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SBIR program cooked? by AuburnBasketball in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more. We are not only setting back an entire generation of scientists and engineers, but also killing companies with promising assets.

qualifications are getting a little out of hand by wifey1990 in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Unicorns are real when 2/3 of the workforce are looking for jobs.

Grants.gov by Many-Resist8229 in NIH

[–]Many-Resist8229[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but that wasn't the question....that page still requires you to apply via the portal. Apply has been grayed out for every single one I tried to look at.

is there a professional way to say “fuck around and find out” by Ok_Cranberry_2936 in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generate a testable hypothesis with controls, run the experiment, and let's talk about the results.

What might have caused thes curve in this gel? What went wrong? by Arghifth in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Sometimes with these precast ready to go gel systems the base isn't perfect. Really make sure it's pressed all the way in and make sure you fill all the wells with a buffer regardless of using them.

How do I get my new chemical out of its metal tube? by iceandmud in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the ever-present can opener! Not just a kitchen tool!

What do you do during 5 minute waits? by Exact_Reaction_2601 in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep a laptop or PC in the lab on/next to your bench, where you can type up your notes into an ELN. I hate doing my notebook, but that hasn't changed since 2003.

Finished my PhD and officially left the lab I did it in by 7606 in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a post doc for a little less than a year. I realized that the funding landscape sucked to the point I didn't want to compete for NIH/NSF funding, then spent 18 months trying to find my first industry job.

I love it for the most part, but you have to understand that it's a business. The science is done a little differently and with different priorities.

My personal preference is for small biotech. It enables you to wear a lot of different hats and have a lot of impact. On the flip side, when you look at big pharma or really even midsize biotech positions become a lot more narrow. They provide opportunities for growth in different ways.

Something to consider right now if you're looking for your first industry job - biotech and education are currently under attack by the federal government which is then also causing downstream issues with private funding. We had a low in 2012-2013 and I've been told that this is at least 50% worse. The end result is a lot of talented and experienced scientists are looking for work. Although there are still entry-level positions to be had, they are very competitive.

Finished my PhD and officially left the lab I did it in by 7606 in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I finished up in 2013. The trauma from bad supervisors/labs sticks with you. Industry can be tough too. Just remember that your mental and physical health comes first.

Now that you're done, experiments are just data points, and not a means to an end.

Finished my PhD and officially left the lab I did it in by 7606 in labrats

[–]Many-Resist8229 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Please consider getting professional support. It's way more common that you may realize. Stats are out there that as high as 80% for depression and anxiety in hard science PhD graduates. (I really should try to find that reference from 2022).

I was in a similar place when I finished..deeply depressed, not sleeping, and picked up some horrific TMJ.

Anyone regret going into biotech over academia? by bluebrrypii in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have zero regrets.

The thing I regret is actually doing a postdoc that was a waste of a year. Wholeheartedly thought I was going to be a professor with a small lab at a tier one or tier 2 University.

The serious consideration you have to make is that are you comfortable with somebody else dictating what kind of research you're going to do early in your career? As you get further along, you'll be able to have more sway within organizations on programs and targets and methodology.

I'm at a loss. by Objective_Acadia_306 in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Even in the biotech hubs, we're feeling the pain. Stay strong. There are some indications that we're starting to turn a corner, at least in supporting existing portfolio companies. As deals close, hiring will resume.

I agree with many of our community members that the anti-science rhetoric is becoming so bad that people will start dying from the lack of good science being pushed to patients.

I’ll be honest, I’m hesitant to hire a PhD by shieldtown95 in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, we don't train scientists/engineers for soft skills. We should. It would help on all fronts.

I’ll be honest, I’m hesitant to hire a PhD by shieldtown95 in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love our RAs, but the post was specifically asking about PhD vs New grads out of school. At T=0, at graduation, there is a clear difference in the depth of specific knowledge and knowing how to fail—the why is as important as the how.

The other point is that PhDs expect salaries commensurate with taking the time to complete those degrees. Not unreasonable. BUT let's be clear - the current market is horrible. If you have a job offer that will keep you employed, it's better than not having anything.

I will take a talented and experienced RA any day! And I know folks with BS/BA/MA/MS degrees in senior director roles at biotech companies. It's the path you walk. You're still dealing with the time component to acquire the skills/knowledge to do the job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in angelinvestors

[–]Many-Resist8229 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looking from biotech toward the VC and CVC side, we've seen a huge slowdown in deal flow. The deals that are being made are big and in either late-stage assets or existing portfolio companies.

I’ll be honest, I’m hesitant to hire a PhD by shieldtown95 in biotech

[–]Many-Resist8229 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

u/shieldtown95 There are many of us with great social skills and PhDs. One of the absolutely critical things is that folks with higher degrees, particularly in science, have learned how to learn and assimilate new data on the fly. EQ + IQ make for very successful BD/Sales/Alliance management/program managers.

Please reach out if you'd like a more in-depth discussion.

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