Bioversity Launch Your New Career in Biotech
Through our short-term certificate training programs in Boston or Lowell, we will prepare you for early career jobs at local life sciences companies.
Bioversity aspires to an equitable life sciences industry that reflects the patient communities it serves and delivers career opportunities to all who want them.
Our Mission
Bioversity blazes training pathways and creates employer connections for underrepresented populations and individuals traditionally left out of the life sciences to quickly propel them into well-paying jobs and lifelong careers. We aspire to an equitable life sciences industry that reflects the patient communities it serves and delivers career opportunities to all who want them.
Bioversity's Certificate Training Programs
Career Ready Training for the Life Sciences
In partnership with leading academic institutions (MCPHS in Boston and UMass Lowell in Lowell), Bioversity offers specialized certificate programs that prepare you for immediate employment in the biopharma industry – no prior experience required.
Our comprehensive training equips you with:
- Essential laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and scientific foundations
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and procedures
- Professional development, including resume building, interview preparation, and workplace communication skills
With dedicated job placement assistance for all graduates and strong industry partnerships, Bioversity connects you directly to in-demand positions at top life sciences companies throughout Massachusetts.
Applications are rolling in.
Since Bioversity opened the doors in January 2024, our impact has been dramatic:
- We’ve graduated 120 students, making us the biggest biotech certificate training program in Massachusetts
- 79% of graduates have been placed into full-time life sciences positions, or enrolled in a two or four-year degree program
- Our students’ average pre-enrollment income of $28,000 soars to $56,000 plus comprehensive benefits after graduation and job placement
- We’ve had 1,900+ applicants and counting
Donate to Bioversity
Bioversity Inc is a 501c3 non-profit public charity headquartered in Massachusetts. All of our funding is through charitable donations. Please consider making a tax deductible gift to Bioversity Inc today so we can grow and sustain our impactful training program and get more people more opportunities to start a career in the life sciences industry.
Sponsorships
Bioversity hosts two fundraising events annually: Our foundational fundraiser at Southline Boston in Dorchester – Celebrate Bioversity – and our fall golf tournament – the MassBio Golf Classic in Support of Bioversity. Sponsorships and ticket sales from these event provide a significant portion of our annual budget and are critical for our continued growth and impact.
Our Community
There are many career pathways into the life sciences that do not require a college degree or a background in science. Even if you've never heard of "life sciences" or "biotech" there are paths for you to get a job and into a new career in the fastest growing industry in Massachusetts. Hear from our community about their paths and roles.
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Hello, I’m a Senior Lab Manager
My entry into this industry was attending the Just A Start Biomedical Certificate Program. This was my first time learning about the Biotech industry and how amazing and rewarding a career in this field...
Read moreRasheedah Malik
Senior Lab Manager, Assay Development, Foundation Medicine, Inc. -
Hello, I’m a Medical Affairs Publications Manager
I wanted a career that allowed for an opportunity to develop skill sets, learn, and apply knowledge that had the possibility to create a positive impact on my children’s world.
Read moreRonnie Guyton
PharmD, Manager, Medical Affairs Publications -
Hello, I’m a Medical Director
When I started in school, I never imagined doing what I am now. In fact, I did not know it was something to consider. My advice is to never assume there is one path...
Read moreCherie Butts
Medical Director - Therapeutics Development Unit at Biogen -
Hello, I’m a Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
During my undergrad, I was on a health career track in pursuit of going to medical school. Although I didn’t become a nurse as I thought in the 3rd grade, nor did I continue...
Read moreCrystal R. Davis
Sr. Specialist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Alnylam -
Hello, I’m a Healthcare Entrepreneur
I have always been passionate about science and technology. From building simple robots and cars with the engineering kit my aunt got me when I was 9 years old, to assessing optimal soccer striking...
Read moreMichael Aflakpui
Healthcare Entrepreneur
Latest News
New Impact Report Confirms Bioversity is Transforming Lives by Connecting People to Careers in Life Sciences Industry
Jan 21, 2026
Third-Party Evaluation Shows Strong Outcomes for Students and Employers—and a Clear Path Forward We’re thrilled to share the results of an independent impact evaluation conducted by BW Research Partnership that confirms what we’ve witnessed firsthand over the past two years: Bioversity is making a real difference in the lives of our students and in the […]
“For lab tech trainees, the biotech industry’s promise outshines its current struggles”
Sep 17, 2025
Boston Globe 9/17/25 “Each morning for eight weeks, Douley Olivier dragged himself out of bed at 5 a.m. to drop his girlfriend at work so he could drive her car across Dorchester to train as a lab technician in the biotechnology industry. Each day for six hours, he took classes and practiced techniques, such as […]
Biotech workforce development programs push forward amid industry slump – The Bay State Banner
Sep 8, 2025
“Stanley said the continued operations of programs like Bioversity despite the slump should position the state to be in a place where there isn’t a talent shortage if there is a bounce-back. “We want to continue to be here, as Bioversity, to make sure that as the industry comes back and hiring picks up, that […]