Our Biomanufacturing Technology program combines science with new ideas. You’ll learn in class and get hands-on experience to prepare for a job in this exciting field. You’ll help create life-saving treatments like vaccines and antibodies, and also learn how biological systems are used to make chemicals we use every day.
Biomanufacturing Technology
Certificate Technical Degree
Why Biomanufacturing at San Jac?
Biomanufacturing is where science meets real-world impact. At San Jac, you’ll learn
how medicines and biologics are made, hands-on, the way industry does it.
Learn by Doing
Train in real bioprocessing labs and practice upstream, downstream, and fill finish
steps. These are skills employers use every day.
Built for Great Jobs
Work on modern equipment in real bioprocessing labs, including fill finish, to gain
the practical skills used in today’s biopharma production.
Quality & Safety First
Get grounded in cGMP and cleanroom practices so you’re workforce ready for regulated
facilities.
Multiple Pathways
Start with a certificate or go for the AAS degree and stack skills, build momentum,
and move into the industry.
Careers
Manufacturing Technician
$45,000
Manufacturing
Associate
Associate
$47,000
Core
Technician
Technician
$54,000
Opportunities
As a program graduate, you will be prepared to start a career as a:
- Biological Technician
- Biomanufacturing Technician - Downstream
- Biomanufacturing Technician - Upstream
Locations
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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Biomanufacturing Technology, AAS
Technical Degree
2 Years
Biomanufacturing Technology, Advanced Technical Certificate
Certificate
1 Year
Biomanufacturing Technology, Level 2 Certificate
Certificate
1 Year
Biomanufacturing Technology, Occupational Certificate
Certificate
9 Months
CAREER TRACKS
The content below shows a flowchart of the career tracks.
San Jac's Biomanufacturing Facility
Step out of the textbook and into our modern facility. With the latest equipment, you’ll get hands-on practice with key lab skills, including upstream, downstream, and cell processing. Start your biomanufacturing career by applying to San Jac today:
Your Questions Answered
Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.
You’ll learn how to run bioprocesses from start to finish, follow cGMP rules, and work in cleanrooms. You’ll also get experience with quality control and documentation.
Very. You’ll practice upstream and downstream processing and fill-finish tasks in a bioprocessing setting—so you can step into entry-level roles fast.
Classes run at Generation Park and South Campus.
We accept 20 students per campus into the biomanufacturing technology program, which begins each Fall semester at Generation Park and South Campus.
Biomanufacturing technician, manufacturing associate, and related biotech roles, especially in Houston’s growing biopharma scene.
Yes. You can start with an occupational or Level 2 certificate and keep stacking toward the AAS.
Support for your studies
At San Jac, you’re never alone. Our teams ensure you have the support you need to
achieve your academic goals.
