Biotechnology Boot Camp
Montgomery College Biotechnology Boot Camp
Launch Your Career in the Biotechnology Industry – At No Cost to You!
Are you looking to start a new career, make a change, or reenter the workforce? Montgomery College offers a free-of-cost Biotechnology Boot Camp that prepares individuals for entry-level roles in the rapidly growing local biotech industry.
This intensive, industry-reviewed program combines expert-led lectures with hands-on laboratory workshops, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in biomanufacturing and biotechnology positions.
Why choose the Biotech Boot Camp?
- Free Training: No tuition or fees, fully funded to support your career goals.
- Hands-on Learning: Gain real-world experience in laboratory settings using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Designed in collaboration with local biotech company partners to meet real employer needs.
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Proven Employment Outcomes:
- 80–90% employment rate for Boot Camp participants:
- Dec 2022 – Jan 2023 (sponsored by EARN Grant & WorkSource Montgomery)
- June 2024 – Aug 2024 (in partnership with BioTrain & MI-BEST)
- 80–90% employment rate for Boot Camp participants:
What It Takes to Succeed
The biotechnology field is highly regulated and impacts human health directly. To thrive in this industry, successful candidates should be:
✔️ Detail-Oriented and Precise
✔️ Methodical and Consistent
✔️ Committed to Safety and Compliance
✔️ Strong in Observation and Documentation Skills
✔️ Able to Follow Strict Protocols, including proper gowning procedures
No Experience? No Problem!
Whether you're unemployed, changing careers, or seeking a fresh start, the Montgomery College Biotechnology Boot Camp gives you everything you need to launch your career in life sciences — no prior experience required.
Biotechnology Boot Camp
Is the MC Biotechnology Boot Camp for you?
- Step #1. Please take the Boot Camp Self Screening Assessment Tool (PDF,
) . You will learn:
- What is the MC Biotech Boot Camp?
- Who is eligible to apply?
- What are the expectations?
- What are the possible benefits?
- What are the steps to apply?
- Step #2. Are you ready to apply?
- Fill out the Pre-Registration Biotechnology Boot Camp formnew window. You will need to upload your resume with the form.
- Please note that space is limited. Filling out this form does not guarantee admittance to the Boot Camp.
- After you submit the form, watch for an email with further instructions. A zoom meeting invitation will be sent to selected candidates after evaluating the completed registration form.
After the "successful" completion of the Boot Camp training, the participants will undergo resume writing/interview preparation workshop to make them ready to face the biotech employers. Successful bootcamp graduates will have their resumes presented to local biotech companies for review and possible interview opportunities. Participating area biotech companies include Millipore Sigma, AstraZeneca, Quality Biological and ORIGene.
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