Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the Mid Atlantic region have an ongoing need for entry-level workers.
Cecil College will design a Lower Division Certificate in Laboratory Techniques that will educate entry-level workers in life science laboratory positions.
This program will prepare students for employment as entry-level laboratory workers at regional pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
This project will develop and implement a program to train entry level laboratory workers for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the region.
Those who complete the program will have the option to continue their studies in Cecil College’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Bioproduction and in the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology program at Thomas Jefferson University through already established degrees and pathways.
This project successfully designed and launched a Lower Division Certificate in Laboratory Techniques to meet the growing demand for entry-level biopharmaceutical manufacturing workers in the Mid-Atlantic region. The program includes core coursework in microbiology, statistics, and a specialized laboratory techniques course with hands-on training in upstream and downstream bioproduction processes. Within 12 months, the curriculum was developed and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, with first student enrollment scheduled for Spring 2022. This initiative provides measurable outcomes by creating a clear pathway for students to enter the workforce or continue their education through established articulation agreements with Cecil College’s Associate of Applied Science in Bioproduction and Thomas Jefferson University’s Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology program.
Designed and launched a Lower Division Certificate in Laboratory Techniques, including curriculum for core courses (e.g., Microbiology, Introduction to Statistics) and a specialized laboratory techniques course with hands-on training in upstream and downstream bioproduction processes.
Secured approval for the new certificate program from the Maryland Higher Education Commission within 12 months, ensuring compliance and readiness for implementation.
Scheduled first student enrollment for Spring 2022, creating a clear pathway for entry-level employment in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Established articulation agreements enabling graduates to continue their education through Cecil College’s Associate of Applied Science in Bioproduction and Thomas Jefferson University’s Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology program.
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