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Boston Science Jobs Top in the Nation

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Boston science jobs are among the top in the nation, but the area is working hard to keep that title.

The Milken Institute recently released a study that found the Boston area is the number one region in the country for life sciences. However, other regions are beginning to catch up. So what are the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts doing to keep their lead?

In 2008, Gov. Deval Patrick and other officials created the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative. The initiative is a 10-year, $1 billion package of investments and incentives that was designed to strengthen the state’s role in the life sciences industry and help the economy, according to an article by The Boston Globe.

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Boston Science Jobs in Bioterrorism Lab Require Background Checks

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

A group of new scientists have been hired to fill important new Boston science jobs.

The scientists have been hired to work at Boston University’s new bioterrorism laboratory. Because of the sensitive nature of the work, all the workers hired will be required to undergo a rigorous background check. The checks will include psychological testing and a review of the worker’s financial records, according to an article by the Associated Press.

Gary Nicksa, Boston University vice president for operations, stated the purpose of the background checks is to identify researchers who may be susceptible to stress-related mistakes or extortion. The checks are expected to be even more rigorous than current federal standards require.

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