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Higher Education Resources
Two-Year Programs

Bates Technical College
Competency-based training to perform all aspects of entry-level lab tasks including housekeeping, media and solution prep and equipment repair and calibration. Emphasis placed on lab math, aseptic technique and documentation in all phases of training. Bates training is guaranteed. If we certify a graduate is competent in a skill and they can't perform that skill to industry-entry-level standards, return the student for one quarter of free training.

For more information contact:
Kelly Hamilton
khamilton@bates.ctc.edu
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/page.asp?view=138

Bellevue Community College
Medical Informatics Certificate Program for incumbent workers. Developing Bioinformatics Certificate Program, creating industry relevant curriculum in the field of biomedical informatics for national dissemination. On-campus and highly interactive distance hybrid classes. Designated the National Community College Life Science Informatics Center of Expertise by the Dept. of Labor.

For more information contact:
Patricia Dombrowski
pdombrow@bcc.ctc.edu
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/informatics

Edmonds Community College
Medical Devices certificate program currently under development. The emphasis of the program will be to train students to install, maintain and repair electronic, computer, robotic and network systems with an emphasis on medical devices.

For more information contact:
Computers, Electronics, and Networks Program
Kay Latimer
klatimer@edcc.edu
http://cen.edcc.edu/

Lake Washington Technical College
Prepare to be a technician in one of many areas such as biomedical and pharmaceutical laboratories, production and recycling plants; oil and gas companies; environmental and chemical laboratories; and as a testing specialist or a technical service representative.
Certificates/degrees Available: Science Technician Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS)

For more information contact:
Call 425-739-8300
info@lwtc.edu
http://lwtchost.ctc.edu/programs2/sciencetechnician/

North Seattle Community College
North Seattle Community College (NSCC) is the first college in the state to offer an Associate of Applied Science-T degree in Nanotechnology. Cross disciplinary in nature, the AAS-T degree combines elements of materials science, chemistry, biology and physics, electronics and engineering. The multidisciplinary design of this program will provide graduates with the skills to enter a wide range of materials-based industries.  Key partners with this program include the Washington Technology Center and the University of Washington.

For more information contact:
Math/Science Division 206-527-3746
http://www.northseattle.edu/nanotech/

 

Seattle Central Community College
Two-year Associate degree/transfer program with training goals centered around laboratory safety, industrial standard record keeping, and experience with molecular biology, biochemistry and tissue culture protocols. Methodology introduces SOPs and culminates with comprehension of core principles of all techniques. Focus on primary literature, communication and presentation skills as well general problem solving and trouble-shooting basic procedures.

For more information contact:
Mark Ainsworth
mainsworth@sccc.ctc.edu
http://seattlecentral.org/proftech/PRObiotech.php

Shoreline Community College
Two-year Associate degree/transfer program with training focused on basic research skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, tissue culture and immunology. Emphasis on experimental design and data interpretation. Articulation agreements with SPU and UW. 1 year post - baccalaureate certificates (70% of students begin with BA or higher). Modular short courses for upgrade training in advanced techniques (HPLC, Flow Cytometry).

For more information contact:
Guy Hamilton
ghamilton@shoreline.edu
http://success.shoreline.edu/biotech/

Spokane Community College
The SCC biotechnology program prepares students for work in commercial or public research laboratories that rely on this cutting-edge technology. Students will build a working knowledge of molecular biology, recombinant DNA and tissue cultures through a broad-based program of lectures, hands-on laboratory experiences and work-based learning opportunities.

For more information contact:
Clay Malinak -
CMalinak@scc.spokane.edu
http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?biotech

 


 

 

 

 

Did you know?
Campbell’s Soup Company hires molecular biologists to make soups designed for hospital patients with specific diseases.

 

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