Jobs in Worcester

​Worcester, Massachusetts has emerged as a growing hub for life sciences and biotechnology companies:

• Home to University of Massachusetts Medical School, which includes a medical school, hospital, and research programs. This produces talent and enables spin-off companies.

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides engineering and biotech grads as well as research.

• Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives provides lab space and incubation for over 90 biotech startups in the city.

• Companies like AbbVie, Baxter, and Pfizer have major facilities in Worcester, along with many smaller biotechs.

• Part of the larger Boston-Cambridge cluster, providing access to venture capital, talent, and partnerships with other major biopharmas.

• Lower costs of living and real estate compared to Boston and Cambridge.

• Massachusetts provides a supportive biotech ecosystem through initiatives and incentives.

• Centrally located in New England providing ease of transport and business connections.

Worcester has developed into a lower-cost yet well-connected satellite that takes advantage of the Boston-area resources to grow its own life sciences hub. The academic and business anchors make it a viable location, especially for startups.