Life Science Lab Assistant
Certificate of Specialization (CS),
Accelerated Job Training
Offered through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
@ Florissant Valley | Corporate College | BRDG Park
This lab assistant program prepares you for entry-level positions in life science research, development and production. In addition, this two-semester program acts as a bridge into the College’s AAS Biotechnology program and other STEM programs. The lab assistant certification includes courses in life science and biotechnology delivered in a learning community setting. A learning community consists of a group of students in the program, instructors and tutors that work together toward successful completion of the program.
Required Courses
The recommended academic plan blends general education requirements with options for areas of concentration to ensure students get the most out of their certificate or degree.
Making Connections
Students regularly interact with industry leaders, as the BRDG Park bio-incubator houses a dozen exciting start-up companies — top innovators in the field. In addition, as part of the technical skills assessment panel, students present on a technique they have mastered through the program, showcasing their skills to a panel of bioscience industry professionals.
Faculty
Learn from award-winning professionals recently recognized by the Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Awards program, as well as winners of industry fellowships like the Advanced Technological Education’s Bioscience Industrial Fellowship Project (BIFP). Leaders in the field of STEM education, STLCC faculty members are committed to their students and offer one-on-one coaching, extended office hours and opportunities for extra lab practice.
Hands-on Learning
Students practice lab techniques on the latest, state-of-the-art equipment covering a variety of bioscience niches. Students will also design an experiment including all steps — proposal, data collection, data analysis and communication of results — then present their findings in class.
Job Ready
The Life Science Lab Assistant program is designed to help make sure graduates are prepared for the workplace. Support is provided for students throughout the job application process, from help with cover letters and interview skills, to an evaluation of local market considerations.
Cost of Attendance
For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.
Program Career and Salary Information
Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at https://scorecard.mo.gov/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply - Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Contact Us
Hours for all campuses: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
All Locations
314-539-5004
askus@stlcc.edu