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UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
State of Tech Luncheon
Join industry leaders, innovators, and curious minds for an insightful look at the current landscape of technology. This program will spotlight Austin’s emerging leadership in deep tech, exploring innovations that extend beyond traditional software and SaaS into fields like neurotechnology, photonics, space technology, and advanced hardware.
Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference
Join CV professionals from across the country August 21–22, 2026, in San Antonio for two days of cutting-edge education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical insights that are transforming cardiovascular care. Texas-CIC brings together experts across the cardiovascular continuum—including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular medicine, and critical care—to explore today’s most important innovations and tomorrow’s emerging therapies.
CNS Career Fair at UT Austin
Connect with UT Austin’s College of Natural Sciences – Looking to engage with the next generation of life science talent? The UT Austin College of Natural Sciences has 11,000+ students across 15 undergraduate majors.
To recruit CNS undergraduates for internships and full-time roles, register for the CNS Career Fair on 9/15 by August 24th. To sign up for the fair and other engagement opportunities, contact the Career Services Employer and Alumni Engagement Team at cnsrecruit@austin.utexas.edu
2026 Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience
The BioMedSA Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience recognizes outstanding leaders and pioneers shaping the future of health and human advancement. This distinguished program honors both regional and national innovators whose contributions span patient care, scientific discovery, education, leadership, public policy, and medical technology—fields that collectively drive progress and improve lives.
2026 iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit
The BioNTX iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit is North Texas’s premier convening for the bioscience community, bringing together industry leaders, pioneering researchers, investors, and innovators to explore what’s next in healthcare and life sciences.
Join us at iC³ 2026 to be part of the conversations shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare in North Texas and beyond. Register, sponsor, or engage and help define what comes next.
15th Annual Texas Life Science Forum
The Texas Life Science Forum, co-hosted by BioHouston and Rice Alliance, is the premier life science and healthtech event in Texas that brings together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academic and investors. Hear pitches from innovative and early stage life science companies, network and enjoy exciting panels, keynotes and speakers. Early bird registration is now open
LOCAL NEWS
EHS Compliance Services Seeks Founding Organizations for the From Evidence to Action™ Initiative
EHS Compliance Services is inviting a limited number of organizations to become Founding Organizations for From Evidence to Action™, an initiative designed to help leaders better understand the organizational conditions that shape safety, workforce resilience, operational reliability, and business performance through the 5i Psychological Health & Safety® Assessment.
SK pharmteco and Genethon Showcase French Manufacturing Strength Behind Pivotal DMD Gene Therapy Program
SK pharmteco and Genethon are advancing GNT-0004, an investigational AAV gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, through pivotal clinical development. The collaboration highlights SK pharmteco’s large-scale viral vector manufacturing and analytical capabilities in France, supported by its broader global network, which includes U.S. facilities in Pennsylvania, California, and La Porte, Texas.
White Paper: History of Peptides in Medicine: From Early Chemistry to the GLP-1 Era
This white paper examines how peptides evolved from early scientific breakthroughs into a major therapeutic class. It reviews the advances in synthesis, delivery, and manufacturing that led to today’s GLP-1 era and explores what the next generation of peptide medicines may require.
OriGen Biomedical Relocates Headquarters to New Austin, TX Facility
OriGen Biomedical, a leading provider of cryopreservation and cell culture products, is excited to announce the relocation of its headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Austin, Texas. This strategic move supports the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to its customers worldwide.
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Cancer and Space Research
Did you know that CPRIT and the Texas Space Commission have recently connected to match each other’s funding when it comes to cancer research? If your company is involved in cancer research, inquire about the possibility of securing a matching contribution from the Commision.
Cereus Diagnostics Seeking Research Associate, Molecular Assay Development
Cereus Diagnostics is an agile, fast-growing biotechnology startup developing novel diagnostic assays. We’re looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join as a core technical team member. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems, and is excited to help develop novel molecular diagnostic assays from early feasibility through analytical validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostic Assay Execution & Validation
- Multiplex PCR & Capillary Electrophoresis
- Primer & Assay Design
- Data Evaluation & Troubleshooting
- Growth & Leadership
Qualifications
- Education — Bachelors + 5 years, Masters + 2 years, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotech, or related life science discipline
- Experience — 2+ years experience developing, validating, or executing molecular assays (PCR/qPCR)
- Technical Mastery — Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot experimental problems and optimize molecular biology workflows.
- Detail-oriented data recording and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup environment.
If interested, contact Jeff SoRelle for more information
ACC biotechnology interns are available for hire!
Looking for skilled biotechnology talent?
ACC biotechnology interns are available to hire every semester and bring hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, biomanufacturing, quality assurance and quality control, documentation, and cutting-edge instrumentation.
Whether you need support with daily operations, research activities, or special projects, ACC interns can contribute immediately while helping you build your future workforce.
Interested in meeting candidates?
Complete our Intern Request Form. There is no obligation and no commitment to hire. The form simply lets us know that you would like to review resumes and connect with qualified students.
Questions? Contact us at internships@austincc.edu.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Membership & Marketing Coordinator
BioAustinCTX is seeking a highly motivated, tech-savvy, and results-driven Marketing & Membership Coordinator to manage our event planning and execution, membership engagement, marketing, and community-building efforts. This role requires a proactive self-starter that can organize and execute membership events, manage back office operations (web, social media, accounting system, membership renewals), and task and coordinate volunteers to accomplish BioAustinCTX projects. This individual has the ability to work independently while driving measurable impact.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator and digital strategist who excels at building relationships and knows how to leverage technology to expand audience reach and engagement. They will be critical in growing BioAustinCTX’s presence within the life sciences ecosystem, ensuring that our members stay engaged, informed, and connected.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Membership & Marketing Coordinator
BioAustinCTX is seeking a highly motivated, tech-savvy, and results-driven Marketing & Membership Coordinator to manage our event planning and execution, membership engagement, marketing, and community-building efforts. This role requires a proactive self-starter that can organize and execute membership events, manage back office operations (web, social media, accounting system, membership renewals), and task and coordinate volunteers to accomplish BioAustinCTX projects. This individual has the ability to work independently while driving measurable impact.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator and digital strategist who excels at building relationships and knows how to leverage technology to expand audience reach and engagement. They will be critical in growing BioAustinCTX’s presence within the life sciences ecosystem, ensuring that our members stay engaged, informed, and connected.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Executive Director
BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the life sciences ecosystem in Austin and Central Texas by fostering connections, collaboration, and industry growth. We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization, expand membership, and elevate BioAustinCTX as the region’s premier life sciences industry network.
This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or healthcare innovation sectors. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industry development, business strategy, sponsorship and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to scale sponsorship and membership organizations and drive impact.
This is a part-time position transitioning to a full-time position.
BioNTX Job Board
Career Connections
We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.
The Global Medical Device Job Board
What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers
• Determines grant proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for grant proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and finalizing.
• Supported by the BioAustinCTX Board
BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers
Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program
We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.
BioAustinCTX
We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.
