As a graduate with a 4 year degree, you need to
explore the resources available at your 4 year college. The Career
Services Department may be able to help you with employment and internship
opportunities in a science related area.
Your four year degree demonstrates to a potential
employer that you have problem solving skills as well as oral and
written communication skills at a particular level. In order to enter
the technical field of Biotechnology, a strong background in Biology
is essential. Depending on your science-related major, you could supplement
your degree with additional coursework at the four year college.
You also want to check out your local community
college course offerings. Technical courses may be available in Biotechnology
as well as other general science coursework.
Certificate in Biotechnology
To help you gain more technical skills for the Biotechnology
Industry after completing a four year science degree, a Certificate
is available in Biotechnology locally at Lakeland Community College.
By completing a certificate in Biotechnology, you
will gain the technical knowledge and “hands-on” training
to gain access to careers in the Biotechnology industry. You will
have an opportunity to participate in an Internship experience to
gain the experience you need to begin a career in this area.
Jerry Drocton is a recent graduate
of Lakeland Community. Hear what Jerry has to say about his recent
Internship experience at Athersys
in Cleveland, Ohio…….
Read Jerry
Drocton's interview
Below is a sampling of coursework that you will encounter in the certificate
program:
Introduction to Bioscience
Technology
Bioscience Lab Skills
Applied Microbiology
Advanced Molecular Separations
Recombinant DNA Technology
Tissue Culture
Bioscience Manufacturing Processes
Internship in Biotechnology
Typical job titles for an individual with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Bioscience are:
Research Associate
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Quality Control Engineer
