Below is a representative sample of the people you will meet within the IDEC community.
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Tom Basinski, Senior Oncology Immunology Specialist – IDEC’s commitment to people, the inherent honesty and integrity that is exhibited every day, and the focus on teamwork make this company a terrific place to work. I really like knowing that the products we manufacture have a profoundly positive effect with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. |
Carol Gardner, Manager, Clinical Data – There are three main reasons I work for IDEC. Our products make a difference in people’s lives. I respect and enjoy my co-workers. Most of all, IDEC supports me and values my input, allowing me to learn and actively participate in all aspects of the clinical research process. | |
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Cheryl Heard, Scientist II, Molecular Biology – I work at IDEC because I enjoy the science and the people. Working in a field that is constantly changing is both challenging and stimulating. The best thing about my job is that after eight and a half years at IDEC, I still learn something new every day. |
Ramon Juarez, Assistant I, Process Sciences – Working for IDEC over the past eight years, I’ve been given many opportunities to enhance my career as well as continue my educational development. I am proud to work for IDEC. This company cares about its employees and trains them to really care about doing a good job. | |
Jim Merritt, Supervisor, Cell Culture – IDEC is the first company that has made me feel like I was part of a family and a valuable member of a team. I also like my job because every day I’m helping to make a drug that has the power to change the lives of patients and their families. | |
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Michio Nishida, Representative Director, IDEC Seiyaku – When lymphoma killed my young daughter, I determined to have a job that contributed to the development of treatments for that disease. Now, I assist IDEC’s Japanese partners in a variety of ways, allowing me to promote both IDEC’s success and that of its collaborators. |
Ken Toles, Group Leader, Cell Culture – IDEC’s core values empower the members of our team to make the most of their responsibilities and to create opportunities for themselves. In addition, being part of a company that impacts people’s lives so positively gives me a sense of pride. |