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A career working in a food processing, medical, environmental, or agriculture laboratory is available to you with this one-year technical diploma. As a laboratory technician, you are part of a team conducting analysis on samples such as food, water, fuel, soil, and bodily fluids. Operating standard laboratory equipment, performing tests and experiments, and documenting the results is part of your day in the lab and it’s an exciting career path that you can pursue in various industries.
The Laboratory Technician Program will give you a strong basis in scientific principles, quality methodology and documentation, and laboratory equipment and testing methodologies. After completing the program, you’ll be qualified to pursue a career in entry-level positions as an agriculture and food lab assistant, medical laboratory assistant, environmental science technician assistant, and quality assurance laboratory assistant. The program also prepares you for certification in the American Society for Quality (ASQ), making you an even more desirable candidate when pursuing a job in the field. In addition, this program is an excellent start for you to begin a career in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology.
Estimated Tuition Cost
$5,260
Median Wage
$45,500
Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:
For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information
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Get in touch with an advisor to discuss program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
Technical Diploma
31 Credits
Monroe Campus
210 Fourth Ave., Monroe, WI 53566
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