Northeastern University's Jared Auclair Recognized as Champion Public Advocate for MassBio's Biotech Education Awards

The 10th Annual Champions for Biotechnology Educations Awards Gala was held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by MassBioEd.

The Champions for Biotechnology Education Awards Gala celebrates outstanding advocacy for, and contributions to, life sciences education in Massachusetts. Each year, MassBioEd honors an organization, an educator, a public advocate, and a student for their commitment to fostering science literacy and advancing life sciences education.



Jared Auclair serves as the Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. Appointed in December 2024, Jared leads all academic and administrative functions of the college. Among many other roles, Jared directs the Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Lab (BATL) which hosts MassBioEd’s apprenticeship training program. Jared has worked with the apprenticeship program from its start to develop and prepare the curriculum for the Biomanufacturing Technician and Lab Support Specialist apprenticeships. Jared has been a tremendous supporter of MassBioEd’s BioTeach program, including the program as a partner in building out BioConnects, the New England region’s collaboration to expand biotechnology education and manufacturing across the New England states. He is a recognized leader in biotechnology education, an advocate for lifelong learning and diverse learning approaches, including micro-credentialing and certificate programs, and has been a leader in pushing state programs to support STEM education.

With more than a decade of experience at Northeastern, starting first as a post-doc and most recently, Vice Provost Research Economic Development and Director of Bioinnovation, Jared is a champion of innovation and collaboration and deeply values the promise that the College of Professional Studies brings to students as one of Northeastern’s most diverse and dynamic colleges committed to meet students where they are. Prior to his role as Vice Provost Research Economic Development, Jared served as the Associate Dean of Professional Programs and Graduate Affairs in the College of Science, and still holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. His past experience with the College of Professional Studies includes leadership on a variety of economic and workforce development and research programs, including PlusOne, a dynamic program that gives students the opportunity to accelerate their education by earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. 

With an extensive leadership background, Jared’s passion for progress drives essential strategic initiatives for the College of Professional Studies. His focus on strengthening the connections between education, research, and community, along with fostering a global mindset is core to the College of Professional Studies’ commitment to delivering a world-class experiential education tailored to students’ needs. Prior to joining Northeastern, Jared held a variety of research and consulting roles for leading biopharmaceutical firms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Massachusetts Medical. 

See the full list of recipients and press release here.