BioTrain

BioTrain is a sector partnership of biotechnology companies, government, and nonprofits led by Montgomery College and working together to shape a technical workforce that is ready for today and tomorrow.

This program is designed to provide a boost to both employees (existing and potential) and employers. Training is free of cost. The  short lectures, workshops and hands-on training are all taught by industry experts. See below for a listing of many of the workshops and lectures. 

Individuals who are seeking to upskill or reskill in order to apply for jobs in the Biotech sector should fill out the BioTrain Pre-Application Formnew window (not yet complete) and attach a current resume.   

Employers have also found our programs to be helpful for their staff development. If you are an employer, and wish to inquire about training for your employees, please fill out the Customized Training Inquiry Form.

This 40-hour workshop, over ten evenings, is led by Industry experts with decades of experience in Quality & Regulatory compliance. It is held in our state of the art Bioscience Center Building on the Germantown Campus. This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in quality for individuals seeking to advance their careers in the dynamic field of biotechnology. Program is free for qualified individuals. You MUST fill out the BioTrain Pre-Registration Formnew window. Seating is limited!

Learn more: Printable Flyer Quality Control in Biotech Workshop (PDF, ) .   

Schedule  (40 hours over 10 evenings): 

• January 8 – January 12, 2024 (5:00 p.m.  - 9:00  p.m.) and
• January 16 – January 18, 2024 (5:00 p.m.  - 9:00  p.m.) and
• January 22 – January 23, 2024 (5:00 p.m.  - 9:00  p.m.) 

Lab Essentials: NGS Technicians, presented by MilliporeSigma Industry Experts

A 46 hour workshop, (12 evenings) held in our state of the art BioScience Center Building, on the Germantown Campus. 

• January 25 -26, 2024 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and
• January 29 - February 2, 2024 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)  and
• February 5-9 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) .
• Free of charge to qualified registrants. Only 12 Seats – Hurry and reserve your place by completing the Biotechnology Workshop pre-registration form    

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology enables rapid and accurate sequencing of DNA or RNA, and has revolutionized the field of genomics. This course provides an overview of the basic principles, methods, and applications of NGS technology. The course will teach theory, NGS workflow steps, important cGMP rules and regulations, basic lab essentials hands-on in performing the Next Generation Sequencing process.  The course will also elaborate on key differences compared to Sanger sequencing and other technologies. A section of the course will also provide information on cGMP rules and regulation and students will be able to learn Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Data Integrity and ALCOA+ Principles.

Presented by FDA Expert with decades of experience in Regulatory Compliance

A 9-hour workshop, (four evenings) held in our state of art BioScience Education Building on the Germantown Campus.

• February 7 - (6:00 p.m.  - 8.15 p.m.) and
• February 14 - (6:00 p.m.  - 8.15 p.m.)  and
• February 21 - (6:00 p.m.  - 8.15 p.m.) and 
• February 28 - (6:00 p.m.  - 8.15 p.m.)
• Free of charge to qualified registrants. Limited Seats – Please reserve your place by completing the Biotechnology Workshop pre-registration formnew window 

The focus of this course is to learn the purposes, organization, business, activity, challenges/risks, job opportunities, best practices, and how to strive for success as a professional in the areas of development/manufacturing of consumer products, contract research, contract manufacturing, biotech, and pharmaceutical organizations overseen by regulatory agencies in the United States. This course is conducted in an interactive way to ensure students can directly participate in the discussion and leave with a clear understanding about those industries and the related critical regulations that need to be followed and consistently practiced.
Participants will be able to learn about approach and efficient ways to network, seek jobs, and explore best practices to serve the regulatory agency sectors.