Oregon Bioscience Association
Oregon Bio is the voice for the bioscience trade in Oregon & Southwest Washington, dedicated to advancing the growth, quality, and impact of the bioscience industry through advocacy, cultivation of innovation, and education. The organization offers professional development, advocacy, networking, and workforce development programs, and is affiliated with BIO, providing members with access to national discounts and resources. Oregon Bio also hosts events, conferences, and training classes to support the bioscience community and workforce.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Oregon Bioscience Association
Products
Rad Lab — educational career exploration tool
A free-to-play digital game designed for youth (ages ~13–24) to explore bioscience careers and learn foundational skills for life-science pathways.
Professional headshot service
On-site professional headshot photography offered as a purchasable product to members and event attendees.
Rad Lab — educational career exploration tool
A free-to-play digital game designed for youth (ages ~13–24) to explore bioscience careers and learn foundational skills for life-science pathways.
Professional headshot service
On-site professional headshot photography offered as a purchasable product to members and event attendees.
Services
Professional workforce training
Instructor-led and workshop-format courses and certificate tracks covering regulatory, quality, manufacturing, process improvement, leadership, and communication topics for bioscience professionals.
Apprenticeship program linking employers and trainees
Structured apprenticeship program linking historically underserved individuals with industry employers and training to develop biomanufacturing and related bioscience skills.
Member concierge and partner directory
Searchable service provider directory and concierge matching to identify and connect with contract manufacturers, CROs, vendors, and other service partners within the membership network.
Event and conference management
Organization and delivery of regional meetups, signature events, webinars, and exhibitor pavilions at larger conventions to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
Economic impact and market research
Development and publication of regional economic impact reports assessing fiscal, economic, and demographic effects of the bioscience sector using state and federal datasets.
Mentorship program administration
Structured mentor/mentee matching and program support for multi-month professional development, with guidelines for meeting frequency and program expectations.
Professional workforce training
Instructor-led and workshop-format courses and certificate tracks covering regulatory, quality, manufacturing, process improvement, leadership, and communication topics for bioscience professionals.
Apprenticeship program linking employers and trainees
Structured apprenticeship program linking historically underserved individuals with industry employers and training to develop biomanufacturing and related bioscience skills.
Member concierge and partner directory
Searchable service provider directory and concierge matching to identify and connect with contract manufacturers, CROs, vendors, and other service partners within the membership network.
Event and conference management
Organization and delivery of regional meetups, signature events, webinars, and exhibitor pavilions at larger conventions to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
Economic impact and market research
Development and publication of regional economic impact reports assessing fiscal, economic, and demographic effects of the bioscience sector using state and federal datasets.
Mentorship program administration
Structured mentor/mentee matching and program support for multi-month professional development, with guidelines for meeting frequency and program expectations.
Expertise Areas
- Workforce development and apprenticeships
- Regulatory compliance training and inspection preparedness
- Quality management systems and cGMP implementation
- Manufacturing process validation and control
Key Technologies
- Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)