Teach a LIFT-VA Cohort. Pass It On.
Share your bench skills with the next generation of life sciences professionals. Complete this form to be considered as a cohort instructor.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The LIFT-VA Cohort Instructor pathway is designed for professionals, educators, and advanced trainees who are ready to lead the future of life science workforce training.
As a Cohort Instructor, you won’t just teach. You will mentor, guide, and shape real-world laboratory experiences for students moving through the LIFT-VA pipeline, from early exposure to career readiness.
This is where workforce development becomes workforce leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Cohort Instructors play a hands-on role in delivering the LIFT-VA experience:
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Lead small-group laboratory instruction and applied learning sessions
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Mentor students through real-world experiments and research activities
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Support skill development in biotechnology, genomics, and emerging technologies
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Reinforce safety, protocol adherence, and scientific integrity in lab environments
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Collaborate with program leadership and scientist-mentors
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Help assess student progress and readiness for next-stage opportunities
This is not theoretical instruction—it is science in motion, inside a real lab environment.
WHO CAN APPLY
The Cohort Instructor pathway is ideal for individuals who are:
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College graduates - the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, biological sciences, or related field.
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Early-career professionals in biotechnology, life sciences, or research
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Educators seeking applied, lab-based teaching experience
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Industry professionals interested in mentorship and workforce development
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Alumni of LIFT-VA or related programs ready to lead
If you are passionate about science, mentorship, and impact, this pathway is for you.
2026 COHORT INFORMATION
Timeline
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Applications Open: May 4 – May 22
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Interviews: May 25 – May 29
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Notifications: June 1 - June 8
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Internal Preparation/Instructor Training - June 9-19
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Program Instruction: June 22 - August 14
Cohort Instructors support programming across LIFT-VA partner locations, including:
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Applied laboratory environments in Loudoun and Manassas
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Training facilities connected to Athari BioSciences
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Partner education and workforce development sites
All experiences are rooted in real-world application, not simulation.
