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Volume 4 Number 9
NEXT LEVEL
WAGES, CORPORATE CULTURE, LIFE-WORK BALANCE
AN OVERVIEW OF EARNINGS, INDUSTRIES AND EDUCATION BASED ON GEOGRAPHY
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CONTENTS
MOVIN UP -
HOW STRATEGIC PLANNING CAN TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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Successfully taking your career to the next level is like using a road map. You have to know where youre going in order to plan a route to get there. The first step is to assess your skills and determine how best to capitalize on them.
John K. Borchardt
PERSPECTIVE ON:
A CONTRACT LAB
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Contract labs perform scientific research and testing on one or more components of projects for external clients. Contracts can last anywhere from only a few weeks for a single, specific task to many years for extended projects. Taylor Technology Inc., a subsidiary of PharmaNet Development Group Inc., is a drug development contract research organization focused on bioanalysis, the measurement of potentially new chemicals or molecular entities (new treatments) in biological samples.
Sara Goudarzi
2009 PRODUCT
RESOURCE
GUIDE
+ Products in Action!
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
46 Constructive Feedback
In the vendor-customer relationship, feedback is important. Positive and negative feedback helps companies develop core strengths and identify areas of improvement in manufacturing, delivery, pre- and post-sale support, and product development. A good company will proactively seek feedback by contacting customers and listening and responding to their comments; by analyzing feedback for product/service improvements, market trends and opportunities; and by creating a plan of action.
Deborah Farnham
Genomics Proteomics Cell Analysis Centrifugation Lab Tools Particle Characterization Bioseparation Lab Automation
2009 Beckman Coulter, Inc.
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According to salary survey respondents from four different regions around the country, it seems that a majority of science professionals are very satisfied with their current positions. A majority of the respondents are pleased with their day-to-day positions and seem excited about their futures. Rich Pennock
SCIENCE MATTERS
Employees Are Satisfied, but Organizations Still Look to improve Rich Pennock
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TECHNOLOGY NEWS
EasyChem Discrete Analyzer
The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market
Vision is one of our most precious senses. Injuries can lead to long-term problems or permanent disability. With the cost and performance of todays safety eyewear, the risk for potential injury is a price not worth paying. Vince McLeod
HOW IT WORKS
Alleviating Acetonitrile Supply Issues Accelerated, Prep-Free Mercury Analysis
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