Opportunities and resources in Vancouver
Amgen Biotech Experience: Offers an innovative science education program that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery, providing professional development, education materials, and equipment loans at no cost. For more information, visit Amgen Biotech Experience.
Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL): Specializes in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training, addressing the future skills needs of the bioscience sector through a unique partnership between academia, industry, and government. Learn more at CASTL.
UBC Biosafety Training: Mandatory for all faculty, staff, visiting scientists, and students involved in biosafety permit areas, offering various courses tailored to different roles within the bioscience field. Details can be found at UBC Safety & Risk Services.
UBC Science Alumni Networking Night: Provides opportunities for current students to interact with alumni from various fields, including biosciences, facilitating career insights and networking. More information is available at UBC Science - Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia.
Biotechnology Program at UBC: An honors program offered in cooperation with the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT), blending rigorous scientific training with business and communication skills. The program includes practical experience through co-operative work placements. Visit the program website at UBC's Undergraduate Program and Admissions for more details.
Professional Development and Networking Events at UBC: Specifically designed for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) students, these events are aimed at building professional skills and expanding networks within the bioscience industry. Further information can be found on UBC MEL MHLP Professional Leadership Master Degrees.
Student Biotechnology Network: Although not directly referenced in the resources above, the Student Biotechnology Network is known for facilitating connections between students, industry professionals, and academics within the biotech field in Vancouver, offering events, seminars, and networking opportunities. For up-to-date information on their events and how to participate, it's recommended to visit the Student Biotechnology Network's official website.
The Lapointe lab at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is growing (https://research.fredhutch.org/lapointe/en.html). We are seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist. This position is ideal for a recent (or soon to be) Ph.D. graduate that is excited about RNA, translation, and/or viruses. In these exciting, early years of the group, we are looking for people who are up to the challenge to help build our research group from the ground up. Please see the job below for more info, and feel free to reach out directly (cplapointe@fredhutch.org).
Nanovation Therapeutics is seeking a senior scientist. https://ats.rippling.com/nanovation-careers/jobs/76dffeab-05c7-4f99-9a67-58d4c1858036
If you have any other research/industry opportunities that you would like to share on our website, please send us an email @ VanRNAClub@gmail.com. Thank you!