1. The Biotechnology Program at Hudson Valley Community College
Presented by:
Nancy Bush
Technical Assistant
DOL/ETA Grant

2. Biotechnology – Meeting the demand for a 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.

3. New York is Ranked in the Top 1056
New York

4. The fastest growing biotechnology occupations
Scientists
Laboratory technicians
Environmental science and protection technicians
Computer engineers and database administrators
Forensic investigators
Pharmaceutical manufacturing

5. Career Opportunities in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing
Research & Development
(Pre-Clinical):
Discovery Research,
Bioinformatics,
Lab Safety
Operations:
Process/Product,
Development,
Manufacturing
& Production
Quality:
Quality Control
& Assurance
Clinical Research:
Clinical Research,
Regulatory Affairs
Finance &
Administration:
Finance,
Business Development,
Administration,
Information Systems,
Legal, Facilities Management
VP of Research/Development
VP of Operations
Dir. of Quality Control
Medical Director
VP of Finance & Administration
Discovery Research
Scientific Director
Associate Scientific Director
Principal Scientist
Senior Scientist
Scientist II
Scientist I
Senior Research Associate
Research Associate
Process/Product
Development
Director of Process/Product
Process Development Supervisor
Process Development Associate
Process Development Technician
Quality Control
(QC)
Clinical Research
Manager
Finance
Chief Financial Advisor
Accounting Manager
Accounting Clerk
Chemistry
QC Analyst
QC Technician
Business Development
Director of Business Development
Regulatory Affairs
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Clinical Data Manager/Associate
Administration
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Representative
Safety Manager
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
Receptionist
Administrative Assistant
Microbiology
QC Analyst
QC Technician
Manufacturing
& Production
Manufacturing Supervisor
Manufacturing Associate
Manufacturing Technician
(Operator)
Manufacturing Instrumentation/
Calibration Technician
Bioinformatics
Scientist/Engineer
Analyst/Programmer
Molecular Modeler
Quality Assurance
(QA)
QA Manager/Supervisor
QA Documentation Specialist
QA Documentation Coordinator
Information Systems
Manager of Information Systems
Systems Analyst
Analyst/Programmer
Lab Facilities
Facility Manager/Supervisor
(Animal Sciences)
Veterinarian
Lab Assistant/Glass washer
Legal
Patent / IP Attorney
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager
Facilities Technician
Shipper/Receiver

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 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

11. The Academic Program – Biotechnology Credit Courses
Credit courses leading to a Biotechnology Certificate at Hudson Valley Community College
BIOL 275 Cell Biology
BIOL 292 Methods in Cell Culture
BIOL 294 Immunology Methods
CHEM 205 Analytical Chemistry
BIOL 255 Experimental Biology
BIOL 285 Molecular Lab Techniques
BIOL 296 Biological Imaging & Cytometry
BIOL 298 Biotechnology Internship

12. High School Equipment Lending Library
High schools can borrow biotechnology equipment for selected labs to use in Advanced Biology, AP Biology or Forensics beginning in 2011
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

13. The Future – Hudson Valley Community College Science Center
Coming in
2013

14. 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

15. Meeting Needs of Employers and Employees
New entry level laboratory jobs opening in Capital Region companies that partner with Hudson Valley Community College
Workforce Development to begin in 2011 with adult evening classes to retrain unemployed or displaced workers in biotechnology and biomanufacturing laboratory procedures
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)

16. 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

17. Endless possibilities through partnerships
THANK YOU !
Thank you
All subjects depicted are students and faculty of the HVCC Biotechnology Certificate Program

18. Acknowledgements
Hudson Valley’s Biotechnology Certificate Program is supported by the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration