Bio-Trac and ATCC will partner in February to conduct a “Best Practices in Mammalian Cell Culture” workshop at the MC Bioscience Education Center in Germantown to offer a comprehensive overview of best principles and techniques related to cell culture technique.
This four day program is divided into a two-day symposium with lectures presented by world class scientists in the field of immuno-oncology and with representation by all the main multiplex [….]
‘R’ is a popular statistics software program used widely in various research fields. Team taught by active researchers, this two day lecture and hands-on computer based laboratory workshop is designed [….]
This rigorous three day program is ideal for basic research and translational biology scientists who are looking for a balanced theoretical vs. hands-on introduction to CRISPR toolkit. Directed by Dr. [….]
This four day program is ideal for those who are looking for an in-depth, hands-on introduction to Flow Cytometry. Developed and taught by active researchers, this workshop will focus on [….]
Advanced Gene Editing with CRISPR is a 3-day hands-on workshop designed for researchers with entry level experience in CRISPR/Cas9 technology seeking a more in-depth immersion in state-of-art CRISPR applications such [….]
Bio-Trac and ATCC, the world’s premier biological materials management and standards organization, have partnered to conduct a “Best Practices in Mammalian Cell Culture” training workshop to offer a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques related to cell culture techniques.
MC Biotech’s Boot Camp provides training for people who are looking to break into the state’s life sciences ecosystem, whether they are looking to start or change their career paths. The Boot Camp offers 64 hours of training through lectures and hands-on laboratory activities.
We’re excited to announce this year’s finalists for the third annual 2022 BioBuzz Awards. These awards celebrate the people and companies across our regional community and their efforts and accomplishments to impact human health and build a stronger biotech community.
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By Lauren Lawley Head – Contributor
Oct 10, 2022
Montgomery County’s growing life sciences industry is getting a boost from collaborative efforts between businesses, higher education institutions, nonprofits and government agencies.
Life sciences is a top industry in the county. The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) reports the county’s more than 300 bio companies attracted nearly $8 billion in investments in 2020. At the end of July 2022, Indeed’s job search site listed nearly 750 biotechnology job openings in the county.
Miltenyi Biotech is one of those hiring. In March, the German company announced it was moving its North American headquarters to Gaithersburg and expanding its operations. The company currently has about 40 local job openings on the careers section of its website, including roles in quality assurance, manufacturing and research.
Horizon Therapeutics, which plans to expand into a 192,000-square-foot building in Rockville in 2023, is another growing biotech company in the region. It lists more than 20 openings in…
