Memphis Bioworks Foundation

Future biotech jobs will pay better than your typical logistics or warehouse worker. Biotech jobs could include anything from a machinist who works with titanium for the latest orthopaedic device or a laboratory technician in a highly regulated drug manufacturing facility.
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Growing Our Bioscience Workforce.

High-tech real estate doesn't mean much unless it is filled with extremely skilled and motivated employees. To successfully compete in the knowledge economy, our city must elevate the level of science and technology curriculum in area schools, providing a continuous flow of qualified talent to the bioscience industry.

For that reason, the Memphis Bioworks Foundation is working with community leaders to create the "Bioworks Career Ladder" - a series of new educational programs and outreach efforts. The Bioworks Career Ladder is designed to keep pace with industry demands, and will offer the skills, courses, and experience required to attain each level of specialized training matched against potential jobs in the industry.

The Bioworks Career Ladder includes:

BioEducation reform in secondary schools
Skill Enhancement for advanced and ongoing learning experiences
Internships to stimulate interest among students and employers