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Broads, Bullies & Building Relationships: How to Navigate Office Politics Strategically, Successfully and Politely!
Hosted by by MassAWIS and presented by Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6-9pm
MGH/ Simches Research Building *
185 Cambridge Street
Boston , MA 02114
Office politics are one of the top three stressors for women in the workplace. Whether you are trying to gain a promotion, find mentors or avoid the office bully, this workshop can help you navigate what can often be treacherous territory. Learn to communicate clearly, source mentors, and move up your career ladder. This workshop is designed for professionals seeking to build their conflict resolution skills and create a career action plan
This workshop will be lead by Winston Jenkins from Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. Mannersmith, founded in 1996, creates and delivers seminars to clients ranging from children to CEOs. Each program is a combination of lecture, activities and exercises that are designed to ensure that learning about manners is both educational and entertaining. For more information about the company, see www.mannersmith.com.
Due to the nature of the workshop, the program will start promptly at 6pm with refreshments being served during the program and a networking reception following it.
Fee: $15 members/$40 non-members (limit of 65 participants)
Register by March 16, 2009 at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=178460
Join AWIS and MASS AWIS at www.awis.org. For more information on this program, see www.mass-awis.org or email info@....
*Parking available at the Wholefoods parking lot right in front of the building, at the MGH garages, Charles River Park garages, and several others in the area. T-Stop is Red line Charles/MGH or Green line Government Center .
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Other Events of Interest:
[The COPUS Commons] Working WISE: Intergenerational Voices Advancing Research and Policy for Women in STEM
Working WISE: Intergenerational Voices Advancing Research and
Policy for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The Center for Women and Work at the University of Massachusetts
Lowell is hosting a reception in honor of their new book
release: "Working WISE: Intergenerational Voices Advancing
Research and Policy for Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics" on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from
4:30pm. to 6:00pm in Trustee's Room, Cumnock Hall, UMASS Lowell.
The Center's Staff welcomes you to attend the celebration and
has extended the deadline to RSVP to Friday, Feb. 27th. For more
information, please contact Eika Hunt at "workingwise@..."
or to rsvp, please contact Donna Grzyb at Donna_Grzyb@...
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Why is Drug Development So Expensive?
March 25, 2009 , 6:30 PM
Bush Room
MIT
Cambridge
United States
Event Contact: Julie Schwedock (schwedoc@...)
Contact Phone:
Dr. Epstein will discuss what happens to promising drug compounds during late pre-clinical trials through approval by the FDA. She will discuss where major expenses are incurred, and what can be done to reduce these costs, including the use of information technology tools. She will address the impact of the human factor on drug development, how to help people think differently about the drug development process, and conflicts between company, VC and personal career goals.
In addition to her roles at MediVector, Dr. Epstein is President of Biologics Services, Inc. She was recently the acting Chief Medical Officer for IRX Therapeutics in addition to her other current roles. Prior to that she held the positions of VP and Chief Medical Officer at ImmunoGen, Inc. and Immunex
Research and Development Corporation, and several positions at Ayerst Laboratories. She graduated from MIT in 1972 with a BS, and received her medical degree from Yale University in 1976.
Light dinner and refreshments served at 6:30pm
Talk/discussion from 7:00-8:00pm
Networking/informal discussions from 8:00-9:00pm
Visit AMITA website to register:
http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita/BrowseWeb.do?webSiteId=SI000477&webPageId=P008&eventId=20284
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Employment Opportunity
Microbiologist Position
Job Description:
This position is responsible for all microbiological testing of
production materials under cGMP conditions. The position provides
support and training to Manufacturing staff with regards to aseptic
technique, aseptic gowning and proper disinfectant techniques. The
position completes all assigned tasks per cGMP and USP requirements and
in compliance with the company's Quality System
- Perform endotoxin, bioburden and sterility testing for raw materials,
work in process and finished goods - Perform testing on water used in
the manufacturing process according per USP requirements - Complete all
required documentation for results on a timely basis - Review
environmental monitoring results in classified areas; identify issues
and trends and propose corrective action - Maintain established
databases and provide reporting on trends and results as required -
Assist with validation as required - Maintain supplies for lab
operations - Other duties and projects as assigned
The position requires a Bachelors degree in Microbiology and 3 years
hands on bench top experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience
with GMP, GLP, FDA and ISO requirements is required. Experience with
aseptic media fill and environmental monitoring strongly preferred. The
ability to meet hard deadlines is required.
Amy Carroll
Associate
Wilmark Scientific
781-489-6414
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