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Welcome to former employees of the

Arden Hills and Maple Grove Facilities

Check out the new Biotech Portal created to pull together comprehensive

information for the Biotech Workforce. There is a section on Minnesota!

http://biotechwork.org/

The Boston Scientific Grant is ending December 31, 2009, so please contact your counselor to update them on your progress.


Counselor Contact

When you you are enrolled in the Dislocated Worker Program it is expected that you will stay in touch with your counselor at least once per month through phone, face to face, or email contact. If you are out of contact for several months you may be exited from the program an ineligible to receive further services.

Job Search Workshops

These workshops will prepare you for an effective job search process. Check the monthly calendar to find the dates and times for these important workshops. Call to register for workshops and verify schedule. 612-676-3710.

Virtual Job Fair

In addition to our "In Person" Job Fair we have an ongoing "Virtual Job Fair" on our Job Search page. We have added most of the key Bioscience companies, and Information Technology Companies, and will be adding more as we find them. You can click a link and go right to that company's website to see their current job postings.


Where are Boston Scientific participants finding jobs? Following is a list of companies where your Boston Scientific colleagues have found jobs.

  • NewTown Solutions, Inc.
  • University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
  • Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • Symantec Corp
  • Nanocopoeia
  • Advance Technologies Inc
  • Transoma Medical
  • Horton Inc
  • City of Mounds View
  • Medtronic
  • United Hospital
  • Secure Computing
  • Covance
  • Cargill
  • CVRx Inc
  • Solutions Design Group


Please click here to read a FACT SHEET on the Biomedical/Bioscience Industry in Minnesota. It is a little out of date, but still gives a good overview and perspective on the various sectors of the Bioscience Industry in Minnesota.


Please bookmark this page so you can return to see information about Workshops and other resources that will be available to you through this program.

Some Useful Websites to Check Out

Use the JOB BANK at LifeScience Alley to see the latest Metro Job postings in the Life Sciences

http://www.lifesciencealley.org/careers/find_job.aspx

American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological...

Website: http://www.aaas.org/

American Chemical Society
The searchable ACS site offers a wide range of services, including grants & funding listings,...

Website: http://www.acs.org

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Members of the ASBMB either teach and conduct research at colleges and universities or conduct...

Website: http://www.asbmb.org/

American Society for Microbiology
ASM's mission is to advance the science as a vehicle for understanding basic life processes, and to...

Website: http://www.asm.org/

Association of German Biotechnology Companies (VBU)
This association has currently more than 120 Biotech Companies. Under its website there is also a...

Website: http://www.v-b-u.org/

Association of Official Analytical Chemists International
AOAC International is an association of scientists dedicated to the validation of analytical...

Website: http://www.aoac.org/

Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
AUTM's global network of members represent more than 350 universities, research institutions,...

Website: http://www.autm.net/

Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association
Nebraska biotechnology researchers expand the boundaries of science to benefit man-kind by...

Website: http://www.bionebraska.com/

BIOCOM
BIOCOM is a premier life science industry association representing more than 530 member companies...

Website: http://www.biocom.org/

Bio-Link
Bio-Link is a National Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Center for Biotechnology that...

Website: http://www.bio-link.org

BioSpace
BioSpace is globally recognized as the leading provider of career
solutions and Web-based...

Website: http://www.biospace.com

Biotechnology Institute
National Biotechnology Education Organization

Website: http://www.biotechinstitute.org

Business Services Representative
Establish and maintain relationships with employers, business associations, state and municipal...

Website: http://www.etrcc.com

Council for Biotechnology Information
The Council for Biotechnology Information communicates science-based information about the benefits...

Website: http://www.whybiotech.com/

CRG
Fulfilling the Promise of Technology.

Website: http://www.civicresource.com

Great North Alliance
The Great North Alliance is about keeping the Twin Cities region competitive. As stewards of our...

Website: http://www.tccompass.org

Ifgene: International Forum for Genetic Engineering
This organization has branches in Europe and the U.S. and is dedicated to promoting discussion and...

Website: http://www.ifgene.org/

Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization
At iBIO, we champion the life sciences in Illinois and the surrounding Midwest. With leaders from...

Website: http://www.ibio.org/

Institute of Food Technologists
Site includes publications, info on meetings, membership, jobs, etc.

Website: http://www.ift.org/cms/

International Food Information Council
This site contains information about nutrition, food safety, additives, allergies, and food...

Website: http://ific.org/

Iowa Biotechnology Association
The Iowa Biotechnology Association (IBA) was formed in 1994 to advance opportunities in Iowa for...

Website: http://www.iowabiotech.com/about/about.htm

Kforce Professional Staffing
Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is a full service professional staffing firm providing flexible and permanent...

Website: http://www.kforce.com/

MdBio
MdBio, a division of the Tech council of Maryland, is a private non-profit corporation that seeks...

Website: http://www.mdbio.org/index.php

Medical Research Council
MRC Technology is the exclusive commercialisation catalyst for the UK Medical Research Council...

Website: http://www.mrctechnology.org/

National Academy of Sciences
Site also houses the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National...

Website: http://www.nas.edu/

National Center for Genome Resources
This non-profit bioinformatics site includes a wide range of information on genetics for both...

Website: http://www.ncgr.org/

National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce
The National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce is a five college consortium looking at best...

Website: http://www.biotechworkforce.org

National Science Teachers Association
The NSTA strives to keep its members and the general public informed about trends and issues in...

Website: http://www.nsta.org/

Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance
The Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance (PBA) is an association of individuals and organizations...

Website: http://www.palmettobio.org/

Partnership for Biotechnology Research
The Partnership for Biotechnology Research (PBR), a not-for-profit organization, catalyzes and...

Website: http://www.alpbr.org

Radford Surveys + Consulting
For more than 30 years, Radford Surveys + Consulting has provided compensation market intelligence...

Website: http://www.radford.com/

Santarus, Inc.
Santarus, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and...

Website: http://www.santarus.com

Society for In Vitro Biology
This site is dedicated to a wide range of disciplines that use cell and tissue cultures; pages...

Website: http://www.sivb.org/

Society of Chemical Industry
Includes information on meetings, publications, regional chapters, and awards.

Website: http://www.soci.org/SCI/