"I found out about the opportunity to work in the biosciences through a neighborhood job fair. I was looking for a summer job and I found a career! I was accepted into the training program as a Cell Culture Associate. The plan was that if I successfully completed the training I would be hired as a full-time employee with a company that specializes in cell therapeutics. The program was challenging because I had to juggle training along with my full-time job, all which made my days start at 6am and end at 7pm. The hardest part of the program was being there. The program was worth it and I would definitely do it again. Dr. Penno and Scott, the lab manager were very encouraging and held us to very high standards of conduct and professionalism. You are expected to strive for excellence and you do! The encouragement they both give you makes you want to do more and try harder. My friends were amazed with my accomplishments and because of my successful completion of the program, I was hired full-time, which also enabled me to help my family when they needed me. I am happy to be working in the bioscience field where I have a chance to possibly make someone's life easier. These very sick people are counting on me to help them get better or at least make their lives livable. Working in an environment where everyone has at least a BS degree has made me want to go to college more than ever. I plan to continue my education while I work and complete my Bachelors degree. I will probably complete a 2 year degree in Biotechnology and then transfer to a four year college to complete my education. I am happy that I went to work instead of going straight to school because I know that I will work hard in college since it means more to me now. I am constantly thinking and preparing for my future."


Shervon

Cell Culture Associate
Cambrex Bio Science

Shervon began working as a Cell Culture Associate in 1998 and is now employed by Cambrex Bio Science.
(formerly BioScience Contract Production Corp).