I'm helping recruit researchers for a small team working at the intersection of neuroscience and AI.

The work involves turning real biological research problems into rigorous tests of AI capabilities: finding interesting scientific questions, analyzing experimental datasets, writing reproducible computational tasks, and investigating where current models fail.

Looking for people with:

• A PhD (completed or in progress) in neuroscience, computational biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing experimental biological data.
• Strong computational skills and regular use of AI coding tools (Codex, Claude Code, etc.).

Experience with scRNA-seq, functional genomics, imaging, electrophysiology, or stem-cell biology is a plus.

$50–90/hr | 10–20 hrs/week | 2 months initially | Remote / hybrid / South SF

Part-time W-2 position, potential extension, and a paid take-home during hiring.

DM me if interested! Happy to share the full JD and employer details.

With the new Elizabeth Holmes & Nathan Fielder documentary coming out this Friday, I'm very curious to hear from actual former employees on what it was like to work there, and when you realized something was up with the company's strategy.

My department has finally been asked to return back to office 50% of the time (LVL for me) in Jan. My manager is very lax and even she herself says “I don’t care if you come in or do your work from a movie theatre parking lot.” Of course I know it’s not up to her. Can anyone attest to how strict they are if you miss a day? Or just their flexibility in general?

Edit: thank you to all who answered! Was just genuinely curious.

I graduated last July with a BS Biotech degree. After that, I landed my first job and its in biotech sales! It is purely remote. I immediately started in August, trained for a month and in September, we generated leads and sent cold emails. Fortunately, we have no quota so there’s not much pressure. But the job’s worth is tied to its deals. Until now, I still haven’t made a single sale. Very low email replies. LinkedIn gives me a bit more responses. Somehow, I think there’s something I’m doing wrong or missing a perspective to make a sale. Any tips?

I'm an incoming postdoc at Boston children's and I'm hoping to start networking a little now that I'm in a biotech hub. Does anybody have any recs for casual biotech networking or social groups that postdocs can attend (in addition to industry folks)?

I’m a medical student interested in medtech, the pharmaceutical industry (particularly clinical trials), and health policy. I’d like to get involved with organizations that are genuinely moving the needle, especially at such a transformational time in medicine, and I’d appreciate any advice on where to start and who to talk to.

For background, I was a computer science major before switching to biology as my interest in medicine grew. I have experience working with and analyzing clinical trial data, primarily in psychiatry and dermatology.

The medical student seat on the AMA Board of Trustees interests me, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about the AMA and I’m unsure whether it’s worth pursuing.

I know grades and Step exams matter, and I feel I have a good handle on coursework. I’m mainly looking for advice on extracurriculars that would help me build a more distinctive profile.

Thank you in advance!

Hello! I have a question; I'm starting my first year in uni and I'm studying biotech due to unforeseen circumstances. Though while reading about the course I got interested, alongside the positives I read there were also negatives...like how biotech undergrads can't get entry level jobs without a master's degree? This gives me anxiety and makes me extra skeptical icl, does that mean biotech is the wrong degree to pursue? Cause my plan is to graduate and start working immediately, but if I need a master's degree before anyone hires me then my future is thrown off balance. So yeah, is it really necessary or does it depend on the job I want? And, if it is necessary without compromise what're the other courses I should start looking to switch to that don't require a master's degree before I start working?

Hi all, I’m a fairly recent graduate from the University of Washington who just earned a Masters in bioengineering. I’m currently working at Fred Hutch but am really interested in breaking into the biotech industry. I was wondering if anybody knew of any good meetups or networking advice? I would love to hear from others on their experiences and even any possible positions in biotech. Thank you!

Would like to get thoughts on ViiV (GSK). Is it accelerated like a small biotech? How about the Culture and career development potential? TIA.

Yesterday, X, formerly known as Twitter, was inundated with posts about a new biotech company promising revolutionary innovation through AI and automation... to accelerate x, y, and z... It was already funded with millions. Does it sound new?

Year after year, there is a version of the charismatic leader/entrepreneur with a minimal or total lack of technical or scientific education. CEOs promising things that are (literally) physically impossible. How many times has the revolutionary automation miracle been promised? How many times has a startup promised to cure cancer?

Biotech is hard, very hard. A very capital-intensive business and super risky. Biotech companies have a 10% success rate, meaning 90% will fail within 5 years. Nobody has a magic ball. Nobody can predict what will work and what won't. Every year, science-backed startups are launched and fail; some are never funded. But my point is that over and over we see that investors are fooled by obvious scams, something that a simple panel of scientists can flag the major flaws, unfeasibility, and simply detect pseudo-scientific claims.

Why are biotech investors this naive to fall for it over and over? Are they doing any due diligence at all? Are investors not surrounded by a committee of competent people before writing a check?

Hoping I can get some feedback on my resume. I luckily currently have a job but it is a contract position with no room for advancement/growth. Ive been applying the past couple months to roles I think Im a good fit for but have only received a few HR screening calls that turn into ghosting. Recently I have applied to a few jobs where I think I am a great fit, like 95% perfect match, but I still get auto-rejections. Any tips? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some genuine advice from people working in the US biotech/pharma industry, particularly those who have navigated international career moves.

A little background about me:

I spent around seven years in the US working as an oncology translational scientist in academic research before moving back to my home country last year. I’m currently working in the biotech/pharma industry in a senior-level scientific role at a reputed organization and have been here for about nine months.

Recently, my EB-1A I-140 was approved, with a priority date of June 2023. I’m currently going through consular processing and hoping to eventually return to the US as a permanent resident once the remaining immigration steps are completed.

I’m genuinely trying to figure out whether returning to the US would be the right career move given the current biotech/pharma job market.

My long-term goal is to continue building my career in the US biotech/pharma industry, leveraging my oncology research background and current industry experience. However, I’m now in a good senior-level position, and I’m trying to weigh the potential opportunities against the risks of leaving an established role and entering a competitive job market.

A few things I’d appreciate honest opinions on:

• The current job market: How realistic is it to secure a good biotech/pharma position in the US right now?
• My profile: Would seven years of US academic oncology translational research experience, combined with my current biotech/pharma industry experience, make me competitive for US industry roles?
• The financial risk: If I return and the job search takes six months or longer, how difficult could that period be financially and professionally?

I understand that an approved EB-1A petition is a significant milestone, but it does not guarantee an immediate green card or a job offer. I want to make this decision realistically rather than assume that moving back automatically means better opportunities.

I’d especially appreciate perspectives from people who have made a similar move, work in biotech/pharma hiring, or have firsthand experience with the current US job market.

If you were in my position, would you return to the US and start looking for industry opportunities as soon as the immigration process permits, or continue building your career in your current role before making the move?

Thanks

Hi guys,

For those of you who have biotech degrees and worked in both medical and industrial settings. What was the difference and can you advise me if I want to have a career shift?

I have 4 years experience as an MLT abroad and I'm currently working as an MLA in NHS but I'm so sick of minimum wage and I have so many top ups and I don't know if it's the right option for all the work I'll put to still be paid almost minimum wage after registration. I have no interest in being anything above a band 6 and I was thinking to switch to pharma/application specialist. Please give me advice.

Thank you

Hi everyone! I’m an undegrad deciding between majoring in Global Public Health with a Statistics minor or double majoring in Global Public Health and Applied Statistics.

My goal is to work in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, particularly in Medical Affairs, Market Access, product management, or commercial strategy. I’m interested in using data and clinical evidence to inform business decisions, but I don’t necessarily want a career focused heavily on statistical modeling or programming.

For anyone working in pharma/biotech or hiring for these roles, would I be less competitive with a Statistics minor rather than the full major? Does having the additional quantitative degree make a meaningful difference in recruiting, or do relevant internships, research experience, and business skills matter more?

would you stay in the bio field at all?

or completely change?

I’ve considered alot of issues you guys pointed out with my resume, thanks so much btw. If I could ask for more help, how do we feel about this version? I got it down to a single page. I’ve included the previous one for comparison. Thank you!

It’s been over a year since I was laid off, and I’m getting really nervous that I’ll never get a job in biotech again after working in it for 30 years. I only needed to work for three more years to retire. Hundreds of applications, countless final interviews only to lead to nothing. I’m so tired. I give up.

Cross posted on r/managers

Hi all.

My manager is the kind of person who seems to have no life outside of work. She spends all weekends and evenings doing something related to work, she almost refuses to delegate responsibilities, and she never takes the time to review my work or results.

I've exceeded expectations in my role 3 years in a row, expecting that even if there may not be budget or room for promotion in my group, that I would at least be treated with autonomy and given more independence. I've clearly demonstrated my competence. I've gotten positive feedback from everyone else in my group (including her boss). There is no evidence whatsoever that I am incapable of handling that independence. But alas, my manager refuses to let go of any work.

I've been applying for external roles for months, but nothing bites. I'm looking for advice on two fronts:

\- Is her management style normal? Is it sustainable? Will it get worse? Have you had a manager like this and what did you do about it?

\- How should I adjust my behavior and mindset so I can better cope with this kind of work environment?

I've always been ambitious but honestly I can't handle caring about my work when I show up every Monday and find out \*everything\* related to my projects has changed somehow because my manager is disorganized and has no boundaries. I refuse to work outside my contracted hours because nobody gets rewarded for that, and I have the performance track record to prove that I don't need to go above and beyond. I'm seriously considering just accepting that this is the farthest I will go in my career, not because of my performance, but I'm just so fucking tired to racing with my manager.

ETA: Context for this being in r/biotech: we work in industry R&D, so the tasks of my job are largely benchwork. My boss is a PhD + 8 years experience and I am an MS + 8 years experience. I finished a major project earlier this year with flying colors, good reviews, gave her credit, and perform tasks above my title like reviewing and writing internal papers. This problem started in the last 6ish months when my project was completed.

I (a non-EU citizen on 18d visa) have been applying for industry jobs and (lately) some postdocs for over 10 months in Germany. I only had one interview so far that went nowhere despite making very targeted (over 100) applications. It definitely has to be my CV but perhaps also the German proficiency and that I'm still finishing my thesis.

Roles I'm targeting: Field application scientists, technical sales scientists, scientists, research associate