Marlborough, MA 01752
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Biotechnology is a growing field with a wide range of challenging employment opportunities. Biotechnology is the commercialization of biology. It is an evolving discipline in which biological organisms are used to improve the lives of people and animals.
The Biotechnology program is designed to prepare students for further education as well as for entry-level positions in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and forensic science.
Students are trained in the procedures and skills that qualify them for employment in the government-regulated pharmaceuitical industry. Students will engage in precise technical activities, maintain careful records, and work in teams in an orderly, clean environment. Emphasis will be on the practical application of principles and techniques commonly used by biotechnology professionals including:
- Laboratory Safety
- Cell Culture and Fermentation
- Protein Separation and Purification
- Protein and Enzyme Assays
- Electrophoresis
- Immunoassays
- Microbiology
- DNA Technology
- Solution/Media Prep
- Clean Room Operations
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Aseptic Technique
Career opportunities Upon completion of the program include, but are not limited to:
- Research Laboratory Assistant
- Purification Technician
- Fermentation Technician
- Media Prep Technician
- Documentation Specialist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Clinical Science Technician
- Regulatory Specialist
Upon completion of this technical program, students will be better prepared for post secondary education in the following courses of study:
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Forensic Sciences
This technical program offers the following certification(s) for students:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour Certificate
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