Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Lab and Facilities Operations, IT, & EHSAs the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. The panel will be moderated by Zaira Martín Moldes, Principal Scientist, Applications Development and Biosafety Officer at Cultivarium. Panelists include:
Date and Time: Agenda: Location: Cost: Given our mission is to promote women's development in STEM we would like to offer a free spot in our workshops to those in transition between jobs or who cannot afford the ticket price. Please contact [email protected] if you qualify.
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Panelists Bios Lindsey DeVaux is the Associate Director of Lab Operations, Facilities, and IT at Seismic Therapeutic, where she supports research teams by managing lab operations, safety and compliance programs, and the infrastructure that keeps labs running smoothly day to day. She joined Seismic in 2022 and has a background in biomedical engineering and biotechnology, with a career path that transitioned from academic research into lab operations. Uyanga Ganbaatar is Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant at Safety Partners, part of Trinity Consultants, based in Boston, MA, where she supports biotech and life science organizations in building safe, compliant research environments. Her background spans biochemistry, biomedical engineering, genetic engineering, and CRISPR-based technology development. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s from the University of Connecticut, where she developed a CRISPR-based nucleic acid detection platform as part of her graduate thesis. She passionate about making science and medical technology accessible worldwide, and brings that mission into my work by helping teams operate safely, thoughtfully, and effectively. Today, she leverages her scientific and regulatory expertise to support life science organizations through safety program development, compliance guidance, and on‑site consulting. Sharon Wilhelm has spent more than 25 years advancing therapies and enabling scientific discovery—first as a bench chemist and now as a Lab & Facility Planner with Savills. With a career spanning drug discovery, tech transfer, laboratory operations, and large-scale facility planning, Sharon brings a uniquely integrated perspective to building environments that support cutting-edge science. At Savills, she partners with biotech and life science organizations to translate research goals into functional, efficient, and future-ready laboratory spaces. From programming and relocations to equipment procurement and operational establishment, Sharon ensures that lab infrastructure, workflows, and adjacencies align with scientific objectives and long-term growth strategies. During the panel, Sharon will share insights from her mid-career pivot from scientist to lab planning consultant, lessons learned along the way, and the expanding career opportunities within lab facilities and operations for those looking to make an impact beyond the bench.
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