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Program Overview
Madison College's Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant Diploma offers hands-on training needed for successful entry into today's biotech job market.
The Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant Diploma is a good fit for recent high school graduates, professionals returning to the workforce or changing careers, or those looking to start a career in biotechnology while continuing their education.
Diploma Program Preparation
- A year of high school biology.
Program Courses
Courses emphasize workplace skills in communication, safety, time management and professionalism. Classes will introduce you to technical skills in:
- Working aseptically
- Making media and solutions
- Growing bacteria in culture
- Maintaining proper documentation
- Basic laboratory instrumentation
Courses are developed with local industry advice and are taught in fully-equipped laboratories that allow you access to the supplies and equipment used in the biotech industry.
The Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant Diploma can be completed in two semesters.
Upon graduation, you can start a biotechnology career in an entry level support position in the industry.
Program Details
Students in the Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant embedded technical diploma can attend full or part-time.
Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant classes may be offered at these Madison College Campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
The Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant Diploma curriculum provides students with appropriate background knowledge and hands-on experience to perform entry level support tasks in the Biotechnology Industry such as maintaining a clean and/or sterile work environment, working aseptically, working safely, working in collaborative teams, making solutions, and producing and maintaining proper documentation
Earning your Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant embedded technical diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work in:
- Lab Assistant: monitoring equipment; sample preparation; glassware; media and solution preparation.
- Biological Science Aide: instrumentation; glassware; stocks and supplies; set up and takedown of experiments; sample preparation.
- Laboratory Support Technician: maintenance of lab systems and resources; preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions.
- Lab Operations Associate: reagent production and testing; assist in process and method development, characterization, and validation; materials management; packaging, shipping, receiving, and distribution of goods and supplies.
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Laboratory technicians
- Production technicians
- QA/QC technicians
Over 90% of Madison Area Technical College Biotech students are placed in related jobs. Graduates have worked in more than 50 different companies in the Dane County area.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2024
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant career.
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Career Outcomes
MATC Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant embedded technical diploma graduates are prepared to:
- Follow policies and procedures in regulated laboratory environments.
- Follow health and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate a variety of math and laboratory skills.
- Apply active listening, oral, and written communication skills to follow procedures.
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards in the biotechnology profession.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2020 2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 11 9 9 Number of Surveys Sent 11 9 9 Number of Surveys Returned 1 9 7 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 0 1 0 Percent Available for Employment 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 100.00% 800.00% 233.30% Available for Employment
2020 2021 2022 Graduates Employed 0 1 0 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 0.00% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 100.00% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3 3 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 1 1 3 Very Satisfied (4) 0 0 2 Percent Very Satisfied 0.00% 0.00% 66.70% Satisfied (3) 1 1 1 Percent Satisfied 100.00% 100.00% 33.30% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 0 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 1 9 7 Preparation for Getting a Job 0 0 0 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Career Change 0 0 1 Percent Career Change 0.00% 0.00% 14.30% Improvement of Existing Skills 0 0 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 0 9 5 Percent Preparation for Further Education 0.00% 100.00% 71.40% Personal Interest 1 0 1 Percent Personal Interest 100.00% 0.00% 14.30% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2020 2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 0 1 0 Before Enrollment 0 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 0.00% While Attending the College 0 0 0 Percent While Attending the College 0.00% After Training at the College 0 1 0 Percent After Training at the College 100.00% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2020 2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 0 1 0 In College District 0 1 0 Percent In College District 100.00% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% Salary Trend 2020 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count Average Monthly Wage Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week
