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Looking for a new start in your career? Find a training program to get you there!

Your Path Starts Here

The life sciences industry has a place for you.

You have the talent, skills, and mindset to succeed in the life sciences. Pathmaker is here to help you and other Massachusetts residents take the first step on the path toward a successful career.  

  • Massachusetts is the global leader in the life sciences.  
  • Join a sector with substantial starting salaries ($25/hr or $52,000/year).
  • Experience career growth opportunities in an industry averaging six-figure salaries. 
  • No higher education credentials or prior experience are needed. 

Pathmaker, a key component of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s MassTalent initiative, has already seeded several 8-10 week training programs to prepare Massachusetts residents for careers in the manufacturing industry by providing them with hands-on training in essential technical skills.  

Explore these programs, many of which are actively recruiting, which will provide free training, stipends, and support you need as you begin your path. 

Explore Active Training Programs

MassMEP

Job Titles:
quality assurance / quality control associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$24/hr, $50k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
shop math, blueprints, metrology, process control

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MassMEP

Job Titles:
quality assurance / quality control associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$24/hr, $50k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
shop math, blueprints, metrology, process control

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JVS Boston

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$27/hr, $56k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
cell culture, interviewing, chromotography, sterilization

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JVS Boston

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$27/hr, $56k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
cell culture, interviewing, chromotography, sterilization

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Quincy College

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$27/hr, $56k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
GMP, cell culture, chromotography, aseptic technique

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Quincy College

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$27/hr, $56k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
GMP, cell culture, chromotography, aseptic technique

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Myra EB Systems

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support, quality control

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$30/hr, $62k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
lab math, virtual reality clean room protocols, lab equipment

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Myra EB Systems

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, lab support, quality control

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$30/hr, $62k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
lab math, virtual reality clean room protocols, lab equipment

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MassBioEd

Job Titles:
clinical trial associates, lab support technicians

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$28/hr, $60k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
chemistry / microbiology basics, lab equipment use, soft skills

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MassBioEd

Job Titles:
clinical trial associates, lab support technicians

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$28/hr, $60k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
chemistry / microbiology basics, lab equipment use, soft skills

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WPI

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, maintenance technician

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$26/hr, $53k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
solution prep, 5S/LEAN, bioreactor, column packing

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WPI

Job Titles:
biomanufacturing associate, maintenance technician

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$26/hr, $53k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
solution prep, 5S/LEAN, bioreactor, column packing

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Bioversity

Job Titles:
lab support technician

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$25/hr, $52k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
industry basics, documentation, lab equipment use

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Bioversity

Job Titles:
lab support technician

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$25/hr, $52k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
industry basics, documentation, lab equipment use

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BioBuilder

Job Titles:
lab support associate, quality control

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$28/hr, $60k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
assays, aseptic technique, DNA/RNA isolation, documentation

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BioBuilder

Job Titles:
lab support associate, quality control

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$28/hr, $60k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
assays, aseptic technique, DNA/RNA isolation, documentation

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Middlesex Community College

Job Titles:
Maintenance Associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$62k-$76k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
industrial safety, clean room, gowning, robotics, lean systems

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Middlesex Community College

Job Titles:
Maintenance Associate

Est. Avg. Start Pay:
$62k-$76k/yr

Key Skills Taught:
industrial safety, clean room, gowning, robotics, lean systems

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Pathmaker's Impact

Beyond Pathmaker-validated programs, Massachusetts is also home to many training programs offering similar training opportunities for residents to gain a foothold in this thriving sector. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of training and education should I expect?

Certain programs offer a comprehensive introduction to the field of biomanufacturing, a growing field in Massachusetts, and the life sciences. Students will also utilize cutting-edge technology to design and manufacture a wide range of products. 

General competencies and skills trainees will gain include, but are not limited to, clean room / sterilization, quality and regulatory, automation and processes, good documentation practices, career track options, and foundational professional skills. 

This training prepares you for jobs in high demand and could lead to immediate job placement. Career examples include manufacturing technician, maintenance technician, biomanufacturing technician, or biomanufacturing associate.  

Through Pathmaker-validated programs, individuals can receive training stipends and other supporting services to address barriers, including transportation. For many programs, residents only need to fill out a simple form to become enrolled.

Yes, we encourage anyone interested in learning more about the life sciences to engage with our partners at MassBio, MassMEDIC, and Life Sciences in Full Color, a campaign powered by LabCentral Ignite aimed to illuminate the full range of life experiences and life stories within the biotech world.

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