PETRI project

Pipeline for Education Training Resources & Innovation

Cindy Adams, PETRI Project Director

Today’s Session Facilitators

Dr. Barbara Bielska,

Associate Professor of Biotechnology

Cindy Adams,

PETRI Project Director

John “Skip” Todora,

Electromechanical Program Instructor

PETRI Projec

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Objective 1

Create new curricula for 2 new specialized

diplomas

Objective 2

Renovate labs to support new

specialized diploma coursework

Objective 4

Strengthen ability to provide

Act 48 course/programs

Objective 3

Enroll secondary students in math,

science or engineering dual enrollment

courses

Objective 5

Expand role of NCC Biotech Advisory

Committee

PETRI project Objective #1

Create new curricula for two new

Specialized Diploma Programs:

Aseptic Processing

Automation Control in Biomanufacturing

Aseptic Processing SD

• First Semester

– BIOT 101 Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices 2 credits

– MATH 150 Introduction to Statistics 3 credits

– BIOT 184 Introduction to Biotechnology 3 credits

• Second Semester

– BIOT 120 Cleanroom Microbiology 2 credits

– BIOT 200 Aseptic Processing 4 credits

Total Credits = 14 credits

• First Semester– BIOT 101 Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices 2 credits

– CISC 100 Introduction to Computers 3 credits*

– EMEC 121 Process Data Acquisition and Analysis 2 credits

• Second Semester– EMEC 121 Automation Concepts 3 credits

– EMEC 122 Process Automation Diagrams (P&ID) 3 credits

– EMEC 247 Instrumentation, Process Control & Measurement Systems 4 credits

Automation Control in Biomanufacturing SD

Total Credits = 17 credits

Regional Biotech Companies helped with Curricula Development abec, Inc. Lampire Biological Laboratories

B. Braun Medical Life Sciences Greenhouse of

centocor, Inc. Central Pennsylvania

Cellexus Biosystems Merck, Inc

Orasure Technologies, Inc sanofi pastuer, Inc.

In Silico Scientifics sartorius stedim biotech, Inc.

Swagelok Biopharm Services Company

Northampton Community College hosts the Lehigh Valley Life Sciences Network Listserve

PETRI project Objective #2

Renovate labs to support new specialized diploma coursework

PETRI project Objective #3

Enroll secondary students in math, science or engineering dual enrollment courses

PETRI project Objective #4

Strengthen ability to provide Act 48 courses/programs for science teachers

PETRI project Objective #5

Expand role of NCC’s

Biotech Advisory Committee

A Closer Look at Biomanufacturing

Potential Employers

• Biopharmaceutical Companies

• Medical Diagnostic Companies

• Auxiliary Services

• Automated Processes

Employment Outlook & SalariesSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Aseptic Processing:

Projected Growth:2004 – 2014: + 13% nationwide

+ 7% in Pennsylvania

Salaries:2006: $ 31,700 median nationwide

$ 30,800 median in Pennsylvania

range = $20,000 - $54,500 in PA

Employment Outlook & SalariesSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Automation Control in Biomanufacturing:

Projected Growth:

2004 – 2014: + 10% nationwide

+ 8% in Pennsylvania

Salaries:

2006: $ 44,700 median nationwide

$ 40,800 median in Pennsylvania

range = $27,000 - $59,800 in PA

Daily Attire in Aseptic Environment

Today’s Technical Facilitator

Dr. Kelvin Bentley,

Director of On-Line Learning

Questions?