< Career Research by Field

Bioengineering

Career Overview and Industry News

• Vault Online Library -- Check out this subscription resource for access to 90+ PDF career guides, including the Vault Career Guide to Biotech.
• www.bmes.org -- Biomedical Engineering Society has a comprehensive list of internship opportunities nationwide, and job postings for biomedical engineers.

Job Search

• engIN -- Engineering internship listings posted by Tufts and a consortium of partner schools.
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) -- The only national organization devoted exclusively to the business and advocacy interests of engineering companies.  Features a job board in its resources section.
• The Engineering Center Job Board -- Postings for intern/technician, entry level and experienced engineers.
• Job Choices 2012 -- Publication from NACE (The National Association of Colleges and Employers) that offers job search advice, resume, cover letter and interview tips & more.
• Mass Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge -- Paid internships in the life sciences at a variety of MA organizations.

Additional Resources

• www.engcen.com -- Engineering Central Jobs Database is a good site for entry level and experienced jobs nationwide in all engineering disciplines, including chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and computer/IT.
• www.engineeringjobs.net -- Engineeringjobs is a job site for engineers and high tech professionals. You can create an online resume and search job listings. It is for all engineering disciplines including biomedical, civil, environmental, software, chemical, electrical and mechanical.
• www.masstech.org -- The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is the state’s development agency for renewable energy. MTC works with many local, cutting-edge companies to stimulate economic activity.
• www.qmed.com -- QMed is a website for the medical device industry that provides news and information as well as collaborative opportunities for people who design, manufacture, and market medical devices.
• www.massmedic.com -- The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a positive environment and united voice for the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry.
• www.massbio.org -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC), founded in 1985, is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and support for the Massachusetts biotechnology industry. There is a list of member companies online as well as a careers/internship section of the website.
• www.bioplanet.com -- BioPlanet is a site specifically about bioinformatics. Employer and recruiter listings, resume posting, education information and more.
• www.bioworld.com -- Bioworld on line offers information about companies, jobs, stocks, patents and events. It posts daily updates on IPOs, Public Offerings, Private Offerings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Biotech/Pharma Collaborations, Biotech/Biotech Collaborations, Products on the Market, and Biotech Market Capitalization.
• www.thebiotechclub.org -- The GSAS Harvard Technology Club is a non-profit student organization that hosts events and provides services that allow members to explore the world of business and biotechnology.

Library Resources - located in the Dowling Resource Library, adjacent to Career Services

• Massachusetts Biotechnology Directory
• Vault Career Guide to Biotech
• Vault Guide to the Top Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Employers
• New England Technology Directory
• Peterson's Graduate Programs in Engineering & Applied Sciences

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