BioCatalyst Participant Hub

Welcome to the BioCatalyst Participant Hub! This page serves as a central repository for program resources and will be updated throughout the program as new resources and opportunities become available.

Member Compass

As a BioCatalyst participant, you receive a complimentary Oregon Life Sciences membership, and the Member Compass portal is where you manage your profile, access your schedule, and connect with the broader life sciences community.

Your participant profile
We will use the information in your Member Compass profile to create a BioCatalyst participant directory, which may be shared with employers looking to connect with talent. This directory helps employers learn more about participants’ backgrounds, skills, and areas of interest. Please take time to complete and keep your profile up to date so it accurately reflects you. 

What you can do in the Member Compass
Once logged in, you can:

• Edit and update your personal profile information

• Register for classes and events, which appear under Upcoming Events

• Track past classes in the Continuing Education tab.

• Access the full Oregon Life Sciences Member Directory to explore companies and professionals across the ecosystem (available only to logged in members).

How to Access MemberCompass

1. Go to the Oregon Life Sciences website.
2. Click the green "Login" button in the top-right area of the website
3. On the login page, click "Reset Password." (Even though you haven't set up a password yet, this is how you'll create one for your first login.)
4. Enter your email address.
5. Check your e-mail. You'll receive a password reset link
6. Click the link in the email and create your new password
7. Return to the login page and sign in with your email and newly created password
8. You're in! You should now have access to the Member Compass portal

Important: Make sure to use the email address that Oregon Life Sciences has on file for your membership. If you're not receiving the password reset email, check your spam folder.

Program Contacts

Questions about the program? Reach out to us—we're here to support your success. 

Important: Please include biocatalyst@oregonlifesciences.org as a CC (carbon copy) on all email communications related to this program. This ensures your message reaches the entire team and helps us respond to you more quickly.

What to Expect

In addition to your professional certificate, you'll receive comprehensive career support throughout the program:

Industry Company Tour: Get an inside look at a leading life science organization and learn about their culture, operations, and career opportunities.

Professional Headshots: Receive a professional headshot to enhance your LinkedIn profile and other career materials.

Resume Review: One-on-one feedback session to ensure your resume effectively showcases your experience and accomplishments.

Networking Events: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to expand your professional network.

Professional Development Workshops: Interactive sessions on job hunting in the age of AI, insights from industry leaders on career advancement, and practical information about today’s bioscience industry.

Upcoming Events

InnovATEBIO – Career Preparation Series – Spring 2026

While designed for community college students and alumni in biotech programs, this InnovATEBIO-sponsored series of free interactive Zoom sessions offers practical guidance for any professional navigating a career transition or sharpening workplace skills.

More details and registration info.

Bio on the Rocks

BioCatalyst participants are invited to attend Bio on the Rocks, Oregon Life Sciences’ winter networking event in Portland. This popular gathering brings together professionals, employers, and partners from across the regional life sciences community for an evening of connection and conversation.

The event includes informal networking along with a short program highlighting current industry and ecosystem updates.

Optional Pre-Event: OBW Gathering (Women in Life Sciences)
A relaxed, informal opportunity to connect with other women working in the life sciences prior to Bio on the Rocks.

Professional Headshot Opportunity:
Participants may sign up for a brief headshot session prior to the main event.

Date: February 26, 2026
Time:
• OBW Gathering: 4:00–5:00 PM
• Bio on the Rocks: 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: The Porter, Portland

RSVP HERE

Virtual Career Fair

BioCatalyst participants are invited to attend a virtual career fair designed to connect participants with bioscience employers and provide practical guidance for the job search process.

The event will include a panel presentation and interactive workshop focused on industry insights and hiring expectations, followed by scheduled virtual meetings with employers.

Date: March 2026 — Date TBD
Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Virtual

More details and registration link coming soon.

Career Development Tools and Resources

Optimize Your Job Search with AI

Gain a competitive advantage in today's job market by learning to leverage artificial intelligence in your job search strategy. In this interactive webinar from Willamette University's Professional Development series, discover practical techniques for using AI tools like ChatGPT to identify positions that align with your skills and goals, enhance your digital footprint, and craft compelling résumés that stand out to recruiters.

Sample Resumes
These two sample resumes were shared by recruiters from life science companies during the Oregon Life Sciences presentation Climbing the Career Wall: Navigating the Bioscience Job Market Like a Pro Climber this past fall. They reflect resumes that stood out in bioscience hiring and can serve as references for structure, formatting, and clearly presenting experience and skills.

Sample Resume 1

Sample Resume 2

Interview Tips

This interview tips guide was created by Sammie Elias, Recruiter at WGNSTAR and Apprenticeship Recruitment Specialist at Oregon Life Sciences. It offers practical guidance on how to prepare for interviews, communicate your experience clearly, and approach common interview questions with confidence. The tips are grounded in real hiring experience and are designed to help you feel prepared and professional throughout the interview process.

Interview Tips Guide

Other Ways to Engage

Bio on Events
Bio On events bring regional life sciences communities together. These informal happy hours—Bio on Tap, Bio in the High Desert, Bio in the Valley, Bio on the Vine, Bio on the Rocks, and Bio in the ’Couv—offer relaxed opportunities to meet peers, strengthen connections, and grow the industry across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Oregon Bio Women
OBW strengthens women's leadership in life science and invites anyone in the field who wants to support and advance inclusion to get involved.

Bio Impact
Bio Impact events are held throughout the year to connect, collaborate, and celebrate diversity within the bioscience community. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity to foster inclusion, share insights, and advance impactful initiatives. 

Program Policies

Attendance Requirement
To successfully complete the program, you may not miss more than 4 half-day classes. You must make up any missed class within one week by watching the recording and completing the related exercises. Staying current ensures you get the full value of the program. 

Active Participation
Active engagement is essential for success. Participants are expected to:

• Attend all sessions on time and participate fully
• Contribute respectfully to discussions, group activities, and workshops
• Stay in communication with program staff if challenges arise

Employment & Advancement Updates
If you secure employment, receive an offer, or are promoted during or after the program, please let us know. These updates help us track outcomes, strengthen our programs, and demonstrate impact to industry partners and funders. You can share updates anytime at biocatalyst@oregonlifesciences.org.