Your Next Mission: A Life Sciences Career
You’ve Served With Purpose—Now Serve With Impact
Are you a service member or military spouse seeking your next mission? Click the button below to complete the MOVE interest form.
The Process
Catch
MOVE identifies and prepares veterans for careers with employer partners, aligning skills with industry needs. We focus on quality matches that lead to meaningful employment.
Coach
MOVE serves as a trusted partner, guiding candidates to the right career pathway through internships, apprenticeships, training, and direct employment opportunities.
Connect
MOVE serves as a champion for military talent, connecting candidates with relevant skills, education, and experience to our network of life sciences employers.
Success Stories
Veterans and military spouses who have found purpose in life sciences careers.
D’Aisha Exhem
D’Aisha Exhem found her path into life sciences manufacturing through NCBiotech’s MOVE program. She now works as a Manufacturing Associate III at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, where she is part of a startup facility that will serve as a template for future sites. She values learning the full manufacturing lifecycle.
John T. Singharath
John T. Singharath works as an Associate Maintenance Planner at Amgen, where he enjoys learning alongside others and working as part of a team toward shared goals. Collaborating with people across different roles is one of the most rewarding parts of his work, reflecting the teamwork-first mindset he developed during his military service.
Sarai Rodriguez
Since July 2025, Sarai has discovered how central communication and relationships are to the work. Her role requires steady collaboration with multiple departments to ensure that every process meets SOP standards. Sarai's advice for others entering the industry is to take full advantage of everything the MOVE program offers.
Ja’Keshia Peterson
Ja’Keshia Peterson is a Manufacturing Associate at Amgen, where she finds deep meaning in the constant learning and discovery that define her work. Every day brings exposure to new processes and tasks, each one contributing to a larger system that transforms raw materials into medicines that can save lives.
Aaron McAmis
Aaron discovered that the life sciences industry felt surprisingly familiar after military service. He immediately connected with the sense of purpose, the focus on a greater mission, and the steady, structured rhythm of the work. Aaron recommends participating in MOVE, completing the BioWork certificate, and doing an internship.
Michael Grant
Michael transitioned from fitness trainer to Quality Control Technician at Novo Nordisk’s Clayton facility. His career journey underscores the impact of the NCBiotech MOVE program and Novo Nordisk’s commitment to supporting veterans. After leaving the military, Michael sought a more stable and promising life sciences career.
Travis Beamon
Travis, a military veteran and commissioned officer, found a new mission at Novo Nordisk thanks to connections made through the NCBiotech MOVE program. Transitioning from military life to a corporate setting was a big adjustment, but MOVE helped Travis make the right professional introductions.
Angel Frias Chavez
After 10,000+ hours of hands-on maintenance in the U.S. Army and a Commendation Medal, Angel brought his skills to Amgen as a Maintenance Technician. His favorite part of the job is learning how everyday innovation in technology and science improves patients’ quality of life.
Michael Mckimm
Michael pivoted from the connections and support he received through the MOVE program. The program introduced him to industry professionals and opportunities. Now, he works as a Cytogenetics Laboratory Technician at Labcorp, where his training in confocal microscopy laid the foundation.
Employer Partners
Resources to Support Your MOVE to Life Sciences
NCBiotech provides resources to help service members grow in their careers. Whether you are looking for job postings, local life sciences companies, or training opportunities, be sure to check out the resources below.
NCBiotech Career Center
NCBiotech’s Career Center connects highly skilled talent with open positions at North Carolina companies. Service members can apply for jobs and upload their resumes in the portal, helping employers find them.
NCBiotech Company Directory
North Carolina is home to 860 life sciences companies employing 76,000 people. This directory includes those companies, as well as companies that support the life sciences sector.
BioWork
The BioWork certificate program is offered at 15 community colleges with in-person, hybrid, and online learning options. This certificate provides foundational skills for entry-level life sciences manufacturing positions.
Bruce Coleman, MSG (R), Ph.D.
Recruiter, MOVE Boots to Biotech
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