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Biotechnology

Virginia Western Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 41.0101

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Roanoke, Virginia

    3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, Virginia, 24015

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningScienceActive LearningWritingSpeakingMonitoring

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsChemistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
  • Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnaerobic growth chambersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomated cell countersAutomated microplate ELISA readersAutomated tissue/slide stainersAutomatic pipettersBalancesBioanalyzersBiological containment hoodsCentrifugesConductivity meters

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Biological Technicians19-4021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • 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

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Completion Rate
16%
Placement Rate
68%