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We offer seminars covering varied topics, social gatherings for members and their families, and workshops such as career or business development.
The Annual conference held on Nov 14, 2009 is a big success. CBA thanks all
of you who attended the conference, showed your support. We are looking forward to meeting you again next time!
Online registration: Oct 10 - Nov 13, 5:00 PM
CBA will pay for the parking at Double Tree Hotel.
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Greetings! It's time to reconnect with friends of the Chinese Biosciences Association! CBA has planned a fun BBQ picnic on Saturday, August 15th for members, family and friends to come together and enjoy a leisure afternoon! Make plan now to join us? If you are new to the Bay Area or our organization, the summer BBQ is the ideal setting for meeting friends, new and old from CBA. Whether it is lunging at frisbees or savoring a summertime BBQ meal, it is more fun to be among friends. Don't miss this great learning and networking opportunity. This park is bigger than the one we were at before, still has paths, grassy and picnic areas, several playgrounds, skate park, bocce, tennis and basketball courts are nearby. So come for lunch and socializing and stay for as long as you like! Park website for map, directions and features: http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/exploreourparks CBA will provide meat and buns to BBQ and cold drinks. This is not a potluck. Please RSVP before noon on Aug 14, so we know how many people are coming. Directions, Going South on Highway 101 or N/S on Hwy 280. Take Hwy 92. Exit Alameda de las Pulgas south. Beresford Park will be on your right. Best to turn right and park on Parkside Way. Park in the small lot or on the street by the school. Our picnic area is next to the play structure. Directions, Going North on Highway 101. Exit Hillsdale Ave heading west. Keep on Hillsdale until you pass El Camino Real, the shopping mall, library and make a right on Alameda de las Pulgas. Drive past the park and U-turn on 26th Ave. Make a right on Parkside Way. Park in the small lot or on the street by the school. Our picnic area is next to the play structure. For CBA members: Free. For non-members: $20 (Including membership fee) Online Registration: Before Aug 14, Noon
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Information links: Nanjing: http://www.njnhz.gov.cn/english/
If interested, please send a brief bio and a paragraph of your business plan:
2010 Taiwan Tech Trek (TTT) is a summer internship program which provides a unique opportunity for overseas and domestic Taiwanese youths to gain hands-on working and research experiences. It is an eight-week summer internship program from June 24 to August 21. The on-line application starts on 01/15/10 to 02/08/10 (Taiwan time). Inquiries for TTT 2010 (Taiwan:) 王筠蕙小姐 email: yhwang@nsc.gov.tw, Tel: 886-2-2737-7695, 李喬毓小姐 email: cylee@nac.gov.tw, Tel: 886-2-2737-7125 Inquiries for TTT 2010 (Silicon Valley): Tel: (408) 986-8686 x 18 (Mei-Ling Chen) or x 19 (Carol Chang) Fax: (408) 986-8066 Email: meilingchen@sciencesf.org Please see the attached files for the introduction summary.
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Job Description: The position will direct the activities of two scientists and three chemists/biochemical engineers in the downstream purification group. This includes development of processes to purify antibodies, recombinant proteins and peptides that can be used as clinical candidates. This demanding position will have significant contribution to the clinical development of a variety of therapeutic protein candidates. The position's primary responsibilities will be to direct strategies for the purification process design, optimization, scale-up and technical transfer of all clinical trial material candidates being developed. The position will also be responsible for planning and executing the overall scientific and management strategies for purification process, formulation design, process optimization and scale-up. The position is ultimately responsible for the delivery of well defined production processes to the pilot plant and production plant for use in cGMP manufacture of clinical materials to meet project timelines. Experience in cell culture and bio-processing development is highly desirable. Requirements:
Specific Skills: Downstream Purification, FDA or EU Process Development Guidelines , Process Design, Scale Up Optimization, Humanized Antibody Experience, ELISA, SDS PAGE, CHROMATOGRAPHY, Ph.D in Biology or Biochemistry Contact:
Job Description: Position is for a start-up biotechnology company in Suchow, China. The facility is being built, and is expected to be completed by end of 2010. QA and documentation work will start immediately. Initial duties are focused on Quality Engineering aspects of facility, utility and equipment start up. Other duties include analytical and process development support. Subsequent duties after facility completion will involve implementation of Quality Systems for a biotech production facility. Competitive compensation package. Exciting and challenging opportunity in the forefront of developing biotech field in China. Initial duties for 2010:
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Biologists at Henlius Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (Posted on Jan15,2010) Job Code: MC012010 Job Description: Henlius Biopharmaceutical, Inc., a start-up biotech company focusing on development and commercialization of biosimilars and bio-betters, is seeking an experienced molecular and cell biologist to execute a cell line generation project. The ideal candidate must have the following educational background and technical experiences: 1. B.S. or M.S. degree from a reputable university/institute, majoring in one or more of biological sciences, immunology, or biochemistry. 2. Molecular cloning and gene expression in bacterial, yeast, and/or mammalian systems. 3. Construct stable mammalian cell lines and optimize cell growth conditions. 4. Protein assays including affinity measurement and ELISA screening and quantitation assays. 5. Development of cell-based bioassays and immunoassays (optional). 6. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Job Location: The company is located on San Francisco Bay Area. We are considering local candidates only at this time. Contact Info: Detailed C.V. with contact information to henliusjob@gmail.com. Scientist at Henlius Biopharmaceutical, Inc.(Posted on Jan15,2010) Position: Cell Culture Process Development Scientist. BS/MS/PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, or bio/chem engineering. 5 to 10 years industry experience in mammalian cell culture process development, culture media and feed optimization, scale-up, technology transfer and GMP bioreactor operations. Familiarity with protein or antibody purification and characterization also helpful. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese. We are considering local candidates only at this time. The company is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please send your inquiry to: paul_d_liu@yahoo.com. Immunology SRA opening- Sunnyvale(Posted on Jan15,2010) 1) Experience in immunology, cell based assays (hematopoietic cells) 8-10+ years 2) Proficiency in FACS (multi-colored assays) analysis 8-10+ years 3) Immunohistochemistry will be a good plus 4) Mast cell assays will be a great plus 5) Animal experience will be helpful (although not required) 6) Good publication record (manuscripts, posters) and passion in science 7) Excellent track record of working in teams and demonstration of productivity Excellent benefits and compensation. SRA will report to Director of Immunology at Pharmacyclics, and will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to a positive and fast-paced drug development team. If interested and qualified, please send resume to tamakoto@hotmail.com Affymetrix is looking for Team Leader (Posted on Nov12,2009) Affymetrix seeks a talented and motivated individual to lead
the scientific services team at the West Sacramento facility
to process customer projects and ensure the highest possible data quality.
Details Affymetrix is looking for Lab Manager (Posted on Nov12,2009) Current openings (Full & Part Time Positions) at ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd., a leading process R&D and API manufacturing service provider to the global pharmaceutical industry Senior Specialist (Posted on Oct 21,2009) in Biotech Business Development. Your prompt response is highly appreciated. Peptide Chemists Successful candidates should have an advance degree in peptide chemistry related fields with prior industrial peptide experiences, preferably in both solid and liquid phase synthesis. Responsibilities include peptide synthesis design, process development, purification and analysis. Analytical Chemists Successful candidates should demonstrate working knowledge of all general aspects of analytical tests and methods applied to pharmaceutical testing. Responsibilities include analytical method development and validation, method transfer, impurity identification, and physicochemical characterization of pharmaceuticals. Process R&D Successful candidates should have at least 5 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience. Responsibilities include quality control or quality assurance of pharmaceuticals. Quality Control / Quality Assurance Successful candidates should have at least 5 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience. Responsibilities include quality control or quality assurance of pharmaceuticals. Regulatory Submissions Successful candidates should have at least 5 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience. Responsibilities include global regulatory submissions for pharmaceuticals. Project Management Successful candidates should have at least 5 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience. Responsibilities include project management of process R&D through regulatory submission and commercialization of product. Company website: www.scinopharm.com
We are pleased to announce the 2008 awardee for Fong-Yih Bih Memorial Scholarship, Ms. Quynh Mai Nguyen. Ms. Nguyen is currently a full-time biological science associate student in DeAnza College. She is accepted to transfer to UC-Davis in Fall 2008 as a biomedical engineering junior student. Other than maintaining an excellent GPA in all her classes, Ms. Nguyen is also actively involved in student activities and non-profit work, like Project Graduation, Better World Book, Wrapping for Sri Lanka, Virginia Tech Fund Raising. She was also VP of finance for Phi Theta Kappa. See photoes attached. After her high school education in Vietnam, she has come to US with her family. She works part-time to help with the family. When describing what has inspired her, Ms. Ngugen wrote: "I am drawn to biomedical engineering which advances fundamental medical concepts and develops innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices, and informatics approaches. There approaches are applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease to improve and lengthen lives of many people....After I graduate from Davis, along with working, I want to study for MCAT in order to get into medical school in 2011. I want to study in medical field to build a strong knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems levels, human anatomy, and diseases. With all knowledge that I get, I will focus on pursuing a career in designing human tissue products and therapeutics..." Dr. Fong-Yih Caroline Bih was an active leader in both CBA and AWIS organizations, whose loss we greatly suffer. CBA has named her Honorary President posthumously. We would like to honor Caroline and her family by making her dedication and passion known to our community, hence the scholarship in her namesake is established with the joint contribution from CBA and AWIS board. Since Fall quarter 2007, AWIS has advertised the scholarships to Foothill--DeAnza community college district. One of the scholarships in the amount of $1000 is named "Fong-Yih Bih Memorial Scholarship". The selection process has taken place in February and the awardees was honored on Apr 30, 2008 NCC-AWIS Awards & Recognition Banquet. For details please go to website: www.pa-awis.org.
Entrepreneurship is not just about being the boss or running your own company. Entrepreneurship is realizing your dreams. The goal of the BioEntrepreneurship Club is to bring together professionals in biological research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals who are inspired to create something new, something original, something from nothing. Club members meet in San Francisco Bay Area about every month. We also invite speakers from venture firms and successful enttrepreneurs to give their perpectives about aboutups. The goal is to catalyze interactions among members and invited professionals. Members learn how to build a startup, how to raise funds and tow to organize a team.
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