scientist Seminars please visit: bit.ly/youngscisem

Postdoc job postings at Merck
https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=POS000214&lang=en&sns_id=mailto

BioNJ's Inspiring Women in STEM Conference co-sponsored by iJOBS
The keynote speaker will be Christi Shaw who has held leadership positions at Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly and the panel of speakers will include Maria Qadri, who is a current iJOBS trainee! This conference bring together professionals of all levels for an empowering and memorable program designed to encourage and support women involved in all aspects of STEM from biotech, pharmaceutical, chemistry, medical device, technology companies, as well as universities, medical and research institutions. http://bionj.org/event/inspiring-women-in-stem-conference
iJOBS will be able to get for 1 or 2 trainees in complementary. Please let Janet Alder know if you are interested (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) December 2 from 8:30am - 4pm

November 2016

Postdoc Career Development Luncheon
Friday November 18, 2016, 12-1:30
Location: Dean's Conference Room, 1st Floor, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway 08854
TOPIC: Advice from former Rutgers Postdocs:
How to get the most from your postdoc years & how to find that perfect job
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Matthew Marcello, Assistant Professor, Pace U., NY
Dr. Eric Ho, Assistant Professor, Lafayette U., PA
Dr. Krishna Tobon, CyberSorbent, NJ
Three former Rutgers Postdocs, and past PDA Presidents, will return to share their advice for current postdocs on how to get the most from your postdoc years, effective strategies for the job search, and reflections on how they chose their current jobs.
Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
and on behalf of the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) of Rutgers-RWJMS PDA Officers : Dr. Frank Kung, Dr. Abla Tannous, Dr. Amber Krauchunas, Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, and Dr. Ellen Rubinstein

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applications are now open, and close December 15th, 2016.
See attached for details.
https://www.regeneron.com/postdoctoral-training-program

Two positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sr Research Scientist I (Req. ID 1603805)
Research Scientist position (Req ID 1604241)
Locations: Princeton, New Jersey
Drug Discovery Research
BMS Oncology Discovery research is seeking an individual to play a key contributing role in advancing an innovative oncology drug discovery pipeline. The candidate is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of signaling pathways and cancer biology. The candidate will engage with a research team to craft and test hypotheses to demonstrate cancer dependence in clinically relevant models. Research efforts will be focused on the intersection of cancer biology/genetics and immune-oncology. In addition to support of target identification and validation projects, the candidate will have opportunities to contribute to preclinical drug development programs. BMS is a highly matrixed organization and the successful candidate will be expected to work productively with other functional lines.
Demonstrated capabilities of technical skills including cell culture, somatic genetic analysis (e.g., CRISPr, si, sh RNA knockdown and rescue), Western blot or other protein analytical methods, protein biochemistry, assay design and development and biological applications to advance cancer discovery are required.

Eavesdropping on Investors' Closed-door Discussions
Tuesday November 1st, 2016 5:30PM
Hear what happens behind closed doors after a start-up company presents to an investor group!
Usually after the company representatives leave the room, the investors have a private discussion to decide whether the opportunity merits further investigation and possible investment. 1st Pitch Life Science offers presenters and audience members the chance to hear what happens in those closed-door discussions, and to learn what really matters to investors.
1st Pitch Life Science is organized by MABA (Mid Atlantic Bio Angels), a life science investor group, to encourage and educate aspiring life science entrepreneurs who know they may be too early to seek investment but want the opportunity to practice their pitch and to receive constructive criticism from experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

Presenting at 1st Pitch Life Science allows early stage life science entrepreneurs to:

Try out a pitch where no money is immediately at stake
Hear what investors and audience members think of their presentation and opportunity
Receive early, constructive feedback from knowledgeable and experienced industry people (including representatives from Mid Atlantic Bio Angels)
Potentially connect with advisors/mentors and other team members who may be interested in supporting the company’s efforts and adding value at an early stage

Audience members get to hear how entrepreneurs are pursuing new science and new business opportunities and to provide their own feedback regarding the value and effectiveness of those efforts. The audience votes on a “Best in Show” company which will advance to an annual “Best of the Best/People’s Choice” competition.
There is no downside – no investor rejection, no lost opportunities. Just good advice and potential connections that a company can use to improve its strategy and presentation.

When:
Tuesday November 1st, 2016
5:30pm – Registration & Networking
6:00 – 8:00pm – Program
8:00 – 8:30pm – Networking

Where:
ILSE (Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship)
1075 Morris Avenue, STEM Bldg.
Union, New Jersey 07083
ILSE is conveniently located on the campus of Kean University, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike and NJ Transit rail lines (with connections to NYC and Newark Penn Stations).

To present or sponsor, please email us at: NJinfo@1stpitchlifescience.com
Application to present: http://www.1stpitchlifescience.com/1st-pitch-application/
Registration: https://1stpitchnjnov2016.eventbrite.com

October 2016

Jobs at PPD labs in Biomarkers
PPD laboratories are expanding their biomarker services and have several open positions in the Richmond, VA and Highland Heights, KY (suburb of Cincinnati, OH) locations. They are looking for lab researchers with experience in Genomics, Ligand binding assays, Mass Spec or Flow cytometry.
Please see our PPD Careers page and search in the US with the key word "BIOMARKER".

Postdoc planning lunch
From Martha Soto: Thanks to everyone who participated in the September Welcome/ Orientation for new Postdocs. As you may know, this is an exciting year to be a Postdoc at Rutgers, as new Offices for Postdocs will be set up soon, and the Administrators and staff in charge want to hear from Postdocs. With this in mind, the Rutgers Postdoctoral Association (PDA) will use the October Monthly Luncheon for a PDA Organizing Session.
DATE: Friday October 21, 2016
TIME: 12-1:30
Location: CABM 010, 679 Hoes Lane
Topic: PDA Planning Luncheon
Do you know the perfect speaker for our Spring Symposium?
Or have cool ideas for our next great postdoc event?
Want to add a line to your C.V.?
The PDA wants you!
We’re looking for people to join us in making the PDA the voice of Rutgers postdocs.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-post-doc-association-planningluncheon-tickets-28456503167
Lunch will be provided to those who register at the link.
Sponsored by the RBHS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships
Deadline: Nov 1
The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the federal government in Washington, D.C., enhancing your professional influence by tackling problems and participating in policy development and implementation. For more information, visit the AAAS site and this document.

October 2016

Some exciting news it that our iJOBS trainee Urmimala Basu published an article in the Atlanta BEST magazine about transitions back and forth from Industry to Academia. Congrats Urmimala!

The Office of Research Commercialization Internship Program
This internship is designed for PhD students and postdocs interested in pursuing careers in Intellectual property, Business Development, or Academic Technology Transfer. See attached for details. Application deadline is Oct 10.

BioNJ's Inspiring Women in STEM Conference co-sponsored by iJOBS
December 2 from 8:30am - 4pm
The keynote speaker will be Christi Shaw who has held leadership positions at Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly and the panel of speakers will include Maria Qadri, who is a current iJOBS trainee! This conference bring together professionals of all levels for an empowering and memorable program designed to encourage and support women involved in all aspects of STEM from biotech, pharmaceutical, chemistry, medical device, technology companies, as well as universities, medical and research institutions. Click here to register.

Two job postings at Seimens for a Senior Biochemist and for an Electrochemist
Senior Biochemist - A recent Ph.D. or post doctoral fellow with experience in biochemistry, clinical chemistry, chemistry or related field would be ideally suited for this technical position in Assay Development for an in vitro diagnostic industry.
Staff Technical Team Lead, is more specialized and specific to a Ph.D./post doctoral level candidate, additional industry experience is preferred . We are looking for an electrochemist to develop, test, characterize and support electrochemical ionophore based solid state sensors for measurement of electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, chloride & ionized calcium).
Please apply using links above and additional questions can be directed to Sandra Lewisch, PhD.

Job posting for mathematical biology modeler at Sanofi
6 months full time in
Bridgewater, NJ
The candidate, working with Sanofi systems pharmacology modeling scientists, will enable the development of mathematical biology and pharmacology modeling platforms in a variety of disease areas, including cardiovascular, immunology and rare diseases. The individual will be involved with modeling, scientific computing and data science activities, enabling the development and implementation of models and model-based tools. Responsibilities include (1) building and extending systems pharmacology models to address development questions of interest, (2) running simulations using existing model platforms, based on project team needs, (3) developing algorithms and automating redundant processes to facilitate data integration, aggregation and formatting for use in model building and visualization efforts, (4) developing data science approaches to integrate and extract novel insights from data, These responsibilities will be essential to ensure that modeling meets the strategic needs of the project team.
Skills: Experience in Mathematical biology modeling, experience in a variety of programming languages, and strong programming principles (e.g., MATLAB, R, C/C++, Mathematica), and excellent working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments, knowledge of scientific computing principles, data science and computational experience
Contact: Email karim.azer@sanofi.com to inquire about the position

Job posting at for Healthcare Managment Consultant at PA consulting group
Apply by Oct 7 since interviews will begin soon after that

September 2016

There are just a few spots left in the exciting opportunity to meet former NJ Governor and had of EPA Christine Todd Whitman to learn about the politics of climate change and also participate in a simulation of science policy decision making led by Dr. Joshua C. Huder of Georgetown’s Government Affairs Institute. See below to register.

iJOBS Events

iJOBS and ACA Workshop: Job Search Using Staffing Agencies
Hear from representatives of local offices to learn how staffing agencies work and how to best utilize them in your job search at different phases in your career. There will be an opportunity to meet with the representatives after their presentations to get general feedback.
September 7 from 4:30-6pm
Eventbrite Registration

iJOBS and Alumni Association Networking Event: Students, Postdocs and Alumni
Come join us for our first of many Rutgers/UMDNJ biomedical alumni and current trainee networking sessions! This is your opportunity to practice networking in an informal and low pressure environment with Rutgers/UMDNJ alumni who are in industry and other careers. Current students, postdocs and alumni can practice their elevator pitch, hand out business cards and increase their network for future job searches. Catch up with old friends and make new connections. Our goal is to form a community of alumni and current trainees to strengthen our networking power.
September 15 from 5-8pm
Eventbrite Registration

iJOBS and Eagleton Institute Workshop: The Politics of Climate Change with Christine Todd Whitman
The session will include a conversation with former USEPA Administrator and NJ Governor Christine Todd Whitman as well as an interactive political simulation with role playing to learn how different stakeholder view decisions based on scientific evidence.
September 23 from 8:30-1:30pm
Eventbrite Registration Registration opens August 26

iJOBS Case Study: Pharma Market Research
This will be a hands-on session doing a case study on adherence to oral oncologist and the implications for research. Dan Reinhardt of Return on Focus will lead the program. We will be looking at the data published on adherence to oral cancer medications and then have a discussion regarding the implications to patients, physicians and industry.
September 26 from 4:30-6pm
Eventbrite Registration Registration opens August 29

iJOBS Career Panel: Science Communications
Come learn about Ashfield Healthcare Communications and the Medical Communications career opportunities. A presentation with an overview of Ashfield Healthcare Communication will be followed by a a Q&A session with members of the staff in Medical Communication and finally informal networking time. Ashfield Healthcare Communications, an Ashfield company, is a global leader in medical communications. Their mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.
October 5 from 4:30-6pm
Eventbrite Registration Registration opens September 7

iJOBS Networking Event: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Join us to learn more about American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and career opportunities as well as network with AAPS members from Bristol Myers Squibb and Kinder Pharm. See attached flyer for speakers. AAPS is a professional, scientific association of approximately 11,000 pharmaceutical scientists employed in industry, academia, government, and other research institutes worldwide. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education opportunities for networking, and professional development. Attached is the AAPS flyer.
October 10 from 4:30-6pm
Eventbrite Registration

iJOBS Workshop: Drug Development in Biotechnology
This one-day course will explore the workings of Drug Development organizations both small and large to understand critical components for success. Processes currently being used by the industry to successfully develop new chemical entities and to win Food and Drug Administration approval for human use will be detailed. These processes will include aspects such as advanced technologies, target selection, validation of new target ideas, and the cost of and risks associated with new drug approvals. This course will be taught and organized by Lawrence P. Wennogle, Vice President Drug Discovery. Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc along with other guest speakers. See EventBrite link for tentative topics.
October 21 from 9:30am-4pm
Eventbrite Registration
Registration opens Sept 23

iJOBS-Related News

Workshop on Quantitative Methods in Cancer Genomics
Sept 7-16, 2016 at Rutgers Cancer Institute (~ 2 hours/day)
The workshop is open to all students and postdoctoral researchers. In this workshop, we will discuss fundamentals in experimental design and high-throughput techniques that systematically measure biological and genomic data from malignant tissue and during tumor evolution. We will also introduce recent developments in mathematics to offer novel approaches for analyzing biological datasets, and describe large public databases that contain the genomes of human diseases as well as disease-causing organisms.
The registration for the workshop is now open at http://www.cinj.org/cscb-events.
See attached flyer for detailed speaker list.

Careers in Science - Dr. Yaihara Fortis Santiago, PhD from the New York Academy of Sciences
Sept 9 at 3:30pm
Alampi Room, Marine Sciences, Rutgers University
Learn about the various career options in science and how to strategically transition into a new career based on interest, experience and values. Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology Fermentation Club.
See attached flyer.

Rutgers 250 Pharmaceutical Science Symposium
Sept 12-14, 2016 from 8am-5pm
Rutgers Busch Student Center
Learn about the latest in drug development in industry, pharmacoepidemiology, drug design and drug targets, drug delivery, drug metabolism and transporters, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and other topics relevant to the biopharma industry. See attached flyer.

Postdoc Welcome/Orientation
Tuesday September 20, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm
The Cove Busch Campus Center
The Rutgers Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is organizing this event for all Rutgers Postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 19-23).
Speakers: Dean Jim Millonig (GSBS-Piscataway/New Brunswick), Kathy Scotto, Vice Chancellor for Research, RBHS and Dean of GSBS-RBHS, Barbara Lee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rutgers U., Dean Evelyn Erenrich who directs the Rutgers events for the National Research Mentoring Network

Draft schedule:
12-12:30 Lunch will be served to all who preregister
12:30 to 1:30 Speeches from invited guests
1:30-2:00 Networking Activity: meet Rutgers Leaders (the Speakers)
2:00-4:00 Networking Activities:

Meet Postdocs from around Rutgers
Join a PDA Committee: Social Events
Career Development Event
Union participation
Informational Tables with Staff from Rutgers Grants Office (OSRP), International issues, HR, and more

Sponsored by the RBHS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program, GSBS- Piscataway/New Brunswick, & Rutgers Postdoc Union AAUP-AFT.
Dr. Frank Kung, Dr. Abla Tannous, event Co-Organizers and the rest of the Rutgers PDA
Thank you to Martha Soto, PhD for sending the information.
See attached flyer.

Business and Entrepreneurship as a Career Path - Sponsored by the Alliance for Career Advancement in collaboration with Launch NJ: Life Sciences Hub.
Sept 29 from 5:30-8pm in the Rosemary Gellene Room (B515), MSB at Rutgers NJMS
Panel discussion, networking and pizza with life science professionals who now work in the business world. Learn about how to break into this exciting field. See attached flyer for list of panelists and link to registration.

The 24th SAPA Annual Conference
October 1, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel, Somerset, New Jersey.
Keynote presentations will focus on the key drivers in transforming global drug development, from breakthrough technologies and innovative therapies to regulatory sciences, capital investment and legal protection. These distinguished leaders will share their perspectives on current state of the art approaches and discuss next generation strategies and technologies.

In the parallel sessions, subject matter experts will present the latest progress on topics including Immuno-Oncology and Precision Medicine, Global Innovation, SAPA Annual Chinese CEO Forum, as well as Cutting Edge Technologies and Global Industrial Supports. Additional parallel sessions will include a career development workshop, a BD and Venture Capital (VC) Roundtable Discussion, and posters.
To register, please click the following link. Attached is the conference agenda for your reference.

Half-day crash Course in Anti-Cancer Immune Checkpoint Therapies: Immunology, Structural Biology and Clinical Medicine
Oct 4, 2016 at Rutgers Busch Campus.
The half-day program is tailored to the needs of academic basic and applied scientists, clinicians, and biopharmaceutical company researchers. The program will focus on developing the necessary understanding of and means for implementing immune checkpoint antibody therapeutic approaches to overcome cancers responsive to immune surveillance and protection.
The Agenda and Registration instructions can be found at iqb.rutgers.edu/crashcourses.

BioHUB Networking Mixer - Make Valuable Industry Connections
Monday, October 17, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Rider University, Lawrence Township, NJ
Join BioNJ for a night of reconnecting with old colleagues, gaining new connections and picking up some new job search strategies. Employers and Recruiters are encouraged to attend! Click here to register.<

Graduate Fellowships for those interested in science policy
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the Academies in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Applications due Sept 6.
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/policyfellows/

Postodoc positions for those interested in teaching careers
These two IRACDA programs provide postdoctoral trainees with a traditional mentored biomedical research experience, plus mentored teaching experience
Rutgers has INSPIRE fellowship whose PIs are Drs. Martha Soto and Gary Brewer - http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/research/postdoc/inspire/
Virginia Commonwealth University has VCU IRACDA - http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/Research--Training/Research-Training-Programs/Postdoctoral-Programs/ The Agenda and Registration instructions can be found at iqb.rutgers.edu/crashcourses.

Job posting for program development specialist of corporate engagement in the office of the Vice President for Research at Rutgers.
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/30467

The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellowsEligibility:
1. Candidate must have a PhD or MD degree
2. Candidate must be either a US citizen, a non-citizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Application Deadline: October 3, 2016
For more information about the SMIS Program, CLICK HERE.

The Lemelson-MIT Program is searching nationwide for the most inventive undergraduate and graduate students to compete for the 2017 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize and up to $15,000 in prizes.
The competition recognizes college students from across the country who have invented tested prototypes of tech-based solutions in healthcare, food and agriculture, transportation, and consumer devices.
Applicants must: Be a full-time, matriculated, degree-seeking student in the Spring semester of 2017 at a U.S. college or university. Postdocs, audit students, and alumni are not eligible. $15K Individual Graduate Prize: Graduate students (masters or doctoral) who have been the lead/primary inventor of at least two inventions with tested prototypes. One invention must fit into one of the Student Prize categories.
The application deadline is Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5pm ET. http://lemelson.mit.edu/studentprize

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMSGSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

July 2016
Two open positions at the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship in Union, NJ in the ATCC-CTM lab.

Research Associate: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Institute-for-Life-Science-Entrepreneurship/jobs/Research-Associate-01b29fb1c8678e9b?q=atcc-ctm
Software Engineer: http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Institute-for-Life-Science-Entrepreneurship/jobs/Software-Engineer-e3be06755ce10610?q=atcc-ctm
Please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu with your resume to be forwarded to the hiring manager.

"Charting a course to career success" webinar
Wednesday, July 20, at 1 p.m.
The speakers, who regularly teach IDP workshops and include an author of the myIDP program, will share tips for getting the most out of your career planning.
The webinar is free, but registration is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. You can register here.
https://cc.callinfo.com/registration/#/?meeting=10ad3st5b44lz&campaign=1craxttem5xtg

This event is sponsored by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the National Institutes of Health Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training program.

Making the Switch: Tips for Successfully Transitioning Between Academia, Industry, and Government
Society for Neuroscience member webinar, to learn differences in workplaces and what to consider when contemplating a career change. In the webinar, representatives from academia, industry, and government will showcase the unique characteristics of each workplace and share advice about what to consider when contemplating a career move based on their own transitions. Right after the panel discussion, head to the Neuronline community for a special live chat with the webinar speakers, where they will take your career path questions.
Webinar: July 26, 2016 | 3-4 p.m. EDT Live Chat: July 26, 2016 | 4-4:30 p.m. EDT

“Careers Beyond the Bench” workshop
For graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are committed to pursuing a scientific career that isn’t focused on bench research. The workshop offers one-to-one mentoring, help preparing application documents, career-planning advice, training in interview techniques and other support to ensure participants make successful career transitions. Sponsored by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The 2016 workshop will take place Aug. 19-21 in Baltimore, Md., and the deadline to apply is July 31. For more information about the workshop, visit: http://www.asbmb.org/beyondthebench/

Advancing Science for Policy Through Interdisciplinary Research in Regulation (ASPIRR)
Thursday, Sept 15, 2016 at UC Berkeley The University of California Berkeley’s Center to Advance Science in Policy and Regulation (CASPR) together with the Center for Science, Technology, Medicine and Society (CSTMS) will host a Workshop on Advancing Science for Policy Through Interdisciplinary Research in Regulation (ASPIRR). Free registration (available soon) and program information is available on the workshop website.
The workshop will bring together leading experts from multiple disciplines and research areas to examine innovative approaches to incorporating science into the policymaking and regulatory processes for emerging technologies. Each panel will be made of of people from different sectors and will be designed to focus on three domain areas: (1) drug, device and diagnostic development; (2) climate change mitigation and (3) nanoscale technology R&D. The objective of this conference is to stimulate joint research in regulatory science and to coordinate efforts of scholars in diverse disciplines with practitioners and policymakers across the United States and internationally.

BioNJ Job Board

Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMSGSBS - New Brunswick/Piscataway): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Carol Lutz (GSBS - Newark): lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu

July 2016
Exclusive iJOBS Job and Internship Postings
Associate Principal Scientist position in South Plainfield, NJ

Position Reports to: Director of Analytical Development / Quality Control
Develop analytical methods and conduct the method validation. Ensure that methods are adequately documented, and that protocols and reports are correct and complete, Conduct release testing for GMP raw materials, intermediates and final APIs, Review test data to ensure completion and accuracy, Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments, Write SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed., Train QC/AD and other applicable personnel on department procedures and test methods, Conduct OOS and deviation investigations, as needed, Support Quality Assurance as needed during internal audits and audits by clients and regulatory agencies. Assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions related to QC/AD.
Send your resume directly to Dorie McCrann, Senior Sourcing Specialist for BioNJ - dmccrann@bionj.org

Senior Research Biostatician
The Johnson and Johnson Medical Device (MD) Sector Clinical Research and Development Center of Excellence (CR&D COE) is recruiting for a Senior Research Biostatician with primary location in Somerville, NJ. Other locations in Warsaw, IN, West Chester, PA, Diamond Bar, CA or Raynham, MA will also be considered. This position may require up to 15% domestic travel.
https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/1658160325/Senior+Research+Biostatistician
Apply online and also let Janet Alder know that you have applied (janet.alder@rutgers.edu)

BioBus education outreach jobs
Cell Motion Laboratories is a science education and outreach company that operates two programs, the BioBus and the BioBase. The BioBus is a research-grade, solar-powered microscopy lab on wheels! While the BioBase is a community lab space where students can extend their bus experience, and engage in longer-term programing. BioBus is hiring and job posting is attached. You can find more information about their programs at (www.biobus.org). One of our Rutgers alums, Tiffany King, is working there. Check out this recent NBC Nightly News segment about the BioBus and Base, where she is featured! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ztCunRpHg) or (http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/this-bio-bus-is-encouraging-kids-to-think-of-careers-in-the-sciences-663078467637).
Tiffany R. King, Ph.D.
BioBus+Base Scientist
Cell Motion Laboratories
tiffany@biobus.org
240-346-4524

Opportunity to attend the Doctoral Consortium at the 7th Annual Workshop on Health IT and Economics

October 20th, Westin Georgetown, DC [Main Conference October 21-22nd] We are pleased to announce the WHITE 2016 Doctoral Consortium as a pre-conference event for the 7th Annual Workshop on Health IT and Economics (WHITE 2016). The Doctoral Consortium will be held on October 20th, 2016, from 1 pm to 6 pm, with a dinner following, in Washington, DC. The consortium will provide an opportunity for doctoral students to receive feedback on their research, network and discuss career issues. All interested PhD students and recent post-docs working on research in the areas of health information systems, health economics, clinical fields and health policy are invited to apply, as we are seeking multi-disciplinary conversations.
Acceptance to the consortium will be based on a review of the application materials. Preference for attendance will be given to students who will have defended their dissertation proposals but not their dissertations by the date of the consortium, and to those whose institutions or fields would not otherwise be represented. There is no cost to attend, and participants will receive a $100 discount on the main conference registration. A limited amount of additional travel support may be offered.
The application packet should include:
1) A 1-page informational document with: Name of applicant; Institutional affiliation; Dissertation title (if applicable); Expected completion date; Educational background; Professional background / prior work experience; Future career aspirations.
2) A summary of the applicant's research (maximum of 2 pages)
3) A brief letter from the dissertation chair/advisor supporting the student's participation in the Doctoral Consortium.
For further information about the WHITE conference, please visit http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/chids/white.
If you are interested in this event, please contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) by Friday July 15.

BioNJ Job Board

Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2016
Exclusive iJOBS Job and Internship Postings
Open position in Assay Development R&D at Siemens Newark, Delaware site.

This position is well suited for a recent Ph.D. or postdoctoral fellow interested in developing in vitro diagnostics. You may contact Lizz Pepin but please also email janet.alder@rutgers.edu to let us know that you have applied.
Elizabeth (Lizz) Pepin
Sr. Recruiter, Talent Acquisition/Healthcarem, Siemens
www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare http://usa.siemens.com/searchjobs

Open positions at Kashiv Pharma LLC (see 3 jobs attached)
PhD level students and postdocs may apply to any of the 3 open position which are full time (8:30 to 5:30) in the Analytical Department. You may contact Melissa Colucci as the recruiter but please also email janet.alder@rutgers.edu to let us know that you have applied.

Calling all Science Writers who want experience
Atlanta BEST is looking for trainees from other schools to write an article on topics related to BEST for their program magazine. Past issues can be found here: http://best.emory.edu/about/magazine.html

Next issue will come out in September, deadline for articles will be in August
Articles can vary in length from half a page to 2 pages
Topics can be about your experiences, plans for the future, lessons learned/advice, or anything related to BEST
Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment.
Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must.
Email Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) with interest to submit an article.

Internship with Gold Star Communications
Karen Ventil of Gold Star Communications is looking for a Medical writer intern for the fall of 2016. The internship is remote and pays $300/month for 3 months. See http://www.thegoldstargrp.com/ for more information on the company. Email Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) with your resume if you have interest in this internship.

Postdoc Positions at Johnson & Johnson

8682160615 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience http://bit.ly/28LrzGF
9096151005 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Data Scientist http://bit.ly/1Sn5vkm
7065160614 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Immune-Oncology http://bit.ly/28QxXiH
4115160502 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Population Analytics http://bit.ly/1q2gJ6w
2224160407 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Virology http://bit.ly/1MJcgRh
6451160603 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry http://bit.ly/1tlmKh9
5553160520 - Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology http://bit.ly/288oaeD
5554160520 - Postdoctoral Researcher, Epigenetics http://bit.ly/1srBpqn
6737160609 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Computational Biology http://bit.ly/28J5mJc
5948160617 - Postdoctoral Scientist, Cell Culture http://bit.ly/29bb3mv
2610160414 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Emerging Science http://bit.ly/1R1mbMW
7000160613 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Discovery Sciences http://bit.ly/28Lputy
8353160621 - Postdoctoral Fellow, Analytical Sciences http://bit.ly/293hE3m

Kevin Heinrich
Johnson and Johnson Talent Acquisition
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/50-happiest-companies-america-133136248.html
408.348.3229 kheinric@its.jnj.com

Regional Events
Princeton University Graduate Consulting Club Annual Case Competition

Friday, July 15th, 2016 at Princeton University. All non-MBA graduate students and post-doctoral researchers are invited to participate. Sponsors are from Top Consulting Companies. Teams from Top Universities will attend. This competition is a great way to dive into the consulting framework, as well as meet and network with some great people!
Reasons to Apply:
1. Develop your consulting case skills;
2. Network with consultants from leading firms;
3. Cash prizes $750 for 1st Place Team, $500 for 2nd Place Team, $250 for 3rd Place Team
Eligibility:
1. A team must be composed of 2-4 members.
2. Team members must be currently enrolled non-MBA graduates or professional students (Master’s, Ph.D, MD, JD, MPA, etc.) or current post-doctoral fellows.
3. Teams can be composed of members from different universities or institutions.
Apply with your team ASAP! Please visit the Princeton Case Competition Website for further information about the event and instructions to apply. The schedule for the competition is attached and the deadline for the online application is July 10th, 11:59pm EST.
If you are willing to attend but not able to find your teammates, please email pugcc@princeton.edu for further information!

Cheeky Scientist Summit in Boston
August 27 and 28
Topics include:
Advanced Job Search Strategy and Networking
Transition Case Study (postdoc to 1000K position)
Informational Interviews and Online Networking
Industry Position Roundtables
Interviewing and Job Offer Negotiations
Phone Screens and Video/Skype Interviews
http://cheekyscientist.com/cheeky-scientist-summit-sales-4/

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2016
iJOBS related news

You may have noticed that we are posting a lot more job positions in our iJOBS emails lately. Some of these are exclusive opportunities only for iJOBS and we want to make sure the students and postdocs who receive our emails get noticed by the right hiring managers. iJOBS is expanding this initiative so please keep an eye out over the summer for these job postings.

Job positions at NJ Department of Health
The CDC is funding temporary positions with the possibility of extending for the following year to work on the following types of projects:
Zika both molecular and serology. Antimicrobial resistance. Next generation sequencing program which would impact more than one area. If you are interested in these positions which would start in August 1, please reach out to Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) with your resume.

Scientist I position at Celgene
This Scientist position in our Biologics Cell Line Development group will be responsible for generating high-productivity mammalian cell lines. Reporting to the head of Cell Line Development, the successful candidate will focus on the development of mammalian cell lines in the production of monoclonal antibodies and other types of recombinant proteins, including fusion proteins, antibody drug conjugates, and bi-specific antibodies, for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
http://jobs.celgene.com/ShowJob/Id/820746/Scientist%20I,%20Cell%20Line%20Development

Exciting career opportunities being sourced by BioNJ Talent Services
Find hundreds of NJ industry jobs at our host agency website, www.BioNJ.org.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2016
iJOBS related news

Position for Associate in Financial Research at Credit Suisse for a life science PhD
At Credit Suisse, Associates play an integral role in the innovation, production and distribution of original research as a member of a Senior Analyst's research franchise. You will gain outstanding exposure to the industry you help cover, as well as to all of Credit Suisse's premiere business franchises. Through your interactions with senior management of the companies under coverage, buy-side clients and colleagues in sales, trading and fixed income, you will gain extensive industry and company knowledge. Our Research Department is one of the top rated on Wall Street and our Associate training offers you the developmental resources to succeed.
Responsibilities:

Analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of the senior analyst.
Monitor and maintain financial models and industry databases ensuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports.
Review business/trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources to gather/synthesize/interpret data on companies followed by the senior analyst.
Attend industry conferences and medical meetings.
Prepare and format reports; organize data.
Provide analytical support by maintaining and updating financial and valuation models on companies.
Assist in writing research notes and reports based on senior analyst's investment theses.

Requirements:

Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Solid understanding of business modeling and accounting principals.
Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment.
Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must.
Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 required - successful completion will be required shortly after employment begins.
Contact Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) immediately with a resume if you are interested.

Postdoc positions at J&J/Janssen
Apply online but also please let Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) know if you apply for these positions so I can get the attention of the hiring manager.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. develops and markets consumer healthcare, baby care, and beauty/skin care products that address the needs of consumers and health care professionals and incorporate the latest innovations. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Scientist, Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician to join our Team in Skillman, NJ (Position # 2229151015). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1TgdLaY.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC is dedicated to providing medical information and consultative support to the Janssen pharmaceutical companies. We are looking for talented Postdoctoral candidates to join our Real World Evidence (RWE) Team in Titusville, NJ (Position # 9096151005). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1Sn5vkm.

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a Johnson & Johnson company, discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow, Population Analytics to be located in San Francisco, CA (Position # 4115160502). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1q2gJ6w.

Alios BioPharma, Inc. of Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to addressing and solving the most important unmet medical needs of our time, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious disease, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We are looking for talented Postdoctoral candidates to join our Team in South San Francisco, CA (Position # 2224160407). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1MJcgRh.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. develops and markets consumer healthcare, baby care, and beauty/skin care products that address the needs of consumers and health care professionals and incorporates the latest innovations. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Scientist, in Skin Biology to be located in Skillman, NJ (Position # 5087160516). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1sqdjMQ.

Janssen Research & Development, LLC discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Researcher, Epigenetics to join our Translational Sciences Group in Spring House, PA (Position # 5554160520). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1srBpqn.

Janssen Research & Development, LLC discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology to join our Translational Sciences Group in Spring House, PA (Position # 55531605200). Apply online now http://bit.ly/288oaeD.

Janssen Research & Development, LLC discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our Emerging Science and Innovation team within the Discovery Sciences Center of Excellence in La Jolla, CA (Position # 2610160414). Apply online now http://bit.ly/1R1mbMW.

Flow Cytometry Data Analyst position
A top CRO (work site is located in NJ) is looking for a full-time flow cytometry data analyst right now. The position requires flow cytometry operation and data analysis experience (NO H1B or Green Card sponsership for this position). If interested and qualified, please send your cover letter and CV to sevenxie@hotmail.com. I will be able to refer you to the hiring manager. Thanks.
Job description:
The Flow Cytometry Analyst is responsible for the daily analysis of the data generated by the flow lab.
Essential Job Duties Include:

Analyzes flow cytometric samples acquired for ongoing studies
Analyzes and organizes daily flow cytometry QC data in accordance with QC program requirements
Notifies the laboratory and/or supervisor immediately of any assay related problems that would require sample reprocessing
Analyzes data from regulatory proficiency testing programs in a timely manner
Analyzes and organizes data for new assay transfers in timely manner to support new clinical trials
Assists as required in the organization of study data and associated information required for final study reports
Maintains appropriate records as required by the department, the company and/or various regulatory agencies
Adheres to all quality assurance and safety requirements within the laboratory
Trains on all required SOPs in a timely manner

Education/Qualifications
BS/BA in Medical Technology, ASCP preferred but not required.
BS/BA, or higher, in Biology, Chemistry or other life science and a minimum of one year training as a Technologist.
Experience
Experience in analysis of flow cytometric data is required. WinList (preferred), FlowJo, FCS Express, etc.

Postdoc Position at Janssen
Real world Evidence Alliance Data Scientist based in Titusville, NJ Requisition# 9096151005. For details and to apply online now, click here.
The Postdoctoral Fellow, RWE Alliance Data Scientist will be a 2 year position that will support the Real World Data (RWD) Alliances managed by the RWE department. The Postdoctoral Fellow will leverage a deep understanding of math, applied statistics and computer programming, and computer simulation to report Alliance-related information, assess Alliance performance, and generate novel solutions using RWD from the Alliances.
We are looking for talented Postdoctoral candidates to join our Real World Evidence (RWE) Team in Titusville, NJ. Please also email Janet Alder if you apply for the position so that I can ensure your application gets seen by the hiring manager.

Program Manager, Clinical Development
Below are details regarding a position we currently have available at Allergan Pharmaceuticals in NJ. If you are interested in this position, please email me your resume in a Word doc (Annie Doyle). If it is determined that your background is a match for this position I will contact you with further details.
If you are not available at this time and would like to send in your updated resume, we would be happy to update your profile.
REQUIREMENT #16-00828
RECRUITER: ANNIE DOYLE
JOB LOCATION: PARSIPPANY, NJ
MAY 31, 2016
CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON OUR PAYROLL AS A W-2
WE WILL SPONSOR H1-B VISA'S
Project Description:
Reports to the executive Director, Clinical Development and supports various activities within Women Health/Urology and Internal Medicine department including:

Protocol, ICF, and CSR content development
Clinical data review and protocol devation review/evaluation
Authoring Clinical sections of regulatory documents (IND annual reports/DSUR/PSUR, etc.)
Manage clinical program timelines and budgets for assigned products
Author or provide Clinical input and review of study-related documents (vendor spec documents, patient facing materials, site instructions,
materials, recruitment materials, user acceptance testing, etc.)
Support Clinical pre-approval inspection activities

Required Skills:

Thorough understanding of core principles of clinical development (ph2-4), ICH/GCP, and operational & scientific aspects of trial conduct
Thorough understanding of principles of clinical trial data analysis, interpretation and oversight.
Ability to work across programs.
Strong project management, leadership and mediation skills within a matrix environment.
Strategic thinking, ability to work across broad range of interfaces, and identify issues and expedite solutions and resolve conflicts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exemplary interpersonal and influence skills
Experience in pediatric studies is a plus
Advanced degree (Master's, PharmD, PhD) , preferably in life sciences/health-related field or commensurate work experience.
3+ years drug development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO or commensurate clinical/medical research experience with emphasis on Phase II-IV clinical trials

This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Annie Doyle: annie@alphaconsulting.com

Postdoc position at at São Paulo Research Foundation
The Department of Science and Technology Policy at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil (http://www.unicamp.br/unicamp/) is hosting a research and doctoral teaching program on innovation policy and innovation systems centered around a São Paulo Excellence Chair (SPEC). This program is generously supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). See http://www.ige.unicamp.br/spec/
The program has important opportunities for young professionals. One post-doc position is open at this moment. The positions are fully funded by FAPESP. See the FAPESP site for details of such positions [http://www.fapesp.br/en/]. Knowledge of the Portuguese language is not a requirement. Applications are accepted now. The selection process will start on July 15, 2016.
NICHOLAS S. VONORTAS
Center for International Science and Technology Policy
& Department of Economics (Director Ph.D. Candidacy)
The George Washington University
1957 E Street, N.W., Suite 403
Washington, D.C. 20052
Tel: (202) 378 6230
Email: vonortas@email.gwu.edu

Webinar about science careers in industry
Would you like to transition into an industry career but are unsure how to land a position?
Join industry experts as they cover these topics and answer questions from the audience during the webinar “Careers in Industry.”
The webinar is free, but registration is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. You can register here.
This event is sponsored by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the National Institutes of Health Broadening
Experiences in Scientific Training program

BioNJ Inspiring Women in Stem Symposium
June 26, 2016 from 9am-12pm
Bringing together STEM professionals at all levels, and created in response to the success of the first Inspiring Women in STEM Conference in 2015, BioNJ's Inspiring Women in STEM Symposium
will feature a morning of inspiration, learning and professional growth. Leaders in the field will spearhead an interactive discussion on how to cultivate your influencing capabilities by "Becoming Your Own Best Advocate."
If you are interested in attending, please let Janet Alder (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) know and we may be able to get a group discount for iJOBS trainees.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

June 2016

Chenchao Gao got a 6 month internship at Genentech in June 2016
Dharm Patel got an internship at Leo Pharma, Inc for summer 2016

BIO 2016
Monday through Thursday, June 6-9
San Francisco
Join BioNJ and partner Choose New Jersey in the New Jersey Pavilion at BIO 2016, taking place June 6-9, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Prominently located in the Exhibit Hall, the New Jersey Pavilion, Booth #6544, will showcase New Jersey's life sciences story and success to thousands of prospective clients, employees and decision makers from around the world.
Click here for more information.

Research Scientist Positions
The Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme is seeking to recruit Research Scientists in the areas of
- Molecular Biology
- Optical Engineering, and
- Software Development.
These long-term positions are aimed at talented post-doctoral researchers with skills at the interface of tool development and neuroscience research and who want to be involved in a collaborative fundamental research environment but are not interested in pursuing a traditional PI position.
You may find complete information on each position at our web site. Zach Mainen / Rui Costa
direction@research.fchampalimaud.org

Consulting Positions with The Science Advisory Board
The Science Advisory Board invites you to join a global community of professionals to collaborate in shaping the future of science and technology.

Established in 1997, The Science Advisory Board is an international community of science and medical experts.
Members advise and consult major life science companies and earn honoraria for their feedback.
Only professionals working in a scientific field are permitted to join.
Our partners include industry leaders such as GE Healthcare, Roche, Merck, Thermofisher, Roche, Illumina, etc.

Please complete your profile by answering a brief one page demographical questionnaire:
Click here Time to complete: 1-3 minutes
Larry Miller, Ph.D.
Executive Director
The Science Advisory Board
2111 Wilson Blvd #250
Arlington, VA 22201

Bio-imaging postoctodal position at a new startup
Company located in the NJ Tech Centre on Route 1.
The link to the position details is at: http://visikol.com/postdoctoral-researcher-bioimaging

May 2016
iJOBS related news

Advocacy Training Opportunity by the Society for Neuroscience in NYC
Saturday May 21 from 1-5pm
Communications workshop to advocate for funding, send messages to legislator and learn non-verbal communication skills
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/train-to-advocate-tickets-25028116771
See attached flyer for details.

Freelance Consulting Experience opportunity for grad students and postdocs
Does helping someone stuck with a complex problem excite you? Are you eager to put your expertise to good use? Join Kolabtree – a platform that matches freelance PhD-qualified experts with projects that need their skill set. Kolabtree functions on a marketplace model where experts can bid for high value projects across services such as data science, scientific consulting, statistical review, literature search, experimental design, editing, and writing. You can quote your own price while bidding for projects. Kolabtree’s service fee will be automatically added to your quote. Clients are required to deposit the entire project fee in an escrow account and freelancers are paid once the client indicates that s/he is satisfied with the output. For long-term projects, payouts can be done based on mutually decided milestones. If you’re a Postdoc/PhD looking to explore an exciting freelance consulting opportunity, get started by signing up on Kolabtree as a freelancer: https://www.kolabtree.com/create-account-form. You need to complete your profile to become a recommended freelancer and be featured on the website.
Minhaj Rais Manager, Operations
Kolabtree – Providing on-demand access to PhD Experts
Thank you to Martha Soto, PhD Director of RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program for this posting

iJOBS and SAPA Career Development Workshop
Saturday June 4, 2016
8am-5:30pm
Thinking back over your life, do you remember a pivotal moment where your life took a turn and transformed from one state to another? That point often starts from a revelation “aha” moment. That is the Turning Poin organized by Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) Many of us share similar dreams. We want to be successful. We study hard and work harder. Yet at different career stages, we often find ourselves lost or stuck. Difficult to find the desired job. Or have the suffocated feeling of hitting the bamboo ceiling which kept us up at night. “How and when will I get my big break?” What are the hidden rules to be successful? Turning Point is an all-new SAPA career event, to address key concerns ranging from students stepping into the work force, young professionals early in their career development, and experienced professionals trying to advance their career or make career transitions. This event will be facilitator-led, in-depth interactive discussions and based on the hot topics, tailored to individual’s career stage, interests, and needs. Here are a few examples of the hot topics based your own choice:

Smarter in network: How to benefit from mentors and sponsors
Becoming politically savvy
Enhance cultural fluency and become a better communicator
Practical job hunting guide
Understanding the drug discovery and development phases, and major line functions
How to manage your boss

We will have parallel sessions to identify the common elements of career development barriers or derailers and clarify myths with practical solutions. At the end of this workshop, you will take away the best practical answers for yourself and create that magical aha moment. This event also includes a Career Fair with great networking opportunities. Several global and local pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well recruiters will attend this event.
Please refer to the attached event program for more information.
Here are the event details:
Location: Rutgers University, 675 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854
Registration: Please register online at http://2016sapacdw.eventbrite.com

To register online: Student or Post-doc: $10; Member: $15; non-member: $20.
On-site registration will be limited and will incur $10 additional charges.

Postdoc Position at Sanofi
2 year postdoc opportunity in the systems pharmacology area in the US. Please also email Janet Alder if you apply for the position so that I can ensure your application gets seen by the hiring manager. See this Linkedin posting for more information.

Job Summary: This is a postdoctoral position in the area of systems pharmacology. The individual will be based in the Department of Clinical and Exploratory Pharmacology, and will be a member of the Interdisciplinary Program in Pharmacometrics which links pharmacometric experts across the Scientific Core Platforms. The individual will primarily be involved with the development of systems pharmacology models, working as part of a modeling team. The models will aim to quantitatively integrate pathway biology, physiology and clinical pharmacology, i.e. systems pharmacology.
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Develop computational systems models working with internal and external collaborators, Communicate with clarity the results of modeling in presentations to key stakeholders.
Formal Education And Experience Required: PhD with a track record of productivity in the areas of systems pharmacology, computational biology or related field, as manifested in publications and presentations.
Basic experience in Pharmacometrics or Clinical Pharmacology. Knowledge And Skills: Extensive knowledge of biological pathways relevant to disease. Superb skill in communicating both highly technical material as well as the distilled take-home messages.
Knowledge And Skills Desirable: Expert knowledge in at least one area (e.g. immunology, cardiovascular) highly desirable.
Modeling and computational experience, Excellent scientific computing and programming skills in a variety of computational tools such as MATLAB, Monolix, Mathematica, R and excellent working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments

Post-doctoral positions to study molecular mechanism of disease at Geisinger Health System Danville, PA
We are searching for 2 highly motivated recent PhD graduates with strong interest in molecular mechanisms of human disease. The ideal candidates will have experience in cell and molecular biology and tissue culture. Human iPS cell experience is a plus. Candidates experienced in patch clamp electrophysiology and/or fluorescence imaging are particularly encouraged to apply. Working knowledge of bioinformatics approaches is desirable. The starting date is flexible.
The NIH-funded positions are at the Weis Center for Research at Geisinger Clinic in Danville, Pennsylvania. We have ongoing projects that use whole exome sequencing from >50,000 patients, linked to their clinical data, to delineate mechanism of human disease. The 3 principal areas of research are on the molecular mechanisms leading to arrhythmias, metabolic disease and developmental disorders. We are identifying genetic variations that are linked to human disorders and are developing models to study the molecular mechanisms for each one.
The long-term goal of our laboratory is to define functional changes in signaling proteins; particularly ion channels and G protein coupled receptors, which lead to human disease. We investigate these alterations in vitro using human and mouse cell line. We are developing patient derived iPS cells carrying specific mutations, as well as genome edited lines, to model human disease. Interested candidates should contact: Dr. Tooraj Mirshahi

Internship for graduate student with Rutgers Career Services
Assistant for Alumni Engagement and Graduate Student Programs
Please see attached flyer for details

Career Exploration through Speed Networking by INet NYC for International Students
Wednesday May 25 from 6:30-9:30pm
Meet alumni from NYC schools with expertise in Academia, Biotech/Pharma, Consulting, Writing/Publishing, Finance/Equity Research See attached flyer for details

Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program at NCI
As part of the program, we offer training toward an MPH degree at an accredited university during the first year, followed by mentored research with investigators at the NCI or FDA. Outstanding opportunities for cutting-edge research in the basic, quantitative, social and behavioral sciences, and in clinical cancer prevention. Furthermore, a partnership between the NCI and FDA provides opportunities for prevention research in drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
http://cpfp.nci.nih.gov/fellowship-program/index.shtml

Data Science Fellowships
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.
Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.
Locations: There will be both an in-person (in NYC, DC, SF) and online section of the fellowship. There is a common application for both the online and in-person sections.
Dates: All sections will be from 2016-09-06 to 2016-10-28
Application Link
Learn More: You can learn about our fellows at The New York Times or Palantir. To read about our latest fellow alumni, check out the blog. To learn more about The Data Incubator, check us out on Venture Beat, The Next Web, or Harvard Business Review

BioNJ Breakfast Briefing and Networking Event
BioPharma Manufacturing on the Rise and the New Jersey Story
Wednesday May 25, 2016 from 8-11:30am
Register Today!

BioNJ Biopartnering Conference
This event brings together life sciences leaders from New Jersey and beyond for a day of learning, networking and business development. You'll connect with biotech and pharmaceutical executives, investors, academic research institutions and entrepreneurs who are seeking new business opportunities, licensing agreements and partnerships. Plus, you'll be able to pre-schedule meetings with other attendees to discuss potential partnership opportunities. The action-packed day includes Keynotes, panel discussion, networking, partnering, company presentations and exhibits.
Thursday May 26, 2016
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sixth-annual-international-biopartnering-conference-registration-23840152538

BioNJ's Third Annual Diagnostics and Precision Medicine Summit
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
As New Jersey's largest interactive meeting on Precision Medicine, the Summit brings together world-renowned thought leadership to showcase new technologies; accelerate new areas of diagnostics; foster partnering, funding and networking opportunities and reinforce New Jersey's vital role in the advancement of Precision Medicine.
Keynote presentations, panel discussion, networking lunch and poster session
Register here!

BioNJ Inspiring Women in Stem Symposium
June 26, 2016 from 9am-12pm
Bringing together STEM professionals at all levels, and created in response to the success of the first Inspiring Women in STEM Conference in 2015, BioNJ's Inspiring Women in STEM Symposium will feature a morning of inspiration, learning and professional growth. Leaders in the field will spearhead an interactive discussion on how to cultivate your influencing capabilities by "Becoming Your Own Best Advocate."
Click hereto register.

Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

Citizen Science
Citizen Science is intended to elevate the scientific literacy of Bard students through active engagement with hard issues under the broad question of "how can we reduce the global burden of infectious disease?" The program director is looking for outstanding doctoral level (graduate student/PhD/MD/DVM) scientists from any field, who are passionate about contributing to teaching and excellent undergraduate education. The program is three weeks long, and includes a laboratory component, a computer-based component, and a traditional classroom component, as well as guest lectures and community outreach.
http://www.bard.edu/employment/descriptions/?listing_id=3835956

AAAS Career Development Center
A new e-learning website located at careerdevelopment.aaas.org. The goal is to provide online courses that address the skills AAAS members need at different stages of their science and engineering careers.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

May 2016

Harita Menon got a job at 3D Biotek

Fatu Badiane Markey got an Eagleton Institute of Politics Fellowship for 2016-17

May 2016

If you are interested in a career in science writing and want to gain some experience writing a grant for an emerging company looking to submit a proposal for NIH funding of their start-up, please contact me by email by Monday May 9.

Also, AlphaBioCom is actively recruiting for the following positions (please see attached for more detail):
Scientific Editor – fact-check and edit manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations and posters - see attached flyer
Medical Writer – research, write, and edit manuscripts, abstracts, slide presentations, and posters - see attached flyer
AlphaBioCom is an expanding, stimulating, and passionate leader in medical writing and medical communications. https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphabiocom

Life After Grad School: A Career Symposium organized by the Alliance for Career Advancement (ACA)
May 05, 2016 from 10am-6pm, GSBS-Newark/NJMS campus
Program schedule and flyer attached
RSVP link: http://goo.gl/forms/HWmMdDF3Po

The BioNJ Diagnostics & Precision Medicine Committee invites you to present your technology at the Third Annual Diagnostics & Precision Medicine Summit on Tuesday, June 21 at Rutgers Business School on Livingston Campus, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline for presentation and poster applications is May 1. Space is limited. Click here to fill out your application and email it to DMennito@BioNJ.org. For more information, go to www.BioNJ.org.

School of Health Related Professions is hosting a career fair on Monday May 9
See attached flyer for details.

BioPharma Manufacturing and Networking Event
During this half-day program, Alberto Santagostino, a Partner at McKinsey & Company, along with our company presenters from Ferring Pharmaceuticals and J&J as well as Rutgers and NJIT will discuss their perspectives on manufacturing within the State, including global trends and drivers that underlie decision making for locating biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. They will also discuss technology trends and why New Jersey, long known as the "Medicine Chest of the World" for innovator pharmaceutical companies, continues to thrive as a leading location for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, related research and operations.

Networking session included in the schedule.
Register Today!.

Job posting at Kashiv Pharma for Scientist. See attached for description. If you are interested in the position, there are 3 other positions open there, please Melissa Colucci at melissac@kashivpharma.com

New Consulting Club at Rutgers for Graduate Students
If you are interested in consulting as a career and want to participate in case competitions, please join this group started by iJOBS participants. They are also planning on hosting a competition at Rutgers in the next year.
https://www.facebook.com/rugcc/

Innovation Institute has ongoing events
http://njii.com/

Writing opportunity at Students 4 Best Evidence
This is an international network for students interested in evidence-based healthcare. It features open-access content produced for, and by, students (from all disciplines and from school age to PhD level) who would like to discuss, and learn more about, evidence-based healthcare. The website is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and is supported by Cochrane UK, part of the global Cochrane network which produces systematic reviews of healthcare research. Common blogs written by students include articles about a variety of issues pertinent to evidence-based practice, tutorials/explanations about methodological and statistical concepts, and blogs debunking dubious healthcare claims made in the (tabloid) media. If you are interested in contributing to this project, please contact Selena Ryan-Vig selena.ryan-vig@cochrane.nhs.uk

Postdoctoral Career Development Luncheon: Resume and CV Writing Workshop
Thanks to postdoctoral fellow Frank Kung who suggested and invited next month's Luncheon speaker.
DATE: Friday, May 20, 2016
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION: Room V-10, RWJMS Research Tower, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway 08854 TOPIC: CV and Resume Writing Workshop for Postdocs
SPEAKER: Lauren Celano, Co-founder and CEO of Propel Careers, a life science search and career development firm
Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoc Page

April 2016

Job listing for a Medical Director/Scientific Associate at Precept.
If interested, contact Rachel at rachel.sy@preceptmedical.com.

Job postings at Merck
See attached list.

Postdoc position for those interested in teaching at Rutgers New Brunswick Honors College.
See attached announcement.

Apply to become a GradFund Peer Mentor! This will help cover your tuition and stipend. If you have worked with GradFund on your fellowship and grant applications and are interested in helping fellow graduate students navigate the world of external funding, apply to join the GradFund Fellowship Advising team as a GradFund Peer Mentor. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2016. Visit our website for details on how to apply.

The Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows.
More information can be found at: SCIT Program.

Two open positions for the microarray section of the Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics Lab at Mt. Sinai. Masters and PhD level education in molecular biology required. See attached description and send CVs to Ninette Cohen.

Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

This month’s Postdoctoral Workshop will be led by Dr. Kurt Spellmeyer, the Director of the Rutgers Writing Program. Dr. Spellmeyer will focus on the essential and rewarding skill of writing for non-specialists.
Friday April 22, 2016 from 12-1:30pm Deans Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower, First floor
A light lunch will be served. See attached flyer.
Posted on behalf of the RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program Dr. Martha Soto, Director and on behalf of the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) of Rutgers-RWJMS PDA Officers : Dr. Stephen Shannon, , Dr. Azadeh Jadali, Dr. Amber Krauchunas, Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and Dr. Andre Wallace

9th Annual NIH Career Symposium
May 06, 2016 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. NIH Campus (Bethesda, Maryland). Natcher Conference Center
More Information
Register
The 9th Annual NIH Career Symposium aims to highlight the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are a new graduate student, postdoc, or clinical fellow just beginning to consider career options or a senior student/fellow ready to look for a job, the NIH Career Symposium is for you.

The BioNJ International BioPartnering Conference May 26, 2016 at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, Princeton
Bringing together life sciences leaders from around the globe, you'll connect with biotech and pharmaceutical executives, investors, academic research institutions and entrepreneurs who are seeking new business opportunities, licensing agreements and partnerships. Plus, you'll be able to pre-schedule meetings with other attendees to discuss potential partnership opportunities. Keynotes by Paul Biondi, SVP, Head of Business Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Stan Kachnowski, Chair, HITLAB and Robert Urban, Ph.D., Head, Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Company presentations, networking, exhibits and more networking! Register now at www.BioNJ.org.

Looking for consulting and networking exposure?
Try TheConsultantLounge
They typically have events in NYC for all types of consulting (MBAs, etc.), and it it's good to practice networking, especially with not as many scientists. Check this page for upcoming events.

1st Pitch Life Science "Eavesdropping on investors' closed door discussions"
Hear what happens AFTER a start-up company presents to an investor group. Find out more here.
Tuesday April 19, from 5:30-8:30pm

2nd Annual BioResearch Product Faire at Rutgers University
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016, Busch Campus Center Multipurpose Room, 10:00 am 2:30 pm

Network with other Researchers
View Product Demonstrations
Connect with Industry Experts
Discover New Research Tools
Learn Troubleshooting Skills
Hear About Laboratory Services
Learn about Career Opportunities

http://www.biotech-calendar.com/pdf_files/EmailInvite_Rutgers16.pdf

April 2016

Almin Lalani has an internship at Novartis for Summer 2016.
Fei Wang got an internship at Tesla Motors doing data science for Summer 2016.

April 2016

Applications for Phase 2 of iJOBS are now open. Please see attached application/instructions as well as Frequently Asked Questions.

Brief description of Phase 2: The career panels, site visits and workshops that constitute Phase 1 will continue next Fall and we hope you continue to participate in them actively. If you are also interested in getting more involved in iJOBS to pursue shadowing and coursework in your area of interest, we have opened Phase 2 applications for Rutgers grad students and postdocs. Phase 2 applications require at least 12 hours of Phase 1 activities, a personal statement, permission from your PI, and a letter of recommendation from your PI or another faculty member with whom you have a long-standing relationship. Applications are open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Graduate students must be in good academic standing (GPA > 3.0) and have completed the proposition qualifier by Fall 2016 to apply. Applications are due by May 6 and admissions decisions will be made by June 6. Phase 2 for 2016 will start in September. Please see the attached application, FAQ, and follow instructions carefully.

iJOBS-Related News

Rutgers PreDoctoral Leaders Development Institute (PLDI)
The Rutgers PreDoctoral Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is seeking nominations for the 2016-2018 Fellowship program. Each fall, PLDI welcomes a select group of doctoral students from a broad array of disciplines to its two-year program. This unique program is designed to provide students with an introduction to current practices and challenges in higher education and knowledge of the organizational, analytical, communication, and personal competencies necessary to effective leadership. PLDI is open to all doctoral students at Rutgers. Information on the simple nomination process is available online. The nomination form is also attached here. Nominations are due by May 15.

NYAS Upcoming Events from Martha Soto:
Science Alliance Upcoming events:
Career Fair for Scientists in Collaboration with INet NYC
April 9th, 2016 | 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM
MGSN Career Fair 2016
May 14th, 2016 | 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Yaihara Fortis-Santiago, Ph.D.
Science Alliance Program Manager
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St, 40th Fl
New York, NY 10007-2157
Phone: 212 298 8646
Fax: 212 298 3656
Email: yfortis@nyas.org

Research Scientist job and a notice on other career opportunities at Yale/YNHH Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). There are a number of current openings that support current projects designed to assess healthcare quality and evaluate clinical decision-making and comparative effectiveness of specific healthcare interventions. One of these positions is a Research Scientist, in Quality Measurement Program, focused on hospital quality measures for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. See attached job description and other job opportunities. Interested candidates should contact Gloribell Lopez.
The Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) within UMass Medical School’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) supports the career and professional development of ~700 doctoral and postdoctoral biomedical trainees at UMass Medical School while contributing to the scholarship of the field.

Postdoctoral Fellow for Career Development Position
U Mass Medical School which is another BEST school is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to join efforts in developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating career development programs for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in the biomedical sciences. This is a full-time training position intended to prepare a scientist interested in moving into career development, curriculum development, academic administration, policy, or similar career paths while bringing a scholarly perspective to their future endeavor. This could also be an initial step toward education research. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to or be responsible for a range of projects within the cBCD related to our NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) grant. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to attend regional or national conference(s) to better learn the depth and breadth of the field. The individual will report to the Assistant Dean, Career & Professional Development and work closely with the Assistant Director.

Example responsibilities include: Contributing to development and implementation of existing and new curricula and programs, Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting evaluation data, Proposing and preparing visualizations of quantitative data, Developing or updating resources for internal and external audiences, such as trainees, faculty, or career development professionals. Meeting with students in career counseling appointments, Reaching out to employers in a variety of scientific career paths. For complete details and application instructions, see: ummsjobs.com/job/1326

Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 18. All applicants should submit a CV (or resume) and cover letter, saved as a single file in .pdf format, through the UMassMed HR link above. You are also encouraged to send a copy of the .pdf file directly to Cynthia. fuhrmann@umassmed.edu

Master of Business & Science, Summer Courses 2016
For full listing, please see: mbs.rutgers.edu/summer-mbs-courses
For Special Permission #, email Vicki
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Fundamentals of Intellectual Property
MW 6-9pm, Summer I.
This course provides essential knowledge in Intellectual Property (IP) for science and engineering graduate students who are driven to succeed in inventions or are interested in IP strategies or patent related professions.
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Special Topic – Python Methodologies in Data Science
Hybrid- in person sessions Mondays 6/6, 6/27, 7/25 4:00pm-6:30pm
This course acts as an introduction to computer programming with the Python programming language. The basics of imperative programming will be covered as well as selected areas of computer science, object oriented programming and data structures.
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Special Topic – Python Methodologies in Data Science
T,Th 6.20-9pm, Summer I.
The course emphasizes the use, and limitations, of financial tools in making business decisions including capital expansion, funding R&D, and managing working capital.
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Special Topic – Python Methodologies in Data Science
hybrid: some sessions online --Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:40pm
The course incorporates the creation of a new food products in a real-world research and development facility, as part of the laboratory experience.

BioNJ Job Board for weekly job postings.
Look for jobs by clicking here

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

February 2016

iJOBs-Related News

FDA's Commissioner's Fellowship Program
FDA’s Commissioner’s Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the Class of 2016 from April 1 - May 12, 2016. FDA invites outstanding health care professionals, scientists, and engineers to apply to its two-year Fellowship Program, where they will receive regulatory science training and the chance to conduct cutting-edge research on targeted scientific, policy, or regulatory issues under the mentorship of an FDA senior scientist. Questions? E-mail: fdacommissionersfellows@fda.hhs.gov

Summer Internships with Acelity (LifeCell)
Several industry internship positions at Acelity posted in the attached announcements. They are trying to fill these spots in April and are recruiting from Rutgers. Note that the marketing positions require some tech/science background so those are appropriate for PhD students/postdocs. If interested, please contact janet.alder@rutgers.edu or Jennifer Ramirez | Acelity, LifeCell – Senior Recruitment Coordinator, 908-947-1528

See below for internship descriptions:
Supply Chain Planning and Analytics Intern
Operations Planning Intern
Operations Excellence Intern
Marketing Intern - Franchise, Plastic Surgery Department
Marketing Intern - Ab Wall Marketing Department
Validation Project Intern
Marketing Intern - Marketing Department
Marketing Intern - Marketing Department
Operations Training Intern

Opportunities for blog experience: NIH’s Extracellular RNA Communication Program will be implementing a blog series about novel developments in the field of extracellular RNA communication. This program is looking for trainees interested in scientific communication and outreach careers to serve as writers for this new blog series (see attachment).

How to communicate your Science: Tips, Tools and Motivation
MARCH Postdoc Luncheon:
DATE: Friday, March 25, 2016
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION: Dean’s Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway 08854
SPEAKER: Dr. Patricia Irizarry, Director of Outreach at the Rutgers Math and Science Learning Center; Graduate of the Molecular Biosciences Graduate Program at Rutgers-RWJMS.

Most of the public learns science information from non-scientists. Many scientists have trouble communicating their scientific findings to other scientists, and shy away from sharing their exciting findings with the public. If you are interested in communicating your research with the rest of the world come learn helpful tools and methods for sharing science information with people outside of your field. Dr. Irizarry graduated from our Ph.D. program, where she received the GSBS Outstanding Teaching and Service Award in 2012. Dr. Irizarry and her team have brought hands-on STEM related activities to over 40,000 students and their families as part of her outreach programs through the Rutgers Science Explorer Bus and the Rutgers Geology Museum. Dr. Irizarry has developed bilingual science materials for programs (such as ASPIRA and BIO Links) in New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania. In addition, she regularly mentors junior scientists on how to communicate their findings with other scientists, and the public.

Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoc Page

Success in Academic Leadership: Mindful Communication for Leadership
This student-led session will introduce grad students and postdocs of all disciplines to the importance of assessing one's communication style as aspiring leaders in higher education and/or industry. The session will include the completion of a Communication Style inventory (Ruben, 2006) and a facilitated discussion of approaches, contexts and strategies for strengthening leadership communication behaviors.
Wednesday April 6 from 9:30-10:30am
Room 174 Busch Campus Center
RSVP to Barbara Corso corso@odl.rutgers.edu

Part time lecturer in Human Evolutionary Genetics for Fall 2016.
The position is listed here: http://apply.interfolio.com/34512

Job Opportunities in Merck Bioprocess Development department in Kenilworth
https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/ext_merckunitedstates_en/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&radiusType=K&location=294440130092

Research Associate Position at Acorda Therapeutics
The Research Associate II temp serves as an active member of a multidisciplinary preclinical research team and is responsible for performing in vivo / ex vivo procedures to ensure rapid progress on drug development projects. See attached job ad.

Life Science Research Commercialization Workshop
A Panel Discussion Presented by the Office of Research Commercialization and the Office of Corporate Contacts
Come and learn how the Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) and the Office of Corporate Contracts (OCC) helps researchers solve real world problems and get into the marketplace by protecting their innovations, fostering relations with industry, licensing technologies and forming start-up companies. Learn about professional contract support in the form of review, drafting, negotiations, execution and contract life cycle management.
Friday April 22, 2016 12:00 noon - 2:00PM
Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), 679 Hoes Lane West, Room 010, Piscataway, NJ 08854
To Register for Workshop, please contact: Jacquelyn Williams (jacquelyn.williams@rutgers.edu) (Registration is limited to the first 30 people).

See flyer for more details.

GRE and SAT Instructors needed
Want to get some teaching experience? These are part-time positions with classes once per week on Sundays. We seek intelligent, charismatic instructors who have both top test scores and excellent teaching skills. Our company has a social mission to provide top caliber test preparation courses at a value price. Team Sherwood is committed to the social responsibility of accessible test preparation courses:
Salary: $40/hour for GRE classroom instruction; $30/hour for SAT classroom instruction
Qualifications

Education: Current graduate or professional student (Ph.D. (or equivalent), Master’s, J.D.); or Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent), J.D., or Master’s degree.
Test Scores: Top-tier test scores on one of the following: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or SAT.
Teaching Experience: Have taught at least one semester/quarter lecture, lab, or discussion, etc. class. Prior university teaching experience is required.
Quantitative and Verbal Skills: Must have BOTH excellent math and verbal/writing skills. Sherwood Test Prep Instructors teach the entire course.
Consistent Sunday Commitment: We seek team players who are flexible and can teach on consecutive Sundays throughout the entire year. We only take off four weekends per year (those corresponding to): Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Instructors can teach from 3 to 6 hours per weekend.

If interested, please send your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to: employment@sherwoodtest.com. Interviews and hiring are to commence immediately.

BioNJ's International BioPartnering Conference
Join us for BioNJ's 6th Annual International BioPartnering Conference, taking place on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at The Westin Princeton. Bringing together life sciences leaders from around the globe, you'll connect with biotech and pharmaceutical executives, investors, academic research institutions and entrepreneurs who are seeking new business opportunities, licensing agreements and partnerships. Plus, you'll be able to pre-schedule meetings with other attendees to discuss potential partnership opportunities. The full-day program includes networking, exhibits, company presentations, a panel discussion and Keynote presentations.

Register today. Registration for BioNJ Members is $345 and $495 for Future BioNJ Members.

March 2016

Yuan Liu got an internship at Genentech for Summer 2016.

Myka Ababon, Ana Rodriguez, Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, Courtney Rella and Prerna Nepali are volunteering as copyeditors and social media writers for Wiley Publishing.

March 2016

iJOBS helped arrranged opportunities for trainees interested in publishing and editing careers. Courtney Rella and Myka Ababon are volunteering as copyeditors and Prerna Nepali and Myka Ababon are volunteering as social media writers for Current Protocols published by Wiley.

Biomedical Writer Position at Gray Health Health Group - Phase V in NYC
Please send me (janet.alder@rutgers.edu) your resume and cover letter so I can get it to the correct person.

Internship Positions at Wiley Publishers - http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-301744.html
Use the term "Internship" in the job search. It was suggested that you focus on the "Acquisitions" and "Marketing" internships.

How to communicate your Science: Tips, Tools and Motivation
MARCH Postdoc Luncheon:
DATE: Friday, March 25, 2016
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION: Dean’s Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway 08854
SPEAKER: Dr. Patricia Irizarry, Director of Outreach at the Rutgers Math and Science Learning Center; Graduate of the Molecular Biosciences Graduate Program at Rutgers-RWJMS.

Most of the public learns science information from non-scientists. Many scientists have trouble communicating their scientific findings to other scientists, and shy away from sharing their exciting findings with the public. If you are interested in communicating your research with the rest of the world come learn helpful tools and methods for sharing science information with people outside of your field. Dr. Irizarry graduated from our Ph.D. program, where she received the GSBS Outstanding Teaching and Service Award in 2012. Dr. Irizarry and her team have brought hands-on STEM related activities to over 40,000 students and their families as part of her outreach programs through the Rutgers Science Explorer Bus and the Rutgers Geology Museum. Dr. Irizarry has developed bilingual science materials for programs (such as ASPIRA and BIO Links) in New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania. In addition, she regularly mentors junior scientists on how to communicate their findings with other scientists, and the public.

Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoc Page

March 2016

iJOBs-Related News
Ina Nikolaeva got a job at Nucleus Global in March 2016.

February 2016

iJOBs-Related News
Volunteer experience for publishing/editings
If you are interested of going into the editorial/publishing field and want some experience copyediting or maintaining social media for Wiley Publishers, please email Janet Alder for a possible volunteer position with Wiley.

Scientific Associate (medical writer) job in NYC
See attached job advertisement (cover letter can say that you heard about it from Rutgers iJOBS)
Lesley.Wassef-Birosik@imprintscience.com

Job for postdoc/research associate at InnovImmune
http://www.innovimmune.com/currentopportunity.php

Communicating the Value and Values of Science Lecture
Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Director, Annenberg Public Policy Center, U Penn
3:30pm Wednesday March 23, Alexander Library, College Ave Campus

Course regarding careers in biotech
The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), in partnership with the Keck Graduate Institute, is offering a one-week intensive management training course from July 11-16, 2016, at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. This course will accommodate 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic). The course registration fee is $300, with an additional, optional accommodations package of $500. The course will introduce PhD scientists to the skills they need to thrive in industry and will expose them to the culture, organizational structures, and practices of life science companies through MBA-style case-based classroom experiences, networking, professional development workshops, and a team-based project. They will learn how academic science is commercialized and gain insight into the way industry views scientific research. The course is designed for advanced graduate students with at least three years of research experience and for postdocs. The deadline to apply is April 15. The application is straightforward, and the only stipulation is that applicants must be or become an ASCB member. Click here for more information and to apply.
Peter Walter
ASCB President

Science Policy Day on the Hill
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is now accepting applications for our annual Student/Postdoc Hill Day! Every year, the ASBMB brings trainees from across the country to meet with their Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. This fully-funded opportunity gives trainees the chance to help promote scientific research by directly interacting with policymakers. The deadline to apply is March 25. The event will be April 27-28. Apply here.

List of websites for job searches
Thank you PDA Officer Itzamarie Chevere-Torres and Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program for this list of websites for job searches.
Careers outside academia
http://jobs.fiercebiotech.com/
http://www.bionjtalentnetwork.org/
https://www.dropoutclub.org/
http://www.indeed.com/
http://www.jobfox.com/
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
http://www.dice.com/
http://www.linkedin.com
http://www.linkedin.com/

Careers in academia
http://www.hercjobs.org/
https://www.higheredjobs.com/
https://chroniclevitae.com/job_search/new

[M.S. adds: also check Nature.com and AAAS/Science for academic jobs.]

February 2016

Internship opportunity from Glaxo Smith Kline, Collegeville, PA
6 month internship position
Job duties may involve:
1. Basic tissue culture, protein and RNA isolations, western blots, elisa
2. LCMS, lipid extraction and analysis, tissue culture

For more information if interested, please contact: Jean Luc Tran, Senior Researcher at GSK.

ASBMB science policy fellowship application opened on Feb. 12.
Click here for more information.

The following are from the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoc Page

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is accepting applications for its Summer Policy Internship Program. The application deadline is February 26, 2016. Students who are U.S. citizens and who will be enrolled in or have just graduated from an academic program are eligible to apply.

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) - National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Fellowships in Genetics & Education and Genetics & Public Policy are 16-month opportunities designed for early-career genetics professionals who wish to pursue a future in education or policy. Each program selects one fellow per year, who will receive an annual $72,000 stipend plus benefits. Qualified applicants should have an advanced degree in genetics or a related field, be early in their careers, and be eligible to work in the United States.Applications are now open and are due April 25, 2016.

February 2016

iJOBs-Related News
iJOBS is co-organizing a Career Forum Discussion with Young Professionals with Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association. This forum is organized primarily for the graduate students and postdocs, and young professionals who have newly entered the workforce, and interested in career planning and development, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology field. This is an interactive forum discussion. Based on the questions received, we will have an expert panel from various background to address audience’s concerns and questions.

Saturday Feb 27 from 2-5pm
Click here to register.
Click here to view flyer.

Postdoctoral Career Development Program Luncheon
DATE: Friday, February 12, 2016
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION: Room 010, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine
TOPIC: Networking Skills Workshop: in person and on-line strategies.

Carmela Maffucci, Ph.D., Vice President, Senior Director Science and Health Strategy, Ogilvy CommonHealth Specialty Marketing
Itzamarie Chevere-Torres, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Rutgers U. & Cheeky Scientist Associate

Most scientists shy away from the word “Networking,” yet we use it to be effective researchers. How can you use Networking Strategies to succeed as a Postdoctoral Fellow, and as you search for jobs? Come learn some Networking Strategies to help you further your research and to plan your job search. What should you consider as you develop a your on-line presence? Which web sites post the most academic jobs, or industry jobs? What do employers look for when they visit on-line sites? What words should you include to get noticed? How can you help recruiters find you? Our speakers include a former Rutgers-RWJMS Ph.D. student who found her current job through her Linked In web site and in collaboration with a recruiter, and Rutgers-RWJMS postdoctoral fellow (and active PDA Member) who has obtained training in how to use Linked In and other Networking skills of importance to Postdocs

A light lunch will be provided

Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant

Eagleton Institute of Policy Fellowships for Rutgers graduate students
Apply now for the 2017 Eagleton Fellowship Program - open to Rutgers graduate students in ALL schools and departments on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses. Stipends and tuition remission awards available! This one-year interdisciplinary certificate program allows Fellows learn about real-world American politics, government, and public affairs, while connecting the fellowship experience to academic field of study. Application deadline is March 25th. Eagleton has offered these prestigious fellowships since its inception in 1956.
WHY APPLY?
- stipend and tuition remission awards available
- interdisciplinary program open to Rutgers graduate student in all schools and departments on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses
- participate at any point during your graduate studies: one-year certificate program lets you continue working towards your graduate degree without interruption
- highly selective program with an insider’s exposure to politics and government
- wide variety of spring placement options
- engaging discussions about politics and government in small weekly seminars in an informal setting
- opportunities to participate in special events with great food
- direct access to practitioners and a network of more than 1,900 Eagleton alumni in state and national politics and government and beyond
- career counseling and job placement assistance

APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Visit the Eagleton website for more details.

Bell Labs paid summer internship for graduate students and post-docs in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Microbiology, or Nanotechnology. A background in nanomaterial synthesis, chemical synthesis, 2D/3D scaffolds, cell culture techniques, and/or microfabrication is a major plus. Please see this flyer for more information.

Full-time faculty openings - Lone Star College (Houston, TX)
Faculty, Biology (Job ID#18863) – Kingwood campus
Faculty, Biology (Job ID# 18809) – Montgomery campus
Lone Star College provides an exemplary work environment with six comprehensive campus locations, a collaborative atmosphere, robust professional development opportunities, doctoral/master’s degree support programs, competitive benefits, work/life balance and generous paid time off.
If you believe students matter and that student success is a top priority, LSC is where you want to teach!

Visit ijobs.rutgers.edu for more information and keep any eye out for EventBrite invitations in your inbox.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

January 2016

Only 3 spots left in SciPhD - workshop starts this week. Don't miss the opportunity to take this career-enhancing workshop.

Also, updated information on the interactive policy exercise regarding FDA approval of AquaBounty's genetically engineered salmon for the Eagleton workshop on science's influence on policy (Feb 5) is below

iJOBS Events:

iJOBS SciPhD Workshop: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists
ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT - register today for this amazing workshop !!!!!
SciPhD is a 35 hour workshop that is offered over the course of 5 Sundays (Jan 31 from 4-7pm, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 all from 10am-6pm). Two of the sessions will be held at Newark and the other three will be in Piscataway but you must commit to attend all 5 sessions.
Graduate students must have completed their thesis proposition qualifying exam to participate. Postdocs can participate at any phase.Non-Rutgers students should sign up through their own schools.

SciPhD is run by Human Workflows, LLC and is a very interactive and hands-on workshop.
Topics include:
The Business of Science
Successful Communications as a Scientist
Six Leadership Styles
Developing Your People
Negotiation and Finance
Building Effective Teams
Strategic Project Management for Scientists
Applying What You've Learned

iJOBS and Eagleton Workshop: How Scientific Analysis is Used in the Policy Making Process
February 5 from 9am-1pm
Only 10 spots left. Registration ends February 3rd.
Policy Exercise Topic: FDA Approval of AquaBounty's Genetically Engineered Salmon

Guest Experts:
Stuart Shapiro
Associate professor and director of the Public Policy Program at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will discuss research findings from his new book, Analysis and Public Policy: Successes, Failures and Directions for Reform, and lead an interactive policy exercise. Guest experts will participate as policy advisers and discuss their career experiences. CEO, President and Executive Director, AquaBounty Technologies

Ronald L. Stotish, PhD
Dr. Stotish joined AquaBounty in 2006 as vice president for regulatory affairs. Prior to joining AquaBounty, he was executive vice president for R&D at MetaMorphix, Inc. He previously served as vice president for global pharmaceutical research and development at Fort Dodge Animal Health and held a variety of positions at American Cyanamid. Stotish began his career in basic research at Merck. He has degrees in biochemistry and over forty years experience in the discovery, development, and commercialization of new animal health products. Stotish is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

William Hallman, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Human Ecology and Former Director, Food Policy Institute, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Dr. Hallman holds a BS (biology, psychology) from Juniata College and a PhD (Experimental Psychology) from the University of South Carolina. An expert in risk perception and risk communication, he has written extensively on food safety, food security, and public perceptions of controversial issues concerning food, technology, health, and the environment. Dr. Hallman currently serves on a committee of the National Academy of Sciences focused on the science of science communication, has served as a member of several National Research Council committees focused on food safety and as chair of the Risk Communication Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Robert M. Goldberg, PhD
Co-Founder and Vice President, Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
Dr. Goldberg conducts and disseminates research on the value of medical innovation. He recently co-founded Transforming Medicine: The Elizabeth Kauffman Institute, to provide patients with direct access to precision medicine. Prior to founding CMPI, Goldberg established and ran Manhattan Institute's Center for Medical Progress and chaired its 21st Century FDA Task Force that examined the FDA's Critical Path Initiative impact on personalized medicine. He wrote "Tabloid Medicine: How the Internet is Used to Hijack Medical Science for Fear and Profit." (Kaplan 2011)

Megan Anderson Brooks, PhD
Senior Policy Associate, Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis (CRD) Associates
Dr. Brooks has expertise in science and health advocacy strategies in support of an innovative and robust biomedical research system. She previously worked for a professional scientific society developing grassroots advocacy activities that engaged early career scientists. Brooks holds a PhD in neuroscience from Rutgers University and was a 2013 Eagleton Fellow.

Link to Registration.

iJOBS Career Panel: Wuxi Pharma Tech, a Contract Research Organization
February 9 from 4:30-6pm
Learn about job opportunities in the US and China for PhD level employees
Registration closes Feb 7.

iJOBS and ACA Career Panel: Scientific Publishing
February 17 from 4:30-6pm
Hear from PhD level employees at Nature, Elsevier, and Wiley
Registration opens Jan 20 and closes Feb 15.

iJOBS Career Panel: Finance and Equity Research
February 18 from 5-6:30pm
Eagleton Institute event with guest speaker Stuart Shapiro, Professor Bloustein School
Registration opens Jan 21 and closes Feb 16.

iJOBS and ACA Workshop: How to Pick the Right Career for You
February 24 from 4:30-7pm
Guest speaker: Matthias Birk from Columbia Business School will help you reflect upon your skills and interests to identify a career that is the best fit for you
Registration opens Jan 27 and closes Feb 22.

iJOBS-related News

Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

Challenge to Catalyze New Startups
The Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) specializes in identifying and commercializing promising government-conceived and owned (NIH and NASA) inventions through our award-winning accelerator challenge programs. Teams entering the challenge may select vetted intellectual property deemed to be commercially viable required to launch their startup company. CAI also provides entrepreneurship training in the challenge and offers the opportunity to win cash prizes and earn seed funding. Our previous challenges have resulted in the creation of 32 startups in just two short years and numerous prestigious recognitions, awards and mentions by The White House, Health and Human Services (best in Business Plans/Entrepreneurship), the Washington Post as well as several notable exclusives from Nature, Wired, Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune and more.

We have just announced the launch our SPACE RACE challenge through partnerships with NASA and the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation to launch companies based on near-term commercially viable NASA inventions; please find the press release here. More information about this challenge and how to enter and/or spread the word can be found on the following website.

In addition, we recently launched our Nanotechnology Startup Challenge in Cancer (NSC2) through partnerships with the National Cancer Institute and Medimmune to launch new companies centered around Nanotech-Cancer inventions; please find the press release here. Teams may bring in their own invention or select one of the NIH inventions that are topics of the challenge. More information about this challenge and how to enter and/or spread the word can be found on the following website.

Leia Novak, Ph.D.
Strategy Consultant, The Center for Advancing Innovation INC
Rosemarie Truman
Founder and Chairwoman, The Center for Advancing Innovation INC
p: 202.438.2208
w: http://www.thecenterforadvancinginnovation.org/

Postdoc Position
Jason Sheltzer's Lab at Cold Spring Harbor is seeking candidates for an NIH-funded postdoctoral position in cancer genomics. The Sheltzer Lab is combining bioinformatic analyses with cutting-edge genome engineering techniques to investigate the genetic aberrations found in human cancers. The Sheltzer Lab was founded at Cold Spring Harbor in 2015, and this position offers an excellent opportunity for highly-motivated individuals to make foundational discoveries while developing their independence in a new and growing laboratory environment. Research in the Sheltzer Lab is supported by NIH grant DP5-OD021385, and Dr. Sheltzer has been named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30 in Science. More information on research in the Sheltzer Lab can be found here. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a related field, and a strong track record of first-author publications. Experience with mammalian tissue culture, mouse models of cancer, and/or cancer systems biology is preferred but not mandatory. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to sheltzer@cshl.edu

Visit ijobs.rutgers.edu for more information and keep any eye out for EventBrite invitations in your inbox.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

January 2016

iJOBS Events:

iJOBS SciPhD Workshop: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists
ONLY 12 SPOTS LEFT - register today for this amazing workshop !!!!!
SciPhD is a 35 hour workshop that is offered over the course of 5 Sundays (Jan 31 from 4-7pm, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28 all from 10am-6pm). Two of the sessions will be held at Newark and the other three will be in Piscataway but you must commit to attend all 5 sessions.
Graduate students must have completed their thesis proposition qualifying exam to participate. Postdocs can participate at any phase.Non-Rutgers students should sign up through their own schools.

SciPhD is run by Human Workflows, LLC and is a very interactive and hands-on workshop.
Topics include:
The Business of Science
Successful Communications as a Scientist
Six Leadership Styles
Developing Your People
Negotiation and Finance
Building Effective Teams
Strategic Project Management for Scientists
Applying What You've Learned

iJOBS Workshop: How Scientific Analysis is Used in the Policy Making Process
February 5 from 9am-1pm
Eagleton Institute event with guest speaker Stuart Shapiro, Professor Bloustein School
Link to Registration.

iJOBS and ACA Career Panel: Scientific Publishing
February 17 from 4:30-6pm
Hear from PhD level employees at Nature, Elsevier, and Wiley
Registration opens Jan 20 and closes Feb 15.

iJOBS-related News

Full-time position as a lecturer in Biological Sciences at NJIT, beginning Fall 2016 (see attached ad).BioHUB Networking Event

NJ Center of Excellence, 1041 US Highway 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
January 28, 2016, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kick back and relax at the winter mixer at the NJ Center of Excellence in Bridgewater, NJ for an opportunity to reconnect with past colleagues, expand your professional network and pick up ideas to strengthen your job search. Bring your friends, join coworkers and come experience a BioHUB. Register Today.

Life Sciences Talent Network has career opportunities listed. Find jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

Internship opportunity at Mednest in the Imaging Lab that they opened last June in Princeton, in collaboration with Singapore's Histoindex. This lab performs tissue digital imaging using non-linear optics, and they are expecting large amounts of services work coming from Pharma clients. They also need to build some SOPs. Start would be around April/May for ~ 6 months, possibly ending with engagement. They are looking for MS or part time PhD. Contact: Mathieu Petitjean

Co-op Position at Colgate
Early Research-Oral Care department that focuses on technology for control inflammation in mouth is looking for a student who will be in charge of handling clinical samples and analyze specific proteins, cytokines, and other inflammatory biomarkers in the samples. The responsibility is not limited to the description.

Description of Major Functions: The co-op will assist performing research in oral care active evaluation, in vitro microbiological assays and clinical study.

Experience Required (years of experience and skills required): The person should have basic skills in laboratory in microbiology and molecular biology. Experience on handing large scale of clinical samples is preferred. Industrial R&D experience is not necessary but would be a plus.

Global Competencies Required (including Technical/Functional): Results orientated, analytical thinking, and innovation.

Education Required (level of education): Undergraduate student or graduate student with a GPA of 3.5 or above

Work Schedule: 20 hours a week for six months and start asap.

If you interested and qualified, please forward your resume to ryarboro@rci.rutgers.edu. Please add "Co-op Position at Colgate" in the subject or it will not be reviewed.

The deadline is January 22nd at 4 pm.

Rutgers Outreach Open House learn about educational outreach opportunities including the Rutgers Science Bus and Geology Museum activities.
Friday January 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Location: Math and Science Learning Center (3rd floor of the ARC Building)
618 Allison Road, Busch Campus.

2016 Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program Luncheon: Managing your time: advice from faculty and postdocs
Friday, January 22, 2016, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Dean's Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower
Speakers:
Dr. Monica Driscoll, Professor, Rutgers U.
Dr. Huaye Zhang, Assistant Professor, RWJMS
Dr. Stephen Shannon, Postdoctoral fellow, RWJMS
Sent on behalf of the RWJMS/Rutgers Postdoctoral Career Development Program.
Martha Soto, Ph.D., Director
Tina Cicolella, Staff Assistant
RWJMS-Rutgers Postdoc Page

IRACDA Teaching and Research Postdoc Programs
Rutgers INSPIRE program
UNC Chapel HIll - Seeding Postdoctoral Innovators in Research and Education (SPIRE)
National NIH IRACDA Page

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

January 2016

iJOBS Events:

How to Find and Apply for an Internship
January 20 from 4:30-6pm
Panel of current PhD students and postdocs who have had internships at companies and institutes as well as within Rutgers.
Registration opens Dec 23 and closes Jan 18

Site Visit to Novartis
January 26 from 3-6pm. Snow date is Jan 27.
Panel of PhD level employees with research and non-research career paths, a tour of the facility, and networking.
Registration opens Dec 29 closes Jan 24

SciPhD: Leadership and Business Skills for Scientists
January 20 from 4:30-6pm
SciPhD is run by Human Workflows, LLC and helps trainees assess their current skill set, express it in business-friendly language as well as recognize/fill skill gaps in areas such as communication, leadership, team building, negotiation and project management. This workshop focuses on 24 essential core competencies valued by industry and business, relates those competencies to activities and behaviors commonly experienced by academic scientists through the scientific method, and demonstrates how those competencies work together to form the operational competencies that are essential in business. These transition business competencies can also be applied by academic and government scientists in running their laboratories. SciPhD is a very interactive and hands-on exposure to these concepts with real action items to take away from the workshop.Throughout the program, students and postdocs will experience at least four behavioral-based interview experiences in which they will play the role of the candidate and the interviewer.

Topics include:
The Business of Science
Successful Communications as a Scientist
Six Leadership Styles
Developing Your People
Negotiation and Finance
Building Effective Teams
Strategic Project Management for Scientists
Applying What You've Learned

SciPhD is a 40 hour workshop that is offered over the course of 5 Sundays (Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 21, Feb 28, March 6 from 10am-6pm). Two of the sessions will be held at Newark and the other three will be in Piscataway but you must commit to attend all 5 sessions.

Registration opens Jan 3 at 12pm and closes Jan 29. Graduate students must have completed their thesis proposition qualifying exam to participate.Postdocs can participate at any phase. Non-Rutgers students should sign up through their own schools.

iJOBS-related News

Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Boot Camp: Drug Discovery and Development

Open to all Rutgers students (graduate and undergraduate), staff, and faculty
January 4-15, 2016
Be part of an interdisciplinary team by registering for this 2-credit Pass/Fail Winter Session course on both the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (IQB@R) website and on Rutgers Winter Session site. Space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space permitting, you may also participate by dropping in to learn about individual topics of interest.

The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. There will be both an in-person (in NYC, DC, SF) and online section of the fellowship. There is a common application for both the online and in-person sections.
All sections will be from 2016-03-21 to 2016-05-13
http://www.thedataincubator.com/#apply?ref=wbWlsbG9uaWdAY2FibS5ydXRnZXJzLmVkdQ==
Also, join a free webcast on building a data science project in 30 minutes. Signup soon as space is limited. Anyone within one year of graduating from a master's or PhD program or who has already obtained a master's or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.

Job postings through BioNJ
See Job Board by clicking here.

A mass spec position
open at the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences located on the east side of Manhattan.
https://xjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1478310&partnerid=25428&siteid=5645&codes=Indeed

"NEW" Graduate Summer Opportunity to Advance Research (GSOAR) Program at NIH!
In summer 2016, the NIH will launch a Summer Internship Program designed around the unique experiences of graduate students in the biomedical sciences. This program is a partnership between the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity and the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education.

AThe GSOAR program seeks to prepare a diverse cadre of young scholars for the rigors of biomedical research so that they excel in graduate school and are highly competitive for future opportunities in the biomedical enterprise. Students will spend the summer working at NIH's main campus in Bethesda, Maryland, side-by-side with some of the world's leading scientists. In addition to working in a research group at the NIH, GSOAR students will participate in an enrichment curriculum to develop critical thinking skills and graduate school survival skills, receive career guidance and mentorship focused on the broad array of biomedical careers, and attend leadership training focused on the skills needed to successfully work in team-oriented global research environments.

This program is designed for recently matriculated, first or second year graduate students enrolled in a biomedical PhD program, especially those interested in integrating quantitative approaches into research design and analysis. Students completing a master's degree who are transitioning into a biomedical PhD program are also eligible to apply. Students from diverse backgrounds and students who have faced disadvantage that impacted their educational or research opportunities earlier in their educational careers are especially encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is January 15, 2016, at 11:59 pm EST. The full application package, including reference letters, must be completed by February 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm for applicants to be considered for the program. Please visit the GSOAR program website for more information.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

December 2015

iJOBS Events: There are only 5 spots left in the Data Workshop. Sign up ASAP!

iJOBS workshop: Biological Data and Python by DataCarpentry
December 15 and 16 from 9am-5pm each day
Registration closes December 13. ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT! Click here to register.

Programming will resume after winter break on Jan 20. For a preview of spring programming, visit Events Calendar at ijobs.rutgers.edu. Look for email listing January events to be sent by Dec 23 and keep any eye out for EventBrite invitations in your inbox.

iJOBS-related News

LIFA (Lilly Innovation Fellowship Award) post-doc program

This program pairs a post-doctoral scientist and mentor with a Lilly scientist and provides up to four years of salary and benefits. Depending on the project, the post-doc can spend time at both Rutgers and Lilly. More information available here.

For guidance, please contact Christian Felder at Lilly.

Application for the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Postdoctoral Program

REMINDER that application closes 1 week from now, on December 15. This recruitment cycle is for positions in our program starting around July 2016. Attached please find PDF's of this year’s poster and flier, which provide more information about our Postdoctoral Program.

Call for Bloggers for NIH BEST Consortium Website

Rutgers iJOBS BEST career development program is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for bloggers to write diary-style entries about the career development process to be published on the national NIH BEST website.

OVERVIEW
Audience: US biomed PhDs and postdocs
Time commitment: 1 blog/month for 6 months. The series will run from February-July.
Content: We are modeling this blog series after The Guardian’s Postdoc Diaries. You will write in a diary format to share your progress in reaching your career goals. For example, you might write about a career development speaker/workshop/course and how it impacted you; the struggle of writing to people asking for informational interviews; contacts that proved helpful or not helpful; a career-related identity crisis; a career interest that surprised you; balancing career development efforts with your lab work; the support of your PI; awkward networking interactions; or anything else that happened that month in relation to career development.
Considerations. The blog will be posted publicly online. We would like to use your real name and photo, but you can be vague when it comes to others (who you networked with or where you are interning).

IF INTERESTED
If you are interested in sharing your career development process and gaining some writing experience, please send the following to liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu by January 15th.
Name
School
Area of Expertise (i.e. pharamacology, bioinformatics, etc.)
Where you are in the career development process. (i.e. 1st year PhD just starting to explore careers, 5th year PhD about to actively job hunt, or postdoc pursuing one career but exploring backup career options, etc.)
Career plans if you have them (i.e. science policy, academia, clinical research, etc.)

We will start with just 2 bloggers, but we have plans to expand once the blog series is in place. Depending on the response, we may request a short writing sample. Feel free to send questions to liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu.

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

November 2015

Job postings at J&J Consumer

Be sure to see the exciting career opportunities being sourced by the Life Sciences Talent Network. Find hundreds of NJ industry jobs at our host agency website, www.BioNJ.org.

Supervisor, Quality Assurance	Confidential	Princeton, NJ
Scientist, Downstream PD	Patheon Biologics	Princeton, NJ
Scientist, Upstream PD	Patheon Biologics	Princeton, NJ
Windows Client Engineer	Redtoo	Summit, NJ
Process Engineer	Temptime Corporation	Morris Plains, NJ
Quality Engineer	Temptime Corporation	Morris Plains, NJ
Director, Site Management	National Disease Res Interchange	Cranbury, PA
VP, Partnership Development	National Disease Res Interchange	Philadelphia, PA
LC - MS Scientist	Envigo	Somerset, NJ
Director, Regulatory Affairs	Confidential	Northern NJ
Sales Director	Water Journey	Livingston, NJ
Mngr., New Product Planning	Celldex Therapeutics	Hampton, NJ
Director, Marketing	Celldex Therapeutics	Hampton, NJ
Mngr. Clinical Operations	Soligenix, Inc.	Princeton, NJ
Animal Health Intern	Merck	Branchburg, NJ
Senior Scientist	Merck	Rahway, NJ
Specialist, Audit and Assurance	Merck	Kenilworth, NJ
Specialist, IT Support	Ferring Pharmceuticals	Parsippany, NJ
Scientist, InVivo Pharmacology	Ferring Pharmceuticals	Parsippany, NJ
Executive Assistant	PTC Therapeutics	South Plainfield, NJ
Director, Clinical Finance	PTC Therapeutics	Greater NY City Area
VP. Communications	Novo Nordisk	Plainsboro, NJ
Medical Dir., - Medical Affairs	Novo Nordisk	Princeton, NJ
Drug Safety Associate	Allergan	Jersey City, NJ
Mngr. Reg Affairs Labeling	Allergan	Jersey City, NJ
Clinical Trial Associate	Celgene	Basking Ridge, NJ
Sr. Engineer, Drug Substance	Celgene	Summit, NJ
Medical Writing Intern	Covance	Princeton, NJ
Business Development Director	Covance	Princeton, NJ
Project Director	Covance	Princeton, NJ

Find more jobs on the BioNJ Job Board by clicking here.

November 2015

Postdoc positions at Merck
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY November 13 to apply

Merck's post-doctoral scholar program is hiring 27 post-doctoral candidates this year. A post-doctoral candidate is hired for 2-3 years and will work on a specific project associated with the grant that was written by investigators at Merck.

Click here to see the job ad.

West Chester University near Philadelphia is hiring a tenure track Molecular Biologist

Click here to see the job ad.

October 2015

How to Advance Research Results towards the Development of a Medical Product
Co-sponsored by iJOBS and Biomedical Entrepreneur Networks (BEN)
Tuesday, 11/17 5:30-7pm, at the Life Sciences Building on Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ.

Dr. Joachim Kohn, Director of the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials and Board of Governors Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers University. In the past, Dr. Kohn has spoken at length on the changing climate of entrepreneurship in academic medicine, and this talk promises to give a great perspective on the opportunities for innovation in medical research.

Click here to view the BEN Fall Speaker Series.

Job Opportunities at Ashfield Healthcare, a global leader in medical communication
Ashfield is one of the leading US-based healthcare services organizations and is part of the sales, marketing and medical services division of United Drug PLC.

Two core areas of focus: Commercial sales and marketing services delivered through Ashfield Commercial
Medical Information and Drug safety services delivered through Ashfield Medical Information
The company is actively seeking doctoral-level candidates and is recruiting Rutgers students. Interested students and postdocs should apply directly to: Judith Barclay, Corporate Recruiter, 201-271-6179

Job Opportunities at Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide in NJ/NY
Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide provides marketing services including behavioral insights, content strategy and management, digital, interactive and new media services, marketing analytics and research, media planning and buying, medical education, payer marketing and market access, professional advertising and promotion, public affairs and relations, relationship marketing, sales training development, social media and social listening, and wellness and consumer advertising and promotion.

Associate Medical Director posting for doctoral level:

NOTE if you are interested in applying for a position at Ogilvy, please email janet.alder@rutgers.edu so we can ensure your resume gets attention through our contacts.

Success in Academic Leadership - Essential Insights for a Future Career in Higher Education
This student-led session will introduce graduate students and postdocs of all disciplines to: pertinent issues in US higher education, the interplay between academia and industry, relevant insights to become a competitive applicant for an academic job

Small group discussions will consider approaches and strategies for developing one's leadership skills as a future leader in higher education and/or industry. Tuesday November 10 from 9:30-11am
Room 411AB, Rutgers Students Center College Ave
RSVP to Barbara Corso: corso@odl.rutgers.edu
Offered with support from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School New Brunswick, Center for Organizational Development and Leadership and Graduate Student Association.

Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on December 4
From practical advice on effective ways to navigate your career to the opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful women who have traveled remarkable journeys, you will come away with valuable and actionable ideas and guidance. The Conference's signature program will feature a Conversation with STEM Leaders sharing personal examples of inspiration, determination and grace. Our impressive panel includes Donna Tempel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Drais Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BioNJ; Debbie Hart, President and CEO, BioNJ and Avis Yates Rivers, President and CEO, Technology Concepts Group International. http://bionj.org/event/iwst. Space for this exclusive Conference is limited. You'll leave inspired and ready to super charge your career.

GMP Quality System in Early Pharmaceutical Development
Date: Friday, November 6, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Speaker: Marty Jeiven, Jeiven Pharmaceutical Consulting, Inc. Location: Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies, The Technology Centre, 675 US Highway One, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Price: Free (registration required).
To RSVP, please email ccostello@njeda.com with your name, affiliation and contact email.

Look for EventBrite invitations coming weekly to your inbox!
Or check the website.
Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

October 2015

Kristina Hernandez got a job at MediTech Media which is a part of Nucleus Global.

Winder Perez got a job at Stryker Corp as an Assistant Microbiologist

Professional Experienceships
The Offices of the U.S. President and U.S. Department of Labor have declared the first week in November as National Apprenticeship Week and Rutgers University has been asked to showcase our successes in providing students with "experienceships" to better navigate their professional journeys.

Join us on November 2, 2015 on Busch Campus as we host our state representatives and continue the dialogue with students & industrial and clinical partners such as Celgene, J&J Ethicon, Merck, Hurel and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Learn about state and federal support for such programs and about the varied experiences Rutgers students and their mentor counterparts have had participating in internships, immersions and shadowing.

Finally, take the time to make connections to strengthen your own experience!

Agenda:

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast and Networking
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Introductory Remarks
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Panel Discussion
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: More Networking

Tickets are free, but limited, so please register at: Experienceship Panel Discussion

Entrepreneurship Lab NYC (ELabNYC) is looking for interested Research Scientists, Doctors and Engineers for upcoming 2016 cohort. (Postdocs, Graduate Students, PIs, MDs - all eligible)

Application Deadline November 2, 2015 5PM

ELabNYC is an Entrepreneur Program that equips emergent bio and health technology Entrepreneurs to evolve their science or technology into a viable company.

ELabNYC incorporates an intensive and practical curriculum, hands-on one-on-one coaching, mentoring with experienced entrepreneurs, and meaningful access to industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Scientists and engineers seeking to commercialize their innovations are encouraged to apply. Patents are strongly encouraged, 100% of invited ventures have clear patent filing opportunities. Technology Transfer office willingness to enter into a license is required. Willingness to move to NYC to start your venture is mandatory.

There is no pre requisite of business experience. There is no charge to participate or equity payment.

Outcomes for previous ELabNYC participating teams include: 55% receive funding during the 6.5 month long program. Average funding raised per team is $750K 60% secure technology license by the end of the program 38% participants are female.

The ELabNYC program is free of charge. Assistance completing the 2016 ELabNYC applications can be found at webinars and workshops or by contacting the ELabNYC team.

Look for EventBrite invitations coming weekly to your inbox!
Or check the website.
Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

October 2015

1) Advances in Computational and Data Science for Investigative Discovery in Biology and Medicine
Thursday Oct 22 from 8:30am-4:30pm
Proteomics Building, Room 120, Piscataway

This exciting, cross disciplinary workshop for Rutgers researchers will focus on identifying multidisciplinary research opportunities in the areas of computational and data-enabled biology and medicine and exploring collaborations that can effectively respond to these opportunities. Sponsored by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers. To register for the event, click here.

2) Rutgers Chapter of the National Science Policy Group
The National Science Policy Group connects graduate students across the country who are interested in issues that intersect science and policy. The Rutgers Chapter has been growing since the spring of 2014 and is looking for new members. Our chapter focuses largely on congressional visits, educating students about policy initiatives, and identifying future career possibilities, which includes networking with professional policy makers. We have made personal contacts with more than half of New Jersey's congressional representatives in addition to the local Rutgers community.

The mission of the Rutgers Chapter of the NSPG is to promote the voice of students in science, engaging in policy and funding related issues in addition to advocating for the use of science based knowledge. If you or your lab have ever been funded by the NSF, NIH, NASA, DoD, other federal or NJ state agencies, then science policy should matter to you.

NSPG October Meeting
Tues, Oct 27, 2015 at 5 PM, Cook Campus, ENR building, Room 334
We will discuss the next steps for a future science policy paper, recap information from the national meeting, discuss important breaking policy initiatives, and new recruitment. If needed, we will be webcasting the meeting by request for students from other campuses to virtually attend.
Dinner will be provided!
We will be in Room 334 of the ENR building on Cook Campus. Easiest parking location is directly in front of the building (Lot 98B).
This is event is funded by the Graduate Student Association -- Rutgers University

3) The Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Postdoctoral Program
Will be opening October 15th and will remain open through December 15th. This recruitment cycle is for positions in the program starting around July 2016.
Three years of formal postdoctoral training in a program directed by an award-winning educator
Exposure to the biotechnology industry's most successful and innovative scientists
Opportunities to pursue cutting-edge biomedical research in a prestigious, well-resourced, and highly-driven industry environment
Weekly postdoctoral scientist meetings to foster scientific rigor, creative thinking, critical reasoning, and career advancement
Click here for more information.

4) Ferring Pharmaceuticals Internship in Translational and Clinical Pharmacology
Graduate students or postdoctoral fellows will get industry experience for 3-6 months at Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Under this program, the graduate student/senior graduate student or postdoctoral fellow will learn and participate in the activities of a dynamic medical affairs department at the Ferring headquarters in Parsippany, NJ. The intern will participate in the assessment of new product acquisitions related to key areas of therapeutic interest (Urology/cancer, Orthopedics, Women's Health, Reproductive Health, GI, and Endocrinology). To fulfill this role, the intern will conduct detailed literature searches, competitive intelligence research, and aid in the writing of due diligence reports. In addition, the individual will assist the clinical sciences team with a current understanding of pharmacology, physiology, cellular, and molecular mechanisms underlying disease states related to products and key areas of interest.

Click here for more information on requirements and how to apply.

5) OneStart a Bio-Entrepreneurship Program for Students/Postdocs
Win $150k to realize your healthcare business idea! Applications are open NOW
Do you have an innovative idea that could tackle humanity's most pressing healthcare needs?
We are pleased to announce the launch of OneStart 2016, the world's largest life sciences and healthcare accelerator program. Offering young entrepreneurs the chance to win $150k, free lab space and on-going advice from our extensive mentor network drawn from McKinsey and Co., Johnson and Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, SR One, Takeda Ventures, and more.
Many of our graduates have been successful in securing follow-on investment, our alumni raising over $30 million combined!

Applications are reviewed in Dec 2015 and 35 semi-finalist teams are selected to attend a two-day Biotech Bootcamp based in San Francisco on 19th and 20th Feb 2016. Consisting of workshops and networking opportunities with our mentors and partners. Each team also receives 1-on-1 mentorship from our industry experts over 7 weeks. The program ends with the Finals Gala, at which 10 exceptional finalist teams compete for the grand prize.

Throughout October launches are being held across the world.There is no cost to apply, and applications are open now until 1st Dec, 2015. Learn more at onestart.co today and start building your winning team.

6) Internships at J&J Consumer R&D
Opportunities for a 1-12 week summer internship or a 6 month co-op.Successful completion of the term and graduation with a relevant degree will provide a great opportunity to be considered for future employment within the J&J R&D. Click here for more information and how to apply.

7) Post doc job posting in computational protein design at Merck
Alejandro Crespo is the mentor for this position which would start June 2016. Click here for more information.

8) EdX course "The Making Of Biologic Medicines: Principles of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing"
Offered by professors at MIT.
The course is free to take/audit and provides a great in depth, overview of the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process from drug design and cell line development to scale up and manufacturing and purification, including the biology and engineering concepts involved. Commitment is ~2 hr/week for 6 weeks starting October 27th. Click here for more information and how to apply.

9) MDACC/Rice Post-doctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Nanotechnology
NIH funded program will provide young talented scientists an intensive two-year research experience and training in cancer nanotechnology that is based on a close collaboration between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University. The program is geared toward scientists who aim to pursue integrated, translational research that is focused on advancing promising new nanotechnology-based diagnostics and therapeutics to improve cancer care. Therefore, the training will emphasize understanding of biological and clinical needs in development of new technologies and in modification of existing technologies in nanoscience. Each fellow will be co-mentored by two program faculty - one from MD Anderson Cancer Center and one from Rice University.

Recent Ph.D. awardees with 0 to 2 years of previous post-doctoral experience and training in physical science, chemistry, bioengineering or related disciplines and a demonstrated background and interest in nanotechnology are encouraged to apply. Program eligibility: per program requirement fellows must be a citizen of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

How to apply: Interested candidates should send via email their applications as a single pdf file with "2015 T32 Cancer Nanotechnology Postdoctoral Application" denoted in the Subject Line. Application packages for this year are due by October 30th and should include: (i) filled out application form (attached), (ii) cover letter describing specific research interests (no more than 1 page), (iii) CV and (iv) names of three references. Please, send your application to eckindre@mdanderson.org and sk7@rice.edu

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

October 2015

1) What Can You Be with a PhD
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at NYU Medical Center.
The Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is sponsoring Rutgers graduate students and postdocs free attendance at the What Can You Be with a PhD event. The event runs both days from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Rutgers currently has 44 slots left so register soon using your Rutgers email address through this link. You can find out more info about the schedule on the website.

2) A Clinician-Scientists™ Approach to Product Development - Biomedical Entrepreneurship Network (BEN)
Dr. Charles Gatt, Chariman and Program Director; Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics. Founder of Novopedics.

Thursday, October 15 12pm - 1pm Main Lecture Hall, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Building, 675 Hoes Ln West, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Dr. Gatt will review the biomechanics of meniscal injuries and the materials science/current state of tissue-engineered cartilage. Dr. Gatt will also discuss the surgical implications for tissue-engineered cartilage implantation and the cost-model of this technology. As the title suggests, this will be an excellent introduction to the clinical-scientistâ€™s perspective of product development and a great opportunity to learn of healthcare innovations in the field of orthopaedics.

3) Piranha Tank International and Health-Tech Networking Event
Thursday Oct 15 from 6:30-9pm
Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, Auditorium B, New Brunswick Seven high performing Life Science Companies from Singapore will compete for your feedback in a "Pirana Tank" format. See attached flyer for details and RSVP.

Click here to view the flyer.

4) Public Policy Training Institute - The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
October 26-27 in Washington, DC
Designed to educate grad students, post docs, and fellows about the policy landscape that surrounds health and regulatory science. Attendees will learn from some of Washington's top insiders about the role of policy in shaping the scientific enterprise. Top government officials, industry representatives, and senior leaders at the FDA will lead discussions.

Participants will have the opportunity to network with AIMBE's 2015-2016 FDA Scholars, more than two-dozen Fellows from the FDA and NIH, and the most promising trainees from labs across the country.

Registration is $395. Contact Sarah Mandell (smandell@aimbe.org) to reserve your space.

More information is available attached and online at: aimbe.org/institute.

Click here to view the flyer.

Click here to view the agenda.

5) Beyond VCs and SBIRs: Learn about Lesser Known Funding Approaches - BioNJ Entrepreneurship Program Series
Thursday Oct 29 from 8am-1pm
Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall, Piscataway

Join BioNJ for this interactive event that will discuss funding opportunities from foundations and international groups, as well as new vehicles being offered from big biopharmas for start-ups and early stage companies. You'll hear from decision makers at these organizations about mission-driven investments in early stage companies and learn firsthand from recipients on how they successfully competed for funding.
Click here to register. Tickets are $65 for BioNJ Members and $85 for future BioNJ Members.

6) Drug Discovery and Development- 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Boot Camp
January 4-15, 2016
Center for Integrative Proteomics Research with field trips

Be part of an interdisciplinary team by registering for this 2-credit Pass/Fail Winter Session course on both the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (IQB@R) website and on Rutgers Winter Session site.

Space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read about the Boot Camp and see the FAQs on our website
Contact Gail Ferstandig Arnold at gfarnold@iqb.rutgers.edu

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

Janet Alder (GSBS/RWJMS): janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt (CIVET/BME): engels@rci.rutgers.edu
Stephen Garrett (GSBS/NJMS-NJDS): garretst@njms.rutgers.edu

October 2015

1) Internship with the Office of Research Commercialization for Postdocs and PhD Graduate students.
To learn more about the application information, click here.

2) Post-Doc Entrepreneurship Seminar
RU Office of New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. Please circulate this post-doc entrepreneurship seminar announcement. The event will be October 22 from 1-3 in CAIT auditorium, Piscataway.

Interested post-docs can register here.

3) Executive in Residence Presentation Series
NJ Economic Development Authority
Topic: Will Clinical Trials Prove Fatal to Big Pharma
Date: Friday, October 23, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Speaker:
Location:Commercialization Center for Innovative Technology, The Technology Centre, 675 US Highway One, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Price: Free (registration required)
To RSVP, please email amaman@njeda.com.

September 2015

Fatimah Williams Castro presenting at the "Beyond the PhD" Workshop held on September 28.

September 2015

1) Association for Women in Science NJ Science and Policy Panel
Thursday October 6, 6:30-8pm
Rutgers Cook Douglass Lecture Hall Room 103
3 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ

Panelists include Assemblyman Dan Benson, Andrew Zwicker, PhD, Navneet Puri, PhD, Jeanne Herb, Ann Stock, PhD, Manny DiCicco-Bloom, PhD and Daniel Van Abs, PhD

Click here to register.

2) Future of Research Hack Day
Saturday October 24

Future of Research (FOR) is a group of postdocs in Boston who have been active in the discussions around enterprise sustainability.

The FOR will be holding a symposium this year on data gaps with regard to the research workforce. This 1.5 day symposium will feature Paula Stephan, economist and author of How Economics Shapes Science, as well as several panel sessions about jobs and data collection on the research workforce.

The day after the symposium, the FOR and the ASBMB will jointly host a hack day. The term “hack day” is derived from events held originally by computer engineers. But the event, where you ask a group of people interested in a set of problems to work intensively for a specified period of time to come up with innovative solutions, can be applied to any well defined set of questions.

Click here for more information.

3) Success in Academia Professional and Career Development Series
Friday October 30
Creese Student Center, Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
3210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Nine highly accomplished speakers and panelists discussing academic opportunities for biomedical scientists
Keynote address that will discuss “Street Smarts” of Science for Students
Breakout sessions that will focus on mentoring in Fellowship Opportunities for Academic Career Building and Negotiating Tactics for Faculty Positions
Networking reception with speakers and panelists

Click here to register.

September 2015

View pictures from the "Resume Writing for Graduate Students" workshops here.

September 2015

1) Rutgers University Postdoctoral Association (Rutgers PDA) 7th Annual Postdoc Appreciation Week Symposium
On Wednesday September 30, 2015 at the Life Sciences building,
145 Bevier Road, Busch Campus, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

The symposium is completely organized and run by postdocs and highlights postdoctoral achievement and career development.

Our theme for this year's symposium is "Scientific Communication". As we prepare for the next step in our careers in research, policy, teaching, and business it will be critical for us to explain the positive impact of scientific research on society and global health.

This year, our keynote speaker is Dr. Keith Micoli, Director of the NYU School of Medicine Postdoctoral Program, PI of the NYU BEST grant, and Chairman of the Board of the NPA (National Postdoc Association). Dr. Micoli also organizes the two-day "What Can You Be with a PhD?" career symposium attended by over 1,300 students and postdocs in the greater NYC area. There will also be other invited speakers, oral presentation by postdocs, and a poster session, and new this year, due to popular demand, we will end with an ice cream social.

Registration for this event is free for all attendees. A free lunch and snacks will also be provided. Please visit here to register.

If you are interested in presenting a poster or doing ashort oral presentation please follow link above for instructions for submitting your abstract (Cash prize for best posters!). The deadline for abstract submission is Sept 20, 2015.

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at jadali@dls.rutgers.edu or the PDA president Stephan Shannon at shannosg@rwjms.rutgers.edu.

Azadeh Jadali
Postdoctoral Association Officer/Organizing committee

2) The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is hosting a Public Policy Training Institute
On October 26-27 in Washington, DC designed to educate grad students, post docs, and fellows in medical and biological engineering about the policy landscape that surrounds health and regulatory science.

Attendees will learn from some of Washington's top insiders about the role of policy in shaping the scientific enterprise. Top government officials, industry representatives, and senior leaders at the FDA will lead discussions on topics such as Science, Technology, Healthcare and the Courts and The Role of Critical NGO Stakeholders in Shaping Policy.

Participants will engage with experts in science and health policy through keynote talks and panel presentations. They will have the opportunity to network with AIMBE's 2015-2016 FDA Scholars, as well as Fellows from the FDA.

AIMBE is pleased to offer this executive training opportunity to our network of Fellows and Academic Council schools at a registration rate of $395. Non-affiliated member registration is $595. Contact Sarah Mandell to reserve your space.

Please share this announcement with your network. More information is attached and available online at www.aimbe.org/institute.

Sarah Mandell
Director of Research and Programming
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
1701 K Street NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
202-496-9661

3) Startup Grind with Yao Huang (09/17)
Who: Tigerlabs. Tigerlabs is a seed stage venture firm, focusing on pre-series A investments predominantly in B2B SaaS across a range of sectors including fin tech, ad tech, ed tech, digital health, and digital media.

What: Yao Huang is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Hatchery, an organization instrumental in developing the New York technology ecosystem with an international advisory consultancy and incubator. She has helped over 350 early stage companies through various phases of maturay with a focus on product, business, revenue, and funding.

When: Thursday, 09/17/15, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Where: Princeton, NJ

Why: Startup Grind, at its core, is a global community of entreprenuers that aims to educate, support, and connect people worldwide. Startup Grind is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs with a presence in 150 cities in 65 countries. Here at Tigerlabs, we strive to bring in inspiring, learned entrepreneurs with a story to tell and experiences to share. Admittance to a Tigerlabs Startup Grind event is free for current members, and public admission is $10 ahead of time and $15 at the door, and attendees are welcome to listen to the speakers, network with other guests, and make friends in the startup community.<

Register here for the event.

4) Call for Presentations: What's Next in Medical Devices (09/24 deadline, 10/15 symposium)
Who: NJ Tech Council

What: The NJ Tech Council is seeking presentations focusing on new medical devices being developed by medical device companies or by university/college researchers in the tristate (NJ, NY and PA) area.

When: Last Date for Abstracts Submissions: Thursday, September 24 at 10 pm. Notification of Acceptance of Applications: Tuesday, September 29 Presentations begin at 4:30 pm on October 15

Where: Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07652

Why:
Submission Guidelines:
Submissions should include a short 30 word abstract that summarizes the content of their medical device, and a 200 word (approximately) abstract that provides a more complex version of the device. Both abstracts will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. The short abstract will appear in the event program and may be edited for clairy.

Accepted Applications:
Accepted entrants will present at the What's Next in Medical Device Symposium on the late afternoon of October 15. Presentations will be restricted to 7 minutes with no more than 15 slides per presentation. Up to ten presentations will be selected for the program. Final copies of presentations will be required in .ppt format.

Questions or inquiries should be sent to Paul at pfrank@njtc.org. For event details, click here.

August 2015

Pathways program for internships and jobs for recent grads- on USAJOBS- includes all federal agencies: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

August 2015

For FDA fellowships, internships, and other science & research career opportunities: http://www.fda.gov/scienceresearch/sciencecareeropportunities/ucm374379.htm.

August 2015

For a list of Federal Internships for graduate students and postdocs, please look here.

August 2015

Andrea Gray got a job at the FDA in the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research / Office of Tissue, Cell, and Gene Therapies / Cell Therapies Branch. She will be reviewing the CMC portions of INDs for cell therapy and combination products. Andrea credits iJOBS and SciPhD with helping her land this position. Congrats Andrea!

Job Posting: Position at NJ Department of Health

If you have sequencing experience and are interested in the position below at the NJ Department of Health, please send your resume to Susan Mikorski.

Just wanted to give you a heads up that we have applied for a new CDC Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant project beginning August 2015 and are hopeful that we will be funded for a scientist position in our Molecular Services laboratory. It is a one year grant cycle, with an option to continue, so we are thinking of initially advertising it as a paid internship or post-doc position.

The project is next generation sequencing for Salmonella enteriditis and will help us move our capacity forward in the foodborne testing arena which currently relies on PFGE technology for outbreak tracking. Public health laboratories are moving in this direction, with CDC guidance in the hopes that by 2020 sequencing can replace current technologies for many applications.

If you know of anyone with sequencing experience who might be interested, please have them forward me their resumes, so, when (or if) the funds are approved I might expedite the process. Please make them aware, that we are still awaiting final word on the application, but should know shortly.

July 2015

Eva Rubio Marrero was accepted to do an internship at Eli Lilly for the summer of 2015.

July 2015

Leonardo Valdivieso-Torres published an article in ASBMB Today June 2016 "The truth only goes so far. Scientists need to do more to increase scientific literacy in their communities".

July 2015

Jennifer Therkorn received a Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics Fellowship for 2015-16.

June 2015

iJOBS Announcements

1) Postdoc Career Development Lunch

TOPIC: Interview Secrets & Techniques for the CEO of Me, Inc.
DATE: Friday, June 12, 2015
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LOCATION: Dean's Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower
SPEAKER: Rod Colón, Career Strategist, Networking Coach, Author

Rod Colón has 25 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach through an unusual yet common sense approach to networking and career management. His in-depth knowledge of international staffing, recruiting and networking gives Rod a unique ability to both coach and consult today’s professionals and executives around the world. Rod’s book, Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs, discusses the need for networking and human relationships as a major part of any job search and career management strategy. You can find his career tips and techniques on his website – RodColon.com. Rod also hosts a new and interactive weekly call-in radio show entitled Own Your Career: The Weekly Summit for the CEO of Me, Inc. online Mondays at 9pm (ET) at BlogTalkRadio.com/OwnYourCareer. For this session, Mr. Colón will focus on interview skills, an essential tool for any academic or industry job search.

2) Princeton Consulting Case Competition

On behalf of Princeton University Graduate Consulting Club, we are pleased to announce that Princeton University will be organizing its annual Graduate Case Competition on July 17th, 2015. All non-MBA graduate students and post-doctoral researchers are invited to participate.

Reasons to Apply

Develop your consulting case skills and get a taste of what consulting is like
Network with consultants from leading firms
Cash prizes ($1,000 for 1st Place Team), and PrepLounge membership for all finalists

Apply with your team ASAP! Please visit the Princeton Case Competition Website to find details about the event, and instructions on how to apply. The deadline for online application is July 5th. If you have any questions, please contact us at pugcc_cc@princeton.edu.

3) NYAS June Events

Students can get a 50% discount on the full registration fee for a selection of upcoming Academy symposia this June. Students may register for less than $10!

Using Phylogenetics to Enhance the HIV Response, use code NYAS50HIV to register
Learning from Cancer to Advance Neurodegeneration Drug Discovery and Development, use code NYAS50NEURO to register
Quantitative Biology: From Molecules to Man, use code NYAS50QBIO to register

May 2015

Job Postings

1) Job Posting: Associate Scientist at Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc.

Click here to view the job posting and requirements.

2) Job Posting: Associate Scientist at Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc.

Click here to view the job posting and requirements.

May 2015

iJOBS Announcements

1) Job Posting: Microbiologist at NJ Department of Health

Click here to view the job posting and requirements.

2) Job Posting: Two Postdoc Positions at Insmed

If you are interested, please contact Matt Alcalde from BioNJ so that he can work with you on your cover letter and resume and get you the right introduction before you apply.

3) Annual INSPIRE Scientific Teaching Seminar

Dr. April Hill, Richmond U., will speak about her experiences conducting research at a Four Year College setting. Lunch to follow. Click here to register for the free lunch.

Event Details:
When: Friday, May 15, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Where: West Lecture Hall, RWJMS

4) The Bio International Convention is in Philadelphia this year June 15-18

As part of the convention, they have a career fair:

Event Details:
BIO 2015 Career Fair - FREE To All Job Seekers!
When: Thursday, June 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center

Co-located with the 2015 BIO International Convention, the BIO Career Fair will allow you access to many of the world's leading life science companies.

As a Career Fair registrant, you can spend Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 researching companies within the BIO Exhibition, and then show off your knowledge Thursday, June 18 in front of recruiters at the BIO Career Fair.

You get access to a variety of employers seeking applicants
All resumes will be pre-screened.
You get access to BIO International Convention Exhibition ($199 value)
A minimum of a 4-year life science degree OR a community college biotech degree is recommended.
Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upload your resume and register for the BIO Career Fair by clicking here

Questions? Contact any of the program directors:

May 2015

Editorial about BEST grants in May 2015 issue of Science Translational Medicine

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April 2015

New Jersey's Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) hosted Rutgers University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences' doctoral students to discuss potential career options outside of academia.

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April 2015

Leonardo Valdivieso-Torres received a travel award and honorarium as part of the Biotech Literacy Bootcamp at UC Davis in April 2015.

April 2015

Christina Ramirez was accepted to do an internship at the Institut Pasteur Korea in the summer of 2015. She will be working in the Hepatitis Research Laboratory Group led by Dr. Marc P. Windisch.

April 2015

Shanique Edwards will be a Biology Science Writer at Draw it to Know it Creative LLC in Indianapolis, IN. DITKI uses a visual-based approach to learning to create supplemental learning material for medical students.

April 2015

Chenchao Gao was accepted into the summer internship program for the Office of Clinical Pharmacology at the FDA.

April 2015

Kathryn Drzewiecki, Chris Lowe, Andrea Gray, Serom Lee, and Sarah Misenko created a team for the Mid-Atlantic Case Competition. This competition is for non-MBA graduate students to develop consulting case solving skills. It is hosted by the Graduate Student Consulting & Beyond Club at UVA and the Fellow Consulting Club at the NIH. They were selected as one of the 20 teams to compete. They have one week to put together their strategy they present at the NIH. Major consulting firms such as BCG and McKinsey are sponsoring the event and were available for networking.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

iJOBS Site Visit to the Department of Health

Monday, March 23, 2015

iJOBS trainees learn about the business of science through interactive programming in the SciPhD workshop in March 2015

Monday, September 22, 2014
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (PI Millonig) and Rutgers School of Engineering (PI Yarmush) are excited to announce that we have been awarded a 5 year NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) grant. According to NIH, the purpose of this funding is, "to support bold and innovative approaches designed to broaden graduate and postdoctoral training, such that training programs reflect the range of career options that Ph.D. graduate students and postdoctoral fellows pursue and that are required for a robust biomedical, behavioral, social and clinical research enterprise".
Read the press release here.

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Virtual Career and Research Summit hosted by ABRCMS

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Postdoctoral scientist in innate immunity and host-pathogen interactions, RBHS, Newark, NJ

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Position 2: PhD Candidate – Scientific Communication

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Listen, Think, CREATE!: Advice from an NJ Tech CEO whose Business is Innovation

1) Postdoc Career Development Lunch

2) Princeton Consulting Case Competition

3) NYAS June Events

1) Job Posting: Associate Scientist at Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc.

Click here to view the job posting and requirements.

2) Job Posting: Associate Scientist at Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc.

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1) Job Posting: Microbiologist at NJ Department of Health

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2) Job Posting: Two Postdoc Positions at Insmed

3) Annual INSPIRE Scientific Teaching Seminar

Dr. April Hill, Richmond U., will speak about her experiences conducting research at a Four Year College setting. Lunch to follow. Click here to register for the free lunch. Event Details: When: Friday, May 15, 2015 Time: 11:00 am Where: West Lecture Hall, RWJMS

4) The Bio International Convention is in Philadelphia this year June 15-18

Dr. April Hill, Richmond U., will speak about her experiences conducting research at a Four Year College setting. Lunch to follow. Click here to register for the free lunch.

Event Details:
When: Friday, May 15, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Where: West Lecture Hall, RWJMS