Biotechnology Research Lab Assistant

The Biotechnology Research Lab Assistant Certificate of Achievement Program is the second level that introduces students to the field of biotechnology through strengthening and building on the basic biotechnology laboratory skills and soft skills that meet industry standards in a series of courses. This program prepares students with the skills for entry level and laboratory research assistant positions in biotechnology, such as manufacturing and biomanufacturing technician, in addition to providing them with the foundation in microbiology, molecular and cell biology laboratory skills for undergraduate research at four-year colleges. To gain authentic, hands-on research experience, students are recommended to take the BIOL 298 path prior to transfer to a four-year college. 

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this certificate program, students will learn skills necessary for a manufacturing or biomanufacturing technician job; master basic biotechnology laboratory skills and good documentation practices in biomanufacturing; and acquire work-readiness skills.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
BIOL 101 or BIOL 112 or BIOL 122 or BIOL 140	General Biology I or Microbiology or Introduction to Biology or Introduction to Biotechnology	4 or 5 or 4 or 4
BIOL 141 or BIOL 298	Applied Biotechnology I with Laboratory or Undergraduate Research in Microbiology and Molecular Biology	4 or 3
BIOL 142	Applied Biotechnology II with Laboratory	4
ENGL C1000	Academic Reading and Writing	4
MATH 100	College Algebra	4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		19-21

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2023	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.