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Wake Tech offers short, non-degree classes and certificate programs in biotechnology. Students get hands-on experience in biomanufacturing and biopharmaceutical operations in a simulated industrial setting that follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This training prepares students for jobs in the biotech industry by focusing on real-world skills and industry standards.

Interested in earning a degree to work in the biotech industry? Visit Wake Tech's Biotechnologies Division.

BioWork Process Technician

Biotechnology Career Field Courses

BioWork: Process Technician Training



  • Course ID: BTC-3200A7
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
The BioWork Process Technician course is designed to provide basic preparation for entry-level process technician jobs in bioprocess manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical manufacturing. BioWork provides competencies to include understanding the role of a process technician, safety, quality processes, measuring process variables, transforming matter, process technology (including processing equipment and plant utilities), controlling the process, maintaining sterile processes and growing living cells. BioWork graduates are sought-after to become employed in the biopharmaceutical industry in Wake County and surrounding counties. BioWork certification feeds into two Wake Tech degree programs, which means a BioWork graduate can pursue an associate degree at Wake Tech after being hired in the industry.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the academic and technical fields related to bioprocess manufacturing

Use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems

Communicate effectively

Demonstrate positive, effective and appropriate interpersonal skills


Outline of Instruction

Pharmaceutical Quality and cGMP - Quality methods, standards and practices used in the biomanufacturing industry and how the federal government regulates and enforces them

Working Safely - Hazards and risks within the biomanufacturing industry and how industry practices, education and federal agencies such as OSHA work to minimize these hazards and risks

Measuring Process Parameters - Process variables such as length, mass, volume, pressure and other parameters are measured and converted back and forth between the metric and English unit systems

Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing - Introduction to common chemicals in the workplace, basic chemical safety, nature of chemicals, chemical families, chemical reactions and mixtures/solutions

Equipment and Utilities - Discussion of inputs, process steps, outputs, facility organization, process equipment (tanks, piping systems, pumps, valves and seals), facility utilities (gases, water, steam, heating and cooling, hydraulics, electricity and waste treatment)

Controlling the Process - Common unit operations, separation methods and equipment, process control parameters and methods, process control instrumentation and manual/automatic control methods

Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment - Facility design and operation considerations, including biopharmaceutical facility regulatory requirements, facility monitoring and maintenance and contamination control concerns/methods

Biomanufacturing Production - Detailed discussion of biomanufacturing steps that are common to many product types and specific production steps unique to or found in a number of special product categories

Career Development - Workshops and lectures pertaining to resume development, cover letter writing, LinkedIn creation, job-interview skills and the job-application process. Students are encouraged to review the student manual containing career-specific resources and attend career fairs when offered.


Contact Hours

152

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certificate of completion

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Complying with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)

Following an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

Completing batch records

Reading an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

An awareness of the importance of safety for the workers and product

Using the metric system and measuring process parameters

Understanding mechanical components of process operations (tanks, pumps, valves, etc.)

Reading gauges

Understanding different utility requirements (water, air, electrical, waste systems) for different parts of process operations

Reading process diagrams and understanding feedback systems

Determining manufacturing process similarities and differences for various product types

Resume writing, job-interview and networking skills


CE or CU Articulation

BTC-181: Basic Laboratory Techniques or BPM-110: Bioprocess Practices

Prerequisites

Students who wish to register for BioWork must possess a high school diploma or GED and must complete an online information session.

Learning Supplies Needed

"BioWork: An Introductory Course for Process Technicians, Third Edition," Revised 2020

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Microbiology or chemistry lab

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Students must score a minimum of 80% on each unit exam. Students are allowed one retest of each unit exam to reach an 80% score.,An approved resume

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma

Intended Audience

Those with at least a high school diploma or GED who are unemployed, transitioning, especially from other manufacturing sectors, or starting a new career. This course can also be useful for individuals with degrees in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or other fields who want to enter employment in biomanufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing and lack the knowledge of the products, regulations and manufacturing methods used in these industries.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Process technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Many employers within Wake County and surrounding counties

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Process technician

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
334261 08/31/26 - 11/18/26 Eastern Wake Campus 243.00 0  
334257 09/01/26 - 11/19/26 Southern Wake Campus 243.00 16
Course Cancelled
334259 09/01/26 - 11/19/26 Western Wake Campus 243.00 16
Course Cancelled
334249 09/01/26 - 11/18/26 Microsoft Teams 225.00 0  
334260 09/01/26 - 11/19/26 Eastern Wake Campus 243.00 0  
334207 09/14/26 - 11/18/26 Western Wake Campus 243.00 0  
334236 10/12/26 - 12/10/26 Western Wake Campus 243.00 0  

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3200A7-BioWork: Process Technician Training .

Micropipetting Techniques for Precision and Accuracy



  • Course ID: LBT-3100A6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Micropipettes are common laboratory devices used to accurately dispense small volumes of liquid samples. This course focuses on the principles of micropipetting used in biotechnology and other laboratory settings. Testing of pipetting skills is made at the entry of the class and at the end of the course to assess the student's improvement in micropipetting skills. Practical tips and techniques are discussed and practiced to increase accuracy and precision of pipetting. Ergonomics is discussed as it relates to the prevention of injuries due to repetitive motions in laboratory situations, with particular emphasis on pipetting activities.

Course Objectives

Introduce the basic skills of micropipette operation

Provide experience with a variety of micropipettes that are commonly encountered in laboratory situations

Discuss and practice techniques used to increase pipetting performance

Provide students with a way to quantify their pipetting skills and measure gains in those skills acquired during this course

Provide an introduction to the dilution of laboratory reagents/samples and the calculations needed to make those dilutions

Introduce the topic of ergonomics as it applies to laboratory procedures and the prevention of workplace injuries


Outline of Instruction

Course Introduction
1.1. Lecture: Use and function of micropippetors
1.2. Lab: Testing of initial micropipetting skill levels (Artel method)
1.3. Lecture: Discussion of factors affecting pipetting performance
1.4. Lecture: Discussion of methods to measure micropipette performance
1.5. Lecture: Guide to Dilutions

Technical Instruction
2.1. Lab: Practice micropipetting
2.2. Lecture: Tips for better pipetting
2.3. Lecture: Ergonomics and Micropipetting
2.4. Lab: Practice pipetting and Gravimetric method of measuring pipetting performance
2.5. Lab: Practice pipetting with glass, serological and digital pipettes

Assessment
3.1. Lab: Final test of pipetting performance (Artel method)

Conclusions and Final Discussion
4.1. Open floor for additional questions and feedback


Contact Hours

6

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Micropipettes, different pipettes, training handouts, different solutions, micropipette tips, beakers, test tubes, test tube racks, straws, colored water and ARTEL unit and unit supplies

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

95% attendance
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 1% with micropipettes in two attempts or fewer

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Bioprocess technicians, lab technicians, QC lab technicians and environmental monitoring technicians

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Laboratory technician

Bioprocessing technician

Related Courses

BTC-3200A7


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for LBT-3100A6-Micropipetting Techniques for Precision and Accuracy .

Biomanufacturing: Overview of Operations



  • Course ID: BTC-3600K6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course is designed for teaching faculty biomanufacturing operations. It provides an overview of good manufacturing practices and describes the elements of a well-designed pharmaceutical facility. Theory and practice are covered for upstream, downstream and finishing operations, providing an overview of processing from start to finish. Adult-learning best practices and teaching points are presented throughout the course.

Course Objectives

Explain the uniqueness of our industry and culture in terms entering students can understand

Define good cleanroom habits and how to properly gown

Explain types of contamination, where each comes from and how it is controlled in the process

Explain basic protein chemistry, denaturation and why A280 is used for identifying total protein

Identify basic manufacturing flow for biomanufacturing process

Identify key manufacturing equipment, utility systems, valving and sanitary fittings

Identify key process sensors and explain what a DCS system does

Define purpose of the upstream process, identify what each operation does and how it works

Define purpose of the downstream process, identify what each operation does and how it works

Explain the importance of formulation, final packaging and labeling


Outline of Instruction

Biotechnology and Protein Chemistry
a. Basics of biotechnology
b. Uniqueness of industry
c. Chemistry of proteins

The Place We Work
a. Controlling contaminants
b. Key manufacturing equipment, valves and fittings
c. Key utilities
d. Automation

Upstream Manufacturing
a. Nutrient requirement and growth
b. Rules for sterility
c. Fermenter design
d. Instrumentation and control
e. Support systems
f. Fermentation operations

Downstream Manufacturing - Part 1
a. Cell disruption
b. Solid/liquid separation
c. Ultrafiltration

Downstream Manufacturing - Part 2
a. Chromatography

Formulation and Finishing Operations
a. Final concentration
b. Formulation
c. Sterile filtration
d. Freeze drying: Lyophilization
e. Packaging and labeling


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided by the college

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Classroom or virtual technology

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Bioprocess technicians, students in biotechnology degree programs, those working the in pharma industry, community college faculty

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Students or individuals working in the Biopharma Industry.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Bioprocess technicians

Manufacturing operator

Gene therapy operation specialist

Related Courses

BTC-3600B4

BTC-3200A7

CTP-YH1

CTP-ZJ1

CTP-FR01

CTP-JI01


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3600K6-Biomanufacturing: Overview of Operations .

Upstream Processing Mammalian Suspension Cell Culture



  • Course ID: BTC-3300J6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
The initial phase in producing biopharmaceuticals is known as upstream processing. This process aims to optimize a cell's growth and productivity while ensuring purity and quality. Mammalian cell culture is an important tool for research, clinical and pharmaceutical applications. Through lecture and hands-on activities, participants gain experience initiating and subculturing a suspension cell line, observe for contamination, inoculate a small scale bioreactor and perform an analysis to determine the growth rate of the cells.

Course Objectives

Learn about control strategies to use in upstream processing

Develop an understanding of the phases of cell growth, cell counting and seed train, as well as aseptic technique when performing cell culture processes

Gain a fundamental knowledge of suspension vs. adherent cell lines

Gain hands-on experience initiating a mammalian cell line using Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) suspension cells


Outline of Instruction

Day 1
Lecture: Upstream Processing Overview
Lecture: Contamination Control Affecting Processes
Lab: Cleaning the BSCs
Lab: Aseptic Technique
Lecture: Cell Growth
Calculations Activity: C1V1=C2V2
Lecture: Reminder of the Importance of Contamination Control
Lecture: Production Introduction
Lab: CHO-S Suspension Cell Line Initiation
Lab: Subculture of Suspension Cells
Lab: Observing for Contamination

Day 2
Lecture: Bioreactor Design
Lab: Bioreactor Identification
Lab: Inoculating the Bioreactor
Lecture: Media Composition & Conditions
Lecture: Process Control
Lab: Check Osmolality of Sample
Lab: Metabolite Analysis
Lecture: Upstream Centrifugation Considerations
Lecture: Upstream filtration considerations
Lecture: Review Q&A
Evaluations & Certificates


Contact Hours

16

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Text provided by college

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Lab and cleanroom facility

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Bioprocess technicians, bioprocess engineers, manufacturing associates, fermentation technicians, fermentation lab analysts

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Gene Therapy Operation Specialist, Manufacturing Operation Specialist

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Gene therapy operation specialist

Manufacturing operation technician

Bioprocess technician

Related Courses

BTC-3300H6

CTP-JI01

CTP-3001PD1

CTP-IL01

BTC-3300G6


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3300J6-Upstream Processing Mammalian Suspension Cell Culture .

Sterilization and Controlled Temperature Environment Validation



  • Course ID: SEF-3001A6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of steam sterilization as well as the current methods of validation for sterile processes in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing environment, including autoclaves and steam-in-place systems, by providing a thorough understanding of sterilization, sterile equipment design, the regulatory requirements associated with sterilization and the methods used to test and validate sterile processes. In addition, this course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of controlled temperature environments, as well as the current methods used to validate them in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Equipment covered includes validation of incubators, cold rooms, warehouses and freezers.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to provide a thorough understanding of:
• sterilization
• sterile equipment design
• regulatory requirements associated with sterilization
• methods used to test and validate sterile processes
• controlled-temperature environments, including design
• associated regulatory requirements


Outline of Instruction

Day One
Morning session:
Introduction to Steam Sterilization
Autoclave Design
Regulatory Requirements
Acceptance Criteria
Autoclave Testing/Validation
Troubleshooting

Afternoon session:
Field Autoclave Cycle Analysis
Field Autoclave Validation Techniques for Liquid and Dry Goods Loads
Use of the Kaye Validator for Autoclave Validation

Day Two
Morning session:
Steam-in-Place (SIP) Design
Regulatory Requirements
Acceptance Criteria
Autoclave Testing/Validation
Troubleshooting

Afternoon Session:
Field SIP Cycle Analysis
Field SIP Validation Techniques
Use of the Kaye Validator for SIP Validation

Day 3
Morning session:
Control Temperature Unit (CTU) Design
Regulatory Requirements
Acceptance Criteria
CTU Testing/Validation
Troubleshooting

Afternoon session:
Field CTU Cycle Analysis
Field Validation Techniques
Use of the Kaye Validator for CTU Validation


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Some validation experience or having taken the Basic Concepts of Validation course is preferred.

Learning Supplies Needed

All materials supplied by the Validation Academy

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001A6-Sterilization and Controlled Temperature Environment Validation .

FDA Audit Preparation



  • Course ID: BTC-3600H6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course is designed to help in creating an environment of preparedness and a culture of quality assurance by raising the awareness of FDA compliance in regulated facilities. Maintaining current knowledge of preparation steps, do's and don'ts, documentation completeness and thoroughness, and an understanding of real-time preparedness can help to reduce employee stress during an actual audit. This course equips professionals who will experience FDA audits to maintain compliance by following and documenting in accordance with CGMP.

Course Objectives

Attain an understanding of the importance of both internal and external audits.

Describe the relationship between FDA auditing activities and CGMP compliance through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for pharmaceuticals.

Identify audit findings from real company inspections.

Explain do's and don'ts for FDA audits.

Distinguish the roles of company representatives during an audit.

Relate the importance of proper documentation to provide evidence of compliance with CGMP.

Perform an audit of a document used in the biopharma industry



Outline of Instruction

Contact Hours

4

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided by the Community College

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Classroom or virtual meeting technology

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

None

Intended Audience

• Team Leaders and Supervisors, Regulatory Personnel, Quality Control Personnel, Quality Assurance Personnel, Manufacturing Technicians, Administrative Personnel (scribes), Maintenance/Engineers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bioprocess Technicians, Quality Control Officer, Quality Assurance Coordinator

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Bioprocess Technicians

Quality Control Officer

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Related Courses

CTP-YH1

CTP-ZJ1


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3600H6-FDA Audit Preparation .

Cell and Gene Therapy



  • Course ID: BTC-3300H6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This introductory course for cell and gene therapy is designed to give participants the basic knowledge and strategies that can be used to create products from molecular biotechnology techniques. It also aims to provide a background into genetics, cell culture techniques and gene sequencing so participants understand how these concepts play into industrial processes to make useful therapeutic products. Ethical and regulatory considerations are also presented.

Course Objectives

Learn the basics of microbiology, virology and immunology

Be exposed to various molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR techniques, genotyping, sequencing, gel electrophoresis and more

Learn how molecular cell and gene therapy techniques can be used in applications for commercial product manufacturing

Learn the basics of the process from inception in research and development through product realization in manufacturing


Outline of Instruction

Cell Biology
a. Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic
b. Structures and Functions

Microbiology

Virology
a. Characteristics
b. Types

4. Immunology
a. Immunotherapy

Genetics
a. DNA vs. RNA
b. Mitosis vs. Meiosis
c. Central Dogma and Its Steps
i. Video (From DNA to Protein)
d. Genes/Genotype/Phenotype
i. Human Genome Sequencing Video
ii. Variations (Sequencing.com Interactive Genome Map)
iii. Genetic Disorders

Concepts of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
a. DNA Extraction/RNA Extraction
b. PCR
c. Genotyping vs. Sequencing
d. Gel Electrophoresis
e. Gene Expression
i. Regulation
f. Gene Editing
i. CRISPR/Cas9
g. Recombinant DNA
h. Plasmid Construction
i. Insulin Production Example
i. Cell Culture
i. Transfection
ii. Transformation
iii. Transduction
iv. Applications
j. Aseptic Technique

Cell vs. Gene Therapy
a. "Gattaca" video
b. Applications and Products
c. Types
i. Somatic
ii. Germline
iii. In Vivo
iv. Ex Vivo
d. Techniques
i. Augmentation
ii. Inhibition
iii. Suicidal
e. Delivery
i. Viral
ii. Non-Viral
f. Case Studies

Development of Drug Process
a. Discovery, Development and Launch Process
b. Comparison to Regular Biomanufacturing

FDA regulation
a. Analytical Techniques
b. Product Safety Requirements
c. Cell Characterization

Ethical Concerns

cGMP

Good Documentation Practices


Contact Hours

4

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Lab supplies and the text are provided by the program.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Industry personnel, biology faculty at community colleges, persons interested in a career in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bioprocess Technician, Gene Therapy Operation Specialist, Manufacturing Process Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Bioprocess technician

Gene therapy operation specialist

Manufacturing process technician

Related Courses

CTP-JI01

SEF-79634

CTP-FE01


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3300H6-Cell and Gene Therapy .

Microbiology Basics



  • Course ID: BTC-3300G6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course explores basic microbiology concepts that are necessary to know for topics appropriate for various positions within most life science organizations, including quality control associates. Participants learn basic microbiological characteristics that are common in biomanufacturing facilities, as well as the sources of contamination related to personnel that work in these facilities. They also learn the methods for monitoring, collecting and testing microorganisms that are objectionable in biomanufacturing environments and the techniques to identify them so that these contaminants can be prevented from adversely impacting the product, as well as the methods and regulatory requirements for preventing contamination.

Course Objectives

Understand basic microbiology and properties of bacteria, fungi and mycotoxins that can be harmful in biomanufacturing

Gain an understanding about the human impact on biomanufacturing operations

Learn environmental monitoring and collection methods for effective microbial identification and management of contamination

Understand the various analytical methods and identification techniques for identifying microorganisms so the sources of these contaminates may be prevented

Learn the methods for disinfection, sterilization and control of microbial contamination

Gain an understanding of the importance for aseptic technique in preventing contamination of the product and test articles


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Industrial Microbiology and Bacteria
a. Definition of Microorganisms
b. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
c. General Properties of Bacteria
d. Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Organisms
e. Medical and Industry Important Fungi (Mycoses, Mycotoxins)

Bacteria in Humans
a. Spore-forming Bacteria
b. Bacterial Growth Curve

Environmental Monitoring
a. Air Contaminants
b. Surface Contaminants
c. Personnel Contaminants
d. Product Contamination
e. Biofilms
f. Water Collection Demo

Quality Control Laboratory Testing
a. Collection Techniques
b. Quadrant Streak for Isolation
c. Colony Morphology, Cell Shape and Gram Stain
d. Detection vs. Quantification vs. Isolation
e. Analytical Profile Index

Identification Strategies
a. Preliminary Identification
b. Gram Stain
c. Historical Perspective on Bacterial Identification
d. Endotoxins

Contamination Control
a. Disinfection, Sterilization, Autoclaving
b. Aseptic Behaviors

Post-Test

Course Evaluations


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided by instructor

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bioprocessing technicians, environmental monitoring officers, quality control specialists, training specialists

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Biogen, Amgen, Fuji Biotechnologies

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Environmental monitors

Bioprocess technician

Quality control specialist

Training specialists

Related Courses

SEF-79634

CTP-FE01

CTP-3001PZ1


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3300G6-Microbiology Basics .

Fundamentals of Instruction for Biomanufacturing



  • Course ID: BTC-3200A6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course is designed for teaching faculty biomanufacturing operations. It provides an overview of good manufacturing practices and describes the elements of a well-designed pharmaceutical facility. Theory and practice are covered for upstream, downstream and finishing operations, providing an overview of processing from start to finish. Adult-learning best practices and teaching points are presented throughout the course.

Course Objectives

Explain the uniqueness of our industry and culture in terms entering students can understand

Define basic cGMP principles and explain how they will incorporate into all lectures and activities. Make it both a mindset and a thread throughout.

Define ALCOA and be able to recognize documentation errors and write effective explanations for changes

Define good cleanroom habits and how to properly gown

Explain types of contamination, where each comes from and how it is controlled in the process

Explain basic protein chemistry, denaturation and why A280 is used for identifying total protein

Identify basic manufacturing flow for biomanufacturing process. Be able to explain the difference between mammalian and bacterial processes.

Identify key manufacturing equipment and demonstrate knowledge of diaphragm valve and use of sanitary fittings

Identify key process sensors and explain what a DCS system does

Define purpose of the upstream process, identify key operations and explain purpose. Explain differences between a fermenter and bioreactor. Perform an activity to grow bacteria cells with a flask culture, measure growth and record on graph.

Define purpose of the downstream process, identify and state what each operation does and how it works. Perform a chromatography run using GFP, measure and record results on a graph.

Explain the importance of formulation, final packaging and labeling. Explain differences in aseptic and terminal sterilization processes.

Incorporate best practices of teaching biotechnology into their own courses. Be able to write effective course objectives.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction

GMP Overview and Data Integrity

Making Proteins and Biomanufacturing

Chemistry of Proteins

Process Flow Overview

Working in a Pharmaceutical Facility

Controlling Contaminants

Key Manufacturing Equipment

Fittings and Connections

Key Utilities

Automation

Upstream Manufacturing

Nutrient Requirement and Growth

Rules for Sterility

Fermenter Design

Instrumentation and Control

Support Systems

Fermentation Operations

Downstream Manufacturing

Cell Disruption

Solid/Liquid Separation

Centrifugation

Liquid Extraction

Purification

Ultrafiltration

Chromatography

Formulation and Finishing Operations

Formulation

Final Concentration

Sterile Filtration

Packaging and Labeling

Best Practices for Adult Learning

Lab Activities

Shaker Run with Bacteria

Main Fermenter Run with Bacteria

Anion-exchange Chromatography with GFP Protein


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Access to computer and ability to project instructional material

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Biomanufacturing faculty teaching for the community college system, SMEs from the industry that are receiving train-the-trainer training, senior training specialists, training specialists

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bioprocess Technician Training Specialists, Training Specialists, Senior Training Specialists, Quality Control,

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Senior Training Specialists

Training Specialists

Training Supervisor

Related Courses

CTP-YH1

CTP-FR01

SEF-412CL


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

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Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity II



  • Course ID: BTC-3600F6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
An overview of Good Documentation Practices, including the differences between documents and records, the typical ISO 9001 document hierarchy and each document level. Participants become familiar with record-keeping requirements, including the electronic signature and other regulations in 21 CFR Part 11. Additionally, the appropriateness and qualification of Excel spreadsheets for record-keeping is reviewed, along with how general good practices incorporating FDA compliance requirements outlined in the Guidance to Industry document Data Integrity and Compliance with cGMP.

Course Objectives

Define and distinguish pharmaceutical documents and records

Detail the regulatory requirements, functional purpose and typical industrial uses of each document type

Review 21 CFR 11 requirements and resultant impacts on electronic signatures and record keeping

Recognize emerging regulatory expectations for data handling and data integrity assurance


Outline of Instruction

GMP documents

GMP records

Document control

Good documentation practices

21 CFR Part 211

Electronic records

Qualifying Excel spreadsheets

Data integrity

Medicines and health care products regulatory agency


Contact Hours

4

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Technology to project PowerPoint and relevant industry examples

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Pharmaceutical production associates, production managers, quality managers, management, any employee who writes, edits or compiles documents used in manufacturing FDA-regulated products

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Pharmaceutical production associates

Production managers

Quality managers

Management

Related Courses

SEF-414CL

SEF-79524


Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

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Writing Effective SOPs



  • Course ID: BTC-3600C6
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Students learn how to write an effective standard operating procedure (SOP) as well as why these are a required and essential component of documentation systems in regulated industries. Discussion will include the functional areas in which SOPs are needed, the qualities that make them effective and the importance of keeping these current. Students will learn how to structure an SOP and the content that should be included. Hands-on activities include reviewing and critiquing an SOP for completeness and effectiveness as well as practice writing SOPs.

Course Objectives

Explain the regulatory and business rationale for SOPs

Identify FDA expectations

Define at least two approaches for determining what SOPs are needed

Identify factors that support SOP efficacy

Distinguish between methods of presenting SOP content

Analyze the structure and content of an SOP for adherence to the principles of effective SOP construction

Create an SOP based on the principles learned in the class

Understanding contemporaneous SOPs and meaningful SOP churn


Outline of Instruction

Lecture - principles, philosophy, regulatory compliance

Examples - overview and analysis of SOP examples for effectiveness

Writing exercise - creation of an SOP (or virtual SOP for online classes) per the principles discussed in class


Contact Hours

4

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Provided with delivery of the course

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Classroom with projection capability

Requirements for Successful Completion

95% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Biomanufacturing, bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics and other FDA-regulated industry sectors

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bioprocess technician, data quality control, QA specialist, risk management, process engineer

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/JobBanks/JobSearchCriteriaQuick.aspx?pu=1

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Data manager

QA manager

Subject-matter expert

Process engineer

Bioprocess technician

Risk assessment manager

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Siobhan D'Antonio

[email protected]


No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for BTC-3600C6-Writing Effective SOPs .

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