What is the BioWork Program?

Are you interested in an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be a process technician in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company? BioWork is a certificate program (offered at 12 North Carolina community colleges) that can help students from diverse educational and experiential backgrounds start careers as process technicians. Process technicians are a critical part of the production of chemical and pharmaceutical products. Their responsibilities can included handling and analyzing materials, record keeping, monitoring and managing the production process as well as maintaining regulatory standards.

BioWork Topics include:

• Biotechnology Industry and Job Overview
• Working Safely
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Measurements, Metrics, and Math
• Chemistry for Process Manufacturing
• Process Flows, Technology, and Equipment
• Controlling the Process and Maintaining Quality
• Aseptic Processing
• Fermentation and Cell Growth
• Job Search, Resumes, and Interviews

To be eligible for BioWork you should:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Attend an information session.
• Complete reading and math placement tests.

Learn more about the BioWork program!