AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT THE ALLIED GROUP

Cranston, Rhode Island-based The Allied Group, a life sciences logistics and fulfillment company specializing in diagnostic kitting solutions, genetic tests, DNA and RNA tests used for cancer screening, and other diagnostic tests for healthcare and biotech clients, has announced a mass layoff and the closure of one of its Rhode Island facilities.

The closure will impact 154 employees at facilities in Cumberland and Cranston, Rhode Island, in two phases, starting May 25, 2026, with another 40 employees leaving by June 6, 2026.

It appears that the company's parent, West Haven, Connecticut-based BioTouch, is consolidating its facility footprint in more modern facilities, such as those in Columbus, Georgia.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AGC BIOLOGICS

Seattle, Washington-based AGC Biologics, a contract development and manufacturing company for biopharmaceuticals, has announced plans to lay off employees located at its Longmont, Colorado, and Boulder, Colorado manufacturing facilities, which are being considered for sale. Operations will be transferred to the company's Seattle facilities.

The reduction in force will impact 278 employees. The layoffs are scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2025

According to a company spokesperson, "This decision is part of a broader strategy to divest from large-scale mammalian production facilities and refocus on core strengths such as midscale mammalian manufacturing, microbial production, and cell and gene therapy services.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUTICS

San Carlos, California-based Iovance Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company focusing on developing tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapies against cancer, has announced a 19% reduction in its workforce to conserve cash.

The reduction will impact 230 employees, including both full-time employees and contractors.

According to a spokesperson, “After careful evaluation of our long-term goals, operational needs, and resources, we have implemented a strategic restructuring that includes a selective reduction in force to support our mission to innovate, develop and deliver TIL cell therapy to patients in need. This restructuring will extend our cash runway, and we remain on track to deliver on our financial goals.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?