scientific research
Hyatt leverages a complete ecosystem on and off campus to support students interested in the growing fields of biotechnology and science research. We collaborate with science faculty and across campus, student clubs, Brandeis alumni, employers, recruiters, and community partners.
“The Hyatt Career Center is a great partner in helping students in the Environmental Studies program supplement their course time by acquiring skills, accessing resources, and increasing their professional presence. Finding internships From advice and mentorship to financial support through WOW Fellowships, Hyatt offers a variety of ways to support students, including hosting career panels and arranging alumni professional visits. It helps our program be successful.”
— Dr. Colleen Brandeis Hitchcock, Associate Professor, Department of Ecology and Biology and Environmental Studies Program
Industry-focused initiatives and events
At Hyatt, we regularly bring together experts, employers, and alumni to meet and talk with students in class, online, and in-person to explore, prepare, and network.
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career program
Previous programs launched by Hyatt in the area of biotechnology and scientific research include:
- Graduate interview guidance
- Biotechnology, Health and Science Reopening Day
- career trekking
- “How I Succeed on Scientific Panels”
- “How Did You Get an Internship: An Interactive Student Panel”
- Presentation by neuro club staff
- Professional seminar for biology students
- “Writing a statement of purpose for Stellar” workshop
Current offers can be viewed on Handshake or the Brandeis Campus Events Calendar.
career fair
Hyatt will partner with faculty to host multiple career fairs on campus, as well as multiple school job and internship fairs in New York City. Career fairs are an opportunity for students to meet, learn, and connect with employers and organizations seeking to hire Brandeis students for full-time jobs and internships.
All of our events are structured to accommodate students representing all majors and disciplines. In addition, Hyatt will host biotech, health and science career fairs during the academic year, coinciding with the hiring cycles of these industries. Selected employers typically seek roles such as research assistants, life science interns, product managers, and healthcare consultants.
2022 Biotechnology, Health & Science Career Fair
- Thirty-seven carefully selected employers participated in recruiting students for internships and full-time positions.
- Various sectors from the biotechnology, health and science sectors participated, including hospitals, technology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
- Brandeis serves as an important pipeline to many prominent local research centers, so this fair will help foster those relationships. Student applicants also receive extensive support from faculty and alumni.
Mentor
Rise Together Mentor is an online platform where Brandeis students and alumni from around the world come together to make connections, exchange career advice, grow their networks, and learn more about industry, careers, and the world of work.
No more cold emails to unknown connections.Alumni express their desire to support Brandeis students
Students participating in Rise Together:
- Gain access to a pool of dedicated alumni looking to connect.
- Join subgroups to introduce specific industries, roles, or career fields that interest you.
- Broaden your career prospects and strategy.
- You can participate in online discussions and conversations and ask specific questions.
JOIN THE RISE TOGETHER MENTOR NETWORK
Biotechnology and Science Employer Engagement at Brandeis
Employers use a variety of programs to interview students to identify and develop talent. They regularly schedule information sessions, online workshops, case competitions, and on-site visits as options for engaging with Brandeis students and alumni.
Hyatt emphasizes that while on-campus recruiting is part of the employer engagement process, it should not be the primary focus when it comes to attending or participating in employer-led activities. . Students should approach each event as an opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with experts in their desired field.
Learn more about hiring at Brandeis
Participating employers include:
- alnylam pharmaceutical
- Brainco Co., Ltd.
- bristol myers squib
- Broad Institute
- Cranial Technologies Co., Ltd.
- maclean hospital
- nova biomedical
- oak ridge research institute
- RTI International
- banda pharmaceutical
- Truly life science
- vertex pharmaceuticals
Students are required to attend all events. Whether it’s career fairs, information sessions, coffee chats, or virtual hangouts, the best way to learn about the field and meet potential employers is to attend these events and get started early.
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Student recruitment
Each industry has its own schedule of planned hiring. Not all industries have a large presence on campus. This is because hiring is often done on an as-needed basis, either when a job opening occurs or when there is a hiring plan. Some employers typically have only a small role to play. For labs on and off campus, the most effective way for students to learn about and secure internships and jobs in the field continues to be through direct contact with lab directors, principal investigators, and faculty.
For employers with on-campus recruiting programs, in-person recruiting at universities is on the decline. Employers who previously visited universities as their primary method of recruiting are now changing their strategies.
- Employers favored virtual interviews instead of on-campus interviews for initial screening of candidates, followed by in-person interviews within their organizations.
- Social media is the new on-campus interviewing, and many recruiting organizations are using it for branding and recruiting efforts.
- Employers find LinkedIn to be highly effective in employee branding and recruitment.
Internships and job information
The most popular and effective internship and job search tools are finding positions through online sites such as the Brandeis portal, Handshake, and others. Students can narrow their search based on geographic location, job title, industry, or role. Hyatt also encourages employers (i.e. alumni) with close ties to the university and labels posts accordingly. This gives students more opportunities to connect with organizations and positions that are only looking to hire Brandeis students and alumni.
Current opportunities in handshake
Note: You must have a Handshake account to access the links below (students, alumni, faculty and staff have Handshake accounts).
Handshake is a powerful site, and using labels and filters to narrow down your search makes it easy to navigate.
- DEI Opportunities — Search for roles and opportunities at Handshake with employers looking to hire diverse candidates. Opportunities include national organizations as well as Black-owned businesses.
- Brandeis Connections — Look for jobs with employers that have strong recruiting relationships with Brandeis University and are specifically looking to hire Brandeis University students.
Career achievements in biotechnology and scientific research
The Hyatt Career Center’s annual Beyond Brandeis survey provides insight into the employment and continuing education status of Brandeis University undergraduates within six months of graduation.
Seventy-five percent of 2019 graduates working in the science, research, and pharmaceutical industries completed at least one research experience with a faculty member on campus, and 62% completed at least one internship before graduation. Students can use Handshake to find out where students, including students from other universities, have completed internships.
Brandeis graduates who seek employment in these fields will work for organizations such as Biogen, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Broad Institute, Novartis, and RTI International.
Cooperation with Hyatt
Hyatt helps Brandeis residents know who they are, what they want, and how to get there.
University is a time to discover yourself. You can understand what you enjoy doing, where your interests lie, and what your future goals are. As you weigh ideas and choices, we can help you tailor them to your major and career. As the semester changes, new experiences await you. This can take the form of study abroad, internships, or participation in campus clubs. Once you know what you want, it’s time to put it all together. Hyatt supports your professional goals, but we can’t do all the work for you.
Your approach is to be curious and engaged. There is no one-size-fits-all path or plan to follow. You are unique and your success is driven by your curiosity and openness to all possibilities.
Learn more about working with Hiatt.
“If you can’t afford to do unpaid research on campus, look at labs in the area or teaching hospitals in Boston. In many cases, labs are open year-round and during the summer to do undergraduate research.” They’ll pay you.” — Haley H.’19, Broad Institute Research Assistant
See more career advice from Brandeis students
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Resources for students
At Hyatt, we have a wealth of resources to help students research, learn, connect, prepare applications, and practice interviews. These include:
Faculty and alumni partnerships
Faculty
Brandeis faculty and staff are valuable partners in helping students discover who they are, what they want, and how to get there.
Contact Jon Schlesinger to discuss opportunities for other faculty and staff to participate.
Alumni involvement
Brandeis’ alumni network helps students learn about the field, make and build connections, and provides valuable insight for students just starting college. There are many ways for alumni to get involved, including:
- Rise Together Mentor Network
- Volunteer to speak to students in the classroom in person or virtually
- Become an alumni advocate within your company and offer to pre-screen students interested in applying, mentor students through the hiring pipeline, and assist applications with the hiring process.
Contact Melissa O’Karma to see and get involved with other alumni volunteer opportunities.
