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Lab Technician Certificate

Certification in Lab Science

The Lab Science certificate program is designed to prepare you for these well-paying jobs in one year by teaching you the hands-on skills needed to succeed on the job. In this program, you will gain experience in many areas, including basic lab skills, quality control, biotechnology, cell biology, and the use of high-tech instrumentation like Gas Chromatography and HPLC.

How to get started in lab science

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Faculty

Kevin Mitchell

kmitchell1@necc.mass.edu

Kim Waligora

kwaligora@necc.mass.edu

Marguerite White-Jeanneau

mwhitejeanneau@necc.mass.edu

Additional Program Information

Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree and pursue many career paths. Employers increasingly seek workers who possess critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills you will learn. You can:

  • Take advantage of MassTransfer Pathways and other transfer agreements to earn your bachelor’s degree, while saving thousands of dollars on the cost of your degree
  • Prepare for a career in fields such as research and development, meteorology, education, the environmental sector, and more.
Student Learning Outcomes
Comprehend, translate, and use the language of biotechnology, chemistry, forensic science, and the environmental sciences.

Perform standard laboratory practices and workplace functions.

Demonstrate ability to carry out standard laboratory techniques and operate common laboratory equipment used in biotechnology, chemistry, forensic science, and environmental sciences.

Conduct mathematical and computational operations involved in the laboratory, including the use of applicable software.

Display appropriate professional and interpersonal skills for the workplace.

Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience

With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.

Support for Every Student

NECC offers a variety of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and academic advising, to help students thrive academically. Want to transfer to NECC? Our advisors are happy to assist you.

Accommodations at NECC

As an ADA-compliant institution, NECC is committed to serving the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities, including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We partner with multiple entities are dedicated to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all members of the NECC community.

Do you have a documented disability? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? If so, the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS) can connect you to the services you need to thrive at NECC.

Free Community College

MassEducate & MassReconnect

No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.

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