ProgramCIP 41.0101

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings. Includes instruction in fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, Biology Laboratory Technician.