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Starting your industry career on the ground floor

Kevin Lewis learned that working as a research scientist at a small biotech startup provides unique challenges and opportunities.

Scientists in a law firm: The job of a patent agent

A law degree is not required; a strong science background is. Two trained scientists describe their journeys to patent law.

2024 new-grad gift guide — the industry edition

A newly employed scientists might not have a lot of desk space for trinkets, so here are some non-physical suggestions.

Consider an undergraduate summer research internship in government

Our careers columnist offers a rundown of agencies that can provide you with a couple of months of lab experience.

Retiring a research lab

Careers columnist Courtney Chandler talks to Art Spector, a former principal investigator, about making a graceful exit from the bench.

A look into medical writing

Our careers columnist spoke with Ashlea A. Morgan at Chameleon Communications International to get a sense of one type of work a medical writer can do.

Strong bonds and a startup

Kevin Lewis’ career path shows that networking is not just about meeting new people to find job leads. Keeping in touch with people from your past can net you opportunities too.

Choosing an internship or a fellowship

There are other ways to begin your industry career other than being directly hired to a position. Here we explore the similarities and differences between internships and fellowships in industry.

Equitable hiring strategies for a diversified faculty

An evidence-based road map describes six important strategies for hiring faculty from historically marginalized and excluded backgrounds.