BioHub Maryland receives $75K EARN grant to boost biopharma workforce

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BioHub Maryland, a leading initiative to accelerate life sciences in the state, today announced it has secured a $75,000 EARN Maryland grant from the Maryland Department of Labor to train Marylanders for biopharma manufacturing careers.

The grant, part of the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) program, focuses on building a skilled workforce to meet growing demand in the life sciences sector. BioHub Maryland will use the funds to train 15 participants — eight current life sciences workers aiming to enhance their skills and seven newcomers to the field — at its new BioHub Maryland Training & Education Center at Montgomery County, scheduled to open this fall.

Trainees will receive hands-on experience in key bioprocessing areas such as aseptic techniques and manufacturing recombinant proteins, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies. The program will also cover essential practices like Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP), ensuring participants learn essential concepts for biopharma employment.

BioHub Maryland, an initiative of the Frederick-based Maryland Tech Council, is accelerating the life sciences industry for companies and career seekers to expand the state’s global innovation advantage. By addressing the shortage of skilled workers in biopharma manufacturing, BioHub Maryland is helping companies expand while creating high-wage opportunities for Maryland residents.

Maryland is a leading hub for biopharma manufacturing, with top life sciences companies developing vaccines, therapies, and treatments in the state. However, with over 60,000 biopharma job vacancies nationwide, the industry faces a significant talent shortage. BioHub Maryland is meeting industry’s needs by training Marylanders in a state-of-the-art and multifunctional facility equipped with cutting-edge industrial bioprocessing equipment. BioHub Maryland features a globally trusted biopharma curriculum from the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research.