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Laboratory Technicians work in basic research or clinical labs in many capacities. Frequently lab technicians are responsible for ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining equipment, and preparing biological specimens or samples. More experienced laboratory technicians also often conduct experiments under guidance from more senior lab personnel. myIDP career category: Research staff in a research-intensive organization Additional Resources:... Read More

Professionals in Biotech Sales and Marketing use their scientific backgrounds to help clients become familiar with the biological or clinical products most applicable to the client’s work. These positions require good communication and people skills in addition to an interest in life sciences. myIDP career category: Business of science Marshfield Clinic Clip: Additional Resources: Career Story:... Read More

Founder DNASimple Dr. Noel was recently recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Science list and received a $200,000 investment on ABC’s Shark Tank for his company. Burcu Darst, ASHG: Could you tell us about your company, DNAsimple? Dr. Noel: DNAsimple is a marketplace where researchers, particularly those in genetics/genomics, can find and obtain DNA and other specimens from the... Read More

For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org Geneticist to Receive Award at ASHG 2017 Annual Meeting BETHESDA, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Kári Stefánsson, MD, founder of deCODE Genetics, the 2017 recipient of the annual... Read More

Senior Director of Research 23andMe, Inc. ASHG: What non-scientific skills (communication, artistry, athleticism, etc.) are important for your job? Were any of these skills unexpected assets for you? Dr. Mountain: I would say that my experience playing on a number of sports teams has translated well into my career. As a member of 23andMe’s Research Team,... Read More