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We are dedicated to providing valuable insights and practical advice form every aspect of wanting to obtain and retain quality tech talent in every changing business and tech world. Whether you're a CTO, an HR manager in charge of procurement of vendors and hiring tech experts to move your company to its north star..
Or you might be a staffing firm wanting to grow and gain more corporate clients and retain a strong list of enthusiastic, talented candidates.
Or you might be an IT engineer looking for work and you want to know how to land the best position for you to have the best chance of continued success and growth in your professional career journey.
Our podcast is here to give you the tools and the tips you need in order to be successful no matter which three verticals you may be in. On this platform, we will bring in very insightful guest, who have the ability to hire quality talent, who can speak on infrastructure growth, demand weaknesses of organizations to help you understand how to position yourself to be as successful as you possibly can, in your career pursuits.
From Lab Coats to Code: The Future of Biotech & Tech Careers
Hire Power Tech Podcast
40 minutes 47 seconds
7 months ago
From Lab Coats to Code: The Future of Biotech & Tech Careers
EP#025 - Summary
In this insightful episode of the Higher Power Tech Podcast, we officially welcome Dr. William Comar, a biochemist with a PhD focused on eye receptor research for macular degeneration treatments. While his academic roots are in medical-grade biochemistry, Dr. Comar shares how he’s pivoted from research into leadership roles, helping set up and run startup biotech labs with the goal of scaling them into fully operational corporate laboratories.
Together, we explore how science and technology are rapidly converging—especially within biotech. Dr. Comar walks us through the essential intersection between biochemistry and machine learning, emphasizing the rising role of AI in predictive analytics for pharmaceutical and cancer research. From 3D DNA modeling to large-scale drug testing simulations, the overlap is transforming how scientists solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
The conversation also takes a practical turn, guiding those who may feel late to the game. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, there’s a clear path to entering this evolving industry. Dr. Comar recommends biotech as a powerful and accessible degree path, blending biology, chemistry, coding, and real-world lab applications. Even short coding certifications in Python or C++ can be the bridge that merges your skills into this new domain.
Beyond the science, this episode encourages personal growth, resilience, and staying curious. Dr. Comar’s story of persistence, including homelessness and rejection, becomes a powerful testimony that greatness is attainable from anywhere—even Cleveland to Zurich. We close with a passionate call to action: don’t just consume technology—use it to create, lead, and grow. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of work, science, and how to forge a career in biotech from scratch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Higher Power Tech Podcast01:54 Exploring Biochemistry and Drug Targeting05:59 Transitioning from Research to Management in Biotech08:59 The Intersection of Science and Technology14:04 Education Pathways in Biotechnology18:59 The Future of Biotech and AI Integration24:02 Navigating the Challenges of AI in Science29:04 Empowering the Next Generation in Science and Technology34:04 Conclusion and Call to Action
Hire Power Tech Podcast
We are dedicated to providing valuable insights and practical advice form every aspect of wanting to obtain and retain quality tech talent in every changing business and tech world. Whether you're a CTO, an HR manager in charge of procurement of vendors and hiring tech experts to move your company to its north star..
Or you might be a staffing firm wanting to grow and gain more corporate clients and retain a strong list of enthusiastic, talented candidates.
Or you might be an IT engineer looking for work and you want to know how to land the best position for you to have the best chance of continued success and growth in your professional career journey.
Our podcast is here to give you the tools and the tips you need in order to be successful no matter which three verticals you may be in. On this platform, we will bring in very insightful guest, who have the ability to hire quality talent, who can speak on infrastructure growth, demand weaknesses of organizations to help you understand how to position yourself to be as successful as you possibly can, in your career pursuits.
