Launch Your Career in Biotech
A Pathmaker certified training program prepares you for high-demand jobs in the life sciences
Jumpstart Your Career in Biotech
Enroll in our Pathmaker-certified training program and gain the skills needed for high-demand roles in the life sciences.
Fully-funded training for the duration of program
Start as soon as December
Open to individuals without a science background
Living expense stipend available
How it works
This is a free training program for individuals who already have a high school degree or equivalent, and who are looking to receive training and develop some basic skills to enter the BioTech arena. No other previous experience is required.
Massachusetts is home to some of the most innovative life sciences businesses in the world. The demand for skilled individuals to work in this field continues to grow with talent increasingly harder to find.
This new program is a certified MLSC Pathmaker program, designed to expand training programs that address critical skills and talent supply gaps facing the state’s life science industry. It gives individuals, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities, the opportunity to gain critical hands-on training necessary to pursue careers in this exciting field.
You don’t need a background in science to join this exciting training program. If you have a genuine interest in the biotech field and can demonstrate transferable skills—such as attention to detail and a commitment to safety protocols, often gained in industries like food services, manufacturing, or healthcare—you could be an ideal candidate.
Experience in science isn’t required; what matters most is your passion for the field and the relevant skills you bring.
Three Cohorts of Classes
Cohort1: Course 1A
Biomanufacturing Technician
December 2024 – February 2025
Participants will learn fundamentals of biomanufacturing, including technical and measurement skills essential for lab technician work.
This 8-week program consists of two in-person classes per week and one remote class per week.
Location: Northeastern University’s Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Laboratory (BATL) in Burlington
Remote – Wed, 9AM – 1PM
In-Person – Tues and Thurs, 9am – 1pm
Class filled. No space left.
Cohort 2: Course 1A
Biomanufacturing Technician
February – April 2025
Participants will learn fundamentals of biomanufacturing, including technical and measurement skills essential for lab technician work.
This 8-week program consists of two in-person classes per week and one remote class per week.
Location: Bridgewater State University
Cohort 3: 1A or 1B
May – July 2025
Based on demand, the third cohort with either study the 1A or 1B Biomanufacturing course.
Location and times TBD