CELL CULTURE & FERMENTATION TECHNICIANS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

CELL CULTURE & FERMENTATION TECHNICIANS(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Cell Culture and Fermentation Technicians are responsible 
for successfully completing all activities involved with cell cultures to 
maintain protein production levels in compliance with established production 
practices and procedures.  The technicians operate and maintain bioreactors 
used for monoclonal antibody/protein production.  They also assist in 
preparing production standards and procedures.

COMPENSATION

$21,000-$32,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Good oral, written, and computer communication skills.
   Attention to detail and sterile techniques.
   Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.


Training/Requirements

   Associate degree in biotechnology or biology or BS degree in biological 
   sciences or related health fields.
   Experience in sterile manufacturing environment.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

Not Available

Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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