Biotechnology Technician - Middlesex Community College - Bedford

Biotechnology Technician from Middlesex Community College - Bedford is a Campus Certificate Biotechnology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Description: The Biotechnology Technician Certificate program permits students to concentrate on coursework with the goal of entering the job market after completing the required 29 credits. An internship is a requirement of the certificate program. Many graduates of the certificate program return to Middlesex and apply all 29 credits previously earned from the certificate program to the Biotechnology Technician associate degree program. Career and Transfer Outlook: Students who complete this certificate program work as laboratory technicians in various departments within the biotechnology industry. These departments have included, but are not limited to: production support, validation, manufacturing, process operation and quality control. Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Biotechnology Technician Certificate program are prepared to: LABORATORY PRACTICES: Follow standard operating procedure (SOP) protocol; Follow safety procedures and use laboratory equipment properly; Follow Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP); Maintain sterilized equipment and a clean environment; Use computers to gather and process data and use computerized instrumentation; Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors including teamwork, time management, effective communication and presentation skills, and integrity in their work. LABORATORY TECHNIQUES: Perform cell culture and use bioreactors for fermentation; Prepare solutions, buffers and media; Perform sterile techniques; Perform protein purification; Perform ELISA using monoclonal antibodies; Perform gel electrophoresis; Perform Western & Southern blot transfers; Perform identification of unknown bacteria. View more details on Middlesex Community College - Bedford, MA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biotechnology courses.