EXPLORE BIOTECHNOLOGY - FALL 2026
Omaha-area biotechnology and biorefinery employers have expressed a need for entry-level technicians with biotechnology skills relevant to their biomanufacturing processes. Metropolitan Community College is addressing this through a new biotechnology training program with key objectives:
- Develop credit and noncredit training for technician jobs.
- Build an industry-reflective lab training space.
- Provide professional development in biotechnology for MCC science faculty to enhance current courses.
- Launch a biotechnology awareness/recruitment campaign, including summer camps for students, training for K-12 teachers, and a high school academy.
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STRECK Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement (STRCE)
49 credits
The Streck Biotechnology certificate provides training for students to gain skills learning basic biotechnology lab techniques that will provide a foundation to prepare a student to obtain an entry-level position at Streck.
Course Mapping starting Fall 2025 (25/FA)
Students may be required to complete prerequisite courses for entry into specific courses.
| Course | Credits | Types of Offerings |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1425 College Algebra | 5.0 | online, on-campus |
| AMFG 1010 Industrial Safety and Health | 4.5 | on-campus |
| BIOS 1111 Biology I | 5.0 | on-campus |
| Course | Credits | Types of Offerings |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 English Composition I | 4.5 | Online, on-campus |
| CHEM 1212 General Chemistry I | 6.0 | On-campus |
| Course | Credits | Types of Offerings |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 2660 Hematology | 4.5 | On-campus |
| MFGT 1030 Introduction to Quality and Continuous Improvement | 4.5 | On-campus |
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills | 4.5 | Online, on-campus |
| Course | Credits | Types of Offerings |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 2670 Instrumentation | 4.5 | On-campus |
| BIOS 2150 Microbiology | 6.0 | On-campus, hybrid |
Biotech Lab Launching Fall 2026 | MCC Elkhorn Campus
Metropolitan Community College is building a state-of-the-art biotechnology lab—the first of its kind in the region. This industry-driven space is being designed in partnership with leading biotech companies to meet workforce demands and prepare future technicians for in-demand careers.
This lab represents more than a classroom—it’s a hub for collaboration between industry, education, and community, and a critical step toward growing local talent for the biotech economy.
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Interested in the MCC Streck Certificate Program or learning more about biotechnology?
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