Biotechnology/Life Sciences 

The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center (GJCTC), Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (PHCC) and Mount Aloysius College (MAC) have partnered to bring new technology and training to Cambria County and the surrounding areas.

One of our students....
is featured in this video. George Moschgat doesn't have a speaking role, but he is in the laboratory working with antibodies at Lampire Biological Laboratories.

The innovative new program in Biotechnology can be studied at three levels with promising careers for students trained at all levels. The first part in the 2+2+2 program is offered at GJCTC, a part-time career and technical high school. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded a certificate in Biotechnology/Medical Laboratory. A high school certificate may lead students to pursue careers in laboratories as technicians or assistants, or they can articulate high school credits towards an Associate or Bachelor degree at the partnering institutions. Part two of the 2+2+2 program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Biotechnology, which is offered by both PHCC and MAC. The 2+2+2 program can be completed at MAC, where students can apply their high school and associate degree credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. The seamless transitions within the 2+2+2 program enable students to enter or exit at any level and pursue careers at all levels of experience.

Summer Camp 2009
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Partners

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center has partnered with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, formally known as Cambria County Area Community College, and Mount Aloysius College. Students attend GJCTC for the first two years of the program and are able to go on to PHCC or MAC for an Associate degree in Biotechnology. MAC is also preparing for a Bachelor degree program in Biotechnology.

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
http://www.gjctc.tec.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
http://www.pennhighlands.edu/

Mount Aloysius College
http://www.mtaloy.edu/

Articulation Agreements

• Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
   GJCTC and PHCC.pdf
• Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
   Dual Enrollment.pdf
• Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center and Allegany College of Maryland
   GJCTC and ACM.pdf
• Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Mount Aloysius College
   PHCC and MAC.pdf

Paul Eash, Senior Biotechnology Student
Student Testimony

“I've always had a scientific mind and a sense of curiosity. One of my attributes is that I like to decipher the unknown. After discovering the Biotechnology program provided by GJCTC, I jumped at the chance to work with such a well-qualified instructor as Mrs. Servinsky. Thus far I have learned DNA, blood and medical applications of biotechnology.”

Job and Salary Information

There are many new careers in Biotechnology for students at all levels of education. To find a complete list of job descriptions and credentials, visit the National Health Museum's website at http://www.accessexcellence.org/.

High School Diploma/Certificate

•  Glasswasher
•  Laboratory Assistant
•  Clinical Research Administrator
•  Animal Technician
•  Assay Analyst
•  Documentation Specialist

Associate's Degree

•  Media Prep Technician
•  Greenhouse Assistant
•  Manufacturing Technician
•  Instrument/ Calibration Technician
•  Library Assistant
•  Technical Services Representative

Bachelor's Degree

•  Research Assistant
•  Plant Breeder
•  Quality Control Analyst
•  Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
•  Validation Technician
•  Clinical Coordinator
•  Clinical Data Specialist
•  Technical Writer

Advanced Degrees

•  Biostatistician
•  Postdoctoral Fellow
•  Drug Experience Coordinator

Student Enrollment

There are currently 31 students enrolled in Mrs. Servinsky's Biotechnology/ Medical Laboratory class at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center. There are 16 seniors, 9 juniors and 6 sophomores.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has enrolled 6 Biotechnology students for the 2005-2006 academic year.

Newspaper

Our 2+2+2 Biotechnology Program has been featured in the local newspaper and television stations from its inception. Most recently, the Tribune Democrat featured a story on our Biotechnology Summer Camp titled, “Clue Camp.”