Biotechnology Advanced
Co-op type:
Optional
Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:
- Standard operating procedures, maintaining lab notebooks, and following Ontario WHMIS, Canada Biosafety guidelines, OHS guidelines, and different safety procedures based on BSL regulations
- Aseptic technique
- Performing spectrophotometry, titrations, chromatography, standardization of unknowns using primary and secondary standards
- Prepare and process samples
- Isolation and culturing of specific bacterial cells through streak plates, spread plates, and pour plates
- Understand and work within quality systems (ex. ISO17025, GMP)
Suggested job titles:
- Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Technologist
- Quality Control Operator
- Lab Analyst
- Water Resources Technician
- Equipment Verification Lab Assistant
- Quality Assurance
- Waste Water Analyst
- Microbiology Technician
Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:
This program requires students to complete one co-op work term. Qualified students who achieve the minimum 3.3 GPA must achieve a minimum grade of B in the following courses to remain eligible for co-op: BIO1301: Biology Lab; CHE1303: Chemistry Lab; SCI1000: Essential Lab Skills; BIO1006: Cellular Biology Lab; and CHE1402: Organic and Applied Chemistry Lab; and successfully complete GEP1001 – Cooperative Education & Job Readiness two academic terms before the first scheduled work term. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.
Additional Info:
Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.
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