D.Blicq dblicq@rrc.mb.ca (last update 06/12/2013) DIRECTORY I BIO I NOTICE BOARD
Manitoba Bioscience Background
Manitoba has extensive support for life sciences and biotechnology. Below are some current areas of activity.
MANITOBA CORE SCIENCES
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Infectious diseases (Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health) |
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Biopharmaceuticals (multiple manufacturers / producers) |
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Agri-food development, molecular farming |
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Biodiagnostics (non-invasive diagnostic technologies) |
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Environmental solutions, bioremediation |
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Genomics / proteomics |
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Cardiovascular research and therapies |
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Cell biology |
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Functional foods and nutraceuticals |
MANITOBA INDUSTRIAL BIOTECH
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45 companies |
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2,900 employees |
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7 “cornerstone” companies |
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1400 employees |
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Substantial, diverse base for growth |
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17 “start-up” companies, 1/3 of sector |
MANITOBA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
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22 R&D establishments |
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Primarily health and agri-food |
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2,200 employees |
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7 “cornerstone” entities |
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Strong potential for leadership, growth |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A broad range of employment opportunities exist in biosciences sector in Manitoba. These positions have educational requirements ranging from a college diploma to a PhD and post-doctoral experience. In addition, experience and / or training in quality assurance (ISO / GLP / GMP) methodologies is invaluable. The common element in all these employment opportunities is professional accountability for all research, development and production activities. Example levels of employment can include:
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Production Skills – Entry Level |
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Production Skills – Supervisory |
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QA/QC – Analytical |
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QA/QC – Regulatory Affairs |
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R&D – Academic / Basic |
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R&D – Product Development / Tech Transfer |
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Science and General Management |
* Data provided courtesy of Courses of Action Inc. 2002-2013
CHEMICAL and BIOSCIENCES TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES:
- Consistent delivery of science fundamentals
- Professional accountability in graduates (laboratory notebooks, SOP/STM documentation)
- Incorporate Essential skills checklists
- Integrate relevant computer technologies (data capture, analysis and presentation)
- On-line resources – (courses, references, student web-page development)
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