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CRISPR technology is opening up numerous gene-editing possibilities and policymakers need to keep up with these scientific advances to ensure they are used in an ethical manner. Come hear from Jonathan Moreno, PhD Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at UPenn as well as other experts in scientific policy and engage in an interactive workshop in which we will consider the implications of this technology on lawmaking.

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Colgate-Palmolive provides consumer products globally and employs PhD-level scientists in many roles. Come meet those employees and learn how they have applied the various research skills learned in graduate school to the consumer industry and tour the facility and labs.

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Come listen to and network with PhD level employees in various roles at Novartis and tour the facility. With more than 200 projects in their clinical pipeline and more than 500 clinical trials in progress, Novartis maintains substantial investment in research and development (R&D) aimed at areas of unmet medical need. Their areas include cancer, cardio-metabolic, immunology and dermatology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, respiratory.

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Many of our recent iJOBS alumni have gone into careers in science writing at medical communications agencies where they use their skills at translating complex concepts into clear and concise presentations for diverse audiences including other scientists, physicians, and patients.

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Join us for a site visit to the Merck location in Rahway and meet PhD level scientists from both the Rahway and the Kenilworth sites. Learn how you can translate your skills from academia to land a job at one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world with pipelines in diabetes, HIV, oncology and vaccines. We will tour a lab and small pharmaceutical science manufacturing space.

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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a specific role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO and other healthcare industries. MSLs have advanced scientific training generally consisting of a doctorate degree in the life sciences. Join us to speak to a panel of MSLs to learn how to break into the career path and what it takes to be successful.

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Come hear from a representation of the many female faculty at Rutgers who are successfully running biology research labs, teaching, performing university service and keeping a balanced life. Approximately 52% of PhD students the life sciences are women, but only about 40% of postdocs, 36% of assistant professors, and 18% of full professors in biology are women (Sheltzer and Smith 2014).

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Johnson & Johnson is one of the leading healthcare companies in the world. The Consumer Health division seeks PhDs to help with all aspects of product development from bench research to regulatory to project management and more. There will be information about careers at J&J, update on their latest innovation projects by PhD level employees, lab tours, and networking.

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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. 

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Your LinkedIn profile is critical to helping expand your network of professionals to build career opportunities and referrals. Come learn from Rutgers alumni and 2Actify! Founder, Penny Pearl, on how to build a magnetic online profile that can help you prepare for your future even if you are a few years off from graduating.

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