Search Results - biotechnology technician

1. Career Options with Biotechnology - Industrial Microbiology
August 18, 2014

Biotechnology industry was once dominated by scientists and others with doctorate or masters degrees in biotechnology or related disciplines. There was a very less or almost no scope for individuals with lesser degree levels. But this field is continuously evolving, and there is a significant rise in career opportunities at lesser degree levels as well. There is a huge demand for professionals who are well-versed in scientific terminology and can assist scientists in carrying out tests and researches as well as with their daily tasks. Biotechnology Industry is Evolving Previousl... (read more)

Author: Richard Clark

2. Biotechnology Offering Takes Laboratory Practice Approach
July 15, 2014

According to the Biotechnology Industry Organization, "at its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology. [It] harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products. Modern biotechnology provides breakthrough products and technologies to combat debilitating and rare diseases, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, us... (read more)

Author: Richard Clark

3. How to Choose a Biotechnology College in Canada?
June 23, 2014

Numerous public and private colleges across Canada offer post-secondary diploma programs in biotechnology technician. Deciding on which college to attend may involve a number of factors, including program content, accreditation, hands-on training opportunities, projects and job prospects. The post-secondary diploma programs in biotechnology typically run for two years, through four semesters. The focus is on providing students with practical training in industrial microbiology, chemistry – organic and biochemistry, and laboratory techniques and experiments. Program Content The d... (read more)

Author: Richard Clark

4. Tips to choose right Biotechnology College in Canada
May 14, 2014

A post-secondary program in biotechnology opens doors to various careers in clinical research, DNA analysis, quality control and assurance, industrial microbiology and biochemistry, biology instrumentation and calibration. The graduates of this program demonstrate the ability to Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms Collect and store samples Prepare specimen for staining Prepare microbiological media and reagents and culture pathogenic microbes Design and perform microbiology experiments Sample, measure, collect and analyze data Calibrate and use laboratory instruments App... (read more)

Author: Richard Clark

5. The Biotechnology Program You Need to Launch Your Career Takes Two Years To Complete
January 21, 2014

Those who graduate from Biotechnology college programs must be prepared to work in a number of areas. That's because their main job of assuring quality control can be applied to all areas of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing. More specifically, bench technicians (as these professionals are known in the field), should have the know-how to: prepare microbiological media and reagents, and culture pathogenic microbes; prepare specimens for staining; isolating, enumerating and identifying microorganisms from many types of samples (water, soil, air, body, food, pharmaceutical and cosme... (read more)

Author: Richard Clark

6. Biotechnology College Program Benefits Future Bench Technicians
September 20, 2013

In areas of manufacturing - whether food, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics - a biotechnology technician (also known as a bench technician) plays a critical role. This person is in charge of assuring quality control, which is vital before the products go out for human use or consumption. Among the knowledge that a biotechnology technician must have are the know-how to isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (water, soil, air, your body, and food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products); prepare specimens for staining and using a light-microscope; prepare microbiologi... (read more)

Author: Michael McGraw

7. Biotechnology Technician Program Requires Dedication
July 11, 2013

Centennial College’s two-year Biotechnology Technician - Industrial Microbiology program is both challenging and rewarding. As such, it requires not only dedication but also proof of that dedication. This begins with the application process. Applicants to the Biotechnology college program are required to present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Also required is completion of compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent and Math 11M or U or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent. Students are placed in a... (read more)

Author: Michael McGraw

8. Biotechnology Technician Offering Prepares Students for Various Industries
May 24, 2013

Biotechnology technicians (also known as bench technicians) play an essential role in various industries such as: food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, where they have the responsibility of assuring quality control in areas of manufacturing. A respected post-secondary program that teaches students the know-how for the field is Centennial College’s Biotechnology Technician – Industrial Microbiology, which is accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists and has met all of the academic requirements for certification in the Technician Category set out by the Ontario Assoc... (read more)

Author: Michael McGraw

9. Laboratory Technician
May 15, 2013

Laboratory technician Education / Training to become a Laboratory Technician Professional qualifications start with the Science and Technology Laboratory, biotechnology and specialty chemical and physical sciences laboratory, or possibly with the pro tray laboratory quality control or bio-processing industries (to work in the food). To become a laboratory technician, you must have an associate degree: Associate degree biomedical analysis Associate degree assays and controls Associate degree biotechnology 2 years technical degree in bioengineering biological... (read more)

Author: Anaita Verlin

10. Biotechnology Technician Program Offers In-Depth Training
March 11, 2013

"The Biotechnology Technology program basically involves the study of microorganisms in detail as to the characteristics of the microorganisms, where they're found, what they are, their names, their length and shape," says Mohammed, a Biotechnology Technician – Industrial Microbiology student at Centennial College. "The labs, for sure, are very exciting as it involves hands-on [practice]. For example, there are labs that involve staining of samples or streaking of streak plates. Stuff like that is interesting to me, I can get in their, use my hands and kind of get dirty." While Mohammed giv... (read more)

Author: Michael McGraw

11. Centennial Biotechnology College offers hands-on learning experience
May 07, 2012

From breakfast cereal to cosmetics and medicine, biotechnology is infused into products that are used all around you. Biotechnologists spend their days in the lab merging biology, chemistry and civil engineering concepts to develop food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. They also take on a role of quality assurance and are usually a checkpoint in the production process to ensure that every product meets a high standard. If you are interested in pulling on your lab coat and taking a closer look at what lies beneath the microscope lens, your first step in pursuing this type of career will b... (read more)

Author: Michael McGraw