2011’s top rated places to work

Following is a list of some of the top ranked, life science, places to work in 2011 presented by “The Scientist” (Magazine of the life sciences):

1. Epizyme:

Epizyme works in the field of Epigenetics. Epigenesis refers to the theory that the development of tissues and organs during embryonic development proceeds by successive gradual change. Epigenetic enzymes are strongly associated with the underlying causes of multiple human diseases. 

2. Hi-Bred: A DuPont Business

DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

3. Aldevron

Aldevron provides plasmid, protein and antibody services.

4. Novartis

Fifth largest pharmaceutical company by revenue in 2009.

5. Vitae Pharmaceuticals

Vitae Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company building a portfolio of novel, small molecule, best-in-class compounds that address large market opportunities, including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.

6. Celldex Therapeutics

Develops new classes of diagnostic and therapeutic products for the detection, monitoring, and treatment of immune disorders and autoimmune diseases.

Further Reading:

http://the-scientist.com/2011/05/01/best-places-to-work-industry-2011/accessed June 09, 2011.