San Jac, ChemoMetec partnering to support industry workforce needs
PASADENA, TEXAS — San Jacinto College faculty recently completed specialized, hands-on training on the ChemoMetec XcytoMatic 40 cell density and viability analyzer, strengthening the College’s ability to prepare students for careers in biomanufacturing and support the evolving needs of industry partners across the life sciences sector.
The training was led in the College’s new Center for Biotechnology on the Generation Park Campus by Gregory Fendley, U.S. product manager for ChemoMetec, providing San Jacinto College faculty with in-depth instruction on operating the high-throughput, automated cell analysis system widely used in bioprocessing and biomanufacturing environments.
By integrating industry-standard equipment into instruction, San Jacinto College ensures students gain experience with the same technologies used in commercial production facilities, reducing onboarding time and training costs for employers.
Through the San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology, the College offers a comprehensive suite of workforce solutions for the life sciences industry, including associate degrees, certificates, and stackable credentials in biomanufacturing and biotechnology, as well as dual-credit pathways that help build an early talent pipeline. In addition to academic programs, San Jacinto College partners directly with employers to provide customized incumbent-worker training, upskilling, and reskilling, supporting everything from process fundamentals to advanced bioprocessing techniques. These offerings allow industry partners to scale talent efficiently while maintaining consistent quality and regulatory readiness across their workforce.
Providing our faculty with direct training from ChemoMetec experts ensures our students are learning on the tools and platforms they will encounter in the workforce. This training and equipment strengthen our partnerships with industry by delivering graduates who are job-ready from day one and familiar with high-throughput, automated cell analysis workflows.
The XcytoMatic 40 is designed for fast, reproducible cell density and viability measurements, supporting high sample volumes while maintaining consistency and data integrity — capabilities increasingly essential for scaling biomanufacturing operations.
“San Jacinto College is demonstrating a strong commitment to aligning education with real-world bioprocessing needs,” said Fendley. “Training faculty on the XcytoMatic 40 helps ensure students develop practical experience with modern cell analysis technology, which directly benefits industry partners seeking skilled, workforce-ready talent.”
The San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology serves as a hub for workforce development, customized training, and industry collaboration. By maintaining cutting-edge equipment and close partnerships with technology providers like ChemoMetec, the Center helps bridge the gap between education and industry, supporting the region’s growing life sciences and biomanufacturing sectors.
Learn more about the San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
