Replies to post #103367 on Biotech Values

[EyeamBill]

Re: New career posting for MNTA

Maybe the recent MNTA limited insider sales are so they can pay these people ;-)

Seriously, I don't know what we can glean from this, but in this economy I think anybody that's hiring is worth getting excited about. It sure beats layoff notices in the press.

[Shengli]

These are not menial hires and are not being added without a great deal of vision. I presume now that the biggest hurdle ( recognition of their platform ) has been accepted that they are very confident and are moving ahead at breakneck speed in several new areas of development. Of course lots of things that never happen are fabricated in my mind.

Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Analytical Biochemistry or related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years relevant hands-on experience beyond degree. Will consider a B.S. or M.S. in the fields listed above with a minimum of 8 years of relevant hands-on experience.
Prior experience with a variety of complex analytical, physical, and bioanalytical (bioassay, immunoassay, cell-based assay) measurement techniques.
Experience with assay qualification, validation, and transfer in a cGMP environment
Demonstrated strong experimental design and problem solving skills.
Strong statistical and data analysis skills required.
Firm understanding of GMPs, GLPs, 21 CFR Part 11 and FDA/EMEA Bioanalytical Guidance required.
Demonstrated collaborative capacity.

[Shengli]

This is the 5th job opening in 2 weeks.

For several months prior, there were NO job postings. The $$$ must be FLO-ing.

Scientist, Bioanalytics


I would like make some other presumptions on MNTA hiring five scientists in such a very short period.

We have just gone through a very unusual period and difficult time in this area of employment.During the last two years many very qualified successful scientists have lost jobs mainly due to mergers and big pharma downsizing.Now many of these talented people quickly found jobs.
My point here is that this may be the best time in our lifetime for a small company looking to locate some gifted people.
Some companies are thinking of doing away with research altogether.
I do not know of any association of hiring high level scientists and a stock price but probably would make an interesting paper for some poor grad student.