A20100 - Biotechnology Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology AAS

Explain how the structure and function of molecules apply to making pharmaceuticals.

Evaluate how the properties of molecules impact pharmaceutical production.

Demonstrate routine biotechnology techniques, including buffer preparation, media preparation, and aseptic microbial culture.

Explain how the manufacturer of pharmaceuticals is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and other international regulatory agencies and how quality systems assure the safety, purity, identity, consistency, potency, and stability of a product.

Construct a pathway analyzing how a drug or biologic is produced by genetically engineered cells and subsequently purified.

Collaborative problem-solving and disciplined attention to detail.