Testimonials

Sririam
Operational Excellence Manager
Invitrogen, Grand Island, New York

"I worked for GE making locomotives before joining Invitrogen about 18 months ago. As the Operational Excellence Manager, I primarily work on implementing process improvements, such as finding more cost-effective ways of manufacturing our products. It's also my job to ensure that employees are following proper procedure and that our products are top-notch in quality."

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Jennifer
Medical Technologist
Sister's Core Laboratory, Catholic Health System, Buffalo, New York

"I began my career as a lab technician in the military. After the military, I earned a dual Bachelor's degree in Biology and Medical Technology, and began working at Sister's Hospital. My job there is to test patient samples and deliver the results to the doctors. I love the fact that I can use my medical and biology background to help people."

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Kelly
Assembler
Gaymar, Orchard Park, New York

"As an assembler, I put together products and units that Gaymar then sells to different hospitals. One reason I enjoy my job is because I like working with my hands. Plus I'm always amazed that the products we're manufacturing are saving people's lives. That's really rewarding."

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Ben
IT Administrator
PharmIdeas, Buffalo, New York

"PharmIdeas studies patient data and surveys patients to assess how well treatments work. When I first interviewed for the IT administrator position there, I saw the work being done and was just blown away. I knew I wanted to be a part of it. It's cutting-edge company that works to positively impact people's lives."

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Judy
Software Engineer
Applied Science Group, Buffalo, New York

"As a software engineer, I write the software that makes products, like our cardiac monitor, work. We're taking the latest and the greatest from computer technology and biology - and then merging the two. It's really groundbreaking."

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Joan
Senior Clinical Lab Scientist
Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York

"I've been working in the lab for the past 30 years, using high-tech machinery to test human samples for illness and disease. When I first started in the lab, we were able to do four tests on six different machines. Now, we can do 25 tests on one machine. So the progress in the industry has been phenomenal."

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Jeff
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York

"Biostatistics is the study and analysis of data, such as data from clinical trials or genetic data. We use the results of these analyses to publish articles relating information to the public and the scientific community in general. While biostatisticians don't deal directly with the patients, we are in the business of helping people."

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Andrea
Reliability Engineer
Greatbatch, Clarence, New York

"My job at Greatbatch is to ensure our products are reliable. So, for instance, I help design the electrical systems that test our batteries. I love the technical side of my job, but I think the most rewarding part is that, when I leave work each day, I know I'm part of a team creating a product that's going to help people."

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Jason
Associate Marketing Manager
Ivoclar Vivadent, Amherst, New York

"After earning my degree in marketing from UB, I held positions in real estate and print sales. They just weren't for me. Then I came across a job posting for a marketing professional at Ivoclar. I've been there now for about three years and love it. There's always new products and new technology. So each day is different. It's really exciting."

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Jennifer
Laboratory Intern
ZeptoMetrix, Buffalo, New York

"The director of the biotechnology program at UB has been instrumental in getting everyone in the program an internship. For my internship, I'm working at ZeptoMetrix manufacturing different kits that are later used to test diseases, such as HIV. I really enjoy working with my hands and conducting different lab tests."

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Kristen
Ethox Corporation
Quality Engineer, Buffalo, New York

"I actually started my career in the automotive industry as a mechanical engineer. I got laid off from my job, and joined Ethox, which makes disposable medical devices. As a Quality Engineer, it's my job to validate the products we manufacture. So I basically develop all the testing criteria to ensure the products we make are safe."

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Krystal
Manufacturing Technician
Kinex Pharmaceuticals, Buffalo, New York

"As a manufacturing technician at Kinex, it's my job to make sure that the bottles used for pharmaceuticals are cleaned, documented, and stored. I'm also in school right now, getting a degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. Eventually, I want to get a medical degree and go into speech pathology. I especially want to help people with auditory disorders."

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Felicia
Senior Analyst (Quality)
Contract Pharmaceuticals, Buffalo, New York

"I've always been very curious by nature. So my role as an analyst is really a perfect fit for me. I get to ask a lot of questions, and test and evaluate different products to make sure they meet our standards."

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