Meet the Community Coaches

Lynne Sebille-White

Lynne Sebille-White

Title/Position
Senior Director, Career Coaching & Campus Partnerships
(Career Coach)
Alicia Joens

Alicia Joens

Title/Position
Senior Specialist, New Student Partnerships
(Career Coach)
  • Do you consider yourself inquisitive, analytical, or insightful? 
  • Are you interested in learning about scientific issues or applying technical concepts to solve problems? 
  • Does it sound like fun to perform lab experiments or utilize a microscope to examine cells? 
  • Could you see yourself investigating scientific principles by collecting and analyzing data?

Careers in this community focus on designing and conducting research to improve products, processes, and ways of living.

Quality Control

  • Quality Assurance, Quality Lab Technician
  • Other terms: QC Analytical Chemist/Scientist/Engineer/Manager

Research & Development

  • Research Technician, Research Assistant
  • Other terms: Research Scientist, R&D Scientist/Chemist, Cosmetic Chemist

Benchwork

  • Lab Assistant, Lab Technician, Lab Analyst, Applications/Analytical Scientist
  • Other Terms: Chemical Operator, Samples Chemist, Pharmaceutical Testing Technician, Microbiology Technician, Physical Scientist

Clinical

  • Clinical Research Assistant, Clinical Lab Technologist, Clinical Trial Assistant/Specialist
  • Other terms: Medical Technologist, Toxicology Technologist

Manufacturing

  • Process Development Scientist, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scientist

Food Science

  • Food Safety Supervisor, Food Safety Inspector, Food Processing & Packaging, Product/Ingredient Development  

Other Industries: Science Education, Pharmacology, Sales, Forensics, Field Science, Regulatory Affairs

   

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Want to put your interests to good use? Join other students who share them. Discover student organizations on campus which relate to science and research. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations. 

Some examples of organizations that may be of interest:

  • American Chemical Society Student Chapter
  • Biochemistry Majors Club
  • Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association
  • oSTEM@Iowa
  • Society of Physics Students
  • UI Bio
  • Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)

Also consider volunteering as a way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!

In addition, you can find activities and events related to your interests via After Class

Professional organizations are a great way to explore, prepare, experience, and achieve your career interests and goals!

  • Explore - Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on
  • Prepare - Learn about job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders
  • Experience - Check out resources, including specialized job boards and LinkedIn groups to locate mentors and job shadowing/informational interview opportunities
  • Achieve - Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.

Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!

Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals

Candidcareer.com provides an easy way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips

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Job & Internship Postings

Clinical Research Assistant – Cardiovascular Disease at Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Employer: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) Expires: 07/19/2024 Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals is looking for a full time Clinical Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will help support clinical research evaluating cardiovascular outcomes and testing strategies to improve quality of care. The Research Assistant will work with Principal Investigator(s) and other staff by performing various activities related to enrollment, compliance, ongoing coordination, review of medical information, and data management. They will help with protocol drafting and management and manuscript editing. They will also help with manual extraction and annotation of electronic health record data to help with development of algorithms around cardiovascular disease.BENEFITSPAVIR offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with protocol development and modification during study;Manage and update IRB protocols as needed;Assist with manuscript editing.Assist with manual annotation of data from the electronic health record to develop cardiovascular disease algorithms.Responsible for tracking database status and coordinating with research services about updates as necessary;Maintain electronic study records;Perform study-related administrative and organizational tasks.Assist with study enrollment and ongoing participant communication.Coordinate and train other staff members in study activities.Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSRequired: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;Experience working with healthcare data in a clinical or research setting.Preferred: 1-2+ years of related experience in a research environment; Experience screening and testing patients; experience working with Veterans is a plus.Organizational/management skills;Knowledge and experience with data management;Proficiency with Word and Excel;Ability to interact professionally with clinical team members and research participants;Excellent communication and writing skills;Capable of working independently. ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3397901-239986 

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