Looking for a Summer Biotech internship ?

A very useful compilation of summer Biotech  internships.

Alexion increasing Drug Portfolio

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, buys new drug therapies from Moderna Therapeutics

CT's Alexion is one of the Three Best-run Biotechnology Companies in the USA !

Alexion was recently written up as  one of the three best-run Biotechnology companies  in the USA .

"Alexion's focus on ultra-rare diseases has led to ultra-rare results. The biotech achieved a 15.1% ROIC over the past year. Its five-year average of 21.6% is even better. 
Earnings growth has been stellar. Alexion's net income over a trailing 12-month window increased 49% during the last year. Over the past five years, Alexion saw earnings skyrocket by more than 460%.
The company's CEO, Dr. Leonard Bell, helped develop Soliris, which treats the rare diseases paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. Bell co-founded Alexion in 1992 and led the company through its IPO four years later. He also was instrumental in Alexion gaining regulatory approval for Soliris and successfully launching the drug. Along the way, Alexion has received several honors, including being named the world's second-most innovative company by Forbes in 2012. "

The Origin of GENENTECH

A very interesting reflection on  GENENTECH, one of the  original Biotechnology companies.

Jobs in Academic Research Labs

Biotechnology graduates  typically look for jobs with large Biotechnology companies and are generally unaware of the excellent   career  development possibilities   presented by small academic research labs.  In small academic research labs,  there is often a more significant  focus on discovering  new technologies that are yet to be found in mainstream Biotechnology. Thus,  employment in an academic research lab often significantly  enhances the career trajectory of Biotechnologists.  In this post , we report the recent round of Stem Cell funding in CT, which will likely  have the effect of increasing the number of entry level positions  in academic  Biotechnology labs.


"Nine scientists at the University of Connecticut Health Center received grant awards Monday totaling $4.5 million from the Connecticut Stem Cell Research Program, making UConn the largest recipient of the $9.8 million total grants awarded this year."

What do biotechnology graduates get paid ?

What do biotechnology graduates get paid in California? CA Community Colleges publish salary info for different  degrees.

New complex to be built by Alexion in New Haven may generate 200-300 Biotech Jobs

"Dr. Leonard Bell, founder and chief executive officer of Alexion, who heads a company with a presence in 30 countries, said he expects New Haven will become a major bio-pharmaceutical hub and drive economic growth here and elsewhere in Connecticut"

"The state has agreed to provide $51 million in assistance if Alexion generates 200 to 300 more full-time jobs by 2017, in addition to the 350 it will bring to the city in its move from Cheshire."


"U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said the groundbreaking is also “a celebration of individual daring and risk taking and adventure ... It’s because of people like Lenny Bell that the American economy and America itself are the greatest in the world. Risk-takers and the scientists who invest of themselves in new enterprises are what ultimately will distinguish our nation on the world scene."

50% of STEM jobs do not require a degree from a four year College !

A recent Brooking report  indicates that  50% of STEM  jobs do not require  a degree from a four year College and  these jobs pay $53,000 on average.