LabCentral Ignite’s Career Forge program identifies exceptional people forging their path into biotech.

Forge aims to place talent into research roles, partner with hiring teams in our early-stage and biopharma network, and connect the talent landscape of First-Generation college, Black, Latinx and other historically excluded students to meaningful industry opportunities.

Prove yourself

For students with previous training at the associates, bachelors or workforce training level — certify yourself on a set of industry-identified technical and work-place competencies to prove your readiness for entry-level research assistant or associate roles.

Level-up

In part-time short-courses, practice skills with peers under the guidance of working scientists to build confidence and increase your value as a candidate in the biotech industry.

Find your place

Receive career search support and be put directly in touch with hiring teams that want to engage with talent from LabCentral Ignite. Find the right job for you on a team that wants to see you succeed.