Students who graduate with this degree have the skills and knowledge required for entry level employment as a laboratory technician in non-clinical biological research, industrial and government laboratories. The program focuses on the analytical techniques and materials basic to the commercial development of useful products from biological systems and microorganisms. Students who have not taken chemistry or algebra may do so at MATC before beginning the program. Course Work The Biotechnology classes at MATC emphasize lab work. Students engage in fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, and molecular biology.
Every student also interns in a local laboratory before graduation.
Students are encouraged to take college transfer courses for educational advancement. Skills Required Individuals who work in the biotechnology field need to be able to work as team members and with minimal supervision and need to be able to communicate well with co-workers and supervisors. Every student interns in a local laboratory before graduation. The staff at MATC receive continual requests for graduates from the program. Many Madison area companies are interested in direct recruitment of students who are enrolled in the second year of the program.