HMS MEDscienceWORKS

Workforce Development Program

Apply for Spring 2025 Today!

MEDscienceWORKS trainees gain hands-on experience with essential laboratory techniques, such as micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, PCR, ELISA, and microscopy. Trainees also develop building-block professional skills like resume writing, interviewing, and networking. All trainees have the opportunity to spend time doing on-site, experiential learning with industry partners, including world-renowned hospitals and life science companies.

Participants must commit to two (2) in-person training days per week for the full 8-week program, with a graduation on the 9th week. Please see the application for detailed dates for each class. Job counseling, a $2,000 stipend + transportation stipend will be provided.

What is HMS MEDscienceWORKS?

Thanks to generous funding from the Massachusetts Life Science Center Pathmaker Program, the HMS MEDscienceWORKS program aims to train Lowell-area young adults from a variety of backgrounds with key career- and laboratory-skills to prepare them for early-career laboratory roles in the life sciences industry.

Sign Up Today & Jumpstart Tomorrow

Are you between the ages of 18-29, a resident of Massachusetts, authorized to work the US, and interested in a lab skills role?

We encourage you to apply for the HMS MEDscience Pathmaker program, a new collaboration between Massachusetts Life Science Center, HMS MEDscience, Project LEARN, UMass Lowell, and other industry partners. No prior experience or degrees required!

Pathmaker Student Application

Frequently Asked Questions

The State of Massachusetts has an economy that is projected to grow its employment base by adding 40,000+ net new jobs in the life sciences by the year 2032. There is a projected 6,617 average annual job openings in key life science occupations over the next 10 years. The HMS MEDscienceWORKS program will help recruit, train, and connect those who are interested in life science careers to the job market.
Young adults between the ages of 18-29, who are residents of Massachusetts and have US work authorization are eligible to apply for Pathmaker.
Accepted participants will be expected to engage in 2 days of training (Mondays & Thursdays) during the course of the 8-week program.
One day will be spent at HMS MEDscience, which is located on the campus of Harvard Medical School in Boston, participating in hands-on training for laboratory skills. The second day will be either at Project LEARN in Lowell, UMass Lowell’s campus, or doing a visit of an industry partner. The second day will be focused on career counseling and development, with skills such as resume building, networking, etc.
Approximately 40% of the program will be in Lowell, with 60% of the program in Boston in the Longwood Medical area.
All applicants must be Massachusetts residents and must be eligible to work in the United States.
Upon successful completion of the program, all participants will receive a $2,000 stipend + transportation support for trips into Boston.
While transportation will not be provided, participants will receive a transportation stipend to help cover transportation from Lowell to Boston. A member of the team will also accompany participants the first week to ensure a smooth transition.
- Small group learning, with each track of the program only accepting 10-12 students
- Personalized instruction from experienced teachers at the HMS MEDscience Lab, Project LEARN, and UMass Lowell
- Job counseling and preparation to help place students in a position after graduation from the MEDscienceWORKS Program
- Industry mentors who can continue to provide guidance throughout the program and beyond
- Rolling admissions for the Spring Class will be open until March 6th at 5PM.
- Once the application has been filled out, you will be contacted by a member of the team to schedule an interview.
- The Winter Class will begin on March 23, 2026.