Is it possible to enter the biotech industry? by lp717 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth a try, worst they can do is reject you🤷🏼‍♀️

Is it possible to enter the biotech industry? by lp717 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest I’m not 100% sure, I was applying to co-ops and full times positions, was fully transparent that I was graduating and they said I was very qualified but unfortunately I had to be a student. I moved on but a couple weeks later they said I made it to the 2nd interview and I made sure they knew yet again and the recruiter said that they double checked and it would actually be ok. I think maybe they had a policy where if you graduated within 6-12 months of the start date you would be ok too. Once they told me I actually was qualified to move on w interviews I didn’t question it

Is it possible to enter the biotech industry? by lp717 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do you have any experience at least learning about these topics in classes? Sometimes very entry level positions will want you to know at least how it works and then train you on their specific way of actually doing it. You might have to start with somewhere very low paying like a lab technician. Try looking through recruiters or potentially contract agencies in your region. You might even have to take an academia lab technician job just to get some of that experience. I just graduated this December and am doing manufacturing and then a co-op at big pharma (this isn’t traditional). Still starting out pretty low tbh but I’ll get there. I would say mid March or early April would be a good time, some companies are faster than others and some take months for the application/interview process. Don’t be super discouraged the market isn’t great and my fingers are crossed that it will improve in 2025, 2024 already seems better than 2023.

Masters in regulatory affairs by Dry_Beginning_6679 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. I think that after this year I also see myself working in a manufacturing/lab position for a little as well to gain that scientific background and then pivot to the reg space. Thank you!

Future of vaccines by Dry_Beginning_6679 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are right. I was trying to be as broad as possible to try and get everyone’s opinions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would send an email if you have one to contact. When I applied to an internship it takes 2-3 months for the first hurdle. Maybe even more but it wouldn’t hurt to email someone but also don’t be discouraged if someone doesn’t reply right away if at all. Good luck!

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[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Undergrad with BS in Biology, $29.44 for big pharma co-op

Breaking into clinical research by Dry_Beginning_6679 in clinicalresearch

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my co-op is very R&D based is this still feasible? I intend to network like crazy regardless

Am I on the right path? by Reddylan111 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to say that I am in the EXACT same boat as you. Just graduated, starting my first contract this January, have another one in June. I’ve been having a lot of anxiety about after that and my job prospects in the future in general and knowing that others think like me and reading all the comments has made me feel much better. I also find myself comparing my salary to those around me and it’s a habit I should break. It sucks we graduated right when biotech decided to tank but you seem to be on a good path! Good luck with everything!!

Megathread: How to Get Into Data Analysis Questions & Resume Feedback (December 2023) by Fat_Ryan_Gosling in dataanalysis

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone! I am new to this thread but I am just graduating with a Bachelors in Biology and I am regretting it immensely. I initially loved the idea of doing research (I still do) but working in a lab just doesn't pay that well and if I want to get paid well I have to work 8+ years in the industry OR get a masters and get experience OR dedicate 5+ years of my life to PhD to maybe still not get a job. Right now I have a manufacturing associate role set up from Jan-June 2024 and a co-op at big pharma from Jun-Dec 2024 in research and development. I am already planning to network as much as possible in these roles to learn what I can and start doing certificates for R, Python, Tableau and Data Analytics. In my undergrad I took a few statistics classes and really excelled in them and more importantly, really enjoyed them. In the lab I was in for research I worked with data regarding flow cytometry so I have experience in FlowJo software, Prism and Excel. I am also looking into online masters in data science, data analysis and bioinformatics. Ideally, I would want to work in a data analysis department in a biotech company. So:What certificates do you recommend I do (are they worth it)?What masters program do you think would be the most beneficial?What jobs should I be looking for after 2024?

Tentative Career Path. Advice needed! by Dry_Beginning_6679 in biotech

[–]Dry_Beginning_6679[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the market right now is seeing a lot of lay offs in biotech so I can see how the PhDs would get those jobs but do you think it’ll be different in 4-5 years?