March 18, 2020
Due to the growing concerns caused by the COVID-19 (“ coronavirus “) outbreak, OmegaChem had to take some measures regarding the actual and the future situation. The “ Women and Chemistry Day ” will be postponed until further notice. We are following the recommendations of the government by cancelling any gatherings in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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April 21, 2022
The importance of continuous improvement in the drug discovery process: A conversation with Étienne Rochette
An Associate Team Leader at OmegaChem for the past year, Étienne Rochette sees himself as a positive and collaborative leader. Shortly after his arrival at Omega, the Ph.D. graduate in chemistry from Université Laval was able to optimize the processes in place to make the work of his team considerably easier and more efficient. At work and in life, Étienne is never afraid to leave his comfort zone and find creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.
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April 12, 2022
Why is work-life balance essential for scientists? We ask Mélissa Arbour
As the holder of a master’s degree in organic chemistry and former employee of Merck, Mélissa brings her impressive scientific knowledge and remarkable curiosity to work every day as a Research Scientist at OmegaChem.
The key to her incredible work ethic and detail-oriented approach? Being able to balance quality time with her family and to achieving scientific success in the lab.
We spoke to Mélissa about the benefits of being versatile, the importance of maintaining a fulfilling personal and professional life and the skills required for a successful career in organic synthesis.
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March 2, 2022
What can leaders in science learn from sport? A conversation with Pierre Garcia
Born and raised in Tarbes in the south of France, Pierre Garcia was deeply immersed in rugby. His early experiences of the sport gave him an aptitude for coaching that he brings to work every day as a Team Leader at OmegaChem.
As he celebrates one year in the position, we ask Pierre about his approach to leading a team of scientists, the joys of living and working in Quebec City and what he thinks the future holds for drug discovery.
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