Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

The biotech, pharmaceutical, and life science industries are booming–especially in Connecticut! Explore all the opportunities and resources here to help you get started on the right path to a fulfilling career.

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Students interested in a career in these fields might be interested in courses, majors, or minors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, environmental studies, and sustainability.

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Upcoming Events

December

Dec 11

Event: U.S. EPA Region 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Wed, Dec 11 from 5pm - 6:30pm Wednesday, December 11th from 5pm - 6:30pm

Dec 12

Event: Explore Internships: Your Gateway to Conservation with SCA

Thu, Dec 12 from 4pm - 5pm Thursday, December 12th from 4pm - 5pm

January

Jan 08

Event: U.S. EPA Region 1 - Hiring Paths for Veterans Virtual Workshop

Wed, Jan 8 from 10am - 11am Wednesday, January 8th from 10am - 11am

Jan 22

Event: U.S. EPA Regions 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Wed, Jan 22 at 12pm Wednesday, January 22nd at 12pm

Jan 22

Event: U.S. EPA Region 1 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Wed, Jan 22 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wednesday, January 22nd from 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jan 23

Event: R4 US Environmental Protection Agency Virtual Career Fair

Thu, Jan 23 from 12pm - 4pm Thursday, January 23rd from 12pm - 4pm

February

Feb 20

Event: U.S. EPA Regions 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Thu, Feb 20 from 5pm - 6:30pm Thursday, February 20th from 5pm - 6:30pm

News & Advice

What are Communities and why should I care?

Design Your Future: New Career Prep Courses Empower CAS Students to Succeed

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students win awards at 8th Annual ACS-New Haven Student Research Symposium

Chemistry, Biochemistry Students Win Awards at 13th Annual Quinnipiac Sigma Xi Conference

Research for Credit Internship Projects at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station

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Featured Resources

Life Science SprintsShare This: Share Life Science Sprints on FacebookShare Life Science Sprints on LinkedInShare Life Science Sprints on X
Connecticut bioscience companies have come together to launch the SPRINT (Student Program to Ready Interns for …

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Labor Market InsightsShare This: Share Labor Market Insights on FacebookShare Labor Market Insights on LinkedInShare Labor Market Insights on X
Explore detailed insights on starting salaries, current hiring trends and the most sought-after skills in the job market. Empower yourself …

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BioCTShare This: Share BioCT on FacebookShare BioCT on LinkedInShare BioCT on X
BioCT is the bioscience industry voice for the state of Connecticut.  BioCT is dedicated to growing the vibrant bioscience ecosystem …

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Showcase your skills. Find your career fit. Bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career …

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Experiential Learning in Biology: OverviewShare This: Share Experiential Learning in Biology: Overview on FacebookShare Experiential Learning in Biology: Overview on LinkedInShare Experiential Learning in Biology: Overview on X
Are you interested in getting involved in research, shadowing a professional, or pursuing an internship, volunteer, or service opportunity related …

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College of Arts & Sciences Student Research and Experiential Learning GrantsShare This: Share College of Arts & Sciences Student Research and Experiential Learning Grants on FacebookShare College of Arts & Sciences Student Research and Experiential Learning Grants on LinkedInShare College of Arts & Sciences Student Research and Experiential Learning Grants on X
WHAT ARE GRANTS-IN-AID AND WHAT DO THEY COVER?

Instructions for Application College of Arts & Sciences Student Research and Experiential …

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STEM Graduate Fellowships and Postdoc OpportunitiesShare This: Share STEM Graduate Fellowships and Postdoc Opportunities on FacebookShare STEM Graduate Fellowships and Postdoc Opportunities on LinkedInShare STEM Graduate Fellowships and Postdoc Opportunities on X
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) …

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Experiential Learning Opportunities

						
									Connecticut Invasive Species Outreach Specialist (Research Assistant 1)								
							
									CONSIDERING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE?								
							
									Natural Resources Technician @ Regional Water Authority								
							
									Student Trainee (Bureau of Land Management)								
							
									Environmental Engineer, Geologist and Field Technician Interns								
							
									SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION DISTRICT Internship- Bacteria Analytical Lab Assistant

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Trailhead (SalesForce Training)Share This: Share Trailhead (SalesForce Training) on FacebookShare Trailhead (SalesForce Training) on LinkedInShare Trailhead (SalesForce Training) on X
Salesforce is cloud-based CRM software (What is CRM?). It makes it easier for companies to find more prospects, close more …

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Micro-Internships (Parker Dewey)Share This: Share Micro-Internships (Parker Dewey) on FacebookShare Micro-Internships (Parker Dewey) on LinkedInShare Micro-Internships (Parker Dewey) on X
Quinnipiac University has launched an opportunity for students and recent grads to provide immediate help on professional tasks. Learn how …

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ForageShare This: Share Forage on FacebookShare Forage on LinkedInShare Forage on X
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit. Bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career …

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Project Management TrainingShare This: Share Project Management Training on FacebookShare Project Management Training on LinkedInShare Project Management Training on X
Project Manager may not be your job title. But you’ll still be asked to manage projects throughout your career. KICKOFF …

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Inbound Sales Course: Get Certified in Inbound SalesShare This: Share Inbound Sales Course: Get Certified in Inbound Sales on FacebookShare Inbound Sales Course: Get Certified in Inbound Sales on LinkedInShare Inbound Sales Course: Get Certified in Inbound Sales on X
Learn how to identify new prospects, connect with them, explore their needs, and advise them on a path forward.

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Sales Management Training: Certification for Developing a Successful Modern Sales TeamShare This: Share Sales Management Training: Certification for Developing a Successful Modern Sales Team on FacebookShare Sales Management Training: Certification for Developing a Successful Modern Sales Team on LinkedInShare Sales Management Training: Certification for Developing a Successful Modern Sales Team on X
Most sales manager are former salespeople who have been promoted. They know how to sell but often don’t know how …

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BioTech Career Coach PodcastShare This: Share BioTech Career Coach Podcast on FacebookShare BioTech Career Coach Podcast on LinkedInShare BioTech Career Coach Podcast on X

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The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Nueroscience by Norman DoidgeShare This: Share The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Nueroscience by Norman Doidge on FacebookShare The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Nueroscience by Norman Doidge on LinkedInShare The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Nueroscience by Norman Doidge on X
An astonishing new science called “neuroplasticity” is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary …

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Elegance in Science: The Beauty of Simplicity by Ian GlynnShare This: Share Elegance in Science: The Beauty of Simplicity by Ian Glynn on FacebookShare Elegance in Science: The Beauty of Simplicity by Ian Glynn on LinkedInShare Elegance in Science: The Beauty of Simplicity by Ian Glynn on X
Glynn draws on a wide range of examples that demonstrate the elegance of science, from Pythagoras’ theorem and Archimedes’ proof …

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Featured Classes

BIO 215: Environmental Biotechnology

Taught by Dr. Jasvinder Dhillon

This course focuses on foundational components of biotechnology, with an emphasis on microbial ecology, microbial metabolism and the importance of…

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New Class Spring 2024: ENV 225: Water and Human Health

Taught by Dr. McGinnis

Water is a natural resource that is vital for human survival and health, although only a tiny fraction of the…

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Featured Jobs & Internships

Regeneration Ecology Crew Lead
Adaptive Management Experiment
Survey Sample Production Assistant
SSRS
Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer
Toyon Research Corporation
Junior Electrical Antenna Engineer
Toyon Research Corporation
MMCO & Marketing Summer Intern
Corcept Therapeutics
Summer 2025 Paid Alaska DOT Internships
UAF Institute of Northern Engineering

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Student Organizations

Biomedical Sciences Club

Behavioral Neuroscience Club

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Student Spotlights

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students win awards at 8th Annual ACS-New Haven Student Research Symposium

Chemistry, Biochemistry Students Win Awards at 13th Annual Quinnipiac Sigma Xi Conference

Rachel Reyes, Biology, Class of 2021

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Professional Associations

						
								American Association of Physics Teachers															
					
								American Astronomical Society															
					
								American Physical Society															
					
								Sigma Xi															
					
								The Society for Clinical Neuropsychology															
					
								The Society for Neuroscience

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Connect to Alumni Mentors in Your Industry

Upcoming Events

News & Advice

What are Communities and why should I care?

Design Your Future: New Career Prep Courses Empower CAS Students to Succeed

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students win awards at 8th Annual ACS-New Haven Student Research Symposium

Chemistry, Biochemistry Students Win Awards at 13th Annual Quinnipiac Sigma Xi Conference

Research for Credit Internship Projects at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station

Featured Resources

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Connecticut Invasive Species Outreach Specialist (Research Assistant 1)

CONSIDERING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE?

Natural Resources Technician @ Regional Water Authority

Student Trainee (Bureau of Land Management)

Environmental Engineer, Geologist and Field Technician Interns

SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION DISTRICT Internship- Bacteria Analytical Lab Assistant

Build Your Skills

Recommended Podcasts & Books

Featured Classes

BIO 215: Environmental Biotechnology

New Class Spring 2024: ENV 225: Water and Human Health

Videos

How Networking Can Help Your Job Search

Life Science

Jobs in Life Sciences Fields

How to get a job in Big Pharma

Pharmaceautical overviews

What Can You Do With Your Biology Degree?

Featured Jobs & Internships

Student Organizations

Biomedical Sciences Club

Behavioral Neuroscience Club

Student Spotlights

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students win awards at 8th Annual ACS-New Haven Student Research Symposium

Chemistry, Biochemistry Students Win Awards at 13th Annual Quinnipiac Sigma Xi Conference

Rachel Reyes, Biology, Class of 2021

Professional Associations

American Association of Physics Teachers

American Astronomical Society

American Physical Society

Sigma Xi

The Society for Clinical Neuropsychology

The Society for Neuroscience