Job Application Tips

This article was written and contributed by: Guy Aday, Alamance Community College graduate, BFIP Fellow, and Biotechnology Professional

My journey into biotechnology began accidentally; more of a plan B after my initial goals seemed less in line with my physical limitations following a work injury. Ultimately discovering that I enjoy the field, I turned my attention to it fully and became determined to do my best. Part of the curriculum for my AAS program was the completion of an internship with an industry partner or an individual research project. I had the privilege of being... Read more

Documenting life on the job at Biotechnology Careers.org

by Hallie Golden

An average day during Elizabeth Stahl's internship meant documenting the fermentation process. During the lifetime of an individual "Ferm," she takes samples every 12 hours, with the first two getting a yeast count, and determing each sample's pH, Brix reading, NIR readings and temperature. Stahl also ran the ion exchange (IC) everyday to determine sulfate levels in the 200 proof and final ethanol product. In between testing fermentation and product, she collected samples to check the levels of solids.

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This week, Jenn tells us about her pet viruses, dissects a publication, tells us what not to do with SDS-PAGE gels, and shares a bit of job-hunting advice. Enjoy!

I'm beginning to wonder if I have some scar tissue on the part of my brain that helps me know my own strength. I may or may not have broken three (OMG 3) pieces of short glass while attempting to run SDS-PAGE protein gels (ahem) in the last week. I swear I'm not a brute! I never broke any short glass at PCC . However, I can... Read more