College of Biological Sciences

DiaSorin is a global company that develops, produces, and commercializes diagnostic tests for a range of clinical areas, including immunodiagnostics and molecular diagnostics. The DiaSorin site visit on November 16, 2018 will provide CBS students interested in learning more about the field of biotechnology an opportunity to explore a work environment in industry and get an up-close look at the areas of DiaSorin that hire biological science interns and graduates. You’ll hear directly from employees and managers who work in different areas of the organization, including quality assurance, regulation, marketing, manufacturing, and research and development. DiaSorin employees will also talk about why they seek biological sciences students for career opportunities throughout the organization.

Questions? Email CBS Undergraduate Research Coordinator Dr. Jacob L Moore at moorejl@umn.edu. Be sure to register to save your spot!

Transportation to the DiaSorin location in Stillwater, MN, will be provided.

Why you should attend:

• Gain an exposure to a professional work environment in biotechnology, and explore careers available with a bachelor's degree.
• Identify examples of departments within a company and articulate differences in department roles and responsibilities.
• Interact with professionals, learn about individual career stories, and practice networking.
• Learn about internship and entry-level opportunities at DiaSorin
• Identify possible careers to explore further.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m.: Depart MCB and travel to DiaSorin

10:00-10:20 a.m.: Welcome presentation and company overview

10:20-11:40 a.m.: Tour of labs and departments

11:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Questions and final discussions

12:00 p.m.: Depart DiaSorin and return to MCB. Anticipated return time ~1 p.m.

Register and learn more!

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