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When in STEM is your go-to podcast for exploring the world of science, technology, engineering, and math through the eyes of those who live it.
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Why Scientists Leave the Lab (And Why That's Okay) (opens the original)
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For many scientists, the lab feels like the ultimate career goal. But what happens when, after years of working at the bench, your interests begin to change? In this solo episode of When in STEM, I reflect on one of the biggest questions I've been asked throughout my Careers Beyond the Bench series:Why would someone spend years working in research only to eventually leave the lab? I share my own journey, from wanting to go to medical school, to falling in love with research, to discovering that
What Is Business Development in Biotech? | How Scientists Transition Out of the Lab (opens the original)
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What does a Business Development professional actually do in biotech? And how can scientists transition into this career? In this episode of the When in STEM Podcast, I sit down with Sarah, who began her career as a Senior Research Associate before making the transition into Business Development in the biotech industry. We discuss what Business Development actually is, what a typical day looks like, why she decided to leave the bench, and how her scientific background prepared her for a business
What Is Regulatory Affairs? | The Science Career Nobody Talks About (opens the original)
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What is Regulatory Affairs, and why is it one of the most important careers in the pharmaceutical industry? If you've ever wondered who works behind the scenes to help bring new medicines and therapies to patients, this episode is for you. In this episode of When in STEM , I sit down with a Regulatory Affairs professional Jessica Weckhorst to break down what the role actually involves, how it differs from research, and what it takes to build a career in this field. We discuss: What Regulatory Af
Is Quality Control (QC) the Easiest Career Transition from the Lab? | Careers Beyond the Bench (opens the original)
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Thinking about leaving research but not ready to leave biotech? One of the most common pieces of advice scientists hear is: "Transition into Quality Control (QC)." But is it really the easiest career move from the lab? In this episode of When in STEM , I sit down with a Quality Control Specialist to break down what a career in QC actually looks like. We talk about how she made the transition, the skills that transfer from research, what hiring managers look for, and whether QC is the right fit f
5 Reasons You Should Study Biotechnology | (From a Biotechnologist) (opens the original)
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Thinking about studying biotechnology? Last week, I shared 5 reasons why you should NOT study biotechnology. This week, we're flipping the script. Despite the challenges, I would still choose biotechnology every single time. In this episode of When in STEM, I'm sharing the five biggest reasons I think biotechnology is one of the most exciting degrees you can study. From meaningful work and diverse career paths to strong salaries, transferable skills, and entrepreneurship, we'll talk about why th
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