Getting Started in the Biopharma Industry
Overview
This video series will help you understand the expectations of working in the biopharma industry. If you decide to proceed, BioWork is a great place to start.
The BioWork certificate program will teach you the foundational skills you need to begin a career as a process technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Contact a BioWork program director at your nearest community college to get started today or visit https://ncbionetwork.org/biowork.
Getting Started in the Biopharma Industry
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If you are thinking about a career in biotechnology or manufacturing, shift work is a way of life that you will have to accept. Follow along with this interactive exploration of what shift work is, how it impacts your working schedule, and examine both the benefits and drawbacks that are typical for this type of employment.
Current Good Manufacturing Practices assure that production facilities and processes are controlled.
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What can you expect at your first biotech job interview? Learn from the experiences of hiring managers, recruiters, and BioWork graduates.
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