What: Career presentations and networking with UM students and Montana biotech employers, co-hosted by the University of Montana College of Humanities and Sciences, Missoula College, University of Montana College of Business, and the Montana High Tech Business Alliance

Who: Open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all University of Montana campuses and Montana BioTech employers

When: 2:15 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15th

Where: Missoula College, room 340 (3rd Floor) 1205 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Would you like a career where you can help humanity AND work with cutting-edge technology? Montana’s bioscience industry ranks sixth in the nation for growth, with a median wage of $75,500 (UM BBER, 2022). This fast-growing, high-paying sector includes companies engaged in:

• Medical research, testing, and laboratories

• Drug development, pharmaceuticals, and clinical trials

• Medical devices and equipment manufacturing

• Agricultural and industrial biosciences

• HealthTech software, data analytics, and telemedicine

Whether you love microscopes, machines, code, art, spreadsheets, or people, Montana’s burgeoning BioTech sector offers opportunities for varied education levels and fields of study.

The UM BioTech Career Expo will introduce students to Montana employers and help you understand the specific steps you can take, and what skills are needed, to get from where you are into a great internship, research position, or job in BioTech.

Guest Speakers:

• Erik Guzik, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Founder, PatientOne - advanced digital technology solutions for connected care

• Moses Leavens, Ph.D., Protein Biochemist, McLaughlin Research Institute - a center for neurogenetic research on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other degenerative nerve diseases.

• April Malan, Chief Operating Officer, Montana Pediatrics - physician innovators working together to improve access to high-quality pediatric care for Montana families

• Sarj Patel, Ph.D., President, FYR Diagnostics - development of the next generation of liquid biopsy solutions

• Annie Roberts, Sales & Logistics Manager, Rocky Mountain Biologicals - complete cell culture provider specializing in media supplements, sera and protein fractions

• Rob Wissenbach, Chief Information Officer, Bitterroot Health - providing the Bitterroot Valley with exceptional and accessible care for nearly 100 years

Advance registration is required. Please complete Student & Faculty RSVP by Mon., Feb. 12, 2024. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION

Looking to increase your pipeline of skilled employees and interns that are a good fit for your company?

The UM BioTech Career Expo puts your company center stage, featuring one of your employees on a panel of select tech professionals. By telling your own story to an audience from varied fields of study, you can attract more diverse and motivated individuals excited about what you do.

You can also influence the local education system, helping students and faculty understand the skills and experience you want to see in future applicants.

Space on the stage is limited to just six companies across two panels, so register early to secure your seat. Registration links will be sent via email to all Alliance members.

Employer sponsors are invited to nominate speakers from your team, and event organizers will select panelists from varied companies, job titles, and backgrounds.

The cost of this year’s event for employers is $150 per company, or $100 for members of the Montana High Tech Business Alliance. The registration fee supports event costs and comes with the following benefits:

• One speaker slot on a tech employer panel (applications required, space is limited)

• 3 additional tickets for your team (4 total)

• One parking pass for your dashboard (mailed to you if you enter a mailing address, or you can pick it up on-site when you arrive)

• One booth space. Includes a 2.5 ft by 5 ft table with two chairs. You are welcome to bring tablecloths, banners, displays, and recruiting materials. Outlets are available throughout the room.

Host Sponsorship:

Join us in supporting Montana’s future bioscience workforce by sponsoring our UM BioTech Career Expo! Host sponsors will have additional opportunities to showcase your company.

Host Sponsor $1,000

• Employer event registration and all listed benefits

• Up to 8 total attendees from your team

• Opportunity to give brief remarks to attendees during the program

• Priority placement on tech employer panel

• Verbal recognition of your company as a host sponsor at the event

• Logo on advertising materials as an event host

• Signage with your company logo displayed at the event

• First choice of venue table location

For questions, please contact Executive Director Christina Henderson at director[at]mthightech.org.