Biotechnology Research Lab Technician (ND)

The Biotechnology Research Lab Technician Certificate of Achievement Program is the third level that introduces students to the field of biotechnology through strengthening and building on the basic and advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and soft skills that meet industry standards in a series of courses. This program prepares students with the skills for laboratory technician positions in biotechnology and in academic research institutions, such as life science technician and biological technician (with a bachelor’s degree). The program also provides students 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 and conduct internship (BIOL 50) at a four-year college prior to transfer to a four-year college.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 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 necessary skills for a lab technician job; master advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and good documentation practice; 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
BIOL 50	Internship in Biological Sciences	4
CHEM 110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
ENGL C1000	Academic Reading and Writing	4
MATH 100	College Algebra	4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		28-30

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.