NEWSLETTER
BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION
OF MAINE QUARTERLY NEWS
WINTER 2019
Save the Date: March 20, 2019
UMaine Tour & Spring Networking
in Orono 
Save the Date! On March 20, 4-7PM BioME is organizing a tour of University of Maine Orono campus, followed by the Spring Networking Reception. We will be stopping by Foster Center for Innovation, aquaculture and engineering facilities, labs and more. 

In This Issue
Are you on the Biosicence Map of Maine yet? 
 

We have recently updated the Bioscience Map of Maine. All BioME members located in the State of Maine are eligible to be represented with a logo. If you are a member company but don't see your logo yet, please let us know. If you are not a member yet, but are interested in membership benefits, including a logo on the map, we invite you to consider joining. 

BioME Legislative Reception Recap
 

Earlier this month BioME held our annual BioME Legislative Reception at Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference Center in Hallowell. Members of bioscience community of Maine had a chance to connect with newly elected state representative and senators at this popular event. Thank you all for coming and helping us educate policy makers on matters important for the industry in Maine. 

Photos from BioME Holiday Mixer 2018
 

Did you attend our Holiday Mixer in December? Over 100 guests enjoyed a night of networking and Holiday cheer at Cellardoor Winery at Thompson's Point. Click below for a photo album from that event.


Noteworthy Events in Maine:

Maine Science Festival
March 13-17, Bangor ME



The Maine Science Festival (MSF), launched in 2015, is a celebration of science held annually with  more than 70 events and activities  for all ages.For their  5th Annual Maine Science Festival (March 13-17, 2019) they are expanding to  FIVE days of events and activities: forums, workshops, hands-on activities, films, talks, and exhibits. At the MSF, the organizers dissect, explore and celebrate remarkable science, engineering, mathematics, innovation, and technology happening in Maine every day.
Learn more 



UMaine Annual Student Symposium
April 10, Cross Insurance Center, Bangor ME 



Don't miss out on the  fourth Annual 2019  University of Maine Student Symposium.  This symposium highlights undergraduate and graduate student research and creative activities from a variety of academic disciplines, including bio-engineering and bio-sciences. Students will showcase their work through  posters, exhibits, performances, and oral presentations. This is a great way for the community to get a deeper look into UMaines academic programs.
This event will provide UMaine students with the opportunity to have face-to-face engagement with potential employees and future community leaders and interact with over 2,000 expected attendees.

Welcome New Members!

We are happy to welcome the following members to our BioME Community:

Formworks LLC
VL50 Inc
Flagship 57
Flagship VL 59
Flagship Labs 63
Lypohilization Technology
Naveris Inc
Novelstar 
Novitum Pharma
Synlogic Operating Company
Twentyeight-seven
 
Noteworthy Job Openings:

 
Mid-Atlantic Field Support Specialist, Artel
  Rare Reagent Scientist, Optimum Imaging Diagnostics
Research Technician, Bigelow Laboratory
TS/MS Scientist, Elanco
Summer 2019 Chemistry, Biochemistry Biotechnology Intern, Idexx 

To see these and more openings, please go to our 
Job Board