Washington Research Foundation awards $93K grant to support Shoreline Community College students planning careers as lab technicians
Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has awarded $93,030 over the next two years to support the training of Shoreline Community College (SCC) students working toward careers as research lab technicians.
The funding will be used to provide six-week internships at local research institutions and companies, giving valuable hands-on experience to 10 students enrolled in SCC’s certificate and degree programs in biotechnology. “This funding opportunity will enhance student access to meaningful work-based learning experiences and contribute to the development of a stronger, more inclusive workforce. In turn, this will reinforce the broader biotech pipeline in the Puget Sound region,” said Rachel Rawle, Ph.D., a professor at SCC and the staff lead of its Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Program.
Given the demand for skilled lab technicians in the greater Seattle area is among the highest in the country, this initiative will help Washington state sustain its homegrown biotech talent and innovation.