Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Process technicians work in manufacturing environments and have a wide variety of responsibilities in all stages of the manufacturing process. Tasks may include operating equipment, documenting and analyzing data, monitoring machinery, and improving manufacturing processes. Process technicians also maintain company safety, health, and environmental standards. The ultimate goal is to produce a quality product that meets required standards.
This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, résumé preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in person, and hands-on labs will be one night per week. Course 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 processes and maintaining quality
- Aseptic processing
- Fermentation and cell growth
- Job search, résumé, and interview practice
Registration fees cover the cost of the BioWork Student Manual. Financial assistance is available for qualifying students. Call Megan Johnson at 252-444-6013 for additional information.
Prerequisites:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged - this certification test is available at our New Bern campus testing center
- View the mandatory information session
Available Classes
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Apr 9 – Jun 27
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting time and location:
04/09/24 - 06/27/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Apr 16 – May 10
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
04/16/24 - 05/09/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
04/16/24 - 05/09/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Fri 05/10/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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May 15 – Jun 12
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
05/15/24 - 06/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
05/15/24 - 06/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Wed 06/12/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Jun 17 – Jul 17
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
06/17/24 - 07/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
06/17/24 - 07/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Wed 07/17/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Jul 9 – Sep 25
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting time and location:
07/09/24 - 09/25/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Jul 22 – Aug 15
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
07/22/24 - 08/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Thur 08/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Aug 19 – Sep 16
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
08/19/24 - 09/13/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Mon 09/16/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Sep 18 – Oct 15
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
09/18/24 - 10/11/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Tue 10/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Oct 1 – Dec 19
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
10/01/24 - 12/19/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Sat 10/26/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Sat 11/30/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Oct 21 – Nov 15
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
10/21/24 - 11/14/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Fri 11/15/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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Nov 18 – Dec 18
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$280
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Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.
Meeting times and locations:
11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
11/18/24 - 12/17/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
Wed 12/18/24 8a - 12p
STEM, Room 116
Havelock
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