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Fri, Nov 11 2011 09:57:40

#ls_chat 11/9: Non-bench Careers and Resumes

  1. Life science professionals from industry and academia discuss careers away from the lab bench. The importance of outside coursework (not necessarily degrees) and networking was emphasized for researchers who want to move away from R&D. Resume advice was discussed and recruiter Ellen Clark of ClarkSearch gave excellent tips. The theme of finding a niche that suits your personality, and 'owning it,' was underlined by biotech professionals Ruby Gadelrab (@DivaBiotech) and Sally Church (@MaverickNY) who have both created a strong personal brand.

  2. ls_chat
    Q1: Scientists: What are the non-bench careers you'd like to learn more about? #ls_chat
    Life Science Chat
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:04:05
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  3. Comprendia
    When I was a scientist (yes I can still remember) my image of an 'industry job' was basically blank...knew only sales people... #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:05:38
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  4. Comprendia
    I did not 'discover' marketing until 2 years after my first job in industry, a full 6 years after PhD! #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:06:48
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  5. Comprendia
    Here's a post I did on my transition from bench to marketing http://t.co/BV7KsjLH #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 14:04:21
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  6. thecancergeek
    @Comprendia what did u think of sales ppl? ;) I think if one was outgoing and liked people it might be fun, but I'm not into sales. #ls_chat
    Angela Alexander
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:08:16
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  7. Comprendia
    @thecancergeek I was not uber involved with ordering stuff for the lab, so I only knew the 'pipette and glove' breed #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:09:44
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  8. ProteinWrangler
    i admire those who can do the non-bench work side of science. i don't think i'll ever leave the bench, though. #ls_chat
    Carl Carruthers
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:10:06
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  9. ls_chat
    @proteinwrangler i absolutely loved benchwork, you wouldn't guess it! the solitude of being a PI did not appeal to me #ls_chat
    Life Science Chat
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:12:12
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  10. thecancergeek
    @ls_chat I'm surprized u say academia is solitary. My PhD mentor traveled to mtgs ~3 wk/mth. My PD PI but spends 20+ hrs/wk in mtgs #ls_chat
    Angela Alexander
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:15:19
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  11. Comprendia
    @thecancergeek let's put it this way: my colleagues during my PD were getting jobs in the middle of nowhere...that was part of it #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:17:13
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  12. thecancergeek
    @Comprendia yeah I agree I guess the location issue is an issue for me potentially being such a city girl. #ls_chat
    Angela Alexander
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:18:32
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  13. scientre
    #ls_chat when in grad school, "knew" I wanted industry (pharma/biotech) not academics (teaching). Day to day job was mystery
    Laura Strong
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:10:40
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  14. ProteinWrangler
    where i work now, we do a mix of proprietary and academic research. i get to see both sides of the fence. i like that. #ls_chat
    Carl Carruthers
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:12:10
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  15. Comprendia
    @proteinwrangler yes scientists these days can be more entrepreneurial. or have to be? #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:14:23
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  16. scientre
    @comprendia I've been amazed to see inc need 4 entrepreneurial spirit in scientists. IMO radical change from when I finished in '00 #ls_chat
    Laura Strong
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:16:44
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  17. Comprendia
    @scientre I've been chatting with the #scifund guys this a.m., great entrepreneurs...definitely think we should cover that soon #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:18:13
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  18. scientre
    I'm always curious about the path people follow. Wonder if @MaverickNY has non-bench career thoughts for #ls_chat ...
    Laura Strong
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:13:26
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  19. MaverickNY
    @scientre never been a bench scientist, always been a human physiologist/biochemist but int'd in translational & basic research #ls_chat
    Sally Church
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:53:06
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  20. MaverickNY
    @scientre I wanted to change the world - being a bench scientist was too narrow a focus for me #ls_chat
    Sally Church
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:53:54
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    Q2. Companies/Professionals: What are the biggest opportunities and benefits for non-bench careers? #ls_chat
    Life Science Chat
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:14:55
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  22. Comprendia
    A2: I chose my marketing career based on my interests and aptitude, but it is also much more versatile than R&D #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:16:11
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  23. scientre
    A2: think greatest oppty is apply sci to pushing/improving regulatory & clinical. Also + to develop big pic view w hands on skill #ls_chat
    Laura Strong
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:18:54
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  24. Comprendia
    @scientre interesting on clinical. i never had those desires and stuck with basic research, IDK why. wonder what I'd do different #ls_chat
    Comprendia
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:22:34
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  25. scientre
    @comprendia Didn't think about clinical till I started running a trial, interacted with many proj/prog mgrs with science degrees #ls_chat
    Laura Strong
    Wed, Nov 09 2011 13:24:55
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