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Biomanufacturing Technology
Biomanufacturing Technology is a growing field with a wide range of challenging work opportunities. Men and women who major in biomanufacturing are prepared for further education as well as for entry-level positions in many areas of biopharmaceutical production with excellent opportunities for advancement and career growth.
Students are trained in the procedures and skills that qualify them for employment in the government-regulated pharmaceutical industry. Competency-based learning includes practical application of principles and techniques such as preparation of solutions, data analysis, sterile technique, protein purification, fermentation and cell culture.
In order to succeed in biomanufacturing, the student should enjoy performing precise technical activities, maintaining careful records and working as an effective team member in an orderly, clean environment. Course content all years - Total Quality Management
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Freshman/Sophomore Year
History of biotechnology
- Introduction to microbiology
- Biotechnology in food processing
- Aseptic techniques
- Introduction to robotics
- Process concepts
- Maintenance of bacterial cell cultures
- Computer applications
- Good manufacturing practices
- Transfection
Junior Year
Process control
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian cell culture
- Downstream processing theory and application
- Protein and enzyme assays
- Electrophoresis
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Senior Year
Biotechnology News
Studies on DNA
- Large scale cell culture
- Large scale downstream processing
- Senior projects
Related College Studies
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Robotics, Microbiology, Genetics
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Articulation Agreements
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Massachusetts/ Lowell, Middlesex Community College (12 college credits articulated with Middlesex Community College)
Typical Job Opportunities
Protein Purification Operator, Cell Culture Technician, Quality Control Technician, Fermentation Assistant, Laboratory Assistant
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