Biotechnology Programs at the San Diego Community College District Sandra Slivka Director Miramar College Associate Professor Biology

The Lifelong Learning of a Community College Student from an Economic and Workforce Development Perspective

SPRING 2005

Demographics 2003 Of 35 students –14 % age –47% age –39% age >35 Of 35 students 52 % with BA/BS or higher –48 % with High School or Associates Degree Large % transitional –Returning to workforce –Up-skilling/Retooling –New to US (usually hold 4+yr degrees)

Here are some of the Job Titles for AA Students (go to for more detailed job descriptions) Title Category Weighted Average Annual Salary 2003 data* for entry level Documentation Coordinator/Processor Regulatory Affairs$22,245 (depends on background) Lab AssistantResearch/DevelopmentStart at $12-16/hour Manufacturing/Process Technician Process Devel/Mfg/Production$38,573 Research/Dev TechnicianResearch/Development$32,562 Validation TechnicianQuality AssuranceDepends on engineering background Veterinary TechnicianResearch/Development$31,175 Machine Operator/Packager (HS only) Mfg/Production$22,185 *Data from San Diego Survey by Biotechnology Employment Development Coalition

Biotechnology Program Introduction to Biotech –Bio 131 one semester GE/IGETC –no pre-requisites –non-majors –Intro. to the Biotech Lab (Bio 134) Certificate of Completion (Two tracks) Mol. Bio. Track (est. 1994) –Applied Biotech I,II (Bio 132,133) –Advisory of chemistry or biology –2 semesters –Industry taught Analytical Chem (in dev.) –Applied Biotech I –Chem 251 Analytical Chem. –2 semesters

10 Years at Miramar College Survey Date Unique Students % RETURNED16% %RESPONDENT WORKING IN BIOTECH67% % MET GOAL76% Outcomes of Miramar Program

Chemistry Technician Program Emphasis in organic chemistry 1 yr of 6 hrs/wk of lab –Chem 200, 201, 200L, 201L –Chem 231, 231L 233, 233L, –Chem 255 –Option 1: Biochemistry Chem 160, 161 –Option 2: Analytical Chemistry Chem 251 Biotech Relevant Programs –Certificate of Achievement: Chemistry Chemistry Technician –Certificate of Completion: Preparation for Chemistry Laboratory Positions

Biotechnology Training History –From , City College offered Biotechnology training –After a six year hiatus the program is being revived Current Status: –Hired a new faculty to coordinate the renewal efforts. –New course “Preparation for Biotechnology” (Fall 07) –Re-activated Bio 206 capstone course “Biotechnology Instrumentation” (Spring 08) –Certificate of Completion Available –Soliciting and obtaining equipment and supplies from industry partners -ongoing –Renewing ties to industry and forming a Biotechnology Advisory Board -ongoing

Mission Statement College The SCBC promotes, organizes, develops and participates in premier programs for students and incumbent workers to expand their knowledge about science careers.

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Southern California Biotechnology Miramar College SCBC Highlights New technology workshops Microarrays RNAi Tissue Culture Transfer of supplies equipment Regional Advisory Board Outreach to Maintain Workforce Pipeline AMGEN Outreach Program Career Counselor Event Life Sciences Summer Institute