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Alternate Careers for Life Scientists

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Clifford Mintz
Clifford Mintz

Traditional academic and industrial life sciences positions are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. This presentation outlines and highlights some alternate career opportunities for scientist who want to pursue non-laboratory research career paths. Learn about opportunities in medical communications, health informatics, management consulting and other careers that PhD-level scientists are qualified for!

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Alternate Careers: Taking the Road Less Traveled Clifford S. Mintz, Ph.D. www.biojobblog.com www.biocrowd.com
University of Wisconsin (Ph.D.) OHSU & Columbia University (Postdocs) University of Miami School of Medicine (Asst. Professor) Transcell Technologies (Project Leader) Middlesex County College (Chair, Biology Dept.) Management Consultant The Mintz Career Pathway Cornell University (B.S.) Entrepreneur Prolong Pharmaceuticals BioJobBlog Bio Crowd
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Alternate Careers for Life Scientists

  • 1. Alternate Careers: Taking the Road Less Traveled Clifford S. Mintz, Ph.D. www.biojobblog.com www.biocrowd.com
  • 2. University of Wisconsin (Ph.D.) OHSU & Columbia University (Postdocs) University of Miami School of Medicine (Asst. Professor) Transcell Technologies (Project Leader) Middlesex County College (Chair, Biology Dept.) Management Consultant The Mintz Career Pathway Cornell University (B.S.) Entrepreneur Prolong Pharmaceuticals BioJobBlog Bio Crowd
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