The Biotechnology Program at Hudson Valley Community College

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

2. 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.

3. New York is Ranked in the Top 10 56 New York

4. The fastest growingbiotechnology 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 Development Process Development Supervisor Process Development Associate Process Development Technician Quality Control (QC) Clinical Research 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 anAssociate’s Degreeat 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

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 • 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)

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 www.hvcc.edu/biotech

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