Amgen to increase hiring of scientists
Submitted on 6 April 2006 - 10:02am
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The announcement, made by Emilio Rivera, vice-president of manufacture of Amgen Puerto Rico, contributes to the development of intellectual capital to support the bio-sciences industry in Puerto Rico, which includes bio-technology and medical devices companies, and is part of a new strategy of economical development leaded by PRIDCO.
Amgen also announced that for 2010, their demands for personnel with masters, associate and bachelors degrees will increase by 60%, 64% and 35%, respectively.
"Amgen has also invested in educational programs at all academical levels, including a $300,000 investment for a Bioprocessing Training Center at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, and $100,000 for a center at the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao."
"Also at Amgen's press conference, Jorge Silva-Puras, executive director of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) and CienciaPR member, announced PRIDCO’s efforts to boost science and mathematics education in Puerto Rico’s education system, by donating $1 million to Operación Éxito."