Biotech, the Fed. Govt and You

1 Credit · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Biotechnology intersects many agencies in the U.S. Federal government in unexpected ways. There are many types of careers across these agencies in science, science administration, program management and analysis, technology development and more. The U.S. government hires not only U.S. citizens, but also permanent residents, trainees, and contractors, which can include foreign talent. Learn how the executive branch of U.S. government is structured, the ins and outs of where Federal and contractor jobs are posted, preparing a federal resume, and how to apply and get hired for various positions. Guest speakers will include experts in the federal hiring process, NIH administrators and science administrators and experts from other agencies that will explain their part in the federal workforce, hiring strategies and specifics, and how you fit into that. The class will also include interactive sessions.