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Experience Biotechnology
Mohawk's Biotechnology Technician program prepares
motivated and dynamic individuals for a future career working in one of
the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada. Graduates demonstrate
knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques,
using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.
Classroom instruction, combined with hands-on laboratory experience,
provide students with knowledge to perform tasks in the following
areas:
- DNA and protein absorption spectrophotometry
- Agarose gel DNA electrophoresis
- Ion exchange and thin layer chromatography
- Basic techniques in microbiology
- Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP
The classroom experience is enhanced by paid work semesters, extremely useful in ensuring graduates are work ready.
Career Opportunities
Biotechnology Technician graduates will work as lab assistants or technicians in:
- Public or private laboratories
- Manufacturing facilities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Food processing industries
- Agricultural products
- Plant or livestock genetic engineering
- Environmental engineering companies
Program Recognition
The Ontario Association of
Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes
this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification
in the Certified Technician (CTech) category. Graduates and final year
students are immediately eligible to be registered as Associate members
of OACETT upon submission of the Graduate Application form available
through OACETT. Additional requirements to become fully certified (work
experience, the OACETT Professional Practice Examination, peer
references, etc.) will be requested once the application has been
received. Requirements for certification are the jurisdiction of OACETT.
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