Career Readiness Lead, Pathway Programs

LabCentral • Cambridge, MA

5d • $57,000 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LabCentral is hiring a Career Readiness Lead reporting directly to the Director, Educational Programming. You will be responsible for supporting program participants throughout their workforce development journey while helping deliver career readiness programming across LabCentral's Biotech Pathway Programs. This position serves as a key point of contact for program participants and plays a hands-on role in coaching, workshop facilitation, program coordination, employer engagement, and participant success. The Career Readiness Lead works closely with program staff, industry partners, mentors, and employers to ensure participants are prepared for potential opportunities in biotechnology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Education, Workforce Development, Life Sciences, Human Resources, Communications, Public Health, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience supporting internship, apprenticeship, or career readiness programs. Ideally working with students, early-career professionals, or populations underrepresented in biotech.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project coordination abilities, with a strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or STEM workforce pathways.
• Experience collecting and tracking program data or supporting grant-funded initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a coaching and mentoring mindset
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Commitment to participant success and workforce equity.
• Passion for advancing access, equity, and inclusion within STEM and biotechnology careers.

Responsibilities

• Engender an inclusive, engaging learning environment
• Facilitate and deliver engaging and effective career readiness workshops covering professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, workplace professionalism, networking and personal branding, resume building, interview preparation, and career exploration within biotechnology
• Support existing and build new relationships with biotechnology employers, workforce partners, and community organizations
• Coordinate employer participation in panels, networking sessions, site visits, career fairs, and mock interviews
• Assist participants in understanding biotechnology career pathways and industry expectations
• Help identify internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities aligned with participant interests
• Serve as a liaison between participants and employer partners when appropriate
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, industry events, mentoring activities, and career readiness programs
• Support participant recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention activities
• Create presentations, handouts, newsletters, and program materials
• Ensure a positive participant experience throughout the program lifecycle
• Track data, including program participation, participant feedback, workforce placement, and other relevant information
• Support reporting requirements for grants, workforce development initiatives, and program evaluation
• Assist with creating reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Fully Covered Medical and Dental Premiums
• Long and Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Vacation
• Three Months Fully Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Match Up to 6% with Immediate Vestment
• Transportation Reimbursements
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Technology Stipend (monthly cell phone stipend and yearly reimbursements for cell phone repairs)
• Professional Growth stipend for continuing education and training
• Reimbursement for student loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level