Workforce / Education

Indiana Life Sciences Association understands that a well-trained workforce is the backbone of the life sciences industry! Whether it is engaging K-12 students in STEM initiatives, supporting the development of specialized degrees and certifications to meet industry needs, or helping individuals develop their skill sets to become more valued and valuable employees, Indiana Life Sciences Association is here to help our members! Please be sure to check the member directory for additional workforce and education providers.

Life Science Training Programs

Indiana Life Sciences Association and Ivy Tech Community College have enjoyed a long partnership, culminating in the creation of a Biotechnology Associates degree, designed to meet the customized workforce needs of many of our regional life sciences employers. Whether your company needs to provide customized training or wants to offer workers the opportunity to grow their skill sets, Ivy Tech is your workforce partner of choice. Learn More

Ivy Tech Biotechnology Associates Degree

Certificate Programs (available on-line)

Ivy Tech Bloomington Announces Certificate Programs Now Eligible for State Grant Program
Sarah Cote, Dean of the Ivy Tech School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science & School of Public Affairs and Social Services announced that all three biotechnology certificates (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Device Quality, and Regulatory Affairs) were approved for inclusion in the state’s Workforce Readiness Grant. Qualified individuals can now complete a certificate for free! More information on qualifications and how to sign up can be found here – Next Level Jobs Bloomington – Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.

For questions about the Regulatory Affairs or Biotechnology Degree, please contact:

Sengyong Lee, Ph.D.
Biotechnology Program Chair/Professor
slee@ivytech.edu | (812) 330-6036

Apply online at ivytech.edu/apply-now or visit us on campus!

Ivy Tech’s Indiana Center for Life Sciences – Training Facility – This state of the art facility was designed to facilitate workforce development through industry training and academics. We provide Industry access to our facility, free of charge, for all training and meeting needs. We can accommodate off-shift training as well as normal day shift training in our 5000 sq. ft. manufacturing training suite. Normal classroom space is also available for meetings.

Training and Talent Solutions

Comply Guru

Comply Guru leads the industry as an accredited provider of online (self-paced), virtual & blended training courses in ISO Standards, Quality Auditing & Medical Device Regulations.

Courses are offered in:

Quality Management & ISO 9001
Medical Device Quality Management & ISO 13485
Medical Device Risk Management & ISO 14971
Laboratory Quality Management & ISO/IEC 17025
Medical Device Regulations (EU-MDR, EU-IVDR, MDSAP, FDA QSR)
Integrated Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)

We plan to continually grow our portfolio of courses to become a truly leading provider of conformity & compliance-based training.

Our HQ is based in Limerick, Ireland and in January 2021, we opened a new U.S. office in Chicago, IL.

ADP – Payroll/HR Solutions for Indiana Life Sciences Association Members

ADP provides life sciences organizations of all sizes the opportunity to outsource their day-to-day administrative tasks across human resources, compliance, payroll, benefits, talent management, employee support, and more.

As the nation’s largest Certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO), ADP streamlines the HR process, takes work off your plate, and frees up time for you to focus on strategic goals to grow your business. For small and midsized businesses, a PEO can save money on hiring additional HR personnel. Lean on the strategic relationship of an experienced HR partner like ADP.

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ViTalent
https://www.vitalent.com/
Noblesville, IN

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Our business is people! ViTalent is a premier professional services organization that specializes in talent acquisition, talent development, staffing, and consulting for healthcare and life sciences.

Talent is in high demand and our simple mission is to impact lives as a long-term partner for both talent and organizations within healthcare, clinical trials and pharma / biotech manufacturing.

Biotech Exec

Biotech Exec – A fantastic resource for start-up companies and experienced individuals looking for that next opportunity. BiotechExec is a network of leading life science industry executives ready to help you grow your business. Powered by our exclusive IGNITE network, we address the need for experienced executive management to be readily available for the life sciences sector.

Key Corporate Services

Founded in February 2000, Key Corporate Services has established itself as a premier, niche recruiting firm focused in Pharmaceutical and Biotech, CMO, CDMO, and CRO. I help industry leading companies by identifying and guiding high-performing candidates to them including Business Development, Marketing, Corporate Executives (C-Suite), Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Finance.

LabXchange

LabXchange is an online community for learning, sharing, and collaboration.

Labs are places of exploration and discovery for every field imaginable. In this spirit, you can discover, engage, and share what you learn on LabXchange. We curate and create world-class digital content, delivered on a free, online platform that lets you integrate your learning and research experiences. Here, you take control of your learning and solve real-world problems as a community. Participation will always be free.

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State Training Grants

Small Business Development Center Programs

HireUP is an Indiana SBDC partnership with Quintegra, an Indianapolis-based human resources consulting firm, to recruit, hire, and onboard employees that are essential to the sustainability and growth of Hoosier small businesses. The program allows eligible companies to receive assistance in identifying qualified candidates, conducting background checks, facilitating interviews, and establishing an onboarding process for new employees.

Regional Workforce Data

IN Department of Workforce Development – http://www.hoosierdata.in.gov/