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SUMMARY:You Belong in Biotech: An Introduction to Careers in the Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Biotech? Want to picture yourself in STEM? Then join the Life Sciences Career Hub team as they facilitate this conversation focusing on science & non-science careers\, training & education pathways\, and industry related resources. Immerse yourself in an engaging career exploration activity. Whether you like to work in a lab\, a manufacturing facility\, outdoors\, or in an office\, there is a place for you in Biotech. Let MassBioEd guide your path. This interactive webinar is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \nThe Life Sciences Career Hub team aims to share information\, access\, and resources to grow and diversify the life sciences industry. We seek to support those from diverse backgrounds and education levels in greater Boston and in other regions with a biotech presence. \nDate: April 2nd | Time: 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Platform: Virtual
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/you-belong-in-biotech-an-introduction-to-careers-in-the-life-sciences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Life Sciences Career Hub
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Leadership – March/April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\n\nMember Rate: $1\,200 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate: $1\,320 \n\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nThe Accelerated Leadership Program provides leaders with critical leadership competencies to accelerate their performance in leading life sciences companies. Specifically\, the course will focus on leaders’ capabilities in areas of strategic planning and decision making\, influence\, collaboration\, and executive presence. The skills associated with the program\, when mastered\, can enable significant and strategic impact for a leader and their contributions to an organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n“I appreciated the balance of theory and practice\, for example the slides presented by the instructor was followed by team exercises. This strengthened comprehension of the topics and gave us a safe environment to practice such skills.”\n– Accelerated Leadership Attendee\, January 2022\n\nSchedule\n\nTuesday\, March 18th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nTuesday\, March 25th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nTuesday\, April 1st\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\nFriday\, April 11th\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST\n\nAgenda\nSession 1:\nCollaborative Influence\nExploring Skills & Knowledge to Motivate employees\nStrategies to Win Support and Acceptance\nCollaborative Relationships \n \nSession 2:\nStrategic Planning\nDecision-Making\nAnalyzing Problems & Opportunities\n \nSession 3 & 4:\nExecutive Presence\nDeveloping Influence\, Credibility & Authenticity as Presenters and Listeners\nInstructor\nRick Lyman\nFounder & President\, Executive Consulting and Coaching\nAs a consultant\, Rick has worked across Europe\, Asia\, South America\, and the U.S. and has served clients in a wide range of industries including: financial services\, technology\, healthcare\, retail\, biotech\, hospitality\, transportation\, telecommunications\, agriculture\, building supply\, and real estate.  Among those industries Rick has a successful track record of providing comprehensive talent management solutions that have helped to transform startups\, emerging market companies\, and mature organizations.\n \nRick was the Director of Organizational Development for Boston Scientific and responsible for designing and implementing talent management strategies that accelerated the competitive\, strategic advantage of the company. Rick has 30 years of experience leading organizational and executive development efforts for Cisco Systems\, Fidelity Investments\, and Bank of America. He developed a deep expertise in designing organizations\, developing talent\, and leading large scale transformations.  Most recently has been working as an executive coach for Harvard Business School and partnering with executives from around the world who attend the School’s Executive Education programs.\n \nRick graduated from Brown University with a BA and MA in English and with an MBA from Babson. Rick lives in Concord\, MA with his wife (Keri)\, two boys (Christopher and Benjamin)\, and two dogs who keep him in shape with daily long walks in the woods.  In his spare time\, he volunteers his consulting services to non-profit organizations and his mentoring to proteges around the country. 
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/accelerated-leadership-march-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Biotechnology Project Management – March-April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $1\,940\nNon Member Rate: $2\,160\n\nMembers of LabOps Unite\, please register here. \nMembers of BioCT\, please register here. \nDescription\nBiotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management\, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk\, allocate resources\, track projects\, resolve conflicts\, make decisions\, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs\, class participation\, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. \n\n“The most valuable lesson from this course was the team project in the end. I was able to see how the tools were put to use such as MS Project and more. It is an excellent overview of what a project manager does on a day-to-day basis.” – Biotechnology Project Management Participant\, November 2022 \n\nSchedule\n\nMonday\, March 17th\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, March 24\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, March 27\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, March 31\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nMonday\, April 7\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In Person at MassBioEd)\n\nPlease plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts during the last session. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between. \nThis course will be held online and in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nInstructor\nNazma Rosado\, MAOL\, PMP\, CMQ/OE\nPrincipal Consultant\, Avion Consulting \nNazma has over 25 years of experience in the leadership\, team and organizational development spaces. She served as the Global Head of Organizational Development at several large Pharma companies prior to her transition to consulting. She works with senior leaders to help change behaviors that shape the company’s culture and increase employee engagement\, inclusion\, and belonging. Nazma has a passion for people and a strong desire to make the workplace more diverse\, engaging\, and productive by choice. She is an experienced executive coach and has helped senior leaders develop their staff\, teams\, and selves. \nNazma is a versatile and results-driven consultant with demonstrated experience in executive coaching\, team development\, business process optimization and change management practices. She is highly skilled at training strategy design/delivery\, change management needs identification\, and creating cultures that value diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She is an analytical and strategic thinker who develops scalable\, repeatable\, and sustainable strategies and results; strategically utilizes instructor-led\, eLearning and web-based curricula to deliver maximum results and uses analytics to determine ROI. \nNazma has a B.A. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Nazma has earned many professional certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt (6σ)\, and Certifications in Change Management from APMG and Prosci.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/biotechnology-project-management-march-april-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid Course
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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SUMMARY:Explore the Genetics of Sickle Cell and the A1 and A2 beta-casein protein using gel electrophoresis
DESCRIPTION:Complete two different gel electrophoresis labs\, both exploring Medelian genetics.  In this full-day workshop\, you will use pre-prepared DNA samples to explore the alleles of the beta-globin gene responsible for sickle cell disease and trait and the alleles of the beta-casein protein that is responsible for A1 vs A2 milk. We will also explain how you can create your own genetics labs using purchased DNA fragments of dyes. \nMassachusetts teachers that complete the workshop and submit a pre- and post-workshop assignment are eligible for 10 PDPs. \nAll participants can enroll in our equipment lending program. \nLunch is provided and parking is free.
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/explore-the-genetics-of-sickle-cell-and-the-a1-and-a2-beta-casein-protein-using-gel-electrophoresis/
LOCATION:Fitchburg State University
CATEGORIES:Educators
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Effective Presentations: Planning\, Practice and Poise – March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members of LabOps Unite\, please register here.\nMembers of Bio CT\, please register here.\nPlease view the discount options for courses before registering here.\n\nMember Rate: $850\nNon Member Rate: $970\n\nInterested in offering the training exclusively to a group of your employees? Email courses@massbioed.org to learn more. \nDescription\n\n\nIn this interactive\, hands-on workshop\, participants will learn the skills needed to prepare and deliver engaging\, impactful presentations. This six-hour program is designed to build confidence and mastery in all aspects of presentation preparation: from understanding the audience to crafting a clear message\, designing visually compelling slides\, and delivering content with poise and authority. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to engage their audience\, refine their message\, and handle unexpected challenges with ease. Through a mix of instruction\, group activities\, and individual practice\, each session will cover specific areas of presentation preparation and delivery.  \nSchedule\n\n\nMonday\, March 10th\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\n\nWednesday\, March 12th\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nThursday\, March 13th\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ES\n\nAgenda\nSession 1: \n\nIntroduction to Effective Presentation\nUnderstanding Your Audience\nDefining Your Core Message\nStructuring Your Content\n\nSession 2: \n\nCrafting Engaging Visuals\nNon-Verbal Communication Skills\nUsing Voice Effectively\nBuilding Rapport with Your Audience\n\nSession 3: \n\nPresenting Rehearsal Techniques\nManaging Q&A and Audience Interaction\nOvercoming Presentation Challenges\nFinal Presentations and Feedback\n\nInstructor\n\nValerie Vigoda\nLeadership Trainer\, Executive Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner\n\nWith over 25 years of experience as a leader and an educator\, she works with organizations in several industries including health care\, pharmaceuticals\, biotechnology\, manufacturing\, hospitality\, finance\, engineering and education. She works with leaders and their teams to increase their emotional intelligence and build their leadership skills. \nValerie helps leaders and their team members become more effective in their relationships\, communication\, systems\, time management and supervision. Her clients learn strategies and build their confidence so they function with more intention\, efficiency and effectiveness. Team members become more engaged so the entire organization benefits from improved morale and increased productivity. \nValerie travels the country working with organizations on leadership and team development. She is also a frequent guest lecturer in MBA and other graduate management programs within colleges and universities. She is known for her upbeat engaging and interactive style of presenting. Her most popular workshop topics include: \n\nQualities of a Great Leader\nLeadership and Teambuilding\nLeaders as Coaches\nHaving Difficult Conversations\nDealing with Difficult People\n\nValerie holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. She holds Positive Psychology Coaching Certificates from Positive Acorn in Oregon and Wholebeing Institute in Massachusetts. She is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
URL:https://careerhub.massbioed.org/event/preparing-for-effective-presentations-planning-practice-and-poise-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online Course\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Professionals
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