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Southern Pharm (Memphis, Tennessee)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Proteomics Scientist I
The Proteomics Scientist I in the Proteomics Core identifies biomedical research projects in progress or planned at St. Jude that may be facilitated or extended by involvement of state-of-the-art mass spectrometric or proteomic techniques and procedures. In collaboration with investigators, develops and executes experimental designs or strategies involving mass spectrometry or proteomics.

Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Vivarium Manager
Seeking an experienced individual to head the daily vivarium operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable animal welfare regulations and guidelines. Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial start up environment that requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage competing priorities.

Biotech Bay (Mountain View, California)

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Research Associate
Responsible for controlling and directing the activities of the Document Control staff in accordance with company requirements. Responsible for managing the implementation all aspects of the Companys Document Management programs with respect to conformance to the regulatory and quality requirements for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and medical devices as required for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory agency approval etc.

Biotech Beach (San Diego, California)

Ceregene, Inc.
Sr. Research Associate - Assay Development
Responsibilities: Develops, optimizes, and implements cell-based biological activity and potency assays for viral vector products. Assists in the qualification and validation of assays for QC release and stability testing. Follows standard operating procedures to perform release, stability, and in-process testing of materials, samples, and final products etc.

BioMidwest (Johnston, Iowa)

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business
Research Scientist
Will lead research projects with specific missions in scientific fields. Plan and conduct comprehensive research programs which further the development of products or support associated research projects. Identify internal and external customer needs.

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BioCapital Career Fair, Bethesda, MD April 25, 2012
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