Biotechnology Lab Technician

The Biotechnology LabTechnician Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for employment in a biotechnology laboratory conducting advanced research. This certificate will give student both theoretical knowledge of, as well as hands-on training in, several basic and advanced biotechnology procedures used in today’s microbiology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical and pharmaceutical research facilities.  The certificate’s curriculum does not align to transfer to a specific major at a four-year college or university. The Biotechnology Lab TechnicianCertificate of Achievement requires satisfactory completion of all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Fall 2019	Fall 2020	Fall2021	Spring 2022
24	24	24	24

The Biotechnology Lab Technician Certificate of Achievement is designed for CTE and workforce training/development. This certificate is designed to prepare students to working entry-level jobs in various biotechnology settings (e.g. commercial, private and academic laboratories) with an emphasis on providing the skills necessary for employment in a research laboratory. Students successfully completing this program will be able to seek employment in a wide variety of fields, including microbiological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, cell and molecular biology research laboratories. Through the certificate’s curriculum, students will acquire and build skills in basic and advanced laboratory techniques, lab safety, proper documentation, data analysis and presentation, and good manufacturing practices.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BIOTECH 001			Y1,S1
BIOTECH 002			Y1,S2
BIOTECH 003			Y1,S2
BIOTECH 102			Y1,S2
CHEMISTRY 060	Fundamentals of Chemistry	5	Y1,S1

Course name and number	Course title	Units
Chemistry 060	Fundamentals of Chemistry	5
Biotech 001	Fundamentals of Biotechnology	3
Biotech 002	Biotechnology I	3
Biotech 003	Biotechnology II	4
Biotech 102	Cell Culture	4

This new program builds upon two existing courses currently offered in the Science Division. Biology 185 and 285, directed studies courses that cover cell culture and molecular biology. However they are only offered one semester per year and do not provide the in-depth curriculum that the Biotechnology Lab Technician Certificate of Achievement will offer our students. The Biotechnology Lab Technician program will give enrolled students hands-on experience in many areas of Biotechnology. The certificate earned could be used to either obtain a job in the biotechnology industry or improve their chances for advancement within their current biotechnology company.

Biotech programs are part of the regional strong workforce grant projects.

24 enrollments per year.