Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology - Cell and Microbiology

Red River College

Develop the lab skills required to work as a technician in the scientific arena, whether you’re expanding horizons through research and development or ensuring safety through quality assurance. This program gives you the skills to succeed in various professional laboratory environments. You will develop skills in chemistry, microbiology, quality and compliance, instrumentation and communications before choosing a specialization that best fits your career interests. Science Laboratory Technology emphasizes industry-driven coursework and laboratory techniques that are standard across scientific disciplines, giving you versatile, career-focused experience. In addition, work-integrated learning opportunities connect you with industry partners through co-op work experiences and industrial, project-based learning. Graduates work as technicians in various fields, including chemical analysis, research, quality assurance, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.The Cell & Microbiology specialization will give you the necessary skills to pursue exciting job opportunities in Research & Development. The course work builds on the common first year of the program and provides advanced training in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. The final term of the Cell & Microbiology stream will introduce you to the emerging field of genomics and bioinformatics.Graduates from this specialization will find employment as Research Technicians or Associates in a variety of organizations with Research & Development operations.