Bio-Link
is a community
The Bio-Link
Mission
• Increase the number and diversity of
well-trained technicians in the
workforce
• Ensure that training is appropriate to
industry
• Institutionalize community college
practices that make high quality
education and training available to all
Bio-Link connects
students
industry
programs
programs
Bio-Link:
• Provides direct services:
e.g.
consulting, prof. development,
curriculum clearinghouse, Course in a
Box
• Facilitates information sharing &
collaboration - networking, web,
publications, social networks, biotech
careers
A brief history
- Bio-Link began in 1998 as a National ATE
Center
- Funded again as a National Center in 2009
- Executive Director, Dr. Elaine Johnson
- Based at City College of San Francisco
Funded by National Science Foundation, DUE
0903317
Bio-Link facilitates information sharing
through a strong on-line presence
Diverse social
Two web sites
media
bio-link.org
biotech-careers.org
On-line news
Print newsletter
bio-link.org
Information about BioLink programs,
curriculum & resources
Biotech-careers.org
Information about
bioscience careers
in industry
Course in a box
Bio-Link careers
Bio-Link curriculum
Clearinghouse
Bio-Link programs
Bio-Link
publications
- Bio-Link CXO Summit Report
- Bio-Link Equipment Depot Resource Guide
- Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium
- Replicating Success: Innovative Collaborations
- Careers in Biotechnology
- National Trends in Biotechnology Technician
Education
- Educating Technicians for Future Industry Needs
Videos
Events & event materials
Event
Event materials
Curriculum clearinghouse
•
•
find materials
share your materials with other instructors
Course in a box
•
see how a
course is
taught
•
•
•
•
written materials
videos
slides
quizzes
Courses:
• Survey of Quality Regulations and Standards
- (Austin Community College)
- (Salt Lake Community College)
• Basic Laboratory Methods in a Regulated Environment (Madison
College)
• Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology (Madison College)
• Embryonic Stem Cell Course (Stanford University)
• Basics of Cell Culture (City College of San Francisco)
• Cases in Industry Practice in Biotechnology (V. Carter, K. Charles)
Blogs & news
Any Bio-Link member
can have a blog.
Students blog too!
Bio-Link
programs
~98 programs, 34 states, Puerto Rico and
Washington DC
- 10 different biotech-related associates
degrees
- 24 different certificates
Two year
degrees
Agricultural/Biofuels Process Technology (1)
Animal Laboratory Technology (3)
Bioinformatics (1)
Biomanufacturing Associates Degree (5)
Biomedical device engineering (1)
Biomedical Technology (1)
Bioprocess Laboratory Technology (1)
Biotechnology Associates degree (78)
Clinical Research Coordinator (1)
Regulatory Affairs Associates degree (2)
Certificates
Applied Biotechnology (8)
Biofuels Technician (2)
Bioinformatics (4)Biomanufacturing (15)
Bioprocess Instrumentation and Control (1)
Biostatistics (1)
Biotechnical and Chemical Operator (1)
Biotechnician / Biotechnology / Bioscience (44)
Cell Production / Tissue Culture (2)
Clinical Research Professional (4)
Documentation / Configuration (1)
Environmental Laboratory Technician (7)
Flow Cytometry (1)
Fluorescence / Optical Microscopy (1)
Laboratory Animal Care and Management (2)
Manufacturing Operator (1)
Medical Devices (3)
Plant Tissue Culture (1)
Post Baccalaureate Certificate / Advanced Technical Certificate (15)
Post Baccalaureate Intensive Certificate (2)
Quality Control / Quality Assurance (7)
Regulatory Affairs (3)
Regulatory Compliance (2)
Stem Cell (3)
Bio-Link
Programs
Job search tools
Strength in numbers
What kinds of companies hire Bio-Link
students?
263 biotech / biopharma
53 medical device
14 biofuels
12 agriculture / nat. prod
13 food
7 veterinary
7 chemicals
7 information
technology
7 health care
Where do Bio-Link students work?
Number of companies hiring
Bio-Link students in each state
Some companies hire students from
multiple Bio-Link programs
Companies
Number of Bio-Link programs
Amgen
9
Genentech & Genzyme
7
Baxter
5
Life Technologies, Novartis,
Pfizer
4
Bayer, Dendreon, Medtronic,
Monsanto, Sigma-Aldrich,
Biogen-IDEC
3
27 companies
2
382 companies
1
Characteristics of Bio-Link
employers
Lots of small companies hire Bio-Link
students
Small < 500 employees
Biotech-careers.org
Education
- Articles
Area
- Careers
Salary
- Job Areas
- Photos
- Videos
- Quiz
Biotech-careers.org
Flashcards
Biotech-careers.org
bio-link.org
Biotech-careers.org
Biotech-careers.org
Photo diaries
How do I participate in the Bio-Link
community?
?
bio-link.org
contribute
curriculum
contribute a
industry course
write something: blog,
articles for websites or
newsletters
join us on social media
share
updates
share your ideas
& suggestions
programs
recruit alumni for
photo diaries