Life Sciences Careers: Real Impact, Real Results.
From Microbiology Technicians to Mechanical Engineers, Quality Assurance Supervisors to Logistics Specialists, and every role in-between, there is a career for anyone interested in joining the life sciences industry.
The past year has put a renewed focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing due to the pandemic, making it a vital time to be a part of the greater biotechnology and life sciences community. Whether you’re passionate about pharmaceutical development, medical discoveries, and distribution or delivering the very best in care, opportunities are waiting for you in the field of life sciences. This need has always been present, but it has grown all the more imperative. It’s essential that we continue developing innovative ways of production to create the next level of science that we will need for the foreseeable future.
When considering a career in life sciences or simply a change in your current trajectory, one of the most valuable factors is finding an organization that fits both your personal and professional goals. To put it simply, location matters as much as the company you are considering, especially if you have a partner or family who may need high-quality schools, community initiatives, and job opportunities. The thriving community of Grand Rapids, MI, has long supported business leaders and their families in many industries.
Grand Rapids: A Milestone in Medicine
Home of the Medical Mile, Grand Rapids provides opportunities that wouldn’t be provided elsewhere for those in the life sciences industries. Medical professionals and students get the chance to work with esteemed industry greats, such as the Van Andel Institute, researchers at Michigan State University, and pharma experts at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, to name a few.
Grand Rapids is a great place to grow a career in the life sciences. The convergence of the Medical Mile, Innovation Park, and Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing displays a coming together of incredible medical minds. Grand Rapids boasts the third-largest medical school training program in the country and the country’s number one supply chain department. Grand Rapids represents a powerhouse of production in the life sciences industries from education to research and pharmaceutical distribution.
Our City. Our Culture.
We pride ourselves on our interconnected culture and community impact here at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing—both inside and outside our walls. From volunteering service hours and financial contributions to partnering with leaders in the Grand Rapids community, we are proud to give back to the city we call home. After facing the demands of the past year and being a driving part of life-saving vaccine production, we value being purpose-driven and executing on that purpose. As more drug discovery, evolving regulatory requirements, and the importance of quality continues to rise, our experts remain ready to step up to the plate.