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BioWork is a 136-hour, non-credit certificate course that can lead to an entry-level position as a process technician. The certificate provides course credit that can be put toward an associate degree in Biotechnology or Biopharmaceutical Technology.
BioWork is intended for high school graduates and those who want to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Those already in the industry can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for the course.
"Of all the teachers and courses I've taken, I would say that BioWork impacted my life the most. I went from minimum wage to making a great living surrounded by people who actually enjoy coming to work for a company that actually cares."
-Ryan Kennedy, Merck employee
You must have a high school diploma, equivalency or some form of post-secondary education, or you must take math and reading placement tests at Wake Tech for entry. You also must complete the online BioWork information session.
Multiple class formats are available: in-person, online and hybrid, day and evening. Participation in online classes through Microsoft Teams meetings and access to Blackboard, the online interface for the course, will require a student's access to a laptop or desktop computer. A tablet or cellphone will not work for Blackboard functions or much of the Microsoft Teams meetings material. Details on these classes on the online meeting days and times can be found by clicking on the "Details" button for each class section.
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Questions? Email [email protected].
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen November 1.
Other scholarships to cover half of the course cost may be available. For more information, contact Workforce Continuing Education Financial Resources and Student Support.
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 here in Wake County and the surrounding counties. BioWork certification feeds in to two separate Wake-Tech degree programs, which means a BioWork graduate can pursue their associates degree here at Wake Tech after being hired in the industry. Many industries in our area provide educational benefit for their employees. What that means for the BioWork graduate is a job, and the potential to earn a degree with very little out of pocket costs, which equals not only employment opportunities but also opportunities for advancement. BioWork is also a Propel Scholarship sponsored program here at Wake Tech, which means you can potentially earn this certification for free. If you think this is for you, all you have to do is apply and register today.
Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
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300544 | Online | Vance | 290.00 | 0 | Notify Me |
Students will 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.
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An overview of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) fundamentals used by pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing companies. CGMP exists to protect the health and safety of patients and consumers which supports the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This course equips professionals whose responsibilities depend on operating in CGMP and regulated facilities.
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Through lecture and hands-on activities, practice the basics of aseptic operations in a simulated CGMP environment. Topics include microbiology, cleanroom design and control, environmental monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, aseptic gowning, component preparation, solution preparation, sterile filtration, sterilization methods and cleanroom behavior. Topics are correlated to regulatory guidelines.
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Delve more deeply into the aseptic processing arena with intensive hands-on instruction of aseptic techniques in a simulated cGMP environment. Instruction includes process simulations of closed-system filtrations, hand filling, semi-automated filling, LAF cabinets, BSC's and barrier isolators, and release testing of a final product. Topics of classroom instruction include FDA regulations pertaining to process simulations, review of microbiology including endotoxins, biosafety levels and water system review.
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Aseptic gowning is a system of donning apparel to prevent the contamination of aseptic processing areas. The Cleanroom Gowning course will establish a framework and requirements for proper sterile gloving and aseptic gowning procedures. E-learning tools and videos, and discussions will be utilized. Additional topics include microbiology, environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring related to aseptic gowning, and key elements of developing an aseptic gowning qualification program.
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Micropipettes are common laboratory devices used to accurately dispense small volumes of liquid samples. This course will focus on the principles of micropipetting used in biotechnology and other laboratory settings. Testing of pipetting skills will be made at the entry of the class and at the end of the course to access the student’s improvement in micropipetting skills. Practical tips and techniques will be discussed and practiced to increase accuracy and precision of pipetting. Ergonomics will be discussed as it relates to the prevention of injuries due to repetitive motions in laboratory situations with particular emphasis on pipetting activities.
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Industry-recognized credential: BioWork Process Technician Certificate
Complete course in: Four months or less
Wake Tech offers North Carolina's Process Technician Certification examination for students who have completed and passed the BioWork program.