UF graduate students and postdocs are invited to learn about careers in industry during two workshops hosted by Proteintech. Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Ph.D., senior marketing manager at Proteintech, will lead both workshops. Please register using the form below. Contact education@cancer.ufl.edu with any questions.
Proteintech is a globally recognized producer of antibodies, proteins and immunoassays, established in 2001 with a strong emphasis on generating high-quality reagents through in-house manufacturing.
The company offers an extensive portfolio that targets approximately two-thirds of the human proteome and prioritizes data transparency by providing rigorous validation across applications such as Western blot, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunoprecipitation (IP).
Workshop 1: The Power of Recombinant Antibodies and Nanobodies for Validation, IP, and Imaging
May 13 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Cancer & Genetics Research Complex Auditorium (Conference Room 101)
Looking to level up your IP and imaging experiments? Discover how recombinant antibody/nanobody engineering has revolutionized validation and immunoassay workflows. Learn how these next-generation tools deliver unparalleled insights, exceptional specificity, high lot-to-lot consistency and scalable supply, so you can trust your results every time. All attendees are eligible to receive a free sample.
Workshop 2: Transitioning from Academia to Industry: Tips for Job Hunting, Resume Writing and Interviewing
May 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Cancer & Genetics Research Complex Auditorium (Conference Room 101)
Breaking into an industry career can be tough, especially if you don’t know what careers are available or the best way to showcase your skills to make yourself a competitive candidate. This training will cover how to search for jobs in industry, guidelines for a top-notch resume and tips to ace your interview. An in-depth Q&A with the speaker will follow the workshop.
Instructor
Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Ph.D.
Afrida is the senior marketing manager at Proteintech and joined the team in March 2022. She is a neurodevelopmental biologist by training and completed dual Ph.D.s in Neuroscience and Psychology from Indiana University-Bloomington. Afrida then did a postdoc at Northwestern University where she studied neuromechanisms of pelvic pain. Afrida has over 10 years of bench experience in immunoprecipitation, Western blotting and immunofluorescence. As part of her job, Afrida manages the U.S. marketing team and helps design and execute strategic marketing initiatives to raise market presence and awareness. She also travels to institutions across North America providing technical and careers workshops for scientists. She enjoys being a resource for graduate students and postdocs interested in transitioning from academia to industry, having gone through the process herself!
Proteintech Workshops Registration
Registration for the event is required.
