Prospective Employers of BTI's Laboratory Associates:
The BTI process of pre-screening for reading and math achievement ensures that the worker has the necessary academic aptitude to train successfully. The BTI manual dexterity test used in pre-screening ensures that the worker will be able to follow written instructions to perform complex hands-on tasks. A BTI pre-screen for the ability to follow instructions increases the probability that the worker will adhere to standard operating procedures. Your company's internship experience with potential workers ensures that the qualified applicant will fit well with your current workforce. An effective way to preview all potential workers is to include your company's supervisor in the BTI pre-screening and interview process. BTI's three-month pre-employment training program carefully screens out applicants with a poor work ethic, and those for whom the job is not suited. This process decreases turnover and will improve the productivity of your newly hired BTI employee.

BTI's Pre-Employment Training Produces Professional, Technically Competent Employees:
BTI-trained employees begin on day one with a good working knowledge of standard procedures including GMP, GLP and ISO 9000 standards. BTI's program ensures that your new workers will not have to learn good techniques or behaviors once on the job. Commonly used protocols are taught in depth, with consistent reinforcement in the BTI pre-employment environment. BTI students build regard for the team approach, and for supervisors during the three-month training program. BTI trains workers specifically to follow protocols exactly. BTI sets high standards during the training period, assuring that new hires are motivated, knowledgeable, dependable and responsible.

Financial Benefits of a Pre-Trained, Entry-Level Workforce:
Entry-level workers may be more cost effective for your company. Overhead costs may be reduced by hiring pre-screened, pre-trained applicants from BTI. Off-site training at BTI reduces liability for your company employees during the training period. Outsourcing of training to BTI saves your company the cost of a training facility build-out. Workers who receive additional training tend to stay with a company for a longer time. This reduces training costs of replacement employees. Grants for training workers are available. Finally, hiring local workers improves the local economy by reducing unemployment, and increasing the tax base.

Additional Benefits:
The on-the-job success of BTI-trained, entry-level bioscience workers has been proven in Baltimore. BTI's staff is well-qualified to instruct in the biosciences, and to develop effective programs to train or retrain employees. The BTI staff has a history of strong relationships with bioscience companies. Training at BTI's facility allows the trainee to build good work habits at BTI before joining your company. Involving company supervisors in the training design and delivery promotes the building of relationships with new employees. Investment in an employee's skills is likely to build loyalty to the company. Hiring local, qualified workers helps these individuals to support their families and contribute to the community.