UNC Pembroke To Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke offers a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. UNCP collaborates with five biopharmaceutical industries, including Amgen, Biogen, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and Fujifilm Diosynth.

The next training will be held from June 15-26 at the Biotechnology Research and Training Center, 115 Livermore Drive, Pembroke, in the Carolina Commerce and Technology Park (COMtech).

The course runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to adults aged 18 or older who have earned a high school diploma or GED. With only 12 spots available, early registration is recommended. To sign up, visit the biomanufacturing registration page.

Enrollees must complete five online modules before the in-person training. Those who finish the program will receive several certifications, including an advanced credential in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

This initiative is part of Accelerate NC-Life Sciences Manufacturing, a statewide effort supported by a $25 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The program, led by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, aims to strengthen regional economies through workforce development.

Six participants have acquired valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through the course and are now successfully employed in the above-mentioned industries.

Now in its sixth round since launching in January 2024, the course offers a valuable opportunity for hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications.

For more information, visit uncp.edu/biotraining.