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Porschia Parker

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Tips and Trends in Biochemical Engineering
We interviewed Georges Belfort, Ph.D., who is an Institute Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Board Chair of the Society for Biological Engineering. In the interview, Dr. Belfort explained the main fields within engineering and how biochemical engineers are unique.
June 25, 2019
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Porschia Parker
Are you looking to a successful career? Disrupting
Expert Career Tips for Life Science Professionals
Recently, we interviewed Bill Lindstaedt, who is the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at the University of California San Francisco. If you’ve ever wanted more information from an expert on careers in the life sciences, reviewing his career tips can help to set you up for success!
June 17, 2019
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1 min read
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Porschia Parker
Learn some resume action verbs to replace with wea
Career Advice
The Top Resume Action Verbs for Life Science Jobs
You want to take every opportunity you can find to incorporate resume action verbs. The main way to do that is to replace any weak verbs you’ve written.
June 10, 2019
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2 min read
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Porschia Parker
Career Advice
How to Effectively Tweak Your Resume for a Job
Attempting to customize your resume yourself can be a time-consuming process, which might not lead to more interview requests. Here’s how to effectively tweak your resume for a job!
June 3, 2019
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3 min read
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Porschia Parker
Career Advice
How to Efficiently Understand What an Organization is Looking For in a Job Description
Expending countless hours of time and energy usually leads to frustration and burnout during a job search. Here are some tips to understanding what a company is really looking for in a job description.
May 28, 2019
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3 min read
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Porschia Parker
Business
Bioinformatician – The Scientist at the Cross-Section of Biology, Computer Science, and Statistics
We interviewed Gaius Augustus, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona, who is a participant in their Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program. He is also a bioinformatician, who regularly incorporates epidemiological data into his work.
May 3, 2019
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4 min read
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Porschia Parker
Job Trends
Microbiology – A Field Ripe for Entrepreneurship
Are you fascinated with microbiology? Have you ever thought about how to integrate your passion for research and entrepreneurship? The field of microbiology is expanding and being significantly impacted by advancements in technology.
May 1, 2019
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5 min read
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Porschia Parker
Business
Postdoctoral Fellow – The Ideal Preparation to Become an Independent Research Scientist
We had the opportunity to meet with Arti Dumbrepatil, a postdoctoral fellow in the University of Michigan’s chemistry department. Arti explained her journey as an international student and how a postdoctoral fellowship can prepare you for a career as an independent scientist!
April 26, 2019
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Porschia Parker
Are You the Leadership Problem? How to Improve Your Leadership Skills to Get the Results You Want
Over the last few years, large organizations in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries such as Theranos and Turning Pharmaceuticals, have been marred in allegations of fraud and other illegal activities.
April 22, 2019
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Porschia Parker
A clinical study coordinator working on computer.
Business
Clinical Study Coordinator – The Perfect Transitional Life Science Career
We are highlighting interesting careers in life sciences and we think clinical study coordinator is one of them. Learn more about their job description here.
April 19, 2019
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4 min read
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Porschia Parker
Here's how you can improve work performance.
Career Advice
Pros and Cons: Working in Small Life Sciences Companies vs. Large Organizations
Is your dream job with a large organization or a small company? It’s common for life sciences professionals to have a preference one way or the other when considering employment opportunities.
April 12, 2019
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3 min read
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Porschia Parker
Career Advice
The Top 4 Unique Benefits of Life Sciences Companies - Are You Getting Them?
Have you thought about what benefits are important to you? Would you request certain benefits from your current employer, or during an interview for a new job?
April 3, 2019
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Porschia Parker
Building good networking connections can be advant
Career Advice
3 Ways Strategic Networking Connections Can Further Your Life Sciences Career
Most people avoid networking connections due to uncomfortable situations. In contrast, strategic networking can be extremely beneficial for your career.
March 29, 2019
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3 min read
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Porschia Parker
Career Advice
A Career Conversation With the Accidental Medical Writer
Are you familiar with the medical writing profession? If not, you could be missing out on one of the most flexible and rewarding careers in life sciences.
March 15, 2019
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4 min read
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Porschia Parker
Worried about tricky interview questions? Don't be
Career Advice
Employer Insights: The Top 3 Things That Define the Best Candidate
Do you know what employers in the life sciences industry value when it comes to hiring the best candidate? They look for the qualities mentioned in the article.
March 6, 2019
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3 min read
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Porschia Parker
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