LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  2. Biotechnician

Biotechnician

ACCS Innovation Center

Course

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

The Biotechnician course is a comprehensive training designed to equip aspiring biotechnicians with the necessary skills and competencies to excel in the biotech industry.

Format

In-Person

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

Record QualityEligibility Calculators
Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

The Biotechnician course is a comprehensive training designed to equip aspiring biotechnicians with the necessary skills and competencies to excel in the biotech industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including current biotech methods, the primary organizations that oversee and regulate biotech products, the creation and approval process of biopharmaceuticals, the importance of lab, clinical, and manufacturing practices, different types of documents used in biotech industries, different job roles in biotech companies, safety and proper behavior in biotech workplaces, the process of making biopharmaceuticals, monitoring the environment in labs, and the importance of ethics in biotech. The course includes an overview of general topics in biotechnology, followed by modules on technical skills and applications, key scientific concepts, biological systems, workplace safety & behavior, biotechnology skills, applied mathematics in biotechnology, and biotechnology equipment. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to handle the demands of the job and will be ready to start their careers as Biotechnicians.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Use and keep track of important documents.
  • Describe the structure and function of cells.
  • Identify and execute proper labeling techniques for containers, samples, and products.
  • Recognize and apply common warning and hazard symbols.
  • Understand DNA structure and gene expression.
  • Apply proper segregation and disposal methods for hazardous and biological waste.
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Biological Technicians19-4021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Lab glassware, pipettes, and balances — use accurately under a senior technician's review in a routine bench setting.
  • Reagent prep and aliquoting — perform per the lab's standard operating procedures.
  • PPE, biosafety, and chemical-hygiene practice — apply consistently at BSL-2.
  • Sample receiving, labeling, and logging — maintain accurately across daily intake.
  • Standard assays (PCR setup, ELISA, plate reading) — run per SOP on assigned projects.
  • Cell-culture maintenance (passaging, feeding) — perform on standard lines under a scientist's review.
  • Animal-care basics (cage changes, observations) — conduct per IACUC protocol with veterinary oversight.
  • Instrument logs and maintenance schedules — keep current on assigned equipment.
  • Lab safety incidents and near-misses — recognize and report to a supervisor.
  • Routine data entry into LIMS or notebooks — complete daily under review.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported