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Whether you’re aiming to break into the biotech sector or enhance your skills, Maryland offers a range of non-degree resources designed to propel your career forward. Here’s a look at some top-notch programs and training opportunities available to help you succeed:
Maryland Based Non-Degreed Resources
Biotechnical Institute of Maryland (BTI)
For those seeking to enter the life sciences field, BTI provides exceptional, tuition-free training aimed at under- or unemployed individuals. Founded by Dr. Margaret B. Penno in 1998, BTI has trained over 500 students, with nearly 400 successfully placed into jobs.
Programs Include:
- Laboratory Associates Program: Gain practical lab skills through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, all at no cost.
Additional Services:
- BioSciConcepts Workshops: 15 annual fee-based workshops for industry professionals.
- Customized Training: Receive tailored training programs for your company, offered on-site or at BTI’s facilities.
BIOTrain
Montgomery College’s BIOTrain initiative brings together biotechnology companies, government, and nonprofits to foster a skilled technical workforce. The program provides free training through engaging lectures, workshops, and hands-on sessions led by industry experts.
Bio-Trac
Bio-Trac, in partnership with Montgomery College, offers graduate/postgraduate-level hands-on laboratory training workshops for research scientists. Courses are team-taught by active researchers and innovators from leading research institutes and private industry.
- Topics Include:
- Flow Cytometry: Principles, Methods, and Applications
- Gene Editing with CRISPR
- Single Cell RNA-Seq
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Introduction
- Spatial Transcriptomics Workshop
- R for Research Scientists
Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)
FAES supports career development through credit-bearing courses and workshops tailored to the NIH community and beyond. With a focus on research and professional growth, FAES offers:
- Features:
- Highly engaged faculty members
- Flexible online, asynchronous learning format
- Open-enrollment policy
- Affordable tuition
- Microcredentials in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Leadership, Project Management, Public Policy, and more
- Workshops offer interactive formats and small class sizes
Explore these resources to unlock new opportunities and advance your career in the life sciences field!
