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Biotechnology

The Biotechnology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries.
  • Area of Study: Career and College (CCP) Pathways (High School Students Only), Technologies
  • Campus: At Caldwell Campus
  • Program Type: Degree

At a Glance

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will qualify for numerous positions within the industry. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Chemical Quality Assurance
  • Microbiological Quality Assurance
  • Product Inspection
  • Documentation Review
  • Manufacturing
  • Product/Process Validation

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop sound knowledge and skills in the basic sciences, communication, major technologies, Quality Systems, safety practices, and current Good Manufacturing Practices essential for successful employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related biotechnology industries and laboratories.
  2. Students will obtain in-depth, hands-on experience with pharmaceutical industry standard equipment and tools in cleanroom and laboratory environments: conducting manufacturing, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance processes.
  3. Students will be exposed to local and regional employers and will obtain skills in the techniques used most by those industries.
  4. Students will develop collaborative and disciplined work ethics while consistently practicing problem-solving skills.

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Major emphasis is placed on manufacturing processes and quality assurance procedures.

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute’s (CCC&TI) Biotechnology program offers a comprehensive curriculum in bioprocessing that includes hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art cleanroom and lab. Our biopharmaceutical cleanrooms have the technology to facilitate simulated drug development and contract manufacturing, and we have leading experts to train not only students CCC&TI but also employees in the biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical and other life science field. Hands-on training including tablet- and capsule-making technologies, tablet film coating machines, and injectable filling systems; and access to some of the region’s foremost experts in pharmaceutical training and manufacturing. This program is supported by an active advisory board comprised of leading regional life-science companies.

CCC&TI offers the following educational programs in this area:

Please review the Admission Requirements for the Biotechnology program.

Misty Lawrence
Director
Biotechnology
Business, Technology and Engineering
Office: Caldwell–J–243 Work Phone: 282.726.2615
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Patrick Sullins
Instructor / Specialist
Biotechnology
Business, Technology and Engineering
Office: Caldwell–J–245 Work Phone: 828.726.2255