Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing

Biotechnology/ Biomanufacturing Certificate

Biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries are among the most rapidly expanding fields in Massachusetts. The Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing Certificate Program is designed for the student who wishes to learn about the field of biotechnology or who may already have a scientific background but desires to study the details of this burgeoning field in the hope of gaining an entry level position at one of the many biotechnology companies, hospitals, clinics or labs.

Course Requirements

Semester One	Credits
ACS102	The College Experience	3.00
ENG101	English Comp. I	3.00
SCI104	Biology II w/LAB	4.00
SCI123	Prin. of Chem I w/LAB	4.00

Semester One

Credits

ACS102

The College Experience

3.00

ENG101

English Comp. I

3.00

SCI104

Biology II w/LAB

4.00

SCI123

Prin. of Chem I w/LAB

4.00

Semester Two	Credits
SCI204	Microbiology w/LAB	4.00
SCI206	Intro to Biomanufac I	4.00

Semester Two

Credits

SCI204

Microbiology w/LAB

4.00

SCI206

Intro to Biomanufac I

4.00

Potential Career Path

Working in Biomanufacturing combines aspects from many scientific disciplines including biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. This provides great diversity to the types of jobs a degree holder can obtain across the industry. The room for advancement is abundant in this diverse field, with new opportunities globally.

The Certificate in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing helps to prepare for entry-level positions in the field, such as:

Research Assistants
Lab Technicians
Manufacturing Technicians
Quality Control Technicians
Documentation Coordinators
Instrumentation Calibration Coordinators

Transfer Opportunities

Certificate programs are designed to lead to immediate employment opportunities. Any student interested in earning a degree at RCC and then transferring to a four-year school is encouraged to consider an associate degree program.

Program Faculty

Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing

First Name	Last Name	Title	Department	Phone	Email	Room
Doris	Nord	STEM Career Education and Internship Coordinator	STEM	857-701-1507	dnord@rcc.mass.edu	3-401A
Maria	Carles	Adjunct Professor	STEM		mcarles@rcc.mass.edu

Program Learning Outcomes

Practice safe Laboratory Practices and Workplace Functions
Acquire General Laboratory Techniques
Become proficient in Mammalian, Plant, or Insect Cell Culture
Become Practices with Microbiology Techniques
Complete Protein Purification and Scientific Analysis
Practice DNA Purification and Scientific Analysis