San Jacinto College faculty received hands-on training with cell density analyzer ChemoMetic XyctoMatic 40 to begin preparing students for careers in biomanufacturing and support the needs of industry partners across the life sciences field.
The overview
The training was held in the college’s new Center for Biotechnology on the Generation Park campus, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the college.
Students will now be able to gain experience with the same technologies used in commercial production facilities, in turn reducing onboarding time and training costs for employers, the news notes.
Also of note
The college’s Center for Biotechnology offers many workforce solutions for the life sciences field, including associate degrees, certifications and credentials in biomanufacturing and biotechnology, according to the release.
Quote of note
“Providing our faculty with direct training from ChemoMetec experts ensures our students are learning on the tools and platforms they will encounter in the workforce,” said Robyn Cardwell, San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology’s senior director of strategic partnerships and growth. “This training and equipment strengthen our partnerships with industry by delivering graduates who are job-ready from day one and familiar with high-throughput, automated cell analysis workflows.”
