Veterans in Life Science
Veterans in Life Science
Our initiative provides veterans access to a variety of life science industry professionals and executives. Complete with job skills workshops, an industry-focused career fair and mentorship pairing, this program provides a holistic approach to addressing skills gaps, hiring and job-search challenges, and a unique direct connection between veterans and the life science industry.
Veterans Committee
Our member-driven Veterans Initiative Committee is comprised of veterans currently working in life science. The committee discusses the needs of current veterans transitioning to or working in a career in life science, as well as the best strategies they can implement to succeed.
Veterans Symposium
Our symposium regularly includes an industry overview, company spotlights, career panels, and information on applicable education programs, all specific to veterans.
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Biocom California Institute Charity Golf Tournament Supporting Veterans
Returning Fall 2022: Exclusive opportunity to golf and network with other Biocom California members and support our Veterans in Life Science program.
Learn MoreA few roles where veterans tend to thrive in the life science industry:
Visit Our Career Lab
Biocom California Career Lab is the industry’s go-to resource for life science careers in California. Visit our career lab to explore job openings, job postings, career success stories, thought leadership and industry best practices.
Start ExploringMilitary Fellowship
The Biocom California Institute’s Military Fellowship Program provides meaningful career readiness experiences to local veterans interested in obtaining gainful employment in the life science. Veteran participants are matched with mentors in the life science sector, who support the veterans through a six month-long program by providing industry-specific knowledge and exposure to a variety of facets of the industry, making meaningful introductions, and assisting in goal setting and achievement.
2021 Fellows
Langley Barth
UCSD’s Rady School of Management, MBA Candidate
Joanna Chen
Illumina, Project Manager
Tomas Figueroa
University of California, Irvine, Chief Administrative Officer
Harwood Garland
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts, Dean of Men
Heath Hazen
U.S. Navy SEAL Team, Director of Operations
Alan Jimenez
Procurement Compliance, Associate Manager
Alex Kowalski
U.S. Navy, Diver
Cesar Nuñez
Northrop Grumman Corporation Aerospace Sector, Project Manager
James Osborn
San Diego State University, Senior Student
Sean Park
Jacobs Engineering, Program Manager
Scott Rathke
U.S. Navy SEAL Team, Senior Director of Process Strategy & Optimization
Stephen Revelas
Miramar College, Biotechnology Student
Sean Sadlier
University of California San Diego, MBA Candidate
David Samara
Genentech, Manufacturing Technician
John Valle
Oberon Fuels, Director of Operations
Damon Ventiere
Aviation Maintenance and Operations Professional
