Bioversity Launch Your New Career in Biotech
Through our 8-week certificate training program 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
Located in Boston and in Lowell, Bioversity’s workforce training centers offers short-term certification programming for people with a high school degree to learn the foundational technical and soft skills necessary to thrive in life sciences jobs. Graduates of the programs will be ready for a variety entry-level scientific operations roles.
Bioversity's Certificate Training Programs
Biotech Career Foundations
In partnership with our academic partners (MA College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston; and UMass Lowell in Lowell), Biotech Career Foundations provides students with technical and professional skill training necessary to be work ready in a variety of entry-level scientific operations jobs at local life sciences companies. During the 8 weeks, you will learn:
- Laboratory and gas safety, inventory management, basic scientific concepts, equipment and supplies
- Functional Office suite and computer skills
- Resume & cover letter writing, elevator pitching, and interview skills
Applications are rolling in.
Since Bioversity opened the doors in January 2024, our impact has been dramatic:
- We graduated 65 students in 2024 – making us the biggest biotech certificate training program in Massachusetts
- Our student’s average pre-enrollment income of $28,000 soars to $56,000 plus comprehensive benefits after graduation and job placement
- 96% of our enrolled students are Black and/or Latino
- We’ve had 1400+ 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
Celebrating Bioversity Graduates
Jan 16, 2025
This blog originally appeared on Massachusetts Life Sciences Center website in November 2024 In October, the MLSC team joined members of Bioversity’s leadership and Massachusetts government officials to celebrate the 5th and final cohort graduation of 2024, marking one year of Bioversity operations. The cohort consisted of 11 graduates, bringing the total to 65 for […]
UMass Lowell, Bioversity Partner To Launch New Life Sciences Workforce Training Center
Jan 16, 2025
Newest Lowell Innovation Network Corridor Partner Will Launch Eight-Week Training in 2025 Bioversity, a leading Massachusetts nonprofit provider of biotech workforce training, joined with UMass Lowell officials Thursday to announce a new life sciences workforce training partnership that includes the opening of a dedicated training lab and classroom facility on the UMass Lowell campus and […]
Boston Fox 25: “‘Unable to find talent’: New non-profit offering free training to get more people into biotech jobs”
Jan 16, 2025
By Bob Dumas, Boston 25 News and Ray Villeda, Boston 25 News – Originally published on Boston Fox 25 News on April 02, 2024 BOSTON — Boston is a hub for innovation and that requires a lot of well-trained workers to keep it growing. Bioversity is a new training program that is an initiative undertaken […]