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Biotechnology: Biotechnology Research Associate

Ohlone College

CertificateCIP: 15.0401

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Dates

Since Jan 2008

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Fremont, California

    43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, California, 94539-0390

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisWritingEquipment MaintenanceActive LearningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsRepairingTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsMechanicalDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingPhysicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingFinger DexterityInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityPerceptual SpeedFar Vision

Tasks

  • Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting tech
  • Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
  • Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers'
  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareFacilities management softwareVideo conferencing softwareInventory management softwareMedical softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system softwareOperating system softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir line moisture metersAllen wrenchesAmp metersAnalytical balancesAntistatic alignment toolsAntistatic floor matsAudio metersAwlsCable cuttersChannel lock pliersChemical analyzersCold chiselsCombination squaresComputed tomography CT calibration phantomsAbrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill presses

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Medical Equipment Repairers49-9062.00
  • Photonics Technicians17-3029.08
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists17-3029.01
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians17-3028.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Standard medical devices such as infusion pumps and patient monitors — test and calibrate independently using manufacturers' manuals and hand or power tools in a hospital biomedical shop.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — plan and execute routine service tasks including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment with minimal oversight across an assigned equipment portfolio.
  • Test and analysis instruments — apply systematically to inspect and troubleshoot malfunctioning medical equipment, following manufacturer specifications in a clinical environment.
  • Maintenance, repair, and update records — maintain accurately in facilities management or spreadsheet software, ensuring compliance with departmental documentation standards.
  • Defective components including transformers and circuit boards — remove, repair, or replace during equipment disassembly using appropriate hand and power tools in a repair facility.
  • Electrical and mechanical safety checks — conduct on medical equipment and structural environments, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions to department supervisors.
  • Medical equipment installation — complete independently for moderate-complexity devices, coordinating with clinical staff to ensure correct placement and operation.
  • Excess or in-use medical equipment — evaluate condition and serviceability, classifying items in accordance with facility regulations and disposal guidelines.
  • Troubleshooting techniques — apply deductive reasoning to isolate root causes of equipment failures across familiar device categories in a healthcare setting.
  • Electronic mail and office suite software — use to communicate repair status, schedule preventive maintenance, and respond to work orders within a biomedical services department.

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

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Completion Rate
73%
Placement Rate
14%