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Gain essential laboratory competencies needed for a career as a scientific technician, whether advancing knowledge through R&D or maintaining standards via quality control. This curriculum equips you with versatile abilities for diverse lab settings. You'll master chemical analysis, microbiological techniques, compliance protocols, instrument operation, and effective communication before selecting a specialization aligned with your professional goals. The Science Laboratory Technology program focuses on industry-relevant training and standardized lab methods applicable across scientific fields, providing adaptable, career-oriented expertise. Practical learning components facilitate industry connections through cooperative placements and project-based collaborations with corporate partners. Alumni secure technician roles in multiple sectors, including analytical chemistry, scientific research, quality control, pharmaceutical development, and biotech applications.
The Quality Assurance concentration prepares you for quality control positions in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food production, natural health products, and cannabis sectors. Coursework emphasizes critical QA subjects including GMP standards, data validation protocols, failure investigation methods, product withdrawal procedures, and related essential concepts.
Completion of this specialization leads to opportunities as QA Technicians and QA Specialists across multiple industrial sectors.