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
programsindustry
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 presenceDiverse social
media
Two web
sites
bio-link.org
On-line
news
newsletter
biotech-careers.org
Biotech-careers.orgbio-link.org
Information about Bio-Link programs, curriculum & resources
Information about bioscience careers in industry
Bio-Link programsBio-Link programsBio-Link curriculum
Clearinghouse
Bio-Link curriculum
Clearinghouse
Course in a boxCourse in a box
Bio-Link careersBio-Link careers
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 & newsAny 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)
CertificatesApplied 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 / biopharma53 medical device14 biofuels12 agriculture / nat. prod13 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
CompaniesNumber of Bio-Link
programsAmgen 9
Genentech & Genzyme 7Baxter 5
Life Technologies, Novartis, Pfizer
4
Bayer, Dendreon, Medtronic, Monsanto, Sigma-Aldrich, Biogen-
IDEC
3
27 companies 2382 companies 1
Characteristics of Bio-Link employers
Lots of small companies hire Bio-Link studentsSmall < 500 employees
Biotech-careers.org
Area
Education
Salary
- Articles
- Careers
- 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?
industry
programs
?
bio-link.org join us on social mediacontribute curriculum
share your ideas & suggestionswrite something:
blog, articles for websites or newsletters
recruit alumni for photo diaries
contribute a course
share updates