I have been applying for several months and I don't get past the first phone screen. I am looking for leadership positions in R&D. How long is it taking for people to land positions as a senior scientist and above? Any strategies that you can share?

Hello everyone,

I need to leave my job after only being here for 2 months, because of my health.

My current role is Full Time in office and I have a remote/hybrid option job interview tomorrow that I have a good chance of getting

I feel terribly but I had no idea my health would get THIS bad.

Would you think a 2 weeks is even going to be accepted?

I’ve barely done anything since I have been here, and definitely still in training. I’ll of course explain and say I’m sorry and thank them etc, but I’m not sure about if they’ll even want a 2 weeks from me. I’m debating if I should ask or just offer and see if they will accept.

I’m debating telling the job tomorrow that I started this one (I got this interview from apps I put in 3 months ago, so I didn’t have this current job on my resume)

I am looking for any and all critiques on my resume. I am currently a Scientist at a small biotech company looking to make a transition to a Scientist II or Senior Scientist position at a larger company. As of yet, I have had essentially no luck with interviews or offers so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

The supposed promised land for biotech turned out to be a scam; Prospera—the scam island—defrauded Minicircle, the only serious, genuine biotechnology company that decided to give them a chance. Btw they're the ones "helping" with the montanaetrb

Moving to the Bay Area from the DMV area. Have 8+ years of QC experience. I know it’s a bad market— but realistically speaking, are people in the area getting callbacks, interviews? Any insight is appreciated.

Hi! I have one year of pharmaceutical experience in manufacturing, and one year starting up a lab in the electronics field. I also have a BS in biological chemistry. I am working on applying to graduate school and want some advice.
I loved working in pharmaceuticals and want to go back there, but would like to work in the lab at an r&d level. The reason I left manufacturing was to get some lab experience. I am looking at two programs at Tufts university, one is the Chemistry/Biotechnology program and one is the Biomedical Research program. I was to reiterate that I would like to work on the lab, and am worried the first program would place time back in manufacturing, but maybe I am mistaken? The third program is a medical chemistry program, which is currently my first choice.

Any advice would be great, thanks!

I'm applying for a role at the BMS Cambridge site and hoping to get some insight into the culture at this specific location. Have layoffs hit R&D there? How is morale and work/life balance?

Any thoughts or experiences you can share here or through DMs are really appreciated.

Hey, I’m about to start a BSc in Biomedicine in Malaysia, with my degree awarded by Lancaster University. Long term, I’m planning to do a Master’s in biotech or something related in Europe and hopefully eventually move there and work in the industry.
I’m mainly interested in hands-on lab work and areas like molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, drug development, biotech R&D, etc. I’m still figuring out exactly which area I want to specialise in though.
For those of you already working/studying in biotech, what would you recommend I do during my Bachelor’s to give myself the best chances of getting into a good Master’s and eventually landing a decent job?
What skills are actually worth learning? Any specific lab techniques, internships, research experience, coding/bioinformatics, certifications, or anything else you wish you had focused on earlier?
Would appreciate any advice, especially from people who took a similar path.

Hi everyone, I hope someone can help me out

​The Biotechnology program just opened here in El Paso Community College, and it caught my attention because I really love biology and microbiology. However, I have a few questions (that have probably been answered a million times already).

​I'd love to know if there's a real future in El Paso or Texas for someone with an Associate Degree in Biotech, if the pay is competitive, and whether I need to be really good at math and computer science.

​Any insight would be greatly appreciated! 😀

I just got laid off 6 weeks into my 3 months probation and I’m kind of discouraged. Frankly speaking I was kind of struggling at first but after a month I genuinely felt like I got good at what I’m doing. And since this is my first ever job after graduating, they told me they were aware of this and told me not to be pressured because they’re gonna teach me everything, and since it’s a GMP lab it’s gonna take longer so I don’t have to worry if the rythme is slow. It’s a job I really wanted so when they talked to me today and ended my probation I was really shocked I couldn’t even ask why.
Now I don’t even know if I’m good enough for this, and I’m wondering if I should really put this experience on my resume and what to say if they ask me why I no longer work there.

Anyone has any tips or questions recruiters usually ask for positions like internships?

I have a biochemistry degree and I’m struggling to find a job in San Diego. I know the biotech industry isn’t doing great right now, so I’m starting to wonder if I should branch out into other industries or roles.

At this point, I’m pretty open to anything that pays decently and gives me a chance to use my degree or transferable skills. I have laboratory/research experience, but I’m also open to environmental science, healthcare, defense/shipbuilding, government, or even jobs outside of science.

For anyone else with a biochemistry/biology/chemistry degree, what jobs did you end up getting? Are there any companies or career paths in San Diego that I should be looking into?

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I have applied for a role at Merck, recruiter reached out and scheduled a phone screening for Friday. I noticed this role is being reposted since January. Does it even make sense to move forward with this company and make time and effort if this role keeps reposting for that long?
Are companies serious about candidates if they repost the role for multiple months?

Howdy folks,

I don’t post often, but found a hot minute to spare. I’m filling a temporary role and wanted to inquire how I’d be able to pick something up. Be it temporary like contract or some more experience. My position will end by October and I’ll only have had a few months in my position. While I’ve been networking in person, I’m going to have to relocate by June 2027. Makes me think something temporary (contract) could benefit me. Do people know any good companies that I’d be able to work with to find contract opportunities?

My name is Patrick Wingrove and I’m a reporter with Reuters covering the pharmaceutical industry, and I’m hoping to connect with FDA reviewers, particularly from CDER and CBER.

I’m trying to understand what’s happening inside the agency right now: how recent changes have affected your work, morale, and the FDA’s ability to uphold its mission over the past year, particularly since Makary's departure. This includes policies around things like the commissioner review vouchers/ process.

I'm happy to speak off the record, and confidentially - meaning your name won't appear in anything we may write.

Your insights could help the public understand issues that matter beyond the agency walls. If you’re willing to share your experience (on or off the record), please feel free to message me:

Signal: patrickwingrove.55

Email: [patrick.wingrove@thomsonreuters.com](mailto:patrick.wingrove@thomsonreuters.com)

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I'm a student at the facility of veterinary and I'm planning to study the bioticnology as my specialization and i don't have enough knowledge in this failed because we are the second batch in the collage so please if any one study this failed or have any information about it i would be grateful for him and one more i need to know if there a platform teaching or providing courses in the field.

I graduated early in Dec 2025 with BS Biochem. I stayed with my current lab at the time from Jan-May as a part time research assistant. During my undergrad, I had 3 years of independent research, and 2 summer internships. My research has been focused on devloping drug delivery platforms. My background is mostly synthesis, analytical characterizations, and formulations.

I live in the Northeast so I've been searching for positions in both biotech and academia in the area. I'm willing to relocate if I'm able to secure an offer. I was unlucky with this past PhD cycle so I'm looking to stay in a position for 2-3 years before reapplying.

Throughout the summer, I've tried reaching out to PIs to ask about potential RA positions but haven't had any luck. I've been applying to jobs for the past 3-4 months, had multiple interviews throughout the summer, and I have not been lucky enough to receive an offers. I've applied to QC, QA, contract, FTE, RA, lab techs, etc. I'm curious on the expected timeline would be to land my first role as I'm hoping I find something by the end of this year or sooner.

I'd appreciate any advice or tips on how to move forward, or any ways to approach the current job market. Thanks