The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) has urged scientists looking for new opportunities to take advantage of its Career Connections programme at Labautomation2009.
According to most economic forecasts and considering the recent significant job reductions at many of the United States's leading companies in manufacturing and service sectors, the employment outlook for the foreseeable future is daunting.
With this in mind, having a solid strategy for finding employment is paramount.
Megan Driscoll, career adviser at the ALA, said: 'No one is truly safe from downsizing in this economic crunch.
'The good news is that there are always going to be positions in the life science industry for qualified candidates, so it is critical to keep your eyes open to new opportunities all the time.
'The best way to do that is through networking.' At Labautomation2009, 24-28 January at Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA, those looking for work or planning their next career move can take advantage of ALA Career Connections.
Career Connections is one of the select few automated and interactive employment programmes that brings together its online professional services with its career centre where free one-to-one consulting services are offered.
