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Biomanufacturing Training

Need to onboard new personnel, reskill, or upskill existing employees? San Jacinto College is here to provide world-class customized training in biomanufacturing. As the only college in the southern U.S. offering NIBRT-approved training, we'll help your employees learn the skills needed to succeed.

Hassle-free Training

Take the stress out of training and allow your new employees the opportunity to earn onboarding certificates with our experienced professors. Explore your options below.

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Short Courses

Trainees take courses that cover important skills and knowledge for biomanufacturing. They also get the chance for customized lessons that match the training needs of our partners.

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Hybrid-Approach

We know time is important, so our hybrid learning approach helps your employees get the most out of both online lessons and hands-on practice. The training includes a mix of online courses through Blackboard and time in the classroom. Some in-person classroom time is required.

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Exposure to Industry Practices

With San Jac's training certificates, our training offerings encompass all aspects of biomanufacturing, specialized instrumentation and equipment training, and advanced techniques. 
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Your Exclusive Training Provider

Offering globally trusted NIBRT-licensed training

San Jacinto College has partnered with the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), making it the only school in the southern U.S. to offer NIBRT-approved training. This program helps students learn biomanufacturing skills quickly, safely, and at a lower cost.

San Jac is also part of the NIBRT Global Partner Program, which includes partners from all over the world. The program helps solve the shortage of skilled workers in the biopharma field by letting schools and organizations use NIBRT's training materials and knowledge.

Hear from our Clients

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San Jac's corporate training was excellent for both our newer and more experienced scientists and technicians. If you have staff that are only somewhat familiar with aseptic laboratory techniques, this is a great, cost-effective way to get them up to speed fast.”
Dr. Konrad Miller, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice President of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Solugen
"Houston is primed to be a major biotech hub, as we can piggyback off the infrastructure of the petrochemicals industry. San Jac already trains process technicians and operators and is perfectly placed to help train cadres of technicians for an emerging pharma/bioprocess industry."

Take Your Pick

The biomanufacturing training program's short courses range from 1-day to 1-week long. Send your trainees over to San Jac's South Campus or Generation Park Campus. Training includes course materials, refreshments, and lunch on site. For more information, please contact us.

Theory-based, 1-day course offered both online and face-to-face 

  • Introduction to biopharmaceuticals and bioprocessing
  • Overview of upstream processing
  • Introduction to downstream processing
  • Introduction to fill finish or facility design or introduction to cell/gene therapy
  • Interactive tour of NIBRT facility and/or the San Jac Center for Biotechnology
    • Contamination control, regulatory overview, or cleanroom disciplines and owning

Theory-based, 1-day offered both online and face-to-face

  • Introduction to biopharmaceutical processing
  • Cleanroom classification, design and control
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Contamination control or regulatory overview or cleanroom disciplines and owning
  • Interactive tour of NIBRT facility and/or the San Jac Center for Biotechnology

Theory-based and hands-on training, 2-day

  • Aseptic processing (theory)
  • Cleanroom design classification and contamination control (theory)
  • Environmental monitoring (theory)
  • Sterilization and decontamination (theory)
  • Grade-B and Grade-D gowning (hands-on training)
  • Introduction to BSC (hands-on training)
  • Working in the BSC (hands-on training)
  • BSC cleaning maintenance (hands-on training)

Theory-based and hands-on training, 3-day

  • Introduction to GMP and GDP (theory)
  • Aseptic work and bioburden control (theory)
  • Basic data analysis and analytical calculations (theory)
  • Language of SOP/ batch record/work instruction (theory/ hands-on training)
  • Material and personnel flow in the manufacturing area (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate a pH meter (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate a conductivity meter (hands-on training)
  • Pipette training and repeatability assessment (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate balances (hands-on training)

Theory-based and hands-on training, 1-week

Comprehensive Biomanufacturing Basic Skills 3-days

  • Introduction to GMP and GDP (theory)
  • Aseptic work and bioburden control (theory)
  • Basic data analysis and analytical calculations (theory)
  • Language of SOP/ batch record/work instruction (theory/ hands-on training)
  • Material and personnel flow in the manufacturing area (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate a pH meter (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate a conductivity meter (hands-on training)
  • Pipette training and repeatability assessment (hands-on training)
  • How to use and calibrate balances (hands-on training)

Aseptic Processing 2-day

  • Aseptic processing (theory)
  • Cleanroom design classification and contamination control (theory)
  • Environmental monitoring (theory)
  • Sterilization and decontamination (theory)
  • Grade-B and Grade-D gowning (hands-on training)
  • Introduction to BSC (hands-on training)
  • Working in the BSC (hands-on training)
  • BSC cleaning maintenance (hands-on training)

Theory-based and hands-on training, 4-day

Should be paired with 2-day Aseptic Processing or 1-week Comprehensive Biomanufacturing Basic Skills

  • Introduction to cell and gene therapy (theory)
  • Overview of cell culture (theory)
  • Concentration calculations (theory)
  • Cell culture techniques (theory)
  • Cell counting manual and automated (theory)
  • Vial/bag/tube inspection (theory)
  • Media prep (hands-on training)
  • GMO contamination and spill management (hands-on training)
  • Cell culture start-up (hands-on training)
  • Cell culture expansion (hands-on training)
  • BSC post clean (hands-on training)
  • Manual cell counting (hands-on training)
  • Automated cell counting (hands-on training)
  • Vial/bag/tube inspection (hands-on training)

Tailored Content: Curriculum designed to align with your organization’s processes and needs, ensuring relevant and impactful learning outcomes. For more information on how the college can meet you specific training needs, please contact us.

San Jacinto South Campus Allied Health and Natural Science Building

Convenient Location

We offer easy access to our South Campus, located off I-45 South & the Beltway 8 toll road, just south of Hobby Airport. Our modern science building houses the Biomanufacturing Training Program that will prepare new professionals for long, successful careers with our partners.

San Jacinto South Campus Biomanufacturing Training Program

Phone 281-998-6350 x 3903

Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

13735 Beamer Rd.

Houston, TX 77089

San Jacinto South Campus Biomanufacturing Training Program

Phone 281-998-6350 x 3903

Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

13735 Beamer Rd.

Houston, TX 77089

 

Contact Us

Want to learn more about our program or how to partner with us for your biotechnology training needs? Contact us at 281-998-6350 ext. 3903.
Robyn Cardwell
Sr Dir, Strategic Partnerships
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3903
Asst VC/VP, Biotechnology
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3466