APPLICATIONs for Break into biotech cohort 5 are now open
The application deadline is Friday, July 18 at 11:59pm.
As life sciences become the next innovation frontier, our goal is to ensure that all persons can explore and participate in emerging bioeconomies. We believe that knowledge is power, and that it is our responsibility to ensure that the broadest community possible is fluent in the language of life sciences and able to explore its scientific, commercial, ethical and social implications.
Break into Biotech program provides access to hands-on training, networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities necessary for learners to break into New York City’s rapidly growing biotechnology sector.
The program is organized into three components, all focused on preparing learners for industry jobs:
Experiential learning workshops
Project-based learning through our membership program
Networking and events for professional development
Applications are open to adults with or without STEM degrees, no prior experience is required.
This includes people who are:
Changing careers or looking to start on a career pathway in the life sciences;
High school graduates or have a GED but aren’t interested in going to college right now;
Curious about working in the life sciences field
Recent college graduates who want more lab experience for their resume.
Application Eligibility:
Hold High School diploma or GED
Current NYC resident
Provide 2 references
Eligible to work in the United States
Submit completed application
Time Commitment:
Program start date: September 10, 2025
10 hours per week for the first month - weeknights (6-9pm) and weekends (2-6pm)
20 hours per week for the remaining 2 months - weeknights/weekends (more flexible schedule, daytime/evenings)
If you have questions about your eligibility, please email info@genspace.org
*Please Note: We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences to apply. We define these groups expansively — including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, first-generation college students, first-generation Americans, and people from low-income families.
