Biomanufacturing
Degree Type
Bachelor in Science
Average Salary
$88,950
Skills
Career Opportunities
Understanding Equipment
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Financial Aid
Completing a Financial Aid application gives you access to several forms of financial assistance. If you need assistance completing the Financial Aid application, please contact the Financial Aid Office (707) 864-7103 / FinancialAid@solano.edu OR contact the Vacaville Student Service Office at (707) 863-7836. If you are a veteran, please contact (707)864-7105 / Veterans@solano.edu for further assistance.
Scholarships
Dentinger Family Foundation Biotechnology Scholarship: https://solano.academicworks.com/opportunities?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=Dentinger
Patrick and Barbara Dentinger established this scholarship in 2022. Their vision is to diversify the industry through exposure by creating opportunities for those who may otherwise not have one. Current Award Amount: $1,500
Biomanufacturing (BS) CIRM Grant Scholarship: https://solano.academicworks.com/opportunities/3266
CIRM (California Institute of Regenerative Medicine) COMPAS GRANT: The objective of the COMPASS Training Program is to prepare a diverse cadre of undergraduate students for careers in regenerative medicine through the creation of novel recruitment and support mechanisms that identify and foster untapped talent within populations that are historically under- represented in the biomedical sciences, and by combining hands-on research opportunities with strategic and structured mentorship experiences to enhance transition of students to successful careers. Current Award Amount: $5,400.00
All Scholarships: https://solano.academicworks.com/
Browse through our SCC scholarship database; there are several scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Program Events / Activities
Industry Partners, Outreach & Student Engagement
Bioreactor Run Week: Our students ran bioreactors for 24 hours and 5 days to grow transformed genetically engineered cells to produce protein. Students get to experience a process using state of the art equipment used at biomanufacturing labs across the nation.
When: Fall Semester – The last week of October (the week before Halloween)
Highschool Expo Outreach Event
- When: Fall / Spring Semester
BioMarin Meet & Greet: In collaboration with BioMarin, SCC Vacaville Center hosts a yearly networking “Meet & Greet” event. This event is tailored to students who are interested or curious about the biomanufacturing industry field. Students have the opportunity to meet professionals already in the field, ask questions about working in the field, and find out more about what it takes to succeed. The goal is to expose, educate, and provide a platform where students can make long lasting connections.
- When: Spring Semester
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Info Sessions
Solano Community College (SCC)
Biotechnology / Biomanufacturing Info Session
Program Highlights: Preparation for Industry, State-of-the-art labs & equipment, Successful job placements through our industry partnerships with Genentech, Biomarin, & Janssen. To learn more about our partnerships visit News/ Partnerships link.
SCC has faculty with industry experience
Affordable training & education
Evening, Weekend, & Online Courses
Hands on Training
Please join us to learn more about the SCC Biotechnology Program which offers Certificate of Completion, Associates of Science & a Bachelor of Science in Biomanufacturing. Our team, and either a current student or alumni will be available to answer any questions that you might have.
Meet Our Biomanufacturing Faculty
Jennifer Low
Laboratory Technician
Ruhpreet Bains
Laboratory Technician
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate and reach out, we are here to help you!
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Administration
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Gulnur Sanden
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Director, Biomanufacturing Program
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(707) 864-7000 Ext. 5657
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James DeKloe
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Founder, Biotechnology Program
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(707) 864-7000 Ext. 4351
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Flor de Maria Cruz
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Supervisor, Vacaville Center
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(707) 864-7155
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Student Services Office - Vacaville Center
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(707) 863-7836
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