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ACCESS BIO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The life science industry is at the forefront of innovation, providing stable, living-wage jobs with excellent benefits. Access Bio offers two Registered Apprenticeships programs: the one-year Bioscience Industry Technician and the two-year Bioscience Industry Quality Control Technician, with new cohorts starting every six months. Explore our Careers in Life Science page to learn more about working in this industry.

The application window for the Fall 2025 cohort is now closed. Spring cohort dates will be available in early 2026.

Apprenticeship Program Overview

  • Start strong with a two-week Readiness Training and a $500 weekly stipend
  • Begin training with your employer with an hourly training wage, benefits, and PTO
  • Earn progressive wage increases to at least $21 by the end of the one-year program
  • Receive on-the-job support from a peer mentor, along with comprehensive assistance and resources from Oregon Life Sciences
  • Graduate with a nationally-recognized credential and potential for a permanent job offer

Application Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Be eager to learn and committed to a long-term career in biosciences
  • Be dedicated to completing required virtual coursework
  • Willingness to complete pre-employment vision test
  • Must be able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations (requirements vary by employer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Registered Apprenticeship allows you to work full-time while receiving the training needed to become fully qualified for your job. You won’t pay for your training, and you’ll earn money while you learn. The program is overseen by the state and ends with a nationally recognized credential proving your qualifications.

Watch this overview from the State of Oregon Employment Department to learn more about how Registered Apprenticeship in Oregon works.

You’ll start with a two-week orientation, where you’ll earn $500 each week. After that, you’ll begin working at a training wage of at least $18 per hour. As you gain new skills, your pay will go up, and by the end of the program, you will make at least $21 per hour.

You’ll be matched with a life science manufacturing company that partners with the Access Bio Apprenticeship Program. The specific company will depend on where your skills and interests align best.

You’ll be working full-time, typically 37 to 40 hours per week. Shift work is common in this industry, so schedules can vary.

Life science applies biological knowledge to develop solutions that sustain, restore, and improve quality of life—from life-saving therapies to cutting-edge research.

Apprenticeships are designed as “earn and learn” programs, but completion does not guarantee permanent employment. In most cases, strong performance and growth during the apprenticeship lead to a full-time offer.