Bioversity 
Explore Your Pathway into Life Sciences Careers
What is the Life Sciences?
The life sciences is the study of living things and how they work. It’s a catch-all term that covers everything from biology to zoology and everything in between. Life sciences careers in Massachusetts traditionally are at biotech companies, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare institutions such as hospitals and research facilities. People that work in the life sciences have a range of backgrounds and are not just scientists with advanced degrees. Explore more below…
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You Have a High School Diploma or GED
There are numerous short-term certificate training programs available to people with a high school degree – most come at no-cost to learners – that teach the skills necessary to launch into a life sciences job and career.
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You Have a 2-Year College Degree
If you have a two-year degree, you are ready to work in the life sciences. There are also a variety of training programs available to you that can give you a leg up as you look ahead in your career.
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You Have a 4-Year College Degree (or more)
Demand for talent is growing quickly at life sciences companies across Massachusetts. Even if you don’t have a science degree, there are jobs for you: 30-40% of jobs at life sciences companies are in scientific and business operations. Jobs in things like communications, human resources, accounting, and legal are waiting for you.
Bioversity's Biotech Career Foundations
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
- How to draft an updated resume, cover letter writing, and interview skills