the biotechnology program at hudson valley community college the biotechnology program at hudson...
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The Biotechnology The Biotechnology Program at Program at
Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Community Community
CollegeCollege
Presented by:Presented by:
Nancy BushNancy Bush
Technical AssistantTechnical Assistant
DOL/ETA GrantDOL/ETA Grant
Biotechnology – Meeting the demand fora skilled workforce
The Capital Region is becoming a world-class center for
biotechnology.
Hudson Valley Community College’s
Biotechnology Program responds to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing
growth industry.
The Hudson Valley Community College Biotechnology
Program is well respected in the area.
New
York
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New York is Ranked in the Top 10
The fastest growingbiotechnology occupations
Scientists
Laboratory technicians
Environmental science and protection technicians
Computer engineers and database administrators
Forensic investigators
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Career Opportunities in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing
Research & Development (Pre-Clinical):
Discovery Research, Bioinformatics,
Lab Safety
VP of Research/Development
Discovery ResearchScientific Director
Associate Scientific DirectorPrincipal Scientist
Senior ScientistScientist IIScientist I
Senior Research AssociateResearch Associate
BioinformaticsScientist/Engineer
Analyst/ProgrammerMolecular Modeler
Lab FacilitiesFacility Manager/Supervisor
(Animal Sciences)Veterinarian
Lab Assistant/Glass washer
Operations:Process/Product,
Development,Manufacturing & Production
VP of Operations
Process/ProductDevelopment
Director of Process/ProductDevelopment
Process Development SupervisorProcess Development Associate
Process Development Technician
Manufacturing& Production
Manufacturing SupervisorManufacturing Associate
Manufacturing Technician (Operator)
Manufacturing Instrumentation/Calibration Technician
Quality:Quality Control
& Assurance
Dir. of Quality Control
Quality Control (QC)
ChemistryQC Analyst
QC Technician
MicrobiologyQC Analyst
QC Technician
Quality Assurance(QA)
QA Manager/SupervisorQA Documentation Specialist
QA Documentation Coordinator
Clinical Research:Clinical Research,Regulatory Affairs
Medical Director
Clinical ResearchClinical Research
Manager
Regulatory AffairsManager of Regulatory AffairsRegulatory Affairs Associate
Clinical Data Manager/Associate
Finance & Administration:
Finance,Business Development,
Administration,Information Systems,
Legal, Facilities Management
VP of Finance & Administration
FinanceChief Financial AdvisorAccounting Manager
Accounting Clerk
Business DevelopmentDirector of Business Development
AdministrationDirector of Human Resources
Human Resources RepresentativeSafety Manager
Purchasing Agent/BuyerReceptionist
Administrative Assistant
Information SystemsManager of Information Systems
Systems AnalystAnalyst/Programmer
LegalPatent / IP Attorney
Facilities ManagementFacilities Manager
Facilities TechnicianShipper/Receiver
Biotech Jobs for Our Students
Vaccine Manufacturing
Therapeutic Antibody Production
Stem Cell Production
Virus Production and Testing
Genomic (DNA) Diagnostics
Quality Control and Drug Safety Testing
Buffer and Media Preparation
Hudson Valley Community College’s Biotechnology Program Mission
Prepare students for entry-level biotechnology jobs in the Capital Region (and beyond) by giving them hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment
Prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in a life science
Be part of an “Educational Continuum” in the area – HS, AS, BS, MS, PhD
Foster academic/industry partnerships
Biotechnology Program Focus
Industry relevance Input from industry for content and rigor
Hands on experience Laboratory focus Documentation emphasis SOP or batch record format for labs
Workplace behavior Team work, attitude, time management,
ethics
Student needs Scholarships for tuition and books
Options for Biotechnology Students at Hudson Valley
Community College 2 year Associate’s Degree (60+ credits) leading to transfer to a 4-year program at schools like:
RPI
University at Albany
Albany College of Pharmacy 1 year Biotechnology
Certificate Designed for students with 40
credits of Science and Math or a 4-year science degree
The Academic Program – Biotechnology Credit Courses
Credit courses leading to an Associate’s Degree at Hudson Valley Community College
BIOL 103 Orientation to Biology and Bioethics
BIOL 150/151 General Biology I and II CHEM 110/111 General Chemistry I and II BIOL 275 Cell Biology BIOL 285 Molecular Laboratory Techniques BIOL TBA Introduction to Biomanufacturing BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 9 credits of Science Electives MATH 12 credits of Math Electives ENGL 101 English Composition I GEN ED 12 credits of General Education
Electives
The Academic Program – Biotechnology Credit Courses
Credit courses leading to a Biotechnology Certificate at Hudson Valley Community College
BIOL 275 Cell BiologyBIOL 292 Methods in Cell CultureBIOL 294 Immunology MethodsCHEM 205 Analytical ChemistryBIOL 255 Experimental BiologyBIOL 285 Molecular Lab TechniquesBIOL 296 Biological Imaging &
CytometryBIOL 298 Biotechnology Internship
High School Equipment Lending Library
Bio-Rad PCR Instructional Lab Package
2 Bio-Rad lab kits with each package
Kits support up to 32 students with 8 stations
Include reagents needed for labs
Valued at over $7,000
Training January 25-27th, 2011 and summer workshops
Kits available to teachers after training
High schools can borrow biotechnology equipment for selected labs to use in Advanced Biology, AP Biology or
Forensics beginning in 2011
Coming in
2013
The Future –Hudson Valley Community
College Science Center
Hudson Valley Community College Science Center
Dedicated labs
Cell Culture
Proteins and Immunology
Nucleic Acids (RNA & DNA)
Dedicated bio-manufacturing suite
Simulated cGMP environment
Similar to FDA- designed facility used to monitor vaccine production
The proposed 115,000 square foot Science Center will house
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Meeting Needs of Employers and Employees
Workforce Development to begin in 2011 with adult evening classes to retrain unemployed or displaced workers in biotechnology and biomanufacturing laboratory procedures
New entry level laboratory jobs opening in Capital Region companies that partner with Hudson Valley Community College
Starting salary with Associate’s Degree in Capital Region: $28,000 - $38,000 per year plus benefits – (health insurance, stock options, life insurance and tuition assistance)
Our Vision Realized
Science with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities
Well-trained and educated workforce
Internships and employment in the industry
Baccalaureate and master’s degrees in biotechnology available in the Capital Region
Scientists successfully transitioned from research to biopharmaceutical industry
Endless possibilities through partnerships
Thank you
www.hvcc.edu/biotech
All subjects depicted are students and faculty of the HVCC Biotechnology Certificate Program
THANK YOU !
Acknowledgements
Hudson Valley’s Biotechnology Certificate Program is supported by the US Department
of Labor Employment and Training Administration