As G2 Intelligence’s 2022 Lab Institute Virtual Event approaches, get to know the legal, laboratory, and healthcare industry professionals who will be presenting in November.
Mason Shaw, scientific recruiter with Vanguard Healthcare Staffing, will present with Vanguard co-founder Edward Dooling on “How to Effectively Navigate Today’s Laboratory Staffing Crisis.” From their experiences speaking with clients and laboratory candidates across the US, Mason and Ed will share their practical solutions to the current lab staffing shortage, and how to prepare for future challenges.
Read more about how Mason got started in the lab staffing industry and what he’s looking forward to most about his Lab Institute presentation.
Q: How did you get started in your career?
A: I interned for a well-known doctor and clinical lab director at a startup genomics laboratory, helping them expand their IVF genomic sequencing menu.
Q: What made you choose this career?
A: After working in the lab, I wanted the chance to help other laboratory scientists find their best career opportunities to be happy and successful in the field.
Q: What are you most excited about regarding your Lab Institute talk?
A: To share my experiences of utilizing laboratory automation and how it positively affected my team.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
A: Do not be afraid of change; embrace it.
Q: What do you like most about attending/participating in events like the G2 Intelligence Lab Institute?
A: To make new connections within the laboratory space and to help spread awareness about the highlights and shortfalls of the industry, as well as learn from recent advancements.