Biotechnology Advanced

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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.