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California’s Biotechnology Industry:
Providing an Abundance of Career Opportunities
California is the world’s headquarters for
the biotechnology industry. Over 271,000
Californians are employed in biotechnology,
which is more than in aerospace or the motion
picture industry. A career in biotech is unlike
any other because the industry is growing
exponentially and offers a vast amount of
employment opportunities.
that were once considered untreatable, there are
thousands of other people working in biotech
behind the scenes who help drive the industry.
Biotechnology is the future of medicine and
holds the promise of medical miracles. While
scientists and researchers are on the front lines,
discovering cures and treatments to diseases
At nearly $75,000, the average salary for
biotech employees is 61% higher than the
typical wage in California.
A career in biotechnology is tremendously
rewarding. Biotech employers understand
the value of each employee and generously
compensate them for their contributions.
Biotechnology’s Impact on California
2,042
Biomedical Companies
271,000
Estimated Number of Biotech Jobs
$75,000
Estimated Average Employee Salary
$75 billion
$20.3 billion
2007 Total Estimated Revenues
2007 Wages/Salaries
Source: CHI California’s Biomedical Industry Report 2009
www.cabiotech.org
Building and Maintaining a Highly Skilled and Diverse Biomedical Workforce
Even though biotechnology provides a wide range of
employment opportunities, a majority of biotechnology jobs
require a basic level understanding of math and science.
According to the California Health Institute’s 2009
Biomedical Industry Report, 32% of California’s biotech
companies found that the state’s emerging workforce is
inadequately prepared in math and science, which are the
primary skill sets necessary for a career in the biomedical
industry.
Careers in Biotechnology
California’s biotechnology companies have responded to
help remedy the situation by providing career technical
education programs that will adequately train and prepare
students to enter the biomedical workforce and continue
their training once they enter the field. For decades the
biotech industry has been developing and supporting a
multitude of workforce development, science, and math
programs in California. However, in order to sustain these
programs, it will take a collaborative effort among state,
local, public and private entities to help provide the skills
and training needed to help students and employees thrive
in the field of biotechnology or other science-related fields.
• Warehouse staff
• Assembly line supervisors
• Medical device engineers
• Accountants
• Database managers
• Heart valve assembly specialists
• Human resource directors
• Lab technicians
• Regulatory affairs specialists
• Biostatisticians monitoring clinical trials
• Molecular biologists and chemists
• Chemical process engineers
• Facilities maintenance mechanics
• Material handlers
• Instrumentation/calibration techs
• Quality control inspectors
• Library assistants
• Glass washers
Desired Skill Sets
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For the past twenty years the life sciences industry has worked collectively with educators,
policymakers and statewide entities to ensure that our youth are actively engaged in the academic
skills necessary to achieve. Time-tested programs have been developed and initiated over the years
and applied experience has revealed a clear path to success. The following is a collaborative vision
of the actions necessary to produce a highly-skilled workforce that is prepared to take advantage of
the many opportunities available in the biomedical industry.
• Build on current efforts of the state and
philanthropic organizations to create
partnerships with other education
stakeholders.
• Develop a rigorous academic program
that is aligned with current curriculum
standards and prepares all high school
students for college and careers.
• Initiate small class sizes, which results
in higher test scores, better grades,
improved attendance, increased parental
involvement, higher teacher retention,
and a closing of the achievement gap.
• Offer career counseling access for
all students through career centers or
additional career counseling staff who
help guide students in their potential career
choices.
• Institute a standard of excellence where
teachers are expected to complete a
minimum of 100 professional development
hours with techniques that have real-world
applications.
• Encourage strong interaction with business
and industry. Mentoring and internships
are encouraged through tax incentives or
government subsidies.
• Integrate academic and career technical
instruction that shows students that what
they learn in school can apply to future
career opportunities.
• Create a dropout prevention program for
those students in danger of leaving school.
• Tie school curriculum to the diverse
cultures in the classroom to increase
student comfort level and promote cultural
competency.
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• Ensure school equipment needs are met in
order to teach innovative curriculum.
• Promote merit-based pay and new
measurements that evaluate teachers by
measuring students’ academic success,
dropout rates, and career choices.
• Implement information systems that track
student’s academic performance, class
choices, and necessary coursework
requirements.
• Create a continuum of science education
opportunities spanning from early
childhood through adult transitions.
www.cabiotech.org
Biotechnology’s Commitment to Career & Technical Education
The industry’s strong growth, its rapid pace of change
and its need for uncommon, specific skills—even for entrylevel workers—have fueled its efforts to create, sponsor
and participate in new, innovative ways to recruit and
train employees.
Biotech companies are at the forefront of collaborative
efforts with public and private colleges and universities,
community colleges, high schools and even grade schools
statewide by investing in career and technical education
(CTE) programs. These programs are guiding curricula,
providing hands-on training and funding faculty to grow
the state’s biomedical workforce.
Because they emphasize skills rarely found in traditional
academic settings, these CTE programs have been
an invaluable resource to the industry as well as an
enormous success. They benefit all involved by providing
biotech companies with a strong, well-trained workforce
and workers with high-paying jobs that exceed the
national average for compensation—including those at
the entry level, which can start at $35,000 and above.
A Diverse Workforce —
Opportunities for Everyone
California is the most diverse state
in the nation and, accordingly, the
biotech industry strives to ensure
that our workforce reflects the
patients we serve. In addition,
many companies operate
worldwide, so it is essential that
we embrace diverse cultures and
backgrounds.
California’s biotech industry
understands better than any other
industry that a diverse workforce
is essential to the ultimate success
of our business. For that reason,
biotech companies dedicate
extensive time and resources to
provide education and training
to historically underserved
populations.
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Biotechnology Workforce Development Programs
The biotechnology industry and individual companies participate in a myriad of job training
and workforce development programs. They may provide internships, grants, scholarships and
sponsorships; supply computer and lab equipment; make their facilities and other internal resources
available; help shape curricula or assume ownership of some facet of a program or initiative.
California’s biotech companies have established or sponsored multiple programs to grow a highly
skilled and diverse workforce, including:
• K-12 scientific education
• Community college technical programs
• Undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral
internships, fellowships and recruiting
• Grants for student enrichment and training for high
school math and science teachers
• Professional development for current employees
– Post-doctoral programs
– Education seminars
– Mentorship programs
• Programs that promote diversity
The California Biotechnology Foundation (CBF) compiled the enclosed list of workforce development
programs through extensive biotech company and private industry research from 10/01/08
– 10/15/09. The programs listed are those that are sponsored or affiliated with a Californiabased biotechnology company. Because of the dynamic nature of the biotechnology industry, new
workforce development programs are initiated continually. This list of programs is comprehensive,
but may not include every possible program available.
CBF will make every attempt to keep this
Workforce Guide updated and will provide the
latest program information on their website at
www.cabiotech.org.
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www.cabiotech.org
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K-12 Programs
The California biotechnology and healthcare industries are
currently experiencing shortages in qualified personnel due
to graduates with insufficient math and science education.
The shortage of health specialists, scientists, engineers and
other physical sciences personnel is creating severe problems
for our workforce. It is essential that our public school system
does more to excite students about math and science at a very
early age.
California needs additional general science programs to
offer hands-on experience, to inspire middle and high school
students to participate in junior internships, to encourage them
to explore science programs at colleges and universities, and
to expose them to the myriad of careers available to them,
should they continue to excel in math and science. Even
elementary students should learn very basic science so they
can embrace new technologies as they become adults.
Biotechnology companies are actively promoting programs that
engage students in what can be an exciting career for them—
one with solid salaries, upward mobility and the opportunity
to make a significant impact in people’s everyday lives.
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www.cabiotech.org
Northern California & Bay Area Biotechnology-Sponsored Programs
Bayer HealthCare
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Making Science Make Sense — Bayer begins investing where the STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) pipeline truly begins—at elementary school—and then continues refining
the pipeline with middle and high school programs that provide experiential STEM education in
both formal and informal learning settings as well as internship opportunities.
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High School Programs — Bayer supports many programs that target underserved students:
Project SEED. Project SEED is a dynamic nonprofit organization that works in partnership
with school districts, universities and corporations. Founded in 1963 with the goal of
using mathematics to increase the educational options of urban youth, the program is
still on the cutting edge.
www.projectseed.org/
California State University East Bay — Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement
(MESA) Center. MESA, founded at U.C. Berkeley in 1970, is a widely respected program
providing a rigorous hands-on curriculum in the sciences to underserved K-12 schools.
Student and family support, and college and career preparation, are integral parts of the
program.
www.bayer.com/en/Education-and-Research.aspx
Bio-Rad
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Fostering Science Education in the Community — Bio-Rad takes great pride in serving as
an outstanding corporate citizen in local communities. Initiated in 2003, the Community Outreach
Program philosophy is focused on promoting science education and literacy for students and
teachers in their communities through financial support as well as hands-on support of Bio-Rad
employees.
Community Outreach Program — Bio-Rad follows the educational continuum, supporting
all aspects of science education from elementary school to the university level. The program
includes elementary school science nights, science fairs, the Science Buddies program, science
camps, Contra Costa Biotechnology Collaborative, a college scholarship program, career days,
tours, and teacher training and equipment support. Not only does the company support these
events, Bio-Rad employees play an active role in these programs.
www.biorad.com
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MedImmune
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MedImmune is committed to supporting science education and attracting youth
and minorities into the field. The company supports Science Buddies, a unique online
organization that assists students with science fair ideas, expanding the possibilities in
the area of biotechnology. In 2005 and 2006, MedImmune began sponsoring regional
science associations for four communities: Montgomery County, Maryland; Frederick County,
Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Santa Clara Valley, California. The regional
fairs run by these organizations recruit winners who go on to the country’s largest and most
prestigious science fair each year.
www.medimmune.com/about/us_community.asp
Schering-Plough
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Schering-Plough Foundation — The education of children, particularly in the area
of science, has always been an important part of the Foundation’s philanthropic activities.
Schering-Plough provides leadership in science education by investing in the construction
of science and technology laboratories at high schools and colleges, and by sponsoring
student and teacher mentorship programs and Summer camps.
www.schering-plough.com/schering_plough/corp/foundation_education.jsp
www.cabiotech.org
Northern California & Bay Area Biotechnology-Affiliated Resources
Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium (BABEC)
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The Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium (BABEC) is a regional network
of local science education organizations based in the Northern California Bay Area. BABEC
is dedicated to increasing student understanding of key concepts in molecular biology,
raising student awareness of applications and careers in biotechnology and conducting
research and evaluation studies. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
www.babec.org/
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
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Biological Sciences Curriculum Study endeavors to improve all students’ understanding of science and technology by developing exemplary curricular materials, supporting
their widespread and effective use, providing professional development, and conducting
research and evaluation studies. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
www.bscs.org/
Biotech Partners
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Biotech Partners — Established in 1993, Biotech Partners is a non-profit organization that
coordinates hands-on science-based curriculum that includes classroom study and lab practice,
combined with in-the-field experience at regional biotech, healthcare and laboratory settings. Paid
Summer internships for high school participants, yearlong jobs for community college students, and
support services to ensure student success are integral parts of the program. This comprehensive
approach prepares students for well-paid skilled positions in the life-sciences industry and provides
students with valuable work and life skills. Biotech Partners is a collaboration between multiple
school districts and over 35 biotechnology, healthcare, and science-based organizations in
the Bay Area including Bayer HealthCare; Novartis AG; Genentech, Inc. and Amgen, Inc.
www.biotechpartners.org/
Chabot Space and Science Center
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Techbridge: Inspiring Girls in Technology, Science and Engineering Techbridge offers girls in
underserved communities a network of support and high expectations that helps them succeed in
school and aspire to rewarding careers in science and technology. Industry supporters include the
Amgen Foundation. (510) 336-7300
www.chabotspace.org
Citizen Schools
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Deepening and Expanding Citizen Schools California After-School Programs The
after-school program provides intensive, hands-on learning to engage low-income middle school
students throughout the school year and inspire a zest for learning and exploration. The program
also taps into the expertise of dozens of caring adults from local businesses, universities and civic
institutions to serve as Citizen Teachers, leading apprenticeship courses in which students explore
new fields and develop the relevant skills students will need to succeed in the 21st Century. Industry
supporters include the Amgen Foundation. (650) 363-2720
www.citizenschools.org
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Girls Incorporated
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Operation SMART (Science, Math and Relevant Technology) is a program designed to
engage girls and young women in inquiry-based science, technology, engineering and math
through hands-on, minds-on experiences. The program’s publications and training help the
staff of after-school programs instill girls with the interest and confidence to pursue science,
math and technology careers. The program was developed by Girls Incorporated®, a
national non-profit youth organization, with funding from many organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the Amgen Foundation.
www.edequity.org/gsg/curriculum/girls-inc
Golden Gate National Conservancy
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Urban Environmental School Programs
The Urban Environmental School Programs at the Crissy Field Center offer unique, park-based
environmental education programs teach students about the natural and cultural history of the Bay
Area, and support and complement their school work. These programs also challenge educators to
use the parks as an extension of their classrooms. In creating these partnerships with teachers and
schools, the experience of learning in the national park continues in the classroom environment
with follow up projects and discussions that take place long after their park visit is over. Industry
supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(415) 561-3036
www.parksconservancy.org
Headlands Institutes c/o Yosemite National Institutes
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Science in the Outdoors – Environmental Education for Youth and Training for
Teachers
The residential Field Science Education and teacher professional development programs provide
tuition assistance to engage approximately 9,800 students in grades K-12 and 500 of their
classroom teachers in hands-on field science experiences in studying the coastal ecosystem of
the Marin Headlands during their residential program. Industry supporters include the Amgen
Foundation.
(415) 332-5776 x.27
www.yni.org
Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Clubs
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The NeoSci: Life, Earth & Physical Science Program
The NeoSci: Life, Earth & Physical Science Program takes an interdisciplinary approach to science
education, exposing members to the wonders of scientific inquiry through technology, art, music
and sports to help members recognize that science can and does happen everywhere-that science,
like art, is a matter of perception, of recognizing in everyday-life the mechanics of that amazing
world we call “science”. NeoSci serves not only as educational enrichment-to strengthen critical
thinking skills and science knowledge-but also to inspire our members to pursue careers in science
and technology. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(650) 347-9891
www.midpenbgc.org
www.cabiotech.org
MK Level Playing Field Institute
• Summer Math & Science Honors Academy — LPFI’s Summer Math and Science Honors
(SMASH) Academy works with high-achieving, low-income high school students of color from the
Bay Area who are passionate about math and science. Rigorous courses are provided that will
prepare the students to excel in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields.
Their goal is to help these students be admitted to top-tier colleges to focus on these fields. Scholars
are helped to achieve success in high school now and prepare them for future achievement in
higher education. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
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Saturday Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Robotics Program
NSBE created the Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) program and competition for pre-college students to
increase low-performing, at-risk minority students’ capabilities when preparing for standardized
tests that will allow them to excel academically and succeed in college. In addition, they sponsor a
robotics engineering design competition that introduces students to, and allows them to participate
in, roles as engineers in a team-building effort to design and build an actual working model of a
robot. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(925) 565-3024
wwwEastBayNSBEJr.org
San Francisco Education Fund
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Peer Resources Program
The Peer Resources program focuses on increasing youth engagement in their school community.
Middle and high school students are recruited into a semester or year-long class to become trained
as tutors, mentors, mediators and teachers to their peers. After first identifying a need or problem,
these students work together as they develop as leaders to change the school and community so
that an increasing number of youth succeed in education. Industry supporters include the Amgen
Foundation.
(415) 912-2929
www.sfedfund.org
San Mateo Biotechnology Career Pathway
• San Mateo Biotechnology Career Pathway — Offers training for students of all academic
levels for rewarding careers in the science and business of biotechnology. Industry Partners
include: Gene Connection; Elan, Cell Genesyss; Applied Biosystems, Inc.; Genencor International;
Fibro Gen; Gilead Sciences; NEKTAR; Mendel Biotechnology; Nuvelo; Schering-Plough
Corporation; Y’s Therapeutics; Exelixis; Life Scan/J&J, Nalgene; Corning Life Sciences.
www.smbiotech.com
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A Schmahl Science Workshop
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Reduced Fee Workshops and Advanced Student Research Opportunities For
Underserved Students
The purpose of “Providing Reduced Fee Workshops to Underserved Students” is to double SSW’s
capacity in bringing high-quality, hands-on science workshops to low-income schools and to
identify and encourage young women and students of color, with an aptitude for, and interest
in, science, to participate in the SSW Advanced Student Research Program. Industry supporters
include the Amgen Foundation.
(408) 281-7595
www.schmahlscience.org
Stanford University
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Engaging Under-Represented Minority High School Students in Science & Medical
Research
This project targets under-represented minority high school students who are academically
motivated and who intend to be the first in their families to attend college. The eight-week course
comprises daily hands-on, lab-based experiences. Students work side-by-side with scientists at
all levels of training, from undergraduates and graduate students to medical students and postdoctoral fellows to help ignite the students’ interest in science and medicine, boost their science
knowledge base, and inspire confidence in their ability to pursue a career in science and medicine.
Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(650) 724-4332
http://oso.stanford.edu
Southern California Biotechnology-Sponsored Programs
Allergan Foundation
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The Allergan Foundation has awarded the Discovery Science Center with a grant
to assist in their Making the Grade Program, an educational program for California’s
underserved students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
www.allergan.com
Amgen Foundation
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Amgen Fellows — The Amgen Foundation’s $5 million, five-year partnership with Teach
For America is specifically designed to dramatically improve math and science education,
especially in low-income communities. The Amgen Foundation will support 50 new Amgen
Fellows each year. The grant will support their recruitment, training and development and
will provide each Fellow with a signing bonus.
www.amgen.com/media/teach_america_annual_summit.html
www.cabiotech.org
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Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Lab Program — The Amgen-Bruce Wallace
Biotechnology Lab Program is an educational outreach program funded by the Amgen
Foundation that provides equipment, curriculum assistance and supplies to high schools and colleges. The program integrates a hands-on inquiry-based molecular biology
curriculum designed to introduce, with extensive teacher support, the excitement of scientific
discovery to thousands of students. www.amgen.com/citizenship/foundation.html
Medtronic
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Medtronic Foundation, Science Matters — A free 24-page booklet sponsored by the
Medtronic Foundation was designed as a tool for parents and educators to help K-6 students
unlock the world of science and discovery at home and school.
www.medtronic.com/foundation/
Pfizer-Summer Internships & Co-Op Programs
Interns at Pfizer can put their education and talent to work immediately. Across their operating
groups, Pfizer offers value-added, high-impact internship opportunities in research and development,
marketing, finance, human resources, production, sales and legal. Pfizer recruits from a diverse pool
of top-ranked candidates who are currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico.
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High School Curriculum — Pfizer continues to lead in the science of green chemistry,
and in its partnership with Beyond Benign, has developed the high school program,
Solutions in Green Chemistry: An Introduction to Green Chemistry in the High School. The
curriculum is designed for high school students and teachers and is intended to introduce
teachers and their students to the topic of green chemistry, explore green chemistry
technologies and to provide a hands-on inquiry-based unit in which high school students
can explore this emerging approach to chemical manufacturing. To learn more about the
curriculum unit available from Beyond Benign, please visit www.beyondbenign.org.
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Bringing Science to Life in Our Schools — Pfizer offers much more to schools than
financial assistance. Pfizer employees—who have a wealth of expertise, talent, commitment
and passion for science and learning—volunteer their time at local schools. Pfizer also
provides partner schools with lab equipment and supplies and the use of facilities.
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The Pfizer Education Initiative (PEI) — To work with schools in communities where
Pfizer people live and work, helping to revitalize science and math programs, and enrich
the learning experience of all involved. More than 1,700 Pfizer employees–from scientists
and engineers to manufacturing workers and support staff–serve as volunteers in the
program. In its first decade of operation, the PEI created school partnerships in 20 Pfizer
communities, resulting in the training of thousands of teachers and the creation of 18 new
or renovated science labs.
www.pfizer.com/responsibility/education/school_partnerships.jsp
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Southern California Biotechnology-Affiliated Resources
California Academy of Math & Science (CAMS)
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The California Academy of Mathematics and Science is a comprehensive public,
four-year high school that seeks to increase the nation’s pool of graduates in mathematics
and science. Located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in the
city of Carson, the Academy is a regional magnet school that seeks out and admits students
with a passion for math and science and then develops the talents of motivated students to
become thoughtful and productive members of an increasingly global and technological
society. The Academy offers a rigorous and innovative college-preparatory curriculum that
is available to school districts throughout the region and nation.
www.californiaacademy.org
LA’s BEST
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The LA’s BEST Celebrate Science Program provides opportunities for LA’s BEST children
to have fun, engaging and interactive science experiences under a “team inquiry” model—
developed under the guidance of NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory—which closely mirrors
the real world in which scientists work, and provides children with a true collaborative
experience. This program culminates with the Citywide Celebrate Science Fair, in which
winning teams are awarded all-expense-paid trips to a parent-child weekend at the U.S.
Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Industry supporters include RD Systems Inc., and
Amgen.
www.lasbest.org/program/activities.php
Mentor LA
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Mentor LA and the Amgen Foundation launched a three-year partnership to improve
education in South Los Angeles. The Amgen Foundation grant of $4 million over three years
will assist Mentor LA in advancing a new model of high performance public schooling, one
where the public and private sector work together through a shared leadership structure to
create successful high schools.
Contact: Florence Grace, (310) 553-4477
www.cabiotech.org
San Diego Biotechnology-Sponsored Programs
Biogen Idec Community Lab
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The Biogen Idec Community Lab is designed to help transform today’s young students
into the discoverers of tomorrow. The community lab, open to local middle and high school
students and teachers, operates teaching laboratories at Biogen Idec’s research and
corporate campus in San Diego. All programs are offered at no cost to the community. A
unique aspect of the community lab program is that it takes students out of the classroom
and brings them into a working environment where science is applied every day.
www.biogenidec.com/site/community-lab.html
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
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BLAST Pre-K Kits — The six BLAST Pre-K kits address phenomena that are familiar to
young children and are everyday things at which children marvel. All of the kits include
many hands-on science explorations, children’s trade books to connect the themes to
literature, suggestions for related art, music and free-choice activities, and a notebook to
guide the teacher, parent or childcare provider. The kits also include a take-home Family
Connection activity to provide a bridge between home and school or childcare.
www.bms.com/sr/foundation/communities/science_education/content/data/science_
current_grants.html
Invitrogen Corporation
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Invitrogen Foundation — The newly launched Invitrogen Foundation is dedicating its
first grants to increasing scientific literacy. The Foundation’s aim is to strengthen the pipeline
of future life scientists. Funding and partnership opportunities that address the following
areas of interest will be considered: life science education for students beginning at the
high school level and professional development for high school and community college
instructors. Special consideration is also given to programs that target groups traditionally
underrepresented in the life sciences including, but not limited to, women and diverse
populations.
www.invitrogen.com/site/us/en/home/corporate/Corporate-Citizenship/invitrogen
foundation.html
Johnson & Johnson
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RxeSEARCH: An Educational Journey (In partnership with PhRMA, the Museum
of Contemporary Science, and other pharmaceutical companies) — The RxeSEARCH
curriculum teaches students about the process of discovering a new medicine, and how to
move through the development stages and regulatory review processes. It is an integrated
learning model encompassing science, mathematics, communications and societal and
government issues. By providing students a glimpse of how the science they learn in school
is applied in science-based industries, the program gives students a head start on their
careers.
www.jnjpharmarnd.com/jnjpharmarnd/rx-search.html
Novocell
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Novocell donates laboratory equipment to the Science Lab at Toussaint Academy of the
Arts and Sciences (TAAS) located in downtown San Diego, California. TAAS is a not-forprofit program of Father Joe’s Villages, providing education with emphasis on arts and
sciences for homeless youth.
www.novocell.com/careers/community.html
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San Diego Biotechnology-Affiliated Resources
BIOCOM Institute
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The Science Education Speakers Bureau is an innovative program that matches
industry professionals with middle school classroom teaching opportunities. The program
leverages the involvement of a community rich in scientific professionals to provide positive
science role models to students. The ultimate goal of this resource alignment between
educators and industry is to increase student proficiency in science. Key partners include
BIOCOM, Pfizer Foundation, San Diego County Office of Education, The San Diego
Foundation, and the San Diego Science Alliance.
http://www.biocom.org/42/science_education_speakers_bureau/
Elementary Institute of Science
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The Elementary Institute of Science is a premiere science enrichment program
that nurtures the intellectual curiosity of San Diego’s young people by providing “handson” experiences to stimulate an on-going appreciation and understanding of science
and technology. Industry supporters include Biogen Idec Foundation; Johnson & Johnson
Pharmaceuticals Foundation; Amgen Foundation; and Gene-Probe, Inc.
www.eisca.org/aboutus_vision.html
High Tech High
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High Tech High began in 2000 as a single charter high school launched by a coalition
of San Diego business leaders and educators. It has evolved into a school development
organization with a growing portfolio of innovative charter schools spanning grades K-12. High Tech High combats the twin problems of student disengagement and low academic
achievement by creating a personalized, project-based learning environment in which
students are known well and challenged to meet high expectations. High Tech High Schools
show how education can be redesigned to ensure that all students graduate well prepared
for college, work and citizenship.
www.hightechhigh.org/about/
Human BioMolecular Research Institute Scientific Summer Internship
(HBRI)
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HBRI offers Summer internships in biology (molecular and cell) and chemistry. Open to
motivated high school students interested in developing their scientific expertise. Industry
support includes Biogen Idec Foundation and Pfizer, Inc.
www.hbri.org/NewsandEvents_files/next_scientific_summer_internship_flyer.pdf
Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) Student Internship Program
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Developed by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, and BIOCOM, the LSSI Program
exposes students and teachers to the life sciences industry through student internships.
The LSSI Program helps increase awareness of the life sciences industry and related fields
of research to students in the San Diego region. Students gain exposure to career options,
hands-on laboratory experience, work readiness skills and mentoring by a company or
research scientists. Industry support includes Biogen Idec and Invitrogen.
www.sandiegoatwork.com/generate/html/Youth/life_sciences_summer.html
www.cabiotech.org
Project Lead The Way
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a not-for-profit organization partnering with public
schools, organizations in the private sectors, and higher education institutions to increase the
number and quality of engineers graduating from our educational system. PLTW provides a
four-year, flexible, pre-engineering sequence of course work for high school students and a
challenging, 50-week-long “activity-oriented” program for middle school students. Students are
introduced to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology to
really get a feeling of the rewards and benefits of being a part of such a powerful career.
PLTW courses utilize project and problem-based learning that teaches students how to apply
what they are learning to real-life situations. These courses provide opportunities for students
to:
• understand the scientific process, engineering problem-solving and the
application of technology;
• understand how technological systems work with other systems;
• use mathematics knowledge and skills in solving problems;
• communicate effectively through reading, writing, listening and speaking; and
• work effectively with others.
www.pltwcalifornia.org
Salk Institute
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High School Summer Enrichment Program — Students from throughout the San
Diego area gather at the Salk Institute every Summer to participate in hands-on laboratory
experiences under the mentorship of a Salk scientist. Students and teachers work side-by-side
with the scientists, and teachers have the opportunity to bring back research projects to their
classrooms.
www.salk.edu/support/summer_program.html
High School Science Day — Each Spring, about 150 high school students gather at
the Salk Institute with their teachers to visit the institute’s labs and explore the possibilities of
a scientific career. Students take part in ongoing experiments and have the opportunity of
informal exchanges of ideas and questions with Salk researchers. The program offers students
one of their first opportunities to witness the life of a scientist and get expert advice on pursuing
a scientific career.
www.salk.edu/support/science_day.html
Salk Mobile Science Laboratory — The Salk Institute’s Mobile Science Laboratory
teaches students in grades 6 through 8 about DNA and genetics. The laboratory travels to
more than a dozen schools each year and also participates in community science fairs.
www.salk.edu/support/mobile_lab.html
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The Scripps Research Institute —
High School Student Research Education Program
The Scripps Research Institute’s High School Student Research Education Program
exposes students to contemporary issues in biomedical research and provides hands-on
laboratory experience and mentorship. It is committed to increasing the number of talented
students who choose a career in the biological and chemical sciences, particularly firstgeneration, college-bound students and students from groups that are underrepresented
in science.
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Biotechnology Boot Camp — Students who have attended all Spring tutorial sessions and
are placed in a lab for the Summer will attend a one-week, non-paid pre-internship training course. The “boot camp” will be held at the Southern California Biotech Center at
Miramar College.
• Summer Research Internship Program — Students who have attended all Spring tutorial
sessions will be assigned (through an interview process with principal investigators) to
work in a research laboratory, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., from early
July until mid-August.
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Mentorship Program — Over the course of the Summer, each high school student will be
paired with a graduate student mentor who will meet with them regularly to help guide
the student through their experience in the lab, the college application/selection process,
the application essay, etc.
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MySci@Scripps — A half-day celebration of science held at The Scripps Research Institute
for San Diego high school students in chemistry, biology or any class interested in expanding students’ science literacy.
www.scripps.edu/community/hsstudent.html
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www.cabiotech.org
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Community College, Graduate
and Post-Graduate Programs
A recent study published by the National Science
Foundation showed that the number of qualified people
seeking jobs in the biotech industry has not kept pace with
growing demand. According to the study, only 12 percent of
U.S. college graduates in 2003 took science and engineering
jobs, barely changing from 11 percent a decade earlier.
As California’s biomedical industry grows, companies are
vying for qualified, well-educated and trained employees
from a pool of potential candidates that is currently
inadequate. California’s community college and university
system is better equipped than any other education system in
the world to provide the biotechnology industry with a welltrained workforce.
In partnership with California’s biotechnology industry,
public and private universities throughout the state provide the
innovative curriculum and hands-on experience to help students
prosper when they enter a career in the life sciences industry.
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www.cabiotech.org
Abbott
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Abbott offers dynamic science-based internship opportunities to college students that
provide hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional growth. The
Princeton Review ranked Abbott as one of the top three companies with a five-star rating
for internship work assignments directly related to a field of study and career goals.
www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/50.40:40/general_content/General_
Content_00166.html
Affymetrix
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Affymetrix offers Summer internships for students and entry-level positions for new college
graduates. Interns participate as members of a project team in a research, development,
manufacturing or business area that will bring relevance to their college work. Affymetrix
offers new college graduates experience in real-life assignments while receiving practical,
on-the-job training.
www.gene-chip.com/corporate/careers/university_relations.affx
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
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Internships — Alphatec offers a Summer-long program designed to provide meaningful,
real-world experience for university students in the fields of research development,
manufacturing and/or industrial engineering, marketing, human resources and accounting. www.alphatecspine.com/college_recruiting.asp
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The Cooperative (Co-Op) Program — The Co-Op Program partners with accredited
colleges and universities that require students to participate in semester-long work
assignments as part of their undergraduate or graduate degree curriculum. Similar to the
internship program, Alphatec Spine’s Co-Op program is designed to provide meaningful,
real-world experience for university students primarily in the fields of research and
development, manufacturing and/or industrial engineering, although co-ops in other
disciplines may be available from occasionally.
www.alphatecspine.com/college_recruiting.asp
Bayer HealthCare
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College and University Support — At numerous colleges and universities around
the country, Bayer supports the education of undergraduate and graduate students who
choose to pursue studies in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines
by providing scholarships, fellowships and internships. Bayer also provides funding to
organizations such as the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities
in Engineering and Science, Inc., and the National Action Council for Minorities in
Engineering which, in turn, provide scholarships and fellowships to talented minority
students.
www.bayerus.com/CSR/CSR_EWD.aspx
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Bio-Rad
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Bio-Rad offers paid internships in finance, human resources, marketing, information
technology, engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, quality control and assurance,
environmental health and safety, and research and development. This dynamic program
takes students out of the classroom and into the real world. Participants gain experience and
contacts to jump-start their career and get a taste of professional life.
www.biorad.com
Genentech
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Interships — Genentech’s paid internship assignments entail intensive 10- to12-week
Summer programs for undergraduate and graduate-level students. Interns work side-byside with some of the most talented people in biotechnology on project teams in topics
related to research, development, manufacturing processes and corporate business groups,
complimenting his/her university curriculum with relevant, hands-on experience. Target
Degrees: BSc, MSc, MBA, Ph.D, JD.
www.gene.com/gene/careers/university/internships/
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Co-Op Program — Genentech’s co-op program provides undergraduate and graduate
students outstanding opportunities to gain valuable industry experience under the guidance
of a Genentech professional by working full-time during the Summer and part-time during
the academic year. Some universities may grant academic credit for eligible students. Target
Degrees: BSc and MSc. www.gene.com/gene/careers/university/coops/
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Postdoctoral Program — The post-doctoral program allows for the collaboration with
world-class scientists both at the company and beyond. Fellowships typically last four years
and offer the chance to do cutting-edge research.
www.gene.com/gene/careers/
Genzyme
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Genzyme’s College Relations Program — As an active sponsor and participant in
the Biomedical Science Careers Program, Genzyme provides mentoring, internships and
educational scholarship awards to outstanding minority students from high school through
postdoctoral levels.
www.genzyme.com/corp/careers/intern_positions.asp
Johnson & Johnson
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Be a Nurse — To address the nursing shortage, Johnson & Johnson has developed a
nationwide campaign in support of the nursing profession. Working with healthcare leaders
and nursing organizations like the National Student Nurses Association, the National
League for Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization of Nurse
Executives, and Sigma Theta Tau International, Johnson & Johnson hopes to bring more
people into nursing, develop more nurse educators, and retain the talent already in the
profession.
www.discovernursing.com/jandj.aspx
www.cabiotech.org
MedImmune
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MedImmune has forged partnerships with local universities through a student internship
program. Experiential learning opportunities expose students to a variety of careers in fields
ranging from analytical biochemistry to public relations.
www.medimmune.com/about/us_community.asp
Nektar
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Nektar offers a Summer internship program for college students in a variety of disciplines,
encompassing opportunities across the organization. The internship program provides
students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the leader in drug delivery
performance and solutions.
www.nektar.com/wt/page/internships
Roche Palo Alto
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Roche Palo Alto Internships — A highly successful science-based college internship
program has been in existence at Roche Palo Alto for many years. The full-time 10-week
internship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate juniors and seniors to gain
hands-on experience in a focused, highly productive setting.
www.roche.com/careers/Internships.html
Gavilan College
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The Gavilan College Bioscience Institute incorporates biotechnology training within
existing biology and chemistry courses. Training in the Institute is hands-on and geared
towards a two-year, for-credit certificate program with internships, job shadowing and
entry-level employment opportunities. Addressing the need for entry-level trained technicians
within the biotechnology industry has spawned agreements with three local high-schools
and one middle school that have agreed to develop and begin increasing the existing
science courses to include bioscience training. An approved high-school curriculum will
be coordinated with approved community college curriculum and industry input. Industry
support includes TekNova and STA Labs.
Gilroy, CA
408.847.1400
Partners in D
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Partners in D was developed by student pharmacists and faculty members at the
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The initiative educates students, pharmacists
and other healthcare professionals about the intricacies of Part D. This program is
collaboration among California’s schools of pharmacy at University of California, San
Francisco, Loma Linda University, Touro University, California, U.C. San Diego, University of
the Pacific, University of Southern California, and Western University of Health Sciences.
www.pharmacy.ucsf.edu/partnersind/
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San Jose State University
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Professional Science Masters Degree — Abbott worked together with the College of
Sciences at San Jose State University to establish a Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree in
medical product development management. The two-year program provides college graduates
with advanced science and business management courses designed to enable them to move from
entry-level work to upper-level project management positions in the fields of healthcare clinical
trials and medical product development. The program was founded with the help of Abbott, which
gave San Jose State a significant grant as well as created two named scholarships for students
pursuing careers in medical product development.
http://www.medproddev.sjsu.edu/
Skyline College
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Skyline College offers an Associate in Science (A.S. degree) in biotechnology to teach
the knowledge and skills necessary to become a biotechnology technician. Short courses
to enhance job skills are also available. Skyline College recently began a partnership
with Genentech and the San Mateo County Workforce Investment Board to train displaced
workers for the biotechnology industry.
San Bruno, CA
650.738.4100
Solano Community College
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Solano Community College offers a biotechnology technician program that prepares
members of the community to enter a career in biotechnology production. A rigorous
lecture course and three intensive lab courses emphasize the basic concepts that underlie
cell culture, recovery and product analysis. Program specifics include: how modern
business principles and sound manufacturing procedures ensure the quality and safety of a
biotechnology production pipeline, and the role of governmental oversight and regulation
during the discovery, development and manufacture of new products produced by
genetically engineered cells. The biotechnology program supports the cluster of companies
that are located along Interstate 80 in Solano County’s Life Sciences Corridor. Industry
support includes Genentech Inc.
Fairfield, CA
707.864.7000
www.cabiotech.org
Abbott Diagnostics Division (South Pasadena)
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Internships — Abbott offers dynamic science-based internship opportunities to college
students that provide hands-on experience while promoting personal and professional
growth. Abbott is proud that The Princeton Review ranked the organization as one of the top
three companies with a five-star rating for internship work assignments directly related to a
field of study and career goals.
www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/50.60.10:10/general_content/General_
Content_00166.htm
Amgen
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MBA recruiting program — The MBA Leadership Program at Amgen is an opportunity
to use business skills and experience to dramatically improve people’s lives. Participants
have the chance to play a crucial role in the success of the organization and work with
some of the industry’s top individuals. Recent business school graduates can experience a
science-based, high-performing environment through full-time positions in Amgen’s finance
and marketing organizations.
www.amgen.com/careers/mba.html
Internship & Co-Ops — Through Amgen’s internship and co-op programs, the company
shares knowledge and builds relationships with qualified students from a variety of majors,
including chemistry, computer science and biology.
Internships — Paid internship assignments are designed for undergraduate and
graduate-level students. Students work under at least one practicing professional who
provides guidance and mentorship during the 10- to 12-week internship.
Internships Cooperative Education — Students complete an assignment over the
course of more than one semester for academic credit. The normal schedule is composed
of paid, full-time work for one semester, followed by a full-time semester at school.
www.amgen.com/careers/
Amgen Foundation
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Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Lab Program — The Amgen-Bruce Wallace
Biotechnology Lab Program is an educational outreach program funded by the Amgen
Foundation that provides equipment, curriculum assistance and supplies to high schools and
colleges. The program integrates a hands-on, inquiry-based molecular biology curriculum
designed to introduce, with extensive teacher support, the excitement of scientific discovery
to thousands of students. www.amgen.com/citizenship/foundation.html
Amgen Scholars — Amgen Scholars is a $25 million, eight-year program that provides
pivotal research experiences for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree and a
career in science. The program was launched in the Summer of 2007 with approximately
250 undergraduate students from nearly 100 different colleges and universities across the
nation. The Amgen scholars will have the opportunity to meet each other and learn about
drug discovery and development at a mid-Summer symposium in California.
http://www.amgenscholars.com/
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Medtronic
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Internships — Even before they graduate, students can get a taste of the innovative,
mission-driven Medtronic culture while gaining meaningful work experiences and improving
lives. Medtronic’s Summer Associate Program offers business and technical internships to top
students around the world.
www.medtronic.com/careers/student-opportunities/
Pfizer-Summer Internships & Co-Op Programs
Interns at Pfizer can put their education and talent to work immediately. Across their operating
groups, Pfizer offers value-added, high impact internship opportunities in research and development,
marketing, finance, human resources, production, sales and legal. Pfizer recruits from a diverse pool
of top-ranked candidates who are currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico.
www.pfizer.com/careers/working_for/summer_internships.jsp
Moorpark College
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The Moorpark College Industrial Biotechnology Program is one of three in the
State of California with a comprehensive curriculum in industrial bio-manufacturing. The
program also provides the training needed for employment in research and development.
Scientists from the biotechnology industry designed the curriculum and also participate in
the instruction of this program. The training provided is current and informative and directly
meets the needs of the industry recruiting the workforce. Industry support includes Baxter
Healthcare and Amgen.
Moorpark, CA
805.378.1400
Ventura College
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Ventura College offers both certificates and Associate of Science degrees in either
biotechnology or plant biotechnology. This is the only community college plant biotechnology
certificate program in California. All courses are offered in the evening hours, allowing them
to be taken for enrichment by working students and allowing participation by professionals
from Amgen Inc.; Baxter Healthcare; BioSource Inc.; DAKO International; Genetic
Information Systems; Seminis Vegetable Seeds; Technical Associates; Twyford Plant Labs
and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Crime Lab. Internships may be available.
Ventura, CA
805.654.6400
www.cabiotech.org
Amylin Pharmaceuticals
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Summer Internship Program — The internship program provides an exciting
educational opportunity for those exploring a career at Amylin as well as in the biotech/life
sciences industry.
www.careers.amylin.com/internships.asp
Biogen Idec
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Biogen Idec offers internships for students majoring in life sciences and non-science
disciplines, with positions open in many groups across the company. The college internship
program is designed to offer opportunities to students who are interested in exploring the
biotech industry and a potential career at Biogen Idec. Through hands-on work experience,
Biogen Idec offers a supportive, collaborative teaching environment aimed at developing
interns’ skills and identifying their career goals.
www.biogenidec.com/site/internships.html
Novocell
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Novocell offers an internship program for students interested in exploring a career in the
biotechnology industry. Novocell interns are part of a team focused on creating, delivering
and commercializing cell and drug therapies for diabetes and other chronic diseases as well
as essential business and administrative functions.
www.novocell.com/careers/internships.html
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Leadership Development Programs
Finance Leadership Development Program — Four rotations over two years are designed
to accelerate career development and develop future generations of finance leaders for
Thermo Fisher Scientific. Recent undergraduates will have the opportunity to interact with
senior finance leaders and executives and participate in various key financial initiatives.
MBA Leadership Development Program — Three rotations over two years are designed
to develop candidates to be ready to take on management positions at any Thermo
Fisher location at the completion of the program. MBA graduates from top-tier programs
will participate in rotations designed by senior management, attend leadership training
and work with a mentor throughout their two years in the program.
MBA Intern Program — The 10-week program, which takes place over the Summer,
enables MBA first-year students to work on assignments selected by senior management
while participating in leadership training and networking events. The goal of the MBA
intern program is to provide a pipeline of talent for the MBA Leadership Development
Program.
www.thermofisher.com/global/en/about/careers/mba_in.asp
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Alliant University
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Ranked 6th nationwide for awarding doctorates to minority women and 14th for
doctorates to minorities (all disciplines combined) by Diverse Magazine, Alliant offers a rich
opportunity for students who want to develop multicultural competence and put their sciencebased knowledge into professional practice.
San Diego Area Campuses
858.635.4772
BIOCOM Institute
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BIOCollaborative — The BIOCollaborative is a partnership between the BIOCOM
Institute and the California State University system that will create a seamless transition
from Professional Science Masters graduate training to high-demand employment
in the life sciences for career entrants and current staff using state-of-the-art, webbased resources. The Professional Science Masters degree is a graduate program that
prepares science professionals with the strong research backgrounds they need for the
pharmaceutical, medical devices and diagnostics sectors while also training them in the
managerial, financial, and legal areas needed for business success. This alliance creates
close connections between these public sector educational programs and private sector
employment needs.
www.biocomworkforce.org/initiatives/?id=4
Mira Costa College
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With a broad and flexible range of degree, certificate and skill-building programs
in the life sciences, Mira Costa has become a leading institution in the training and
retraining of San Diego’s biotechnology workforce. Some of Mira Costa’s cutting-edge
programs include its Certificate of Achievement–Biotechnology Lab Assistant, Certificate
of Competence–Biotechnology Research and Development Technician, and Certificate of
Competence–Biotechnology Manufacturing Operator. Mira Costa also offers associate
degrees in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology research and biotechnology manufacturing,
chemistry and pharmacological chemistry. Industry support includes Genentech.
Oceanside, CA
760. 757.2121
www.miracosta.edu
Miramar College
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Miramar offers certificates, associate degrees and comprehensive transfer programs for
students transitioning into the UC and CSU systems as well as private academic institutions.
New state-of-the-art science facilities house the Southern California Biotechnology Center,
one of only six centers statewide that are funded through the California Community Colleges
Economic and Workforce Development Program. Miramar offers several pathways designed
to teach students the basic biology, chemistry and lab skills needed for an entry-level position
in the biotechnology industry. These include Introduction to Biotechnology, Associate in
Science degree in Applied Biology, Certificate of Achievement in Applied Biology and
Certificate of Completion in Biotechnology. Industry support includes Amgen Foundation,
Invitrogen, KForce Scientific, and Ambion—the RNA Company.
San Diego, CA
858.536.7800
www.sdmiramar.edu
www.cabiotech.org
Salk Institute
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Academic Training-Graduate Students — The Salk Institute provides an outstanding
environment for graduate training. Approximately 100 students are currently pursuing
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees with Salk faculty. These students come to Salk laboratories via
admission to graduate programs within the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and
receive a degree from UCSD. The Salk Institute participates in a joint graduate program with
the division of biology.
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Postdoctoral research positions in the Jack H. Skirball Center for Chemical
Biology and Proteomics — Two postdoctoral positions are available at the chemical
biology and proteomics laboratory. One position is to study how stem cells differentiate into
neurons by developing new technologies to investigate the process on the molecular level.
This project is supported by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM, www.
cirm.ca.gov). The other position is to study the Wnt signaling pathway in C. elegans using
genetically encoded unnatural amino acids (Supported by NIH). Candidate should have a
recent Ph.D. within two years. A strong background in cell biology or molecular biology is
required. Experience with stem cells is highly desirable for the first position.
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Postdoctoral research positions in the Laboratory for Theoretical Biophysics
and Computational Neuroscience — Full-time postdoctoral positions are available at
the Crick-Jacobs Center for Theoretical Biology, within the Salk Institute for Biological Studies,
San Diego, CA. Projects will involve work at the interface between physics and biology, on
theories of neural coding and computation.
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Junior Fellow in the Crick-Jacobs Center for Theoretical and Computational
Biology — The overall goal of the center is to integrate experimental and theoretical
approaches to understanding the organization of signaling systems and the functional
neuroanatomy of the brain, from the molecular to the systems levels, and how behavior
arises from the interactions between the brain’s many components. The scientists who
work at the Crick-Jacobs Center combine approaches from biology, physics, chemistry,
mathematics, computer science and engineering, and exploit techniques that include
computer simulations, imaging, viral vectors and molecular genetics. Junior fellows of the
Crick-Jacobs Center work on projects that involve two or more laboratories at the Salk
Institute and include both experimental and theoretical approaches.
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Postdoctoral research positions in the Laboratory for Gene Expression —
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience at the
Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Their collaborative team of researchers is investigating
genetically based disorders such as Williams and Down Syndromes, in an NIH multidisciplinary multi-site program project that forges links between domains of cognition, brain
structure, brain function and molecular genetics.
www.lcn.salk.edu
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The Scripps Research Institute
In barely more than a decade, the Kellogg School of Science and Technology at The Scripps
Research Institute (TSRI) has grown from a handful to several hundred students and more than
200 alumni. At the same time, Scripps Research has grown into one of the nation’s top centers for
graduate education in biology and chemistry.
With specialties in organic, bio-organic and biophysical chemistry, students in the graduate program
take classes from more than 100 faculty members representing every department at Scripps
Research. TSRI offers doctoral programs in chemical and biological sciences with the following
curriculum tracks: chemistry, chemical biology, biology, biophysical and immunology.
• Summer Immunology and Virology Undergraduate Fellowship: An
Advanced Program in Science Research Education (SINAPSE) — This is an
intensive Summer research experience open to talented undergraduate students interested in
immunology and virology. The program emphasizes the scientific process, bench experience,
data analysis and experimental design.
www.scripps.edu/e_index.html
Southwestern College
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Southwestern College offers a multi-track program in biotechnology. This program
includes certificate programs and associate degrees in biotechnology and chemical
technology as well as A.S. degrees in biology and chemistry. In addition, the Biotechnology
Education and Training Sequence Investment Project creates strategic partnerships between
Southwestern College and the Sweetwater Union High School District, four-year academic
institutions and the local biotechnology industry. Industry support includes the Salk Institute.
Chula Vista, CA
619.421.6700
www.swccd.edu
www.cabiotech.org
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Teacher Training Programs
The life sciences industry is dedicated to creating a base
of understanding about biotechnology among teachers and
students in order to engage the next generation of leaders in
the industry. Through professional development programs,
teacher training sessions, biotechnology resources and other
support materials, the industry continuously strives to increase
teachers’ awareness of rapid advances in biotechnology,
current and future uses of biotechnology, hands-on laboratory
skills and academic knowledge that can be transferred
to students. These programs are designed to get teachers
involved in cutting-edge science providing skills, strategies
and knowledge to spread awareness of biotechnology to their
students so that the subject becomes more exciting and less
daunting. A number of programs have been developed by the
biotechnology industry for both teachers and students to help
them better understand biotechnology and possibly prepare for
careers in the industry.
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Bayer HealthCare
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Community Resources for Science — The organization’s mission is “to build a
community of educators working together to excite all children about learning through the
scientific exploration of the world around them.” Begun in 1997 with support from Bayer
funds allocated through the Berkeley Public Education Foundation, CRS provides a unique
model for elementary science professional development for local teachers.
www.crscience.org/about/index.html
City College San Francisco
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The California Academy of Sciences’ Teacher Service Program provides educators
throughout the Bay Area and beyond with teaching resources, classroom materials and professional
development opportunities. Industry support includes Novartis and the Amgen Foundation.
www.calacademy.org
City College San Francisco
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The Bridge to Biotech program provides a rigorous and engaging introduction to biotechnology.
Bridge students learn essential laboratory skills while at the same time strengthening the math and
language skills that they will need for success in the biotechnology certificate program. Additionally,
Bridge students are taught how to identify the specific work-related skills acquired at each stage of
their biotech training so that they can promote themselves with greater confidence when seeking
employment. www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Biotech_Training/index.htm
Community Resources for Sciences
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K-5 Science Connections
The CRS K-5 Science Connections program engages more than 500 elementary school teachers from
needy schools in urban East Bay communities with support services and training to help them do more
and better science with their students, including year-round individualized support to connect teachers with
hundreds of local science programs, thousands of teaching materials, workshops, grants, and websites,
and a library of hands-on classroom activities. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(510) 527-5212
www.crscience.org
Exploratorium Teacher Institute Online
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Exploratorium Teacher Institute Online: Support of a National Science Teacher Guild
Teach Institute (TI) Online will meet the professional development needs of science teachers living and
working in areas distant from the Exploratorium, using online tools - podcasts, video downloads, live
synchronous workshops, and social networking tools - to translate proven, high-quality TI on-site experience
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into a virtual one and offer to an expanded national audience of teachers the same benefits:
strengthened content knowledge, pedagogical expertise, classroom innovations, and a professional
community. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(415) 563-7337
www.exploratorium.edu
Industry Initiatives for Science and Math
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Revitalizing Bay Area Science Teachers
IISME provides 35 Summer Fellowships at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, UC Berkeley,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, San Jose State University, and other non-profit research
institutions. Here teachers find they can be valuable and enthusiastic contributors on technical
and scientific projects, often exceeding all expectations. IISME engages the resources of Silicon
Valley’s high performance corporate workplaces and research labs-especially the expertise of their
scientists, engineers and technologists-and involves them in the process of reforming education,
one teacher at a time. Industry supporters include the Amgen Foundation.
(408) 553-2267
www.iisme.org
Amgen Foundation
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New Science Teacher Academy — The National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
New Science Teacher Academy, co-founded by the Amgen Foundation with a three-year,
$3 million grant, is a professional development initiative created to help strengthen quality
science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence and improve
teacher content knowledge.
www.nsta.org/academy/
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The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE) — AASTE is an
annual award program sponsored by Amgen that recognizes extraordinary contributions
by educators across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada who are elevating the level
of science literacy through creativity in the classroom and motivation of students. Since
the program’s inception in 1992, Amgen has awarded more than $2 million dollars to
educators who have made extraordinary contributions to science teaching and who have
had a measurable impact on the lives of their students.
http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
Genzyme/Invitrogen’s Biotech Educator Award
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Identifies outstanding teachers-leaders who have participated in the Biotechnology
Institute’s National Biotechnology Teacher-Leader Program, the aim of which is to improve
biotechnology education in the K-12 grade levels.
www.biotechinstitute.org/programs/biotecheducatoraward.html
www.cabiotech.org
Pfizer
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Recipe for Sustainable Science: An Introduction to Green Chemistry is a
teacher training institute that provides middle-level educators with the process, skills and
confidence to study green science with their students. Recognized as a leader in the
science of green chemistry, Pfizer has developed middle school curricula with assistance
from The Keystone Center and Beyond Benign. English and Spanish versions of the
program are available from Beyond Benign.
www.keystone.org/pel/green_chemistry2007.html
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Bringing Science to Life in Our School — Several Pfizer sites train and employ
science teachers during the Summer, offering lab experience and help in adapting lab
content into classroom activities. Pfizer’s educational programs are designed to build
teachers’ capacity to teach science and to generate excitement in the classroom. The
success of Pfizer’s educational initiatives is attributable to the talented individuals who
participate in the partnerships between Pfizer and the schools — employees, teachers,
administrators and parents.
www.pfizer.com/responsibility/education/school_partnerships.jsp
Caltech Pre-College Science Initiative
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Improving Urban High School Teaching — The program creates a cadre of over
120 high school science teachers of biology, chemistry and physics who teach through
hands-on student investigations in classrooms dominated by low-income and minority
students. Industry partners include Amgen and other California biotechnology companies.
www.capsi.caltech.edu/
Mentor LA
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Mentor LA and the Amgen Foundation launched a three-year partnership to improve
education in South Los Angeles. The Amgen Foundation grant of $4 million over three years
will assist Mentor LA in advancing a new model of high-performance public schooling, one
where the public and private sectors work together through a shared leadership structure to
create successful high schools.
Contact: Florence Grace, (310) 553-4477
Orange County Science, Technology, and Society Network (STS)
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The Orange County STS Network project establishes a permanent science, technology
and society (STS) network that provides continuous updating of science and technology
issues in middle and high school curricula. www.chem.ps.uci.edu/~mtaagepe/SciEd/sts.html
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BioBridge
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Based at UCSD, BioBridge is a partnership between school districts, other universities
and the industry. The goal of the program is to link educational and scientific communities
in creating hands-on laboratory experiences that help enhance bioscience achievement at
schools in underserved areas of San Diego.
http://biobridge.ucsd.edu
Life Sciences Summer Institute
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Teacher Externship Program — The program helps increase awareness of the local life
sciences industries (biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and related areas) to those
individuals who are most influential to the development of our future workforce: teachers.
Teachers will gain exposure to the industry though hands-on laboratory curriculum training,
company externship experiences and curriculum integration along with sharing and
networking among peers. This 12-day program includes one week of industry introduction
and laboratory curriculum training using the Amgen Bruce Wallace biotech lab program
curriculum followed by one week of half-day industry externship experiences and half-day
curriculum connection and implementation workshops.
www.sandiegoatwork.com/generate/html/Youth/life_sciences_summer.html
The Scripps Research Institute
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Science Partnership Scholars Program — Each year, The Scripps Research Institute
selects teachers from middle and high schools throughout San Diego County to participate
in the scholars program. Under the supervision of senior faculty at The Scripps Research
Institute, a cadre of doctoral candidates has developed a curriculum, including hands-on
experiments that can be used in the classroom as well as didactic presentations on stateof-the-art research topics and techniques. Program topics may include cell biology and
structure, combinatorial chemistry, drug development, HIV and forensics. To complete the
program, each participant will develop and submit a lesson plan for the classroom based on
one or more of the program topics.
www.scripps.edu/community/spsp.html
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The Scripps Research Institute/Biogen Idec Foundation Summer Internship
Program for Teachers — The Summer Research Internship Program for Teachers at
The Scripps Research Institute has been created to expose teachers to current laboratory
techniques and procedures, provide information on a variety of contemporary issues in basic
biomedical research, create ties and linkages to working scientists who can assist them in
curriculum development, and create opportunities for teachers to share information and
knowledge with their peers.
www.scripps.edu/community/hsteacher.html
www.cabiotech.org
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Professional Development Programs
California’s biotechnology companies understand the
importance of recruiting and educating potential employees
and also the continuing education of current employees to
stay ahead of life-saving trends. Companies offer innovative
education programs to help keep employees aware of new
developments in the industry as well as training programs
to assist their employees with professional growth and
comprehensive work experience.
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www.cabiotech.org
Abbott
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Professional Development Program — A primary objective of the Professional
Development Program is the development of participants in preparation for future key
positions within the Abbott organization. Coaching and mentoring by Abbott’s business
leaders are fundamental elements of the program.
To make the most of the assignment experience, employees are paired with a mentor who is
an experienced Abbott leader. Mentors assist employees in adjusting to the company and
required work transitions and supports professional development. By changing assignments
throughout the program, employees will develop a sound understanding of our company
and develop leadership, technical and interpersonal skills along the way. In fact, many
program graduates are now in key leadership roles with the company.
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Affymetrix — Santa Clara
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Affymetrix offers various support vehicles, such as training classes and tuition
reimbursement. In partnership with an employee’s manager, Affymetrix helps employees
seek out ways to grow and refine their skills. The company’s flexible learning philosophy
allows employees to develop a plan that suits their needs, whether it is learning through onthe-job training or being paired with a mentor or advisor.
www.affymetrix.com/careers/index.affx
Anesiva, Inc.
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Anesiva supports career development by providing employees with a tuition reimbursement
benefit for pre-approved courses. Brown bag career development seminars are offered free
of charge throughout the year to Anesiva employees.
www.anesiva.com/wt/page/benefits
Baxter
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Baxter offers internships to its employees who aim to develop into well-rounded business
professionals within their given field. Baxter is also proud to sponsor home study programs
that are highly interactive. All programs are accredited by providers of continuing
education for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the American Nurses
Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. In addition, all programs are approved
for nursing accreditation in California by the Board of Registered Nurses, State of California,
Department of Consumer Affairs. Accreditation refers to recognition of education activities
only and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any
product.
www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers/development_programs/sub/FDiP/index.html
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Genentech
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Fellowships — Genentech offers clinical fellowships in its development organization.
In this program, fellows work closely with top institutions and physicians to deliver on
Genentech’s commitment to develop novel therapeutics. Genentech targets third- and fourthyear fellows with a strong interest in clinical research. Target degrees: MD, MD/Ph.D.
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Genentech postdoctoral positions — These positions typically last three years and
offer the chance to do cutting-edge research in an inspired, purposeful and resource-rich
environment. As many postdoctoral program alumni can attest, the program offers unrivaled
opportunities at the forefront of science. Target degrees: Ph.D, MD/Ph.D, DVM/Ph.D.
http://www.gene.com/gene/careers/university/
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Genentech’s diversity network associations (DNA) — Genentech employee groups
have established a grassroots diversity effort through strategic community and educational
initiatives both on campus and off. http://www.gene.com/gene/about/diversity/programs/groups.html
Johnson & Johnson
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Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute — The Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute
is a new initiative to transform diabetes care from management to mastery. At a time when
diabetes is a global pandemic, a key goal of the institute is to train health professionals with
state-of-the-art tools, information and resources so they can help to improve the quality of life
for people with diabetes in their communities.
Novartis
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The Novartis Learning Program — The Novartis Learning Program is dedicated to
developing managers and inspiring them to grow as business leaders. Novartis wants to
build a reputation for having an exciting workplace and encourage their associates to
realize their professional ambitions.
www.novartis.com/careers/career-development/index.shtml
Roche Palo Alto
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Postdoctoral fellowships — Through its postdoctoral fellowship program, Roche Palo
Alto appoints talented researchers who contribute to basic research efforts and program
discovery goals. Roche Palo Alto fellows collaborate with world-class researchers in
discovering and developing innovative new medicines. Postdoctoral fellowships are typically
two-year assignments, with evaluation at the end of the first year to determine continuation.
Some fellowships may be extended for three years.
www.roche.com/careers/Postdoctorial.html
www.cabiotech.org
Abbott
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The Abbott Professional Development Program — Abbott’s Professional
Development Program offers early career professionals (typically recent university graduates)
the opportunity to build a broad foundation of work experience and business knowledge.
Abbott’s programs offer on-the-job learning while promoting leadership skill development
and professional growth.
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Abbott’s Diversity Strategy — Abbott focuses on diversity and inclusion strategy in
three core areas: recruitment and hiring, inclusion and culture, and leadership development.
The Executive Inclusion Council, led by Abbott’s chairman and CEO, oversees its diversity
and inclusion efforts, monitors the hiring and advancement of women and minorities in
management, and supports the programs that promote an inclusive work environment.
Women employees represent nearly 53 percent of Abbot’s U.S. managers, while minorities
represent more than 28 percent.
www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/40.50.5:5/general_content/General_
Content_00281.htm
Allergan
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The ALLERGAN ACADEMY™ — The Allergan Academy offers a forum for peer-to-peer
discussion and a comprehensive curriculum in person and via the Web.
www.allerganacademy.com/
Amgen
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Amgen encourages mentorships and coaching as well as developmental feedback
programs to make sure employees continue to grow. Formal training and education are also
encouraged and aided by the tuition reimbursement program.
www.amgen.com/careers/careers_training_development.htm
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Amgen’s Affinity Groups — These groups, along with the company’s diversity council,
provide mentoring and networking opportunities as well as develop and strengthen
community partnerships with local and nationwide organizations. More than 2,500 of
Amgen’s employees participate in the Affinity Groups.
wwwext.amgen.com/careers/diversity.html
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Medtronic
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Support Tools — To help employees reach their potential, Medtronic offers numerous tools
and resources, such as customized development plans; self-assessment and feedback tools;
mentoring and peer advisor programs; comprehensive on-site classes covering business,
engineering, and science topics; tuition reimbursement and scholarships; and online job
listings, so employees can seek out new career opportunities within the company.
www.minimed.com/help/index.html
Leadership Program — To dramatically advance the field of medical technology,
Medtronic needs talented leaders at all levels of the organization. Medtronic partners with
employees to develop the skills and competencies needed to meet the company’s growing
business requirements and to fulfill career goals. The company helps develop those skills
through a full portfolio of leadership development programs for all levels and a corporate
leadership development rotation program for new MBA employees in which participants
take on two 12- to 18-month assignments while gaining exposure to Medtronic’s core
businesses, therapies and leaders.
www.medtronic.com/careers/develop-your-potential/
www.cabiotech.org
BIOCOM Institute
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BioBriefing — The one-day BioBriefing course created by Biotech Primer provides
a concise overview of the key concepts of modern biology and an introduction to the
technology and terminology used in the biotech and life science industries. Classes are
specifically geared toward the non-science professional who needs to better understand
industry terminology, science, techniques and issues.
www.biocom.org/42/84/89/
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From the Laboratory to Leadership — The Leadership Edge’s unique four-day
certificate program is designed for executives and managers who want to develop the skills,
attitudes and habits required to direct highly productive teams and businesses in the life
sciences. The program includes company and industry relevant case studies, practical and
engaging exercises, down-loadable support tools for each session, and a manual designed
to personalize the training for each participant. This program has served more than 3,000
managers from over 300 life science organizations.
http://www.biocom.org/42/hr_training_programs/laboratory_to_leadership/
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Life Science Career Counselor Training Day — The Annual Life Science Career
Counselor Training Day has brought together over 225 high school, college, community
college and career counselors to learn more about the broad scientific and non-scientific
occupations that are available throughout the biotechnology industry. This annual program
is a one-day workshop for career counseling professionals to gain exposure to the life
science industry overall, as well as specific industry needs for hiring.
www.BiocomInstitute.org
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Presentation Advantage — Created by 2Connect, this hands-on presentation workshop
provides participants with the opportunity for practice, feedback, videotaping and oneon-one coaching. The workshop is filled with practice and feedback to help experienced
presenters hone their skills and better connect with audiences.
www.biocom.org/42/hr_training_programs/presentation_advantage/
Celegene
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Professional Development Programs — Celegene offers a wide array of programs
and tools that support professional development, including orientation programs for new
employees, performance and development feedback for all employees, professional courses
to supplement on-the-job experiences, educational assistance for external course work, easy
access to development, and career management information and tools.
www.celgene.com/careers/professional-development.aspx
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Gen-Probe
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Gen-Probe Employee Development — Gen-Probe believes in continuous learning.
The company has a generous tuition assistance program. Through Gen-ProbE-Learning,
employees can choose from 100 courses to develop skills at their own pace. Gen-Probe also
offers a variety of in-house training opportunities throughout the year.
www.gen-probe.com/careers/employee_development.aspx
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Vertex has developed an integrated team environment in which employees set high goals
and work together to accomplish them. Vertex provides employees with tools that enable
them to achieve, and opportunities for professional development. The company encourages
employee participation in its educational seminar series, and Vertex scientists regularly
publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. These extensive collaborations bring
employees together with their colleagues from leading research centers and companies
based in Cambridge, MA; San Diego, CA; and Oxford, UK, as well as throughout the
world.
www.vrtx.com/
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Employee Development — Vertex encourages employees to further their knowledge and
skill base training with tuition reimbursement. In addition, Vertex is committed to supporting
employee health and wellness. Its employee assistance program provides diverse resources
on parenting and elder care as well as financial planning and wellness programs.
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25119&siteid=5134
www.cabiotech.org
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Additional Programs and Other Resources
Bio-Link
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Bio-Link is a National Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Center for Biotechnology
that originated in late 1998 with a grant from the National Science Foundation. The ATE
program was created to improve and expandx educational programs that prepare skilled
technicians to work in the high-tech fields that drive the U.S. economy.
www.bio-link.org/index.htm
BIOCOM Institute
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The BIOCOM Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity, was created to support science education
and create pioneering opportunities for students, teachers and scientists to work with the
life sciences industry. The mission of the BIOCOM Institute is to serve as a bridge between
learning institutions and life sciences companies to create comprehensive education
initiatives that advance science literacy.
The BIOCOM Institute web site is a “one-stop-shop” for life science career resources. This
online center educates regional talent pools about the skills necessary to fill life science
positions. Key features include a searchable database containing more than 800 life science
career descriptions and 300 degree and professional development programs offered by
educational institutions within Southern California.
www.biocominstitute.org
Biotech Workforce Network
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The Biotech Workforce Network creates public-private partnerships that recruit, assess
and train workers for the booming biotech sector. These partnerships maximize public
funding with private-sector support to create the best-possible, cost-effective employment and
training solutions.
www.biotechworkforcenetwork.com/
California Community College Biological Technologies Initiative
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The Statewide Biological Technologies Initiative, led by the six centers and
partnering with biotechnology firms, secondary schools, universities, public agencies and
associations, lay the groundwork for comprehensive educational programs to prepare
the workforce for new jobs. The Biological Technologies Initiative facilitates and enables
improved community college effectiveness in supporting biotechnology-related economic
development in California.
www.cccbiotech.org
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science — COSMOS
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Located on four University of California campuses, COSMOS is a four-week residential
Summer program open to entering 9th through exiting 12th grade high school students with
a demonstrated interest and achievement in math and science. COSMOS provides students
with the opportunity to work side-by-side with outstanding university faculty and researchers,
covering topics beyond the typical high school curriculum placing a strong emphasis on
technology and engineering.
www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/
www.cabiotech.org
California State University Program for Education and Research in
Biotechnology (CSUPERB)
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CSUPERB’s mission is to develop a professional biotechnology workforce by mobilizing
and supporting collaborative California State University (CSU) student and faculty research,
innovating educational practices, and responding to and anticipating the needs of the life
sciences industry.
CSUPERB provides grant funding, organizes an annual symposium, sponsors industryresponsive curricula, and serves as a liaison for the CSU with government, philanthropic,
educational and biotechnology industry partners. The program involves students and faculty
from the biology, chemistry, engineering, agriculture, business, math and computer science
departments at all 23 CSU campuses.
www.calstate.edu/csuperb/
California State University Professional Science Masters Degree Program
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The California State University (CSU) has initiated a system-wide program that will
eventually make the prestigious Professional Science Masters (PSM) programs available in
16 fields and 12 campuses. The PSM programs result in the awarding of Masters of Science
degrees and prepare students for science and mathematics careers in business, government,
or non-profit organizations. PSM programs that CSU campuses have begun or are planning
are in the fields of biotechnology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, clinical project management,
medical physics, computational science, environmental science, ecological economics,
forensic science, and genetic counseling.
www.calstate.edu/psm/
California State University Professional Science Programs for Veterans
and Military Personnel
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The California State University (CSU) has launched a Veterans Initiative as part of its
leadership in Professional Science Masters (PSM) programs. The purpose of the initiative
is to make Professional Science Masters Degree and Certificate programs available to
Veterans, Active Duty Military, and other members of the military community. The focus is
on preparing military personnel who have backgrounds in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) fields for employment in high demand science and technology
positions in the civilian sector.
www.calstate.edu/psm/military/
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CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program
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The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Bridges to Stem
Cell Research Program was created to facilitate instruction, laboratory work, internship
placement, faculty mentoring and career guidance. The Program will be offered at the CSU
campuses of Channel Islands, Humboldt, Long Beach, Pomona, Sacramento, San Diego,
San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo and San Marcos. Cal State L.A. is a partner in
the Cal Poly Pomona project, which will pool the campuses’ faculty expertise in research,
curriculum development and mentoring.
(562) 951-4800
The California Applied Biotechnology Centers Initiative
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Specifically serves the workforce needs of the biotechnology and biosciences
community in California. The statewide and regional directors of the CalABC Initiative
partner with local and regional industry professionals to design skill-based instruction
for employers’ needs; provide employees for both established and start-up bioscience
companies, including bioscience company incubators; work with legislative, governmental
and economic development agencies regarding the bioscience workforce; and partner with
biotechnology industry organizations
www.cccewd.net/services_detail.cfm?l=6&
www.cabiotech.org

Website - California Biotechnology Foundation

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