Dalton is a technician at Grifols Therapeutics in Clayton, North Carolina. Dalton shares his journey from high school to his current role, highlighting the impact of the BioWorks class he took in high school. He details his daily responsibilities, including working in buffer prep and the importance of detailed reporting. Dalton shares his experience of adjusting to a rotating shift schedule and the pride he feels in contributing to life-saving work. Dalton advises aspiring biotech professionals to be passionate, dedicated, and curious.

Johnston Community College BioWork Certificate Program: https://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/biowork.php

Careers at Grifols: https://www.grifols.com/en/careers

Eroica, a lab assistant at Austin Community College (ACC), discusses her journey into biotechnology. Initially interested in biology and graphic design, Eroica discovered biotech through a recommended course. Her role involves cleaning, material prep, and demos, which she enjoys. She collaborates with UT Austin on projects with students and highlights the importance of connections, citing a pivotal meeting on a plane between her father and a biotech leader that led her to the biotech program at ACC. Eroica advises students to seize opportunities and value connections.

Austin Community College Biotechnology Program: ​​https://programs.austincc.edu/science-engineering-and-math/biotechnology/

Darrin, a biotech professional at Conception Biosciences in Berkeley, CA, talks about his journey from being inspired by Jurassic Park and marine biology to his current role as an Associate Scientist. He highlights his educational path, including a break from undergrad, a return to City College of San Francisco's biotech program, and a stem cell technology certification. Darrin emphasizes the importance of curiosity, grit, and honesty in scientific careers, noting the rapid changes and collaborative nature of biotech research.

Careers at Conception Biosciences: https://conception.bio/