Educational Resources

Principles of Gel Electrophoresis

Video

Capstone Center in Raleigh is BioNetwork's premiere worker training facility. Fundamental scientific understanding meets hands-on application. Our industry-experienced instructors lead courses in bioprocessing, quality…

Quality on the Job

Video

Cliff Lee, BioWork instructor at Johnston County Community College, explains how process technicians are on the front lines of quality because they are responsible for:Monitoring the processCommunicating and working…

Resume and Cover Letter

Video

What are recruiters looking for when sorting through resumes and cover letters? Key takeaways A resume is your first impression and should quickly summarize your qualifications Tailor your resume to include specific…

Scientific Notation

Video

BioNetwork's Greg Smith explains how scientific notation is used in the life science industry.

Scientific Notation

eLearning

In science, it is not unusual for us to use either very large or very small numbers in our measurements and equations. Before the advent of calculators, we used scientific or exponential notation to simplify handling…

Seed Prep

Video

The "Experiments in Biotechnology" video series is a production of NCCCS BioNetwork in partnership with Haywood and Western Piedmont Community Colleges and features demonstrations of 8 laboratory experiments.

Serial Dilution for Cell Cloning

Video

Dilution Cloning is the technique used for creating a population of cells deriving from a single cell, resulting in a cell strain. In this video, we'll demonstrate a basic protocol for dilution cloning of an attached…

Shift Work

eLearning

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…

Significant Figures

eLearning

Significant figures are a way of showing the precision of a number or group of numbers. They are critically important when reporting scientific data because they provide a clear indication of the measurement precision.

Spectrophotometry

eLearning

This interactive lesson covers the basics of Spectrophotometry including: a general overview of spectrophotometry, operation of a spectrophotometer, basic components, and common safety considerations.