What is BioWork?
The 136-hour BioWork certificate program will teach you the foundational skills to begin a career as a process technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Process technicians are responsible for the production of chemical and pharmaceutical products.
Complete the 30-minute introductory course above to indicate your interest in BioWorks at WCC. We will contact you within a few business days to assist you with registration and placement testing.
What do Process Technicians do?
- Operate, monitor, and control the production process.
- Receive, transport, and store materials.
- Collect and analyze materials used in production.
- Inspect and maintain the production equipment and control systems.
- Keep critical records on the process and product.
- Maintain company safety, health, and environmental standards.
What is covered in BioWork?
- Biotechnology Industry and Job Overview
- Working Safely
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Measurements, Metrics, and Math
- Chemistry for Process Manufacturing
- Process Flows, Technology, and Equipment
- Controlling the Process and Maintaining Quality
- Aseptic Processing
- Fermentation and Cell Growth
- Job Search, Resumes, and Interviews
Audience
This course is designed to cater to a wide range of student backgrounds and career goals. Are you just out of high school and looking to get started in a growing industry, or have you been working and are ready for a change? BioWork will help you take your career to the next level.
Before you can register for BioWork, you should:
- Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete the introductory course above.
- Complete reading and math placement tests.
Fees
Registration: $180.00
Technology Fee: $5.00
Security Fee: $15.00 (blended and hybrid only)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Required textbook available at the WCC Bookstore.
After successful completion, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality systems such as International Standards Organization (ISO) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Measure length, volume, mass, and pressure using the metric system.
- Identify workplace safety hazards.
- Understand separation methods including evaporation, distillation, precipitation, crystallization, filtration, liquid extraction and chromatography.
- Operate process equipment including an autoclave, incubator, microscope, balance, refractometer, pH meter, conductivity meter, and bioreactor.
- Work aseptically to minimize product contamination.
- Provide the optimal conditions for growing cells.
- Apply and interview with confidence for an entry-level process technician job at a North Carolina pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
Students successfully completing the Biowork Process Technician course BTC-3200 can apply this credit for BTC-181 in the Biotechnology A.A.S. Degree.
Earn College Credit in High School
This certificate is available for high school juniors and seniors at some area high schools. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
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