Digital Ready’s Industry Facilitator – Biotechnology will lead the Biotechnology I course for the Fall 2026 semester at the Future of Work Lab. This is an in-person position.
Schedule & Location
- Dates: September 8, 2026 – January 22, 2027
- Class days/times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2:00 to 5:30 pm
- Location: 3377 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
- Planning time: ~3 hours/week for lesson planning (onsite or remote), plus a weekly team check-in (time TBD – in-person)
OUR MISSION
Digital Ready prepares the next generation of Black and Latinx innovators for high-wage careers in Boston’s rapidly growing innovation economy. We create equitable pathways that connect young people to emerging industries through hands-on learning, industry-aligned training, and meaningful work-based experiences.
Being Digital Ready means being prepared to navigate and shape a constantly evolving world. Our apprentices develop the technical skills, creative confidence, and problem-solving mindsets needed to address complex challenges while building the social capital and credentials required to access economic opportunity. Through Digital Ready’s pathways, students earn valuable “currency” for the innovation economy—including industry-recognized credentials, college credits, professional digital portfolios, and meaningful relationships with employers, mentors, and industry leaders.
OUR VALUES
- We actively fight against the status quo that allows injustices to be perpetuated without accountability;
- We use our political power, social capital, and networks to create access to high-quality education opportunities for students;
- We value diverse perspectives, which we believe leads to more identity-affirming and innovative learning experiences for students;
- We are committed to being an anti-racist organization that prioritizes the voices of students and communities of color;
- We intentionally support the redesign of policies and structures of systemic racism that continues to exclude and harm communities of color;
- We actively interrogate schools’ curriculum, industries’ hiring practices, and other institutional practices that limit who has access to Boston’s innovation economy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Biotech Lab Manager at the Future of Work Lab, you will lead hands-on learning experiences that prepare young adults for careers in the Biotechnology industry.
Across one semester, you will implement a curriculum that gives students 4 college credits from Quincy College and 2 Bioscience Core Skills Institute microcredentials (Numeracy and Aseptic Technique: Lab Bench). The goal is for 90% of participants to successfully earn these credits and microcredentials while developing the technical skills, confidence, and career readiness needed to pursue opportunities in biotechnology, life sciences, and other high-growth biotech careers.
You will also be responsible for designing and implementing four hands-on projects that reinforce key biotechnology principles, including pipetting, solution preparation, microscopy, PCR, aseptic technique, and data analysis, and connect learning in the lab to real-world applications. These projects will engage young adults in applied problem-solving, systems thinking, and career exploration. One project will be self-directed, allowing participants to identify an area of interest, develop a solution, and demonstrate their understanding of biotechnology concepts while exploring potential career pathways within the biotech industry.
Create an Inspiring and Inclusive Learning Environment
Cultivate a learning environment where every young adult feels a sense of belonging and can envision themselves pursuing a high-wage career in the Biotechnology industry. Through authentic industry experiences, rigorous technical learning, and meaningful relationships, inspire participants to see themselves as the next generation of biotech leaders + innovators.
- Build strong, trusting relationships that promote confidence, persistence, and a growth mindset.
- Create an inclusive lab culture where all young adults are challenged, supported, and encouraged to take intellectual risks.
- Integrate career-connected learning experiences throughout the semester, including industry site visits, guest speakers, career conversations, and employer engagement.
- Design learning experiences that reflect the diversity of Boston’s Biotech workforce and expose participants to multiple career pathways.
- Partner with the Success & Belonging Team to identify and address barriers that may impact participant engagement, attendance, or success.
Deliver Rigorous, Project-Based Learning
Lead engaging, hands-on instruction that prepares young adults to earn the micro-credentials while developing the technical and professional skills needed for careers in the clean energy industry.
- Plan and facilitate high-quality instruction following the Biotechnology I course with Quincy College.
- Design and implement four industry-connected technical projects that reinforce biotech concepts and authentic workplace skills, including one self-directed project driven by participant interests.
- Create opportunities for participants to apply building science concepts through real-world challenges, design thinking, and problem solving.
- Ensure every participant develops a professional digital portfolio showcasing technical projects, certifications, reflections, and career-ready artifacts.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback on technical competencies, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
- Monitor participant progress and implement targeted interventions to support success.
Collaborate to Deliver High-Quality Work-Based Learning
- Collaborate with Teaching & Learning staff to design and refine curriculum, projects, and assessments aligned to industry needs.
- Participate in weekly instructional planning meetings to review participant progress, strengthen instructional practices, and coordinate supports.
- Partner with employer and community partners to integrate authentic workplace experiences into the curriculum.
- Prepare instructional materials, maintain an organized lab environment, and ensure equipment (pipettes, microscopes, PCR machines, and other lab bench equipment) is ready for participant use.
- Track participant progress, credit/certification attainment, project completion, and portfolio development using Digital Ready’s data systems.
- Use participant data to identify trends, inform instructional decisions, and develop targeted interventions that improve participant outcomes.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and exceptional participant experiences.
CompensationStipend amount will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience.
Apply through this link: https://form.typeform.com/to/lYSDdhd4
