The Biotechnology The Biotechnology Program at Program at

Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Community Community

CollegeCollege

Presented by:Presented by:

Nancy BushNancy Bush

Technical AssistantTechnical Assistant

DOL/ETA GrantDOL/ETA Grant

Biotechnology – Meeting the demand fora skilled workforce

The Capital Region is becoming a world-class center for

biotechnology.

Hudson Valley Community College’s

Biotechnology Program responds to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing

growth industry.

The Hudson Valley Community College Biotechnology

Program is well respected in the area.

New

York

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New York is Ranked in the Top 10

The fastest growingbiotechnology occupations

Scientists

Laboratory technicians

Environmental science and protection technicians

Computer engineers and database administrators

Forensic investigators

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Career Opportunities in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing

Research & Development (Pre-Clinical):

Discovery Research, Bioinformatics,

Lab Safety

VP of Research/Development

Discovery ResearchScientific Director

Associate Scientific DirectorPrincipal Scientist

Senior ScientistScientist IIScientist I

Senior Research AssociateResearch Associate

BioinformaticsScientist/Engineer

Analyst/ProgrammerMolecular Modeler

Lab FacilitiesFacility Manager/Supervisor

(Animal Sciences)Veterinarian

Lab Assistant/Glass washer

Operations:Process/Product,

Development,Manufacturing & Production

VP of Operations

Process/ProductDevelopment

Director of Process/ProductDevelopment

Process Development SupervisorProcess Development Associate

Process Development Technician

Manufacturing& Production

Manufacturing SupervisorManufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Technician (Operator)

Manufacturing Instrumentation/Calibration Technician

Quality:Quality Control

& Assurance

Dir. of Quality Control

Quality Control (QC)

ChemistryQC Analyst

QC Technician

MicrobiologyQC Analyst

QC Technician

Quality Assurance(QA)

QA Manager/SupervisorQA Documentation Specialist

QA Documentation Coordinator

Clinical Research:Clinical Research,Regulatory Affairs

Medical Director

Clinical ResearchClinical Research

Manager

Regulatory AffairsManager of Regulatory AffairsRegulatory Affairs Associate

Clinical Data Manager/Associate

Finance & Administration:

Finance,Business Development,

Administration,Information Systems,

Legal, Facilities Management

VP of Finance & Administration

FinanceChief Financial AdvisorAccounting Manager

Accounting Clerk

Business DevelopmentDirector of Business Development

AdministrationDirector of Human Resources

Human Resources RepresentativeSafety Manager

Purchasing Agent/BuyerReceptionist

Administrative Assistant

Information SystemsManager of Information Systems

Systems AnalystAnalyst/Programmer

LegalPatent / IP Attorney

Facilities ManagementFacilities Manager

Facilities TechnicianShipper/Receiver

Biotech Jobs for Our Students

Vaccine Manufacturing

Therapeutic Antibody Production

Stem Cell Production

Virus Production and Testing

Genomic (DNA) Diagnostics

Quality Control and Drug Safety Testing

Buffer and Media Preparation

Hudson Valley Community College’s Biotechnology Program Mission

Prepare students for entry-level biotechnology jobs in the Capital Region (and beyond) by giving them hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment

Prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in a life science

Be part of an “Educational Continuum” in the area – HS, AS, BS, MS, PhD

Foster academic/industry partnerships

Biotechnology Program Focus

Industry relevance Input from industry for content and rigor

Hands on experience Laboratory focus Documentation emphasis SOP or batch record format for labs

Workplace behavior Team work, attitude, time management,

ethics

Student needs Scholarships for tuition and books

Options for Biotechnology Students at Hudson Valley

Community College 2 year Associate’s Degree (60+ credits) leading to transfer to a 4-year program at schools like:

RPI

University at Albany

Albany College of Pharmacy 1 year Biotechnology

Certificate Designed for students with 40

credits of Science and Math or a 4-year science degree

The Academic Program – Biotechnology Credit Courses

Credit courses leading to an Associate’s Degree at Hudson Valley Community College

BIOL 103 Orientation to Biology and Bioethics

BIOL 150/151 General Biology I and II CHEM 110/111 General Chemistry I and II BIOL 275 Cell Biology BIOL 285 Molecular Laboratory Techniques BIOL TBA Introduction to Biomanufacturing BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 9 credits of Science Electives MATH 12 credits of Math Electives ENGL 101 English Composition I GEN ED 12 credits of General Education

Electives

The Academic Program – Biotechnology Credit Courses

Credit courses leading to a Biotechnology Certificate at Hudson Valley Community College

BIOL 275 Cell BiologyBIOL 292 Methods in Cell CultureBIOL 294 Immunology MethodsCHEM 205 Analytical ChemistryBIOL 255 Experimental BiologyBIOL 285 Molecular Lab TechniquesBIOL 296 Biological Imaging &

CytometryBIOL 298 Biotechnology Internship

High School Equipment Lending Library

Bio-Rad PCR Instructional Lab Package

2 Bio-Rad lab kits with each package 

Kits support up to 32 students with 8 stations

Include reagents needed for labs

Valued at over $7,000

Training January 25-27th, 2011 and summer workshops

Kits available to teachers after training

High schools can borrow biotechnology equipment for selected labs to use in Advanced Biology, AP Biology or

Forensics beginning in 2011

Coming in

2013

The Future –Hudson Valley Community

College Science Center

Hudson Valley Community College Science Center

Dedicated labs

Cell Culture

Proteins and Immunology

Nucleic Acids (RNA & DNA)

Dedicated bio-manufacturing suite

Simulated cGMP environment

Similar to FDA- designed facility used to monitor vaccine production

The proposed 115,000 square foot Science Center will house

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Meeting Needs of Employers and Employees

Workforce Development to begin in 2011 with adult evening classes to retrain unemployed or displaced workers in biotechnology and biomanufacturing laboratory procedures

New entry level laboratory jobs opening in Capital Region companies that partner with Hudson Valley Community College

Starting salary with Associate’s Degree in Capital Region: $28,000 - $38,000 per year plus benefits – (health insurance, stock options, life insurance and tuition assistance)

Our Vision Realized

Science with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities

Well-trained and educated workforce

Internships and employment in the industry

Baccalaureate and master’s degrees in biotechnology available in the Capital Region

Scientists successfully transitioned from research to biopharmaceutical industry

Endless possibilities through partnerships

Thank you

www.hvcc.edu/biotech

All subjects depicted are students and faculty of the HVCC Biotechnology Certificate Program

THANK YOU !

Acknowledgements

Hudson Valley’s Biotechnology Certificate Program is supported by the US Department

of Labor Employment and Training Administration