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Workforce training programs provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the life sciences industry. These programs cover a wide range of skillsets, including job readiness coaching, industry-focused practical training, and technical skills. These training opportunities are integral resources for anyone developing a career in life sciences, whether it’s in biotech, clinical research, or pharmaceutical development.

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  • MassBioEd Biomanufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program

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    MassBioEd

    15 weeks (7 weeks of in-person lecture & lab training), followed by 12 months full-time OJT (on-the-job training)

    $3,750 stipend

    • 18 years and older
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Work permit required
    • MA resident
    • Reliable transportation to training and employer sites
    • Computer/internet access
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Streamlined pathway into the industry that combines technical training and on-site work experience
    • Job placement at start of training program
    • Soft skills workshops and broad industry knowledge are incorporated into the training to give apprentices an understanding of their role in the delivery of drugs to patients in need
    • For high school and associate degree graduates, and transitioning job seekers

  • MassBioEd Lab Support Specialist Apprenticeship Program

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    MassBioEd

    9 weeks part-time hybrid followed by 12 months full-time OJT (on-the-job training)

    $2,500 stipend

    • 18 years and older
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Work permit required
    • MA resident
    • Reliable transportation to training and employer sites
    • Computer/internet access
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Streamlined pathway into the industry that combines technical training and on-site work experience
    • Job placement at start of training program
    • Soft skills workshops and broad industry knowledge are incorporated into the training to give apprentices an understanding of their role in the delivery of drugs to patients in need
    • For high school and associate degree graduates, and transitioning job seekers

  • MassBioEd Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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    MassBioEd

    10 week classroom training, online and in-person

    Free, no stipend

    • 18 years and older
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Work permit required
    • MA residents
    • Reliable transportation to Greater Boston area
    • Computer/internet access
    • Training in English language, math, lab, and computer skills
    • Instruction in soft skills, job awareness and job search skills
    • For persons seeking bridge work to Apprenticeship Program
    • Job placement assistance is available for persons who do not enter the Apprenticeship Program

  • Gloucester Biotechnology Academy Biotechnology Certificate Program

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    Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

    9 months full-time (6 month program, divided into two semesters, coupled with a 12-week paid industry internship)

    Tuition waived; Stipend for living expenses for those who qualify; laptop gifted upon successful graduation; includes paid internship

    • 18-30 years old
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Eligible to work in the US
    • Vocational training program for young adults who want to enter the life sciences without the burden of having to complete a 4-year degree
    • Built-in internship component often leads to employment
    • For those who decide to continue their education, transfer agreements are in place with Salem State, North Shore Community College, and Northeastern University
    • Job placement assistance for those who go directly into the job market

  • Just a Start Biotechnology Careers Program

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    Just a Start

    9 months (September - May) part-time (9 am - 2 pm plus homework); 4 out of 5 days in person.

    Free; limited stipends available on a first-come-first served basis, primarily for Boston and Cambridge residents.

    • 18 years and older
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Eligible to work in the US
    • Massachusetts Metro North area resident
    • Low to moderate household income
    • Must meet academic threshold on adult education exam (reading and math)
    • Prepare for entry level life sciences roles such as laboratory assistant, biomanufacturing assistant, quality control technician, medical technician
    • Provides wrap-around support to address housing and food insecurity including a social worker and an alumni network
    • Provides continued education and job placement support
    • Graduates earn credits for Bunker Hill Community College and Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

  • Bioversity Biotech Career Foundations

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    Bioversity

    8 weeks, Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm

    Stipend ($500 per week)

    • 18 years and older
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Eligible to work in the US
    • Commited to learning and pursuing a new career
    • Willing to show up on-time, every day
    • For people who want to start a career in laboratory operations
    • Offers job placement assistance through industry partner network Bioversity hopes to create an alumni network to increase industry connections
    • Helps graduates with application and enrollment into local community colleges and universities
    • Job placement assistance plus coaching throughout the first year of a graduate’s career

  • LabCentral Biotech Ready

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    LabCentral Ignite

    40 - 170 hours depending on pathway

    • 18 years or older
    • First-generation student, woman, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), or other underrepresented individual
    • Undergraduate students (sophomore-senior year, depending on pathway)
    • Best suited for students with a background/degree in biology/chemistry.
    • Intended as a training and assessment program to bridge the gap in hands-on technique.
    • Includes workplace competency training.
    • Job placement support.

  • MLSC Pathmaker Programs

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    Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    Typically 8-10 weeks long

    Paid (stipend)

    • The MLSC Pathmaker program is a workforce development initiative by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC). It funds training programs for individuals from underrepresented communities and those without a strong science background.
    • Pathmaker programs are typically 8-10 weeks long, paid (stipend), and prepare Massachusetts residents for careers in the manufacturing industry by providing them with hands-on training in essential technical skills.