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What You’ll Learn

Building alongside the requirements for the certificate, level up by completing this degree. Additional topics include downstream processing, upstream processing, quality systems, environmental health and safety, and validation.

Length: 5 Semesters 

Credits to Graduate: 67

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

Apply your BioWork certificate plus two more classes to earn this next-level certificate. Additional topics include bioprocess measurements and general biology.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 16 (8 credits can be earned from BioWork completion)

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

Students will learn foundational knowledge and skills needed for a career as a process technician in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Topics include current good manufacturing practices, safe equipment operation, minimizing contamination, understanding upstream and downstream processes, and resume and interviewing preparation.

Length: 2–4 months

Credits to Graduate: 152 Hours

Locations: Chatham Harnett Lee

Why Study Bioprocess Technology at CCCC?

BioWork Short-term Certificate

One class qualifies you for an excellent paying career in the biopharma industry in just 2 to 4 months. Build a better life and achieve your dreams.

Individual Job Search Support

Our classes are hybrid and online to make education a possibility for everyone. This program has a full-time staff member dedicated to assisting students with their job search, including resume development and interview preparation. Your success is our focus.

Industry Connections

Our industry partners are highly involved by serving as part-time instructors, volunteering in our classes, and attending networking events. Our local industry partners drive program content, so you have the right skills they’re looking for.

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Careers

The growing biotechnology industry needs technicians to make life-saving medicines and other innovative products that improve people's lives locally and globally. While many of our graduates will begin their careers as technicians, the opportunities for growth, promotions, and learning on the job are endless.

  • Bioprocess Technician
  • Manufacturing Associate
  • Process Operator
  • QA Specialist
  • QC Technician

Student Success Stories

Program Contact

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    Lisa Smelser

    Biotechnology Department Chair
    Bioprocess Technology

Associate Organizations

BioMADE
Innovatebio - National Biotechnology Education Center
NIIMBL - The National Institute for Innovating in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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