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Biotechnology Lab Specialist Certificate

Overview

Prepare for entry-level laboratory work across the biotechnology field. Gain foundational skills and working knowledge of concepts through classroom lecture and extensive hands-on, lab learning experiences.
Completion Award
Certificate of Completion
Length of Study
37 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus
Tuition & Fees

College Tuition & Fees

Per Quarter 
2019-2020 		WA-Resident Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only 		Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus 		Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
1 credit $152.13 $166.72 $243.46  $330.00
5 credits $624.65 $697.60 $1,081.30  $1,514.00
12 credits (full-time) $1,331.78 $1,523.22 $2,252.72  $3,124.98
15 credits  $1,493.30 $1,687.05 $2,425.70 $3,308.25

*Amounts above are estimated tuition & fee costs and do not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs.
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $660 per year in lab fees

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

What You'll Learn

  1. Assist research scientists in the laboratory
  2. Perform technical procedures such as cell counting, solution and media preparation, DNA extraction and characterization, electrophoresis, cloning, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequence analysis, ELISA and other immunology techniques, maintenance of cell lines transfection, protein isolation and purification using various chromatographic techniques
  3. Conduct research experiments following operating and safety protocols and apply knowledge of theory and techniques to troubleshoot appropriately
  4. Analyze and display data using computer technology including the internet and software designed for maintaining a database, preparing spreadsheets, conducting statistical analysis, bioinformatics and graphical display
  5. Manage laboratory activities including record keeping, ordering supplies and preparing reports

Planning Guide

Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.

Careers & Opportunities

The career outlook in the field of biotechnology is very promising with over 100 biotechnology related facilities in the Seattle metropolitan area. The proliferation of new technologies is expanding employment opportunities in research, production, development and manufacturing; examples include work as a laboratory assistant, lab specialist or research assistant.

Potential employers include: University or privately owned biotechnology research and production labs; pharmaceutical or criminal labs; and fisheries, oceanographic and other nature resource management organizations.

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

Gainful Employment Information

Get Started

This is a selective admissions program. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the college.


This program has a rolling admissions process.  Applications are accepted at any time in advance of each fall quarter. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.


How to apply

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