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Looking? Hiring? Thinking about Hiring? Then please enjoy these links to the local job scene. Send me your resume if you’re looking; send me your needs if your hiring. Pretty simple. I am not pretending to be an employment agency, merely a networking resource. No on-line forms to complete and no urinalysis required, at least until after you’ve passed the dreaded phone interview.
Top County Employer “Current Opening” Web Site (last updated 03/13/09):
(Click on the images above to view opportunities from these unique Staffing firms)
LifeLine in Walkersville is now hiring!! Tell Francisco I sent you!
Life Technologies (formerly Invitrogen)
MedImmune (link was broken/changed. Fixed 2/3/09)
NBACC/BNBI (this group will be adding 1,500 jobs in the next few years, as featured on 10/22 entry)
DynPort Vaccine Company (Link was changed/broken. Fixed again 3/13)
Charles River Laboratories-Frederick
Nature Jobs (for Maryland, couldn’t make specific to Frederick)
Tech Council of Maryland Job Board
Capricorn Pharma is a Pharmaceutical company specializing in development and manufacturing of proprietary drug delivery systems, new technologies and innovative Pharmaceutical and Nutraceuticals products.
Richard Lawrence said
BNBI (Battelle National Biodefense Institute) is the LLC set up by Battelle to manage the NBACC program for the Department of Homeland Security. BNBI open positions are listed at http://www.bnbi.org.
Jim H said
Richard,
Great! I will add the link imminently!
April Finnen said
If you know any college students looking for paid biotech internships in Frederick, send them to the DynPort Internships page. Applications are due by April 11, 2008. Thanks!
Jim H said
Thanks April! I’ll send a few over next week that we have working with us now.
M R Whitney said
Dear Jim H:
I am a veteran journalist/technical writer/technical editor.
I have experience as a technical writer at Fort Detrick. The publications I write for regularly include Tech Journal South, Military Medical Technology Magazine, Homeland Defense Journal, and The Business Monthly.
The easiest way to see my clips is to go to http://www.techjournalsouth.com and put WHITNEY in the site’s search function. You will see that I wrote many biotech company profiles/articles for them).
I also have considerable experience as a marketing consultant and writer (business plans, marketing plans, marketing collateral materials).
I am NOT looking for a full-time, onsite position. I am looking for either a part-time position or consulting/freelance work as a writer/editor/journalist in the Frederick area…most particularly with a biotech firm because that is where I have the greatest experience.
This is not something that “human resource” departments are equipped to handle.
Any thoughts????
THANKS!
Jim H said
M.R.,
Part-time and consultive Technical writing positions are not that difficult to find, if you know the right people. As a matter of fact, I am doing that right now: writing Preventive Maintenance SOP’s for a local Biotech company on a contracted basis.
Getting into the “Media” trade publication side would be a bit more difficult, since companies tend to have PR groups or scientific staff doing this kind of work.
You might want to try local Agencies (Kforce in H’town come to mind) to see if they have any client needs in that area.
you are correct, most temporary and part time positions aren’t on the companies web sites, but it can’t hurt to call their HR departments, or email them, asking if they are looking for anyone with your background/experience.
Good luck!
M R Whitney said
Dear Jim H:
Thanks for the advice. I will call KForce in Hagerstown during business hours tomorrow.
Re the HR Departments: During three decades of being a freelancer I have learned that HR Departments DO NOT want to hear from you. Anyone who is a contractor/freelancer cuts into their fiefdom. You are persona non grata with HR departments!
I am just so tired of having to go to Northern Virginia and DC, which is where my clients are. I live in Westminster and am hoping against hope that I can once again find something in Frederick (in addition to the writing I do for The Fort Detrick Standard).
As you said, you must know the right people, and I guess I don’t in this area.
About 15 years ago I was a contract technical writer at Fort Detrick, but they don’t seem to have individual contractors any more.
Your gig sounds VERY interesting, by the by!
Thanks again!
Amy said
My name is Amy and I am interested in making contacts and doing informatoinal interviews with leaders in Fred Co Biotech and Manufacturing Companies.
Med I, SAIC, Capricorn, Batelle, BPsolar, Bechtel, and Life technologies for example and/or similar companies in Gaithersburg. I spent three years working in Biotech (Sienna Biotech and Otsuka Pharmaceutical) over my career and the biotechs were by far the most interesting companies with the most passionate and committed employees that I have ever worked with and I learned all kinds of things about the life sciences and manufacturing. I curently work for a government contractor and I would like to get back into the biotech environment. I work in a support function. Human Resources to be exact, however I have been told that I am not the typical HR person. In fact, your bloggers may even like me. I know reqs well and and understand the businesses that I support. Customer service is important to me and I go out of my way to resolve employee issues and provide flexible win win solutions. I am hopeful that you may be able to help me.
Thank you in advance.
Jim H said
Amy,
You should come to BioBeers. There will be a lot of people you’d like to talk to, maybe even an HR person or two?
Alternatively, shoot me an email and I’ll launch your resume to HR managers at Life Tech, MedImmune, Lonza and Aerotek.
Brian Duncan said
Jim
Did you say the next BioBeers is going to be held on Feb 12th?
Jim H said
Brian,
Yes Thursday, February 12th from 4:30-7 PM at the Flying Dog brewery
employment said
Found really useful information, thanks.
April Finnen said
Hi Jim,
The link for careers at DynPort is: http://www.csc.com/dvc/ds/16321/16362-job_openings
The link listed above is where to actually apply online, but it might be helpful to people to start at the DVC page, where we list all of the job openings in Frederick, along with the job numbers needed to apply in the CSC system.
Thanks!
Jim H said
Thanks April,
I shall fix it now..
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Juan Carmona said
Immediate need for local biotech contract work:
Technical writers: Background in validation of bio plant utilities and process equipment preferred.
QA technical document reviewer: Review plant utility/process equipment commissioning/validation protocols.
Call Juan at 800-6480-0501
April Finnen said
DVC is actively searching for a Chief Scientific Officer and a Principal Investigator. Our recruiter is Allyson Cimino, acimino@csc.com, for anyone who may be interested. http://www.csc.com/dvc/ds/16321/16362-job_openings
Chen said
Thanks for your effort Jim, I once lived in Frederick for 7yrs and always want to be back if I can find a position here. Now I know I just need to check this website often.
Bill Travers said
A Friend sent me this job listing.
Good luck to any applicants!
Subject: Director of Marketing Needed in MD – Scientific Instruments
Hello,
Our client is a leader in the analytical instrumentation marketplace. They provide product including HPLC, IC GC and general chromatography. They are looking for a Director of Marketing. Qualified candidates must have:
· B.S. in a Science – MBA Preferred.
· 4 or more years of strategic marketing leadership experience with a large, complex scientific product based organization. Markets served should include Analytical, Bio-Process and Process Purification.
· Experience leading large teams covering various areas of marketing. Must be able to think strategically.
· Ability to relocate to central MD.
If this isn’t the right fit for you and you know someone that I should be talking to, please pass this along. Also, if you know anyone you could refer, even just to network with, it would be greatly appreciated.
If you have interest in this position and would like more in depth information about this position, please respond with an updated resume and the best time to for you and I to talk further. Please do not respond by phone due to the large volume of response expected.
Doug Lehner, Practice Leader
MRIGlobalScientific announcing the new name for The Life Sciences & Instrumentation Group of MRI Baltimore-Timonium
MRIGlobalScientific.com
DLehner@MRIGlobalScientific.com
d: 443 921 9067
t: 866 277 4049 x253
Todd Juneau said
Subject: patent law firm available
We are interested in meeting with companies and members of the biotech community that are seeking a local patent lawyer. We are a boutique law firm located near the USPTO, with a good reputation, and are seeking to add one or two additional clients over the next few months.
Please contact me for an introduction. We are available to visit your facilities to discuss your projects.
With best regards,
JUNEAU PARTNERS IP LAW FIRM
Todd L. Juneau
333 N. Fairfax St. Suite 305
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-3569
todd@juneaupartners.com
Ed Susa said
I am President of Custom Courier Systems Inc. / BioGistix Inc. a local logistics management company catering to the Biomedical and Research communities. We have been providing warehousing,inventory control, overnight/sameday and on demand delivery of perishable research related products in the Washington/Baltimore areas for 22 years. I would be interested in joining BioBeers. Can you please forward me information regarding membership?
Anonymous said
We are seeking a Ph.D. level Science Advisor for a government client who has specialty in Blast Injury. I can provide a job description by contacting me at: menna@tunnellconsulting.com. Rosemary Menna, Tunnell Consulting.
Rosemary Menna said
We are seeking Senior Scientists/Science Advisors for government client located in Frederck Maryland. PhD / ScD or equivalent in a biomedical related discipline. We seek candidates with a minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral experience or greater. A Masters degree plus 12 years of directly relevant experience may substitute. Past R&D, clinical trials, or clinical practice experience is required. Therapeutic concentrations are broad, but there is a primary emphasis on scientists whose research or clinical trials experience is in oncology, which is historically one of their largest research areas. Other areas which may be considered are neurology/CNS, orthopedics, psychological health (PTSD / TBI), blood diseases or defense health. Prior experience in peer reviewed biomedical or behavioral scientific research is required, either in conducting/participating in the peer review process or as a funded Principal Investigator (PI or co-PI).
For more information and full job description, please contact Rosemary Menna, Human Resources Team, Tunnell Consulting at rosemary.menna@tunnellconsulting.com, phone 610-337-0820.
Anonymous said
just a heads up here….as of tonight about half of the sites listed are unusable….getting a lot of broken links
Jim H said
Yea, I’ve been a slacker maintaining these links. I’ll work on it.
Amy L. Bopp said
Hi there!!! I am really excited that I have found your Biotech. info. website!!!! I am currently doing research towards a possible career change. I am working with the Frederick County Works Services ( frederickworks.com ) which has federal funding for frederick county residents towards short term training/schooling programs. As of now I have my heart set on Biotech., and am looking into achieving approval for a voucher to attend the Bioprocessing Technology Certificate Program @ FCC (Frederick Community College). There are a bunch of hoops that I must jump through to achieve this! One being that I have to submitt an “Informational Interview” ; which is a series of questions regarding information about this field from a person currently working. I have tried to contact multiple Labs, including their HR departments, to little or no avail! They all seem to be so secretive and/or request specific names of persons to transfer me to. Lonza was one company that allowed me to (through HR) email a list of questions. Although it has been 2 wks and I without an reply. I am planning on seeking out help through the college as well. I realize that this will be a stepping stone for future jobs, and I may not get an interview with someone who has a job with only a certificate, as most places I have researched require an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree. However, I plan on continuing education on my own via student loan, self-pay, financial aid etc. So any help networking to acheive my goals here would be much appreciated!!! Also take into consideration that I am NOT job hunting here, only INFORMATION hunting! Although if there is anyone out there who has an entry-level job, cleaning, receptionist or any other job that may pave the way towards a future in Biotech. I wuld be appreciative. Thank you so much for your time. Have a great day!!
Amy L. Bopp said
I guess everyone is hard at work out there?? or maybe I don’t have my “in” enough to post yet? I’d just liketo say that Imagilin was very cooperative with me and answered my short Informational interview questions to appease my Career Counselor…CHECK!! That felt good
Looks like I will be starting in the Spring Semester, and I’m very excited!!! Stay Geeky
vikky C said
Admin Asst looking for work in Biotech. 11 years as an admin at MedImmune, over 20 years of admin experience. Finding myself back in the job market, so I am hoping someone knows someone. I’m coming up empty!
My LinkedIn profile is here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriacaulkins
Anonymous said
Hey Vikky – well you better come out to BioBeers on Friday May 31st, then!
vikky C said
I’ll be there, resume in hand!!
bethany merenick said
We have a position open for a part time cell culture specialist. Pay is decent. How to I post a link to the job site?
bethany merenick said
please see the link https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/37672
we are looking to hire ASAP.