BioWork

North Carolina ranks number three in the nation in the number of biotechnology companies.  According to a report by the NC Biotechnology Center, jobs in the pharmaceutical industry are among the highest paid manufacturing jobs in the state.

Biotechnology Information Sessions

JCC has scheduled information sessions for anyone interested in Biotechnology Continuing Education Courses & the Associate of Applied Science in Bioprocess Technology program. The sessions are free to attend, but registration is required. Please call the Workforce Development Center (135 Bestwood Drive, Clayton NC) at 919-209-2591 if you are interested in attending.

• February 6, 2012
• April 23, 2012
• June 4, 2012
• July 30, 2012

For degree program requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Bioprocess Technology Degree, click here.

Upcoming Courses

BioWork Process Technician State Exam (NEW!)

Students who complete the BioWork Certificate Program (Level I) are eligible to take the BioWork Process Technician State Exam. All previous BioWork students are encouraged to complete this state certification. Please call 919-209-2591 to register for the exam. You must be able to provide a BioWork certificate to verify that you have completed the course.

Exam Fees: $55 Total

To Test ON: Tues., Mar. 20, 5:30pm-10pm, You MUST register BY: Mon., Feb. 20 before 5pm
To Test ON: Tues., May 22, 7:30am-12noon, You MUST register BY: Mon., Apr 23 before 5pm

Individual BioWork Unit Classes (Level I)

BioWork Individual Units are offered throughout the year in order for students who may have missed units during a regular BioWork offering OR for Biotech Industry professionals taking units periodically to complete their certificate. Please call Leslie Holston @ 919-209-2593 for all available offerings.

Unit 2 – Working Safely
Unit 3 – Building Quality into the Product
Unit 4 – Measuring Process Variables
Unit 5 – Transforming Matter
Unit 6 – Learning the Nuts and Bolts
Unit 7 – Controlling the Process
Unit 8 – Maintaining Sterile Processes
Unit 9 – Growing Living Cells
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Advanced BioProcessing Certificate (ABC) (Level II) (64 Hours)

Students who complete all 6 modules (64 hours) of this advanced certificate program will gain knowledge in advanced Bioprocessing practices, including safety in Biomanufacturing environments, advanced quality systems, applied chemical processes, monitoring process variables in Biomanufacturing, applied sterile processing, and applied cell culture, as derived from the Bioprocessing In The Workplace® curriculum. Advanced BioProcessing Certificate Program will allow students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge needed for advanced process technician positions in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. BioWork Certificate or significant BioPharma work experience is required before taking this course.

Course Code: BTC 3401 01P
Dates/Days: February, 20, 2012 - April, 11, 2012 (M/W)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: Workforce Development Center TBD
Registration Fee: $175
Book: N/A

BioWork Certificate Program (Level I) (136 Hours)

Students who complete this 136-hour BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing, as well as, participate in the Human Resource Development aspect of the course. The course includes nine (9) modules such as Quality, Measurements, Transforming Matter, Growing Living Cells, Safety, Sterile Processes, Process Control, and Nuts and Bolts. There are exams at the end of each module. Additionally, this course will cover all aspects of the job search in the Biotechnology arena, including a job market overview, job search tools and strategies, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Computer literacy, teamwork, time management, and problem solving are also incorporated in the course. To gain admission to the BioWork course, each student must show proficiency in reading and math skills, as indicated by the Accuplacer assessment test. In addition, interested students must attend one of the regularly scheduled Information Sessions at the Workforce Development Center. The course has limited space. Books are BioWork Volume I & II (set), and are available at the JCC Bookstore.

Course Code: ISC 3200 02P
Dates/Days: January, 09, 2012 - May, 07, 2012 (M/W)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Registration Fee: $175
Book: Approx. $100
Note: Holiday: 1/16

Course Code: ISC 3200 01P
Dates/Days: January, 09, 2012 - May, 07, 2012 (M/W)
Course Times: 8am-12noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Registration Fee: $175
Book: Approx $100
Note: Holiday: 1/16

Course Code: ISC 3200 03P
Dates/Days: January, 10, 2012 - May, 08, 2012 (T/Th)
Course Times: 1pm-5pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Registration Fee: $175
Book: Approx. $100
Note: Holiday: 4/5

Course Code: ISC 3200 04P
Dates/Days: January, 10, 2012 - May, 08, 2012 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Registration Fee: $175
Book: Approx. $100
Note: Holiday: 4/5

BioWork Process Technician State Exam Review Course

Students who are interested in attending a review class before taking the BioWork Process Technician State Exam, please consider taking one of these 24-hour review courses:

Course Code: ISC 3200 40P
Dates/Days: February, 06, 2012 - February, 16, 2012 (M/T/W/Th)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: Workforce Development Center TBD
Registration Fee: $65
Book: N/A

Course Code: ISC 3200 41P
Dates/Days: April, 09, 2012 - April, 18, 2012 (M/T/W/Th)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: Workforce Development Center TBD
Registration Fee: $65
Book: N/A

Pathways to BioWork

This 72-hour Pre-BioWork course focuses on the basic skills and general knowledge needed to enter the BioWork Certificate Program. It will work in the areas of Biomathematics, Reading and Science for the industry, career exploration and job preparation. To gain admission to the course, each student must have reading and math skills at the 7th grade level or higher as indicated by an assessment test.

Course Code: HRD 3004 20P
Dates/Days: February, 07, 2012 - April, 26, 2012 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6pm-9pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: Multiple Instructors
Registration Fee: $175*
Book: N/A
Note: *Class fee may be waived if financial eligibility requirements are met (unemployed, underemployed, received notice of a layoff). Eligibility is determined on the first night of class.