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Telicia Hunter
Director, Life Sciences
Collins (Building 2), room 125
919-536-7269
biotechce@durhamtech.edu
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Biotechnology BioManufacturing (Continuing Education)

Short Term

The Biotechnology BioManufacturing program provides practical, hands-on learning and familiarity with cutting edge techniques, technologies, and equipment.

Students learn the basic skills required to become trained process technicians for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies. Through classroom instruction and laboratory work, students are prepared to enter the workforce and learn company operations and tasks.

Durham County has over 20 major biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical company and 35 biosciences related industries.

Logo with a lab flask and the work BioWorkStudents from Durham Tech and Wake Tech can take advantage of shared resources and opportunities offered by a new collaboration called RTP Bio.

The BioManufacturing program includes the following courses (see course descriptions and class schedule listed below):

Prerequisites

BioWork 3.0: Students must be 18 years of age or older and show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associate’s degree or higher.

GMP and SOP: no prerequisite

BioCertification Review: Prerequisite: BioWork certificate

Email prerequisites documents to biotechce@durhamtech.edu

Textbooks

The BioWork textbook and/or lab kit is included in the course fee and must be picked up from Main Campus by the end of the first week of the course. Students that are registered and have successfully submitted payment for the course will receive an email from the program director at least 24 hours prior to the first day of the course with more detailed information.

Registration

Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration (see above).

  • Complete the BioWork online educational session and complete the form at the end to inform the program director. Select Durham Tech as your preferred college.
     
  • Complete a Continuing Education Registration form

    If paying online: email the registration form to biotechce@durhamtech.edu. They will contact you with online payment instructions. Deadline for Registration and payments is 48 hours prior to the class start date. After that time, they will no longer be accepted. You will need to submit a payment to be seated in the class. Once you receive the requested financial assistance (see the financial assistance section below), your payment will be refunded back to you. 

    Payments made by check or money order: Mailed the registration form to:

    Durham Technical Community College
    1637 Lawson Street
    Durham, NC 27701
    ATTN: Business Office
Financial Assistance
Additional Assistance
  • Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
     
  • Computer and Internet Assistance: View information about discounted computers and internet or how to request a loaner laptop. 

Durham Public School Seniors

The BTC-3200J BioWork DPS course and sections of BTC-3200H BioWork 3.0 that are offered at Biogen’s Community Lab is available through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program (see the Math and Science pathway). For more information, complete the BioWork for CCP/Dual Enrollment Interest Form. Please email ccp@durhamtech.edu if you have any questions about this course or to begin the registration process.

BULLS Scholarship

The BULLS Life Sciences Academy is an initiative and partnership between Durham Tech and Made in Durham that helps support young adults in pursuing a career in the life sciences industry by providing scholarships to help individuals successfully complete Durham Tech’s Biotechnology Biomanufacturing program.

  • Earn academic and life stipends over a 17-week period (covers tuition, course fees, Process Technician Certification fees, and living expenses). This is not a loan; it is a scholarship that pays monthly stipends!
  • Guarantees one-on-one academic and job search support for all BULLS participants
  • Articulate credit towards Durham Tech’s Biotechnology AAS Degree (2-year associate in applied science degree program)
     
Eligibility

The BULLS Life Sciences Academy is an equity-centered initiative that seeks to recruit underrepresented students. BULLS Life Sciences Academy participants must:

  • Be 18-25 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED or HiSET)
  • Must reside in Durham County
  • Be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
     
Requirements

Every individual interested in participating in the BULLS Life Sciences Academy must complete the following:

  • Attend a mandatory BULLS Information Session (see BULLS Academy website for upcoming dates)
  • Complete the mandatory BioWork e-Learning Session (Link shared at BULLS Info Session)
  • Submit the BULLS Life Sciences Academy application by the due date

Once students are accepted into the BULLS Life Sciences Academy, participants should strive to complete the following goals:

  • Commit to the program full-time
  • Successfully complete Durham Tech’s Biotechnology Biomanufacturing (non-credit) program and earn the industry recognized BioWork certificate
  • Participate in locally sponsored industry engagement and networking events as well as career and hiring fairs

Read more in the WRAL article BULLS program provides equitable access to careers in life sciences or visit the Made in Durham BULLS Academy website.

Apply

Applicants must attend a mandatory BULLS information session to receive the application link. 

Visit the Made in Durham BULLS Academy website for upcoming dates and the link to join the online meeting.

BTC-3200H Biowork 3.0

Students who complete this 148 hour BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. Students will also participate in the Human Resource Development aspect of the course. The course includes eight (8) units related to Pharmaceutical Quality & cGMP; Working Safely; Measuring Process Parameters; Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing; Equipment and Utilities; Unit Operations and Process Control; Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment; and Biomanufacturing Production. Prerequisites: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older AND 2) Show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associates degree or higher (unofficial transcripts OK). Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
93795
10/3 - 12/13
10/3 - 12/13
10/7 - 12/2
Main Campus
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102
T,W,TH 6:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM
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M 6:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM
Hybrid

BTC-3200J BioWork DPS

Students who complete this BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. Students will also participate in the Career Development aspect of the course. The course includes eight (8) units related to Pharmaceutical Quality & cGMP; Working Safely; Measuring Process Parameters; Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing; Equipment and Utilities; Unit Operations and Process Control; Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment; and Biomanufacturing Production. This course is for Durham Public Schools high school seniors only. Tuition is waived for Durham Public Schools high school students; students may be responsible for $116.25 for books and other fees. Please email ccp@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding this course or registration process.
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
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BTC-3600B GMP and SOP

This 24-hour GMP and SOP course provides a broad overview of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP). This course covers six modules: orientation/refresher, deliberate documentation, conducting investigations, QC laboratory operations, SOP in a regulated environment, and effective SOP writing.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
93789
9/13 - 10/4
Internet
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-
Online
93790
11/1 - 11/22
Internet
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-
Online

ISC-3500C BioCertification Review

All students who successfully complete the BioWork Certificate Course are eligible to take the North Carolina Biotech Process Technician certification exam, a growing requirement for industries (cost is $75 and it is administered separately by Scantron Process Technician Examination; visit their website for additional information). This course is a 20-hour extensive review to help prepare for this exam. Prerequisite: Show proof of your BioWork Certificate prior to registration. Email biotechce@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisites documentation and how to register for the course.
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

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