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Initially, all three applications passed the recruitment team at the same time and changed to “under review.” However, two of the shifts positions were rejected by the hiring manager at the same time, while one is still listed as “under review.”

What does this mean? Do I still have a chance? Do you think the hiring manager is the same for all three shifts?

I have 5 years of biotech experience but they were mostly preclinical. I did masters in biology at cancer center where i got to handle patient derived samples to run qpcr, western blot, typical molecular experiments but this was for academic research purposes only.

After reviewing all students’ previous experience who are taking cls pre req courses, it seems like almost everyone has some sort of clinical experience.

I’ve been applying to clinical lab assistant jobs even with low pay but I’m keep getting rejected. Many of these positions also require phlebotomy license and I’m almost at the stage where maybe I should get this license first.

Did anybody get in without clinical experience? I know it’s not required but im feeling that the cls programs are so competitive that i feel like I don’t even stand a chance.

Hello everyone,

I got my bs/ms in biology and have 5 years of hands-on biotech/research lab experience, focusing on drug discovery research and preclinical studies.

I want to apply for CLS program and will do it California, and would love to heard from similar former biotech folks how you all are doing.

Please don’t feel the need to answer all of these questions!

1. Do you regret switching from biotech to CLS? Or are you happier?

2. How was the adjustment to CLS hospital schedules (overtime, holidays, evening/night shifts)?

3. Did you have any clinical lab experience before applying?

4. How did you complete your prerequisites while working—online or in-person?

5. Are you satisfied with the pay, job stability, and job market compared to biotech?

6. How do you feel about the routine nature of CLS work versus the research problem-solving aspects of biotech?

7. Looking back, would you still recommend CLS as a career path? Or another healthcare field?

Thank you!!

I’m defending phd mid August and I’m in the final interview stage for a big tech company. It’s a strong role for my growth with good compensation, but the team wants someone ASAP (June–July), no negotiations with this unfortunately, so timing is the main issue.

I asked my PI if I could start in July and finish my defense remotely and come back for defense date, but he gave a hard no and said I can’t leave before defending. I’ve already asked a few times.

I think he’s hesitant because we’re working on a major journal submission and he may be worried I’ll leave before it’s done. It will be a huge success for the lab if it works out. He’s also keep convincing me to become a professor so do postdoc. I’ve been in the lab 6 years (BS/MS included) and am one of the stronger students.

Now I feel like I’m going to lose this opportunity because of him. Are there phd students who can start working while not finished with defense?

Maybe I’m being too self centered. Am I? Should I just accept this fate? Or how should I convince him?