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Course Description

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Online Live Sessions: Every Wednesday: 7:00PM to 8:00PM ET
In-Person Sessions: Two Fridays, April 24 & May 8, 2026: 10:00AM to 4:00PM ET

This is a blended training workshop comprising of online asynchronous sessions April 13 through May 7, 2026, weekly online live sessions on Wednesdays, and two in-person lab sessions on April 24 and May 8, 2026, at the National Institutes of Health, Main Campus in Bethesda, MD, in the FAES Learning Labs.

Overview
The biopharmaceutical industry demands a workforce fluent in technical language, compliant with regulatory standards, and capable of operating in complex, fast-paced environments. This four-week hybrid workshop builds industry readiness through a combination of online instruction and hands-on laboratory training. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in upstream and downstream bioprocessing, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), and GDP (Good Documentation Practice).

The online component includes weekly live sessions, assignments, and video-based instruction that focus on core industry concepts. The in-person sessions immerse learners in real-world practices such as aseptic technique, gowning procedures, SOP completion, batch record documentation, media preparation, filtration, and chromatography.

This workshop is ideal for those seeking a career in the bioprocessing industry or transitioning into regulated lab environments.

Learner Outcomes

When you complete the workshop successfully, you will be able to:

  • Define key terminology and stages of bioprocessing, from upstream development to final product.
  • Describe the principles of cGMP, GLP, and GDP, and apply them to routine lab operations.
  • Explain the regulatory landscape governing biopharma production, including FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Prepare sterile media and practice aseptic technique in a GMP-compliant setting.
  • Perform basic downstream operations such as filtration and chromatography.
  • Complete SOPs and batch records using ALCOA+ data integrity standards.
  • Recognize the roles and responsibilities within biotech companies, from R&D to QA/QC and manufacturing.
  • Apply job-seeking strategies including resume development, mock interviews, and personal branding.

Microcredential(s)

This workshop applies toward the Biomedical Sciences Endeavor digital badge.

 

Prerequisites

Participants should have prior coursework or hands-on experience in the biological sciences. Familiarity with basic microbiology, sterile technique, and laboratory safety is expected.

Software/Equipment Requirements
A computer with internet access for online sessions. All lab equipment and PPE will be provided during the onsite portion.

Target Audience
This workshop is designed for early-career scientists, recent graduates, and professionals transitioning into biotech roles who want to build industry-relevant skills and demonstrate their readiness to work in GMP-regulated environments.

Credit
Although no grades are given for courses, each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours. One CEU is equal to ten contact hours. Upon completion of this course each participant will receive a certificate, showing completion of the workshop and 2.8 CEUs.

Refund Policy
Follow the link to review Workshop Refund Policy.

Notification

  • FAES reserves the right to cancel any workshops prior to the workshop start date. Notifications will be emailed upon cancellation, and a tuition refund will be issued. We encourage the purchase of refundable travel reservations in the event that a workshop is cancelled.
  • All cancellations must be received in writing via email to  registrar@faes.org.
  • Cancellations received after 4:00 pm (ET) on business days or received on non-business days are time marked for the following business day.
  • All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.

By registering for this event, you agree to allow FAES to take photographs of you during the event and to use these photos for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media, and marketing materials, without further compensation. You understand that you have no right to review or approve the final use of these images.

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Section Title
Career Readiness in the Biotech Industry: Foundations in Bioprocessing and Good Practices
Section Schedule
Apr 13, 2026 to May 08, 2026
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 13, 2026 to May 07, 2026
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM ET
Dates
Apr 15, 2026 to May 06, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 4:00PM ET
Dates
Apr 24, 2026 to May 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Total Cost (Includes $75 non-refundable technology fee per course when applicable)
Eligible Discounts Can Be Applied at Checkout $1,245.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
2.8 CEUs
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