LOWELL — As a group of Lowell-area young adults bundled up on one of the coldest days of the winter, not even 30-mph wind gusts could hinder their ambitions as they embarked on an eight-week lab ...

Alisha Hines graduated from an eight-week program in biomanufacturing and life sciences earning what's known as a "microcredential." (Jesse Costa/WBUR) On a recent afternoon at Northeastern University ...

The overall economic outlook for 2025 may show slow-but-steady growth—”above-potential GDP growth toward 2.2%,” according to EY—but the job forecast is more optimistic for the life sciences sector, ...

Nonprofit organizations are also located here, supporting patients and research into diseases and medical conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s and autism to brain injury, cancer, diabetes, leukemia, ...

A common misconception about the pharmaceutical industry is that you must have a specialized education and an advanced degree in order to get a job in that field. But Blake Derrick, Associate Director ...

Attracting and diversifying a robust talent pool is a primary concern in keeping up with the growth of the life science industry in Massachusetts, according to the 2023 Massachusetts Life Sciences ...

State life sciences industry association, Pennsylvania Bio, has acquired a Philadelphia life sciences career training center and is transforming it into a statewide institute. The goal is to develop a ...

GREENVILLE – Pitt County hosts a vibrant life sciences community constantly in need of new employees. But it’s hard for young students to plan a career in, say, pharmaceutical manufacturing, if ...

Maryland made waves last year by no longer requiring college degrees for thousands of state government jobs. Since then, states like Pennsylvania, Utah and New York have followed Maryland’s lead. This ...

Life science workforce experts speak at Advocacy Day 2023. Workforce development for life-sustaining careers and a stubborn digital divide remain two of Maryland’s biggest access-related challenges to ...