NC Biotechnology Center Coverage

Program offers free life sciences pre-apprenticeships for more than 200 students

To attract more students and potential employees to the life sciences industry, a free pre-apprenticeship course is being offered. The program provides invaluable training and education as well as a fast-track to connections for life science careers.

David Arkin

BULLS program provides equitable access to careers in life sciences

The BULLS Life Sciences Academy offers free education and an opportunity to create a long-lasting and lucrative career in the ever-growing life sciences.

David Arkin

Merck uses outreach efforts, partnerships to drive awareness of biopharmaceutical career opportunities

A global company that’s recognized as a biopharmaceutical research and development leader is actively recruiting more people to the life sciences industry through a variety of outreach programs.

How a unique grant is bringing hands-on STEM learning to North Carolina students

Campbell University is creating pathways to life sciences careers for Carolina students with a $172K STEM grant.

Scholarship program helps fund recipient’s path to a second career in the life sciences

Community college scholarship program encourages students of all ages to dream big and seek careers in the life sciences, even if they have no science background.

Inside biotech firm's $40M decision to build new Durham campus, add 200 more jobs

Global CDMO firm Catalent will invest $40 million to build a third facility in North Carolina, in the heart of Research Triangle Park.

A biotechnology hub, North Carolina plays a role in global research

Today, with the help of NCBiotech, North Carolina is home to over 700 life sciences companies doing work with local, national and international implications.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

NC dominates in clinical research and diagnostic testing

Clinical research and diagnostic companies are quickly growing statewide --and hiring in nearly every department.

Local training prepares people for in-demand careers

Thanks to the numerous colleges and universities in North Carolina, people of all ages and experience levels have the opportunity to get training and education for a clinical research or biopharmaceutical manufacturing career.

The personal impact of clinical research

For Alvita Amanchukwu, working in clinical research gave her the chance to further research and treatment on cancers, including the type that her father battled.

Making a career change into clinical research

No matter what stage you're at in your career, it's never too late to make a change. NCBiotech offers courses and training that allow individuals to pivot into rewarding and in-demand clinical research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing careers.

BioWork leads people to life-changing careers

After completing the BioWork course at Wake Technical Community College, Allen Kent has found a rewarding career with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, where he works on life-saving research.

The personal impact of clinical research

Through clinical trials, patients have access to treatments that not only may cure or relieve their symptoms, but may also help advance medical research.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Inside the Lilly deal: A detailed look at Lilly's decision to invest $1B in Concord

We look inside Eli Lilly's decision to select Concord for a new $1 billion manufacturing facility, its second in North Carolina in two years.

4 inside tips for pursuing a career in clinical research

For those looking to start a career out of college or pivot into a new career after years in the workforce, here are four inside tips to help in pursuing a career in clinical research.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Former nurse finds new calling in clinical research

As more people look to transition their careers, the life sciences field offers ample opportunities.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Clinical research and diagnostic career opportunities abound in NC

Clinical research organizations, or CROs, are quickly growing in the Triangle region -- and hiring in nearly every department.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

The biopharma, clinical research and diagnostic ecosystem: how the intersecting industries are active in the Triangle

One of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the Triangle, life sciences and the fields that it includes are crucial in developing research with global impacts.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

From gene therapies to medical treatments, cutting-edge research finds a home in NC

From more nutritious plants to advanced treatments for neurological conditions, the life sciences companies around North Carolina are fueling research breakthroughs with global impacts.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

A company perspective - why you should work in biopharma manufacturing

Secure salaries, the ability to grow and meaningful work are just a few reasons why biopharma manufacturing companies are recruiting talented workers across North Carolina.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Collaboration between schools and industry gives NC a biotech training advantage

By collaborating with local industry, North Carolina's life sciences training programs prepare job-ready workers for careers at life sciences companies.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Biopharma manufacturing is a rewarding and meaningful career for many

Biopharma manufacturing is an industry that lends itself to an array of job opportunities that many workers find meaningful and rewarding.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Producing the newest medicines - and potentially cures: gene and cell therapies

Using gene and cell therapies, companies like Locus Biosciences, Novartis Gene Therapies and Audentes, an Astellas company, are working to create cures and treatments for life-threatening conditions.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Aspiring pharmacist decides to pivot career path to become a biopharma engineer

Originally planning to become a pharmacist, Daniel Onuoha realized he wanted to be a biopharma engineer instead.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

More than just scientists - a biopharma career for everyone

Work in biopharma isn't just for scientists. Here's a look at alternate career options in biopharma for those interested in non-science work.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions