INTRODUCTION
BDG LifeSciences is a distinguished bioinformatics company established in 2010 and operates globally. Headquartered in India, the company specializes in facilitating workshops, training programs, novel and innovative research projects, and online courses in bioinformatics and life sciences. BDG LifeSciences is registered under the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), Government of India, with the registration number UDYAM-UP-01-0019151. Recently, BDG LifeSciences, India, has authorized BBR Group Pty Ltd., Australia (ACN 608 550 849), to operate its programs in Australia and New Zealand.
With a strong focus on the practical application of technology, BDG LifeSciences provides hands-on training where participants work on their own computers/laptops using specialized software and servers. The company has been a leader in this sector for the last 15 years, successfully educating a diverse range of participants, including students, scientists, faculty members, professors, and corporate executives worldwide.
Introduction of the Course
The biotechnology and bioinformatics industries are evolving rapidly, with global demand for skilled professionals in Genomics, Drug Discovery, NGS, and Data Science growing at an unprecedented rate. However, most aspiring job seekers struggle with identifying the right roles, optimizing resumes for recruiters, building strong LinkedIn profiles, and reaching out to decision-makers confidently.
This 10-Day Intensive Workshop by BDG LifeSciences bridges that gap. Whether you are a fresher, early-career researcher, or professional transitioning to Bioinformatics/Data Science roles, this program equips you with a strategic roadmap to secure interviews and land your dream job globally.
Goal of this Course
To guide participants in discovering their area of interest, tailoring resumes, building portfolios, growing LinkedIn presence, and reaching out to companies and recruiters with confidence.
Workshop Dates
12 to 21 August, 2025. Live trainer will take online sessions from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM India time +5:30 GMT on Zoom.
Target Audience
Aspiring job seekers in Bioinformatics / Data Science / Scientist roles.
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Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Life Science freshers seeking their first industry role
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Masters and PhD students preparing for biotech/data science careers
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Professionals transitioning to roles in NGS, Genomics, Drug Discovery, or AI in Healthcare
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Researchers & Postdocs aiming to enter the industry job market
Why You Should Attend?
- Learn where jobs really are in Bioinformatics & Data Science
- Get direct strategies to connect with HR, recruiters, and team leads
- Build a high-impact resume tailored for your dream role
- Learn how to get referrals & informational interviews
- Understand skill gaps & create a clear upskilling plan
- Create a professional brand that attracts recruiters
Schedule
Day 1: Identifying Your Area of Interest and Ideal Company Profiles
Topics Covered:
- Self-assessment: strengths, interests, values
- Exploring domains (Drug discovery, Genomics, NGS, Data Science, AI in Health, etc.)
- Company types: Startups, Big Pharma, Diagnostics, NGS-related, Research Institutes
Activity:
- Create a list of the top 20 companies matching your interests
- Define what excites you (project types, project role, company profile)
Day 2: Researching and Fetching Company’s HR Information
Topics Covered:
- How to use LinkedIn to find decision-makers (HR, Recruiters, Team Leads)
- Cold email etiquette
Activity:
- Use LinkedIn to find 5–10 people per company
- How to start the conversation with them
- Draft a sample introduction email with customized intent
Day 3: Mapping Required Skillsets for Target Roles
Topics Covered:
- Role-specific skills
- Soft skills: Communication, Collaboration, Documentation
- Where to find requirements: Job Descriptions, LinkedIn job insights, company pages
Activity:
- Extract skills from 10 job postings of interest
- Create a “Skill Gap” sheet (Skills you have vs. Skills you need)
Day 4: Learning Plan for In-Demand Skills
Topics Covered:
- Roadmap to upskill efficiently
- Platforms: Coursera, edX, DataCamp, Codecademy, HarvardX, Rosalind, Open Targets, NCBI tutorials
- How to document your learning journey (GitHub, LinkedIn posts)
Activity:
- Choose 2 technical and 1 domain skill to master in the next month
- Which platform can you use to enroll to enhance your skill set
Day 5: Building Your Project Portfolio
Topics Covered:
- Project ideas for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Real-world data sources
- Documentation best practices
Activity:
- Select 1 project idea to start with
- Draft project goal, dataset, tools, expected outcome
Deliverables:
Day 6: Resume Crafting Essentials
Topics Covered:
- Difference between Resume and Cover Letter
- Structuring for industry vs. research roles
Activity:
- Draft a 1- and 2-page resume focused on a target job
Day 7: Resume Enhancement with Skills & Keywords
Topics Covered:
- Embedding skills and keywords based on JD
- Quantifying impact
- Where to place certifications, publications, or GitHub links
Activity:
- Resume enhancement task using feedback
Deliverables:
- Optimized resume ready for applications
Day 8: Building and Optimizing LinkedIn Profile
Topics Covered:
- Profile photo, headline, about section, featured section, projects, certifications
- Connection etiquette and writing a compelling bio
- Posting strategy (projects, learning, thoughts)
Activity:
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile
- Send connection requests to 10 relevant professionals
Day 9: Targeting Companies (Direct + Networking Approach)
Topics Covered:
- Applying directly via portals
- How to reach out via LinkedIn (message templates)
- Referral strategies
Activity:
- Apply to open jobs directly
- Reach out to at least 2 employees in each of those companies for informational interviews or referrals
Day 10: Final Review and Action Plan
Topics Covered:
- Review your progress
- Weekly plan moving forward
- How to maintain momentum: Upgrading skills, Networking consistency
Activity:
- Present your resume, project, and LinkedIn to peers or mentors for review
By the end of this program, participants will have
- A targeted Job list
- A keyword-optimized resume
- A professional LinkedIn profile
- Projects on GitHub
- A clear plan to reach out to recruiters and teams
- The confidence to grow professionally and apply globally
What Are the Benefits of This Program?
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Targeted Job List & HR Contacts (Top 20 companies in your niche)
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Keyword-Optimized Resume & Cover Letter ready for applications
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Professional LinkedIn Profile with networking strategy
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GitHub Projects & Portfolio to showcase technical expertise
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Confidence & Communication Skills for recruiter conversations
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Global Career Opportunities – Apply confidently to companies worldwide
How It Will Help You in Your Career?
This program will fast-track your job search by:
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Positioning you as a serious, well-prepared candidate
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Helping you stand out with projects & documented skills
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Teaching you industry-specific communication & networking tactics
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Giving you a structured 30-day action plan to secure interviews and offers
Why Choose BDG LifeSciences?
BDG LifeSciences has been a global leader in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology training for over a decade. With thousands of trained professionals working in top biotech companies, research institutes, and pharma organizations worldwide, BDG is trusted for career-focused, hands-on, and industry-relevant training.
- Industry-Centric Approach – Not just theory, but real job search strategies
- Experienced Mentors – Trainers with global bioinformatics & data science expertise
- Proven Track Record – Alumni placed in Pfizer, Illumina, Roche, Thermo Fisher, Novartis & more
- Global Recognition – BDG Certifications are valued by industry recruiters and HR managers
How To Register
To secure your spot:
- Click on Register Now button and proceed.
- Check the confirmation email which you have got and go through the details.
- For any further queries, feel free to email us at info@bdglifesciences.com
Resource Person/Trainer
Ashish Kumar Choudhary, from IIT Bombay, is a bioinformatics specialist with expertise in scRNA-Seq, spatial transcriptomics, RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, and metagenomics. Skilled in R, Python, and C, he develops optimized pipelines and solves complex computational biology problems. He conducts impactful workshops and research projects, applying genomics data to advance precision medicine.
Registration Fee
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Other Countries - Living/Studying/Working outside India
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$ 49 (US)
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Participants in India
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₹ 1999
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Previous Events & Testimonials
Gain insight into our past trainings:
- Video Feedback: Visit our YouTube channel for testimonials.
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T & C
- Please provide a GMAIL ID for registration as the recorded video session will be provided on YouTube. Kindly provide that email ID by which you use YouTube.
- Video recording of each session will be provided at the end of the session to give the user a unique learning experience.
- Interactive training sessions will be conducted on Google Meet/Zoom so to give users a better learning experience.
- As it is with a LIVE TRAINER hence practical application, i.e., the experiments/tasks to be performed can be done in the best explainable manner.
- In this Online Workshop, there will be a LIVE trainer who will solve queries along with training.
- After each session video of that particular session will be shared with you so you can go through as many times as you want and perfect yourself in the topics & tasks.
- If you miss any session then NO PROBLEM you can still perform the tasks by going through the video of that particular session.
- Make sure you register under the right category. If you register under the wrong category then your registration will be invalid and NO REFUND WILL BE MADE IN THIS CASE. This is your mistake and the company is not responsible for it.
- To avoid this do read the description of the ticket before selecting and proceeding with payment.
- You need to upload your professional ID which can be your Student ID Card or Research Institute ID Card or Company ID Card. DO NOT UPLOAD EXPIRED ID OR ANY GOVERNMENT ID LIKE AADHAR, PAN, you have to upload professional ID.
- If you are currently not employed or studying, you may upload the professional ID from your previous affiliation (degree or company), provided you are registering under the correct category. If you are in India, or will be in India at the time of the workshop or training or research project, your category will be Participants in India, and you can upload any valid ID (including one from your previous affiliation). If, at the time of the workshop or training or research project, you are not in India, your category will be Participants outside India, and you can upload any valid ID.
- After registration, you will join the workshop's WhatsApp group. If you have registered in the "Participants in India" category, you must join using an Indian phone number only.
- The certificate will be issued as per the details which you provide in the registration form while registering before payment.
- Once you register relax we will send you the meeting link after the workshop registration gets over.
- We want to make sure that you learn properly hence the training certificate will be given ONLY on successful completion of all the tasks given by the trainer.
- The certificates of all our Online programs are sent by email(softcopy) which has a unique barcode. You can take a print of that on heavy cardstock or photo paper and get it laminated if required.
- The registration is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- BDG Lifesciences reserves the right of admission in all our programs.
- If you are removed or your registration is canceled then there will be no answer to that. We have our own reasons for such an act of ours
- If we do not wish to give this workshop to any participant then we will refund their amount.
- You should also read the Terms & Conditions page as well as the FAQs page. For any assistance kindly chat with our AI Assistant BioBot on the website www.bdglifesciences.com
