Thursday, June 25, 2009 MedImmune is the worldwide biologics business for the AstraZeneca Group. The company has approximately 3,100 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with facilities in Pennsylvania, California, Kentucky, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. With two marketed products and an advancing pipeline of promising candidates, we aim to be the next revolutionary force in biotechnology by delivering life-changing products, industry-leading performance, and a tireless commitment to improving patient health. Learn and achieve alongside professionals who know the selfless effort it takes to turn promise into reality. Enjoy the rewarding end result of your work, because you will be involved every step of the way. It may mean... • Giving an infant a better chance to fight respiratory syncytial virus disease. • Providing the first advance in flu technology in more than 60 years. • Or delivering the next great inflammatory disease-fighting breakthrough. What Is the Outlook for Research Positions in Plant Biotechnology? The outlook for research positions in biotechnology varies by industry, however, researchers comprise one of the smallest subsets of plant biotechnology. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, only nine percent biotechnology professionals work solely in development and research, however, this number doesn't reflect the fact that research is commonly completed by nearly all biotechnology professionals. More... Have a career related question and you don't know who to ask? Talk to the professional recruiters at Kelly Scientific through BioSpace's Career Talk Forum. You must be a member, so log in, register and you can begin. It's fast, easy and free. Visit us today. 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Associate Director - Toxicology We are looking for an Associate Director, Toxicology to assist the Senior Director, Toxicology in the directing and managing toxicology programs for Regenerons therapeutic antibodies in combination with our development partners. • Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sr High-Performance Computer Engineer The Senior High-Performance Computing Engineer will lead the GIS department support and engineering for high performance and grid computing environments supporting pharmaceutical research and development. • Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) REVA Medical Inc. CAD/Drafter In this position, you will assist in designing and developing products and tooling, iterating and transforming rough product, and process design concepts into final models and documentation using SolidWorks. • Biotech Bay (Walnut Creek, California) Varian, Inc. Environmental Health & Safety Manager Develops and maintains programs for improved safety performance and regulatory compliance (safe work practices, chemical safety, ergonomics, etc). Primary contact with regulatory agencies on all EH&S matters. Audits, monitors, inspects and documents compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and permits and provides appropriate recommendations. • BioMidwest (Madison, Wisconsin) Promega Corporation Commercial Director Promega Express Promega is seeking an experienced commercial leader to provide strategic direction for our Promega Express channel. This position encompasses global marketing, business development, fiscal management, and strategic planning for this compelling distribution system and information portal. • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! Career Resources Biotech Work Portal provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date labor market information available about the U.S. biotechnology industry and is now available on BioSpace. To view the most recent career resources from Biotech Work Portal go to: http://www.biospace.com/bwp_regions.aspx •  Cell Genesys, Inc. (CEGE) Announces Tender Offer Results While Continuing to Pursue Strategic Alternatives; Company’s Staff Down to 9 More... •  Sanofi-Aventis (France) (SASY.PA) Plans Job Cuts More... •  Targeted Genetics Corporation (TGEN) Cuts Workforce in Half in Bid to Survive Into August More... More Top Stories August 4, 2009 BioSpace Career Fair at Drug Discovery & Development Week BioSpace is pleased to present the BioSpace Career Fair at Drug Discovery & Development Week in Boston, MA -- a career event devoted to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics industries. Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, and medical device companies in the northeast region. Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, research & development, engineering, clinical data management, chemistry, and regulatory affairs. Click here to submit your resume for the BioSpace Career Fair Now! Qualified candidates will receive their invitations and confirmation numbers via email 24 to 48 hours after their resumes have been submitted. Pre-screened and accepted candidates must bring a copy of their invitation with confirmation number to the event. 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