Sofia works at Genentech, where she plays a key role in advancing biotechnological innovations. In this episode, Sofia shares how her technical expertise supports groundbreaking healthcare solutions and the collaborative processes involved in her work. She discusses the challenges of working in a fast-paced industry and the satisfaction of contributing to life-changing treatments.
Show Notes
Sofia is a Lab Services and Media Prep Technician at Genetech. Hear how Sophia went from a degree in world languages to a community college biotech program. Sophia shares her story and journey in this episode and has advice for folks who want to transition careers and start work as a technician.
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Links from the show:
The Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC): https://micronanoeducation.org/
City College of San Francisco Biotechnology Program: https://www.ccsf.edu/degrees-certificates/biotechnology
Genetech: https://careers.gene.com/us/en
Episode Web Page: https://micronanoeducation.org/students-parents/talking-technicians-podcast/
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