Melville, NY July 3, 2007— Searching for a career in the sciences? If the answer is yes, Opus Scientific is ready to assist you in all aspects of your job search. The Long Island based firm, Opus Staffing, is officially launching its new scientific staffing division that will assist skilled scientific professionals in finding employment within the region’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and associated scientific intensive industries. Established in November 2006, the division’s official launch is slated for July 10th.
“Having been in the staffing industry on Long Island since 1987 and recognizing our client’s challenges in recruiting scientific professionals, Opus Scientific was a much needed resource based upon the projected growth of this region’s bioscience industry.” said Barbara Gebhardt, Founder of Opus Staffing.
Beyond the traditional recruiting services, Opus Scientific will play a key role in the development of the region’s bioscience industry through specialized workforce training programs, educational initiatives and industry awareness programs. One of Opus Scientific’s unique initiatives will be to promote Long Island’s bioscience industry to scientific professionals that have ties to Long Island but now reside outside of the region. Additional programs include partnering with K-12 education to enlighten students regarding careers in scientific research and to bridge existing workforce skills gaps.
“Our key to success is to guide the candidate through his or her entire career progression, from academia to industry,” says Ken Gelfand, Managing Director of Opus Scientific. “Our goal is to provide valuable career resources and to build a long term relationship with candidates ranging from recent graduates needing interviewing skills and personal branding strategies to skilled professionals looking to advance in their careers.”
Diane Fabel, Director of Operations, Center for Biotechnology – Stony Brook University says, “We are pleased to see Opus Scientific join our bioscience community. As the industry grows, so does demand for highly skilled professionals across the board. From entry level scientists through chief executive officers, the industry needs an ever expanding talent pool to meet the demands of companies that are moving from preclinical development into clinical development, market approval, and beyond.”
Opus Scientific, a division of Opus Staffing, provides temporary and contract staffing, contract to hire and direct hire recruitment solutions. Opus Scientific supports biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, chemical, food and other scientific intensive industries that require skilled talent. Core focus areas include research & development, drug discovery, pre-clinical development, clinical research, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control and sales & marketing.
For more information on Opus Scientific, please call Ken Gelfand at 631-756-2400 or visit www.opusscientific.com.
