When Jonathan Kibirige moved to Andover, Massachusetts, from Uganda in March, he wanted a change from working in shipping logistics.
Through connections in the biotech industry and the power of LinkedIn, the 34-year-old found the Pathmaker program, a training program offered through Northeastern University and funded by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center that helps people obtain the experience needed to pursue entry-level jobs in the state’s life sciences industry.
Pathmaker programs train people in the skills they’ll need to work in a lab in Massachusetts’ life sciences industry, whether it’s biomanufacturing, basic lab practices or the skills needed to work in cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
“I have a love for science and I felt this was going to be a game-changer for me to grow and also make an impact on people’s lives, especially in the health sector,” Kirbirige said.
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