Opportunities for Volunteers

Share their Talents, Expertise and Passions with Fellow LRIG Philly Members: (Not Exhaustive)

Get Involved either as an individual, or as part of a committee

1. Scientific Meeting & Outreach Committee

   1. Suggest a meeting topic, suggest speakers, or be a speaker.

   2. Champion/Assist the organization of virtual and in-person Scientific events.

2. Communications, Marketing or Technology Committees

   1. Manage outreach via our website, mailing list platforms, and social media (MarCom). 

   2. Support the technical execution of virtual events.

3.  Annual Vendor Exhibit Committee

   1. Help plan and organize our flagship annual Vendor Exhibition

   2.  Provide on-site volunteer support for the exhibition or other events.

4. Social Gathering & Organizational Meetings Committee

   1. Champion a community building social event including location and/or food

   2. Organizational/Team Building Events for LRIG Philadelphia Volunteers

5. Venue Relations Committee

   1. Suggest, investigate and evaluate locations for any of our hosting needs. 

   2. Identify “Organizational Meeting Location” where we can invite all members.

Your Input is Essential

Let us hear from YOU regarding possible Future Events: Talks, Panel Discussions, Virtual Scientific Meeting, Social Events, Meeting Venues, etc.!

• Do you have an expertise in a particular Technology/Process/Methodology that you would be willing to share with fellow scientists in the Greater Delaware Valley Area?  

• Would you like to compare notes or explore solutions to a problem with your counterparts in other local organizations?  Organize presentations and/or panel discussions?

• Is there an Instrument/Technology that you would like to learn about or to evaluate? 

• Have you or someone you know published a paper or prepared a talk for an external meeting that might be of interest to some of our local members.

• Do you know young local scientists that could benefit from sharing their work with other local scientists?

• Would you like to help organize "Online" and "In-Real-Life" Meetings between members?

• Would you like to help in identifying venues that we can use for future meetings?

Would you like to share your Talents, Expertise and Passions with fellow LRIG Philadelphia Members? 

Contact Us:  Questions or to Express Interest in Volunteering

For Questions or to express interest in Volunteering don’t hesitate to reach out to us:

Rodney A. Bednar Ph.D.

Chair, LRIG Philadelphia Inc

Email:   Rodney.Bednar@lrig.org

http://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneybednar

Sharon V. Matamoros
Vice Chair and Director of Scientific Engagement,  LRIG Philadelphia Inc.
Email:  sharon.matamoros@lrig.org
LinkedIn:  Sharon V. Matamoros | LinkedIn

Jean Husten

Treasurer, LRIG Philadelphia Inc

Email:   jean.husten@lrig.org

Linda Gary

Secretary, LRIG Philadelphia Inc

Email: mailto:linda.gary@lrig.org

Malvina Petronyte
Director of Vendor Relations, LRIG Philadelphia, Inc.

Email:  Malvina.Petronyte@lrig.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malvina-petronyte-94888271/

LRIG Philadelphia Chapter Mission & Community

The LRIG Philadelphia Chapter serves the Delaware Valley, connecting professionals from the region's pharmaceutical, biotechnical, CRO, consultant, and academic sectors.

History

The LRIG Philadelphia Chapter was founded in 2004 by Tony Nardei. Formed in late 2005 with its first Board, the chapter incorporated in 2006 and achieved 501(c)(6) status in 2011.

Goal

To facilitate the ability of members to interact and share their questions and knowledge on areas of common interest:

• Innovative & novel technologies

• Effective reduction to practice of more established technologies

• Increased effectiveness and efficiencies for the Laboratory Scientist.

Technology/Vendor Exhibition:  Annual showcase of laboratory automation, software, reagents, and consumables.

Scientific Meetings:  Annual in-person event focused on high-impact themes and emerging trends in the life sciences. Virtual "Lunch-N-Learn" presentations allow members to share expertise; sessions are recorded and available on YouTube.

Social Gathering and Organizational Meeting:  Informal events designed to foster community and shape the chapter's future. All in a relaxed setting with food and drink to identify new volunteers and gather member feedback on future activities.

Characteristics of all Events

• Free Attendance: Never a charge to attend

• Free Food: A Generous Supply of Free Food

• Networking: Provide a dedicated platform for scientists and engineers to share ideas and foster regional collaboration

Philadelphia Advisory Committee (PAC)

We welcome members to lead and champion in areas that interest them.  We are looking for the next generation of leadership for the organization.  Please contact us if you want to volunteer your talents and strengths!

History of In-Person Events

In-Person Scientific Meetings

Virtual Scientific Meetings

In-Person Organizational Meetings

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