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Back to School Beyond the Classroom
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Welcome to the Biocom Institute Newsletter! In this edition, we’re celebrating “back to school” for adults. Whether you’re a job seeker, educator, community leader or industry leader, we’ve curated insights and opportunities to help you advance professionally, connect with workforce initiatives and navigate industry trends. Together, let’s embrace lifelong learning to build successful careers, vibrant communities and thriving organizations. Here’s to a great new season of growth!
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Job Seeker Resources
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Life Sciences: A High-Opportunity Industry You Shouldn’t Ignore ✏️
If you’re exploring your next career move, the numbers speak for themselves. The California life science sector employs over 1.15 million people and pays statewide mean wages above $162,800. With areas like biomanufacturing averaging $135,100 annually, this is an industry where growth, innovation and competitive pay go hand in hand.
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Upcoming Opportunities 📣
These are available to students and job seekers throughout the school year
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Life Science Workforce Symposium – Join us at our eighth annual Life Science Workforce Symposium on Aug 26, 2025 in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles and Bay Area. This one-of-a-kind event connects job seekers and industry professionals like never before.
Fellowship Applications Open Soon – Explore new paths, gain unique insights into the life science industry, and build meaningful connections. The application for our 2026 cohort will open in the fall of 2025.
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Career Hub 💻
Access 75,000+ jobs and explore fellowships and professional development opportunities from more than 1,610 member companies through our new Career Hub portal.
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Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Manufacturing Lead Technician
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Associate Scientist II
Technology Access Program
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Modular Medical
San Diego | Hybrid
$120,000 – $150,000 / year
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Alamar Biosciences
Bay Area
$105,000 – $120,000 / year
Learn More |
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Employer Resources
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Opportunities for Involvement 🔦
As we launch our first quarterly newsletter, we’re excited to share ways you can help shape the future of the life science workforce in California. From mentoring and speaking, to hosting mock interviews or sponsoring workforce programs, your expertise and support can open doors for veterans, first-generation graduates and emerging talent statewide.
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► Apply to be a Mentor – Make a lasting impact by sharing your experience and unique industry knowledge, offer career advice and foster collaboration. Help shape the future workforce while enhancing your leadership skills!
► Unlock Biotech Talent in Sacramento – The Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership is a collaborative designed to build demand-driven career pathways in one of the region’s fastest-growing sectors. Attend their webinar on August 20 to learn how to get involved and explore upcoming opportunities.
► Table at the Santa Clara University Career Fair – Increase your company’s visibility at Santa Clara University’s Fall STEM Career Fair on October 16.
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Workforce Trends
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California Leads the Nation in Life Science Manufacturing 🔬
According to Biocom California’s 2025 Economic Impact Report, California has over 141,000 manufacturing-related life science jobs, making it the top state in the nation for this sector. One of the three largest life science manufacturing employment clusters, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, grew by 5% in 2024, adding more than 1,300 jobs to the state economy. This data highlights the importance of nurturing a robust workforce focused in manufacturing.
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Biocom California | San Diego
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our San Diego office aims to build the networks that are critical to growth in this thriving regional ecosystem. Our targeted programs and customized services are tailored to the specific needs of the greater San Diego region. We work on behalf of our members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.
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