Center for Workforce Development ... BioOhio program

What is Bioscience?

Bioscience comprises a diverse group of industries and activities that apply the knowledge of living systems to develop and manufacture tomorrow’s products and solutions including:

Agricultural Feedstock & Chemicals
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices & Equipment
Research & Testing

What is the Columbus State Community College Bioscience Technology Basic Certificate?

The Bio Manufacturing Program is a grant-funded program designed to train dislocated, unemployed, and veterans in foundational bio manufacturing concepts and the tools necessary to obtain employment. The program is available in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Madison, Morrow, Licking, Pickaway and Union counties through 2013 at Columbus State Community College.

The program is worth 19 credits at Columbus State and consists of two four-hour sessions per week for three quarters.

Participants who qualify participate at no cost to the individual.

Program participation does NOT guarantee employment.

Am I Eligible?

To qualify for participation in the Bio Manufacturing Program, individuals must be unemployed, have a high school diploma or GED, be legally able to work within the United States, take several program assessments for program placement and pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

What’s in it for me?

Specialized training in the areas of:

Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Special Manufacturing Processes, IAHCSMN national certification curriculum.

Application of the principles and techniques of cleaning, assembly, testing, and identification of patient care equipment
Demonstration of packaging techniques for re-usable and disposable supplies and equipment as well as inventory control
Demonstration of the assembly, inspection, identification and use of instruments/ procedure trays.
Development of entry level proficiency for selected sterilization techniques
Incorporation of quality assurance processes and blood borne pathogen protocols
Development of professional behaviors required for the successful completion of the Sterile Processing course work.

21st Century Workplace Skills Certificate covers the skill sets essential for career growth: Communications Basics, Working with Others, Being an Effective Team Member, Problem Solving Tools, Personal Responsibility, Essentials of Leadership, Leadership in Practice, Personal Finances, Dealing with Change, Job Search Preparation, and Behavioral Interviewing.

Certifications:

Bioscience Technology Basic Certificate
21st Century Workplace Skills Certificate

Employment assistance includes: your resume sent to Bio companies in central Ohio, organized job fair and exposure to staffing agencies.

Contact us

The Center for Workforce Development

Columbus State Community College

(614) 287-2499 or email BioscienceCareers@cscc.edu to learn more.

Schedule

There are no Bioscience classes scheduled at this time.

Bioscience Entry Level Careers include:

Material Handler Salary $20,400 - $28,050

Collects and distributes materials between departments & shipping, wraps & protects materials for safe transport, loads and unloads materials, operates forklift.

Aseptic Fill Technician Salary $25,500 - $40,800

Prepares finished product from purified active pharmaceutical ingredient, operates/maintains equipment, maintains records.

Manufacturing Technician Salary $25,500 - $40,800

Assists manufacturing staff in specific operations, operates and maintains production equipment, assists in manufacturing production-scale product, maintains records.

CNC Machine Operator Salary $30,000 - $35,000

Coordinates & consults with other workers to design, lay out, or detail components & systems.

Career path opportunities can build to:

Lab Assistant
Research Technician
Quality Assurance Documentation Administrator
Quality Control Technician
Process Development Operator
Manufacturing Technologist
CAD Drafter
Facilities Technician

Bio Industry Statistics

Ohio is 4th in the nation for Biotech Industry strength. Ohio Statewide Bioscience Employment is 55,465. There are 269 Bio-science Companies in central Ohio employing over 14,688.
A Statewide Economic Impact of $148.2 billion!
From 2004 to 2008, 355 new bioscience companies began operations in Ohio – an average of 71 each year!
Bioscience employment in Ohio has grown by 17.9% since 2000, in contrast to a decline of 4.2% in total employment in all sectors. Wage ranges start at $12 - $15 per hour.
Despite a tumultuous global economy, Ohio’s bioscience industry displays sustained growth fueled by strategic state investment and favorable industry trends.

Bioscience Testimonials

Ellen Wilt Massuros gained skills she never knew she had – and ended a two-year streak of unemployment – thanks to the biomanufacturing program. View the full story.

Bioscience Graduation, September 8, 2011

For Businesses

Please contact Elise Meyers at (614) 287-2499 or emeyers2@cscc.edu for information on how to hire successful program graduates.

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