Biotech and Science Research
Hiatt engages a full ecosystem on and off-campus to support students interested in the growing biotech and science research fields. We collaborate with faculty in the sciences and across campus as well as student clubs, Brandeis alumni, employers, recruiters and community partners.
“The Hiatt Career Center is a wonderful partner in helping students in the environmental studies program complement their time in our courses with gaining skills, accessing resources and developing student's professional presence. From advice and guidance in finding internships, to financial support through WOW Fellowships, to hosting career panels and arranging for professional visits from alumni, Hiatt offers numerous ways to help us support our students. They help make our program a success.”
-Colleen Brandeis Hitchcock, Ph.D., associate professor of ecology,
biology department and environmental studies program
Industry-Focused Engagement and Events
Hiatt regularly brings together experts, employers and alumni to meet and speak with students in classes, online and in-person for exploration, preparation and networking.
Biotech, Health and Science Employer Engagement at Brandeis
Employers use a variety of programs to meet with students and identify and cultivate talent. They regularly schedule information sessions, online workshops, case competitions and site visits as options to engage with Brandeis students and alumni.
At Hiatt, we emphasize that although campus recruiting is a part of an employer’s engagement process, it should not be the primary focus when it comes to attending and participating in employer-led activities. Students should approach each event as an opportunity to engage, learn and connect with professionals in their desired fields.
Participating employers include:
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- BrainCo, Inc.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Broad Institute
- Cranial Technologies, Inc.
- McLean Hospital
- Nova Biomedical
- Oak Ridge Institute
- RTI International
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
- Verily Life Sciences
- Vertx Pharmaceuticals
Students should attend every event! Whether this is a career fair, information session, coffee chat or virtual hangout, the best way to learn about the field and meet employers is to attend these events and start early.
Find Research Opportunities at Brandeis
At Brandeis, original exploration is not just for faculty or graduate students. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office helps students find topics, mentors and funding for an original research or creative project in close collaboration with leading faculty.
Career Outcomes for Biotech, Health and Science
The Hiatt 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 the class of 2019 working in the science, research and pharmaceutical industries completed at least one on-campus research experience with a faculty member and 62% completed at least one internship before graduation. Students can utilize Handshake to explore where other students, including students at other colleges and universities, completed their internships.
Brandeis graduates that pursue employment in these fields go on to work with organizations such as Biogen, Massachusetts General Hospital, Broad Institute, Novartis, RTI International and more.
Working With Hiatt
Hiatt helps Brandeisians know who they are, what they want and how to get there.
College is a time to discover yourself. You get to figure out what you enjoy, where your interests lie and goals for the future. As you find yourself weighing ideas and choices, we can help you to align them with your major or career. As the semesters change, you'll find new experiences waiting for you to take advantage of. They could be in the form of studying abroad, an internship or joining a campus club. When you know what you want, it's time to put it all together! Hiatt will support your professional goals, but we can't do all the work for you.
Your approach should be to stay curious and engaged. There's no one-size-fits-all path or plan to follow. You're unique and staying open to all possibilities while channeling your curiosity and engaging in activities will fuel your success.
Learn more about working with Hiatt.
“If you can't afford to do research unpaid on campus, look at institutes in the area, or any of the teaching hospitals in Boston- lots of times labs will pay you to do undergraduate research during the year and the summer!” -Haley H.’19, research assistant, Broad Institute