BioHub Maryland provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare individuals for careers in the Biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on industry-specific skills and knowledge essential for success. For more information on customized courses or to sign up for short courses please contact Alex Haarich, Manager of Workforce Development and Partnerships at Alex@mdtechcouncil.com.

This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of biopharmaceutical manufacturing as well as some of the most exciting and impactful trends in the industry such as how single-use technologies are being utilized in the sector. Whether you work in the production area, are a hiring manager, a recruitment consultant or a vendor, this course is for you.

This course includes both hands-on practical and theory components covering cell vial thaw, aseptic techniques, cell counting, metabolic analysis, scale up, and bioreactor operation. Equipment such as biosafety cabinets, cell culture consumables, wave bag reactors, stirred-tank reactors, as well as single-use bioreactors will all be utilized to reflect the current state of biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology.

This course includes both hands-on practical and theory components covering topics including clarification, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral clearance, and chromatography. Participants will be introduced to the basics of filtration and chromatography in a theory session before building on this knowledge and performing these operations using a practical component.

This half-day course introduces the principles and practices of filter integrity testing (FIT). Following a lecture on the theory, participants move into a hands-on practical session covering filter operation, bag inspection, and Diffusion and Bubble Point Testing, along with identifying false positives and causes of failure. This course suits those in downstream processing, QC, or manufacturing operations.

This 2-day course builds foundational skills for those working in, or entering, a Quality Control laboratory environment. Day one covers QC principles, micropipette training, pH and conductivity testing, and buffer preparation. Day two covers analytical testing for biologics, flow cytometry, and an introduction to microbiology and environmental monitoring, including a contamination control practical. Participants leave with hands-on experience across core GMP QC lab techniques.

This one-day course equips manufacturing operators with the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for regulatory inspections. Participants will gain an understanding of the inspection process, the operator’s role in a successful inspection, and best practices for inspection readiness. Operators will be well prepared to demonstrate compliance and communicate confidently with inspectors, supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

This one-day course introduces participants to the fundamentals of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) within the biopharmaceutical industry. The morning covers core cGMP principles and GxP documentation practices, giving participants a solid grounding in regulatory expectations. The afternoon shifts to hands-on workshops, allowing participants to apply what they’ve learned through practical exercises. This course is ideal for those new to a GMP environment looking to build a strong foundation in quality and compliance.

This two-day training session at BioHub Maryland is designed for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of contamination control within biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The course takes attendees through the fundamentals of contamination risks, control strategies, and cleanroom behavior, while highlighting their critical role in maintaining product quality and patient safety. Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical activities, participants will gain insight into how contamination is prevented, detected, and managed in regulated manufacturing environments. This course will also include a USP surface sampling training and evaluation.

This 1-day course provides essential knowledge of Gene Therapy manufacturing processes for safe, effective production and regulatory approval. The course offers hands-on experience with the latest technologies for GMP manufacturing of gene therapies. Lectures will cover technologies, processes, and regulatory considerations for gene therapy manufacturing, ensuring participants are well-prepared for gene therapy production.

This 1-day course provides essential knowledge of Cell Therapy manufacturing processes for safe, effective production and regulatory approval. The course offers hands-on experience with the latest GMP technologies for CAR-T and stem cell therapy manufacturing. Lectures will cover technologies, processes, and regulatory considerations for cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring participants are well-prepared for cell therapy production.

This half-day to two-day course introduces the topic of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs), also referred to as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will build foundational knowledge of current CGT manufacturing, including cell processing techniques for cell therapies and the technologies used to manufacture viral vectors. This course is ideal for those new to the field or looking to reinforce their understanding of the CGT landscape.

Join BioHub Maryland for the biopharma skills masterclass designed to give trainees a detailed insight into the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a career in this exciting and expanding field. After this masterclass, participants will have gained knowledge and understanding of potential career paths and areas of interest for future focus and studies. Individuals will take part in lectures and hands-on practical sessions over a two-week period covering topics such as lab safety, documentation practices, contamination control, gowning for biologics operations, growth of cells, quality testing, and more.

BioHub Maryland will be collaborating to offer workshops with industry partners on specialized topics. These workshops will typically include lectures, lab tours, hands-on demonstrations of equipment use, and lunch with networking.

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