Growth & Opportunity

The Future is Biofabrication: Opportunity is Here

Life sciences and biofabrication are changing how medicines, medical technologies, and advanced therapies are developed and manufactured. Across the region, employers need people who can work at the intersection of science, technology, manufacturing, quality, and problem-solving.

Opportunity in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s life sciences sector supported about 13,000 jobs in 2025 and grew by 7% from 2022 to 2025, the fastest rate in New England. Biological product manufacturing alone added 274 jobs over those three years. The state’s 2026 assessment projects about 1,100 net new life sciences jobs statewide between 2025 and 2030.

A Strong Regional Industry

Massachusetts remains one of the world’s leading life sciences hubs, with more than 143,000 life sciences jobs in 2025. Employment was roughly flat from 2024 to 2025, and MassBioEd projects that life sciences employment will grow by nearly 10% between 2025 and 2030.

What Employers Need

New Hampshire’s 2026 life sciences assessment identifies 25 occupations important to the industry, from chemists and mechanical engineers to software developers and production workers. About half of those occupations typically require a high school diploma, on-the-job training, vocational training, or an associate degree. Others call for a bachelor’s or advanced degree.

What This Means for You

With the right training and support, learners can prepare for careers in a field that offers strong regional opportunity, competitive wages, and the chance to contribute to science and technology that improve lives.

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