Biotech & Pharma

The Biotech & Pharma Career Interest Team is supported by the Biotility program at the UF Center of Excellence in RegenerativeBiotility Applied Biotech Training logo Health Biotechnology (CERHB). Biotility is a state resource for biotechnology and medical device industries, and for individuals seeking to transition into industry careers.  Biotility provides high-quality short-courses for professionals, students preparing to enter industry careers, and researchers, all of whom seek to expand and deepen their knowledge in technical and regulatory details unique to biotechnology industries and translational research.  UF graduate courses that are especially relevant to biotechnology careers will be included in the career course listing.

Contact:  Tamara Mandell, MEd, CERHB Assistant Director for Education and Training (tmandell@cerhb.ufl.edu)

Biotility has moved to a new testing and training facility! Come visit us in Foundation Park, 14193 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615


Certificate Short-Course: CGMP for Biopharmaceutical Drug Products
September 22, 9:00am-12:00pm ET
Live Online
Get up to speed on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), regulatory compliance, and maintaining a culture of quality for the safe manufacture of biopharmaceutical drug products in this live online course from Biotility.  REGISTER HERE

Other upcoming industry courses from Biotility:
October 19: Cleanrooms & Gowning (live in-person)  MORE INFO
November 13: The 5 Pillar Strategy for a Lean Workplace (live online)  MORE INFO


BioFlorida Annual Conference
October 11-13, 2023, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Join scientists, researchers, executives, and entrepreneurs to learn about the latest in biopharma, medtech, and digital health at this popular life sciences industry conference. Look for Biotility’s booth!  MORE INFO


Biotility Certificate Short Courses

Many course are available online anywhere, any time:
https://biotility.research.ufl.edu/industry-courses/

Some courses are available live and online:
https://biotility.research.ufl.edu/industry-courses/live-online-courses/

Topics include:

  • Basics of Project Management
  • cGMP for (Bio)Pharmaceuticals
  • cGMP for Dietary Supplements
  • cGMP for Medical Devices
  • Cleanrooms & Gowning
  • Core Concepts of Biomanufacturing and Quality Systems
  • Corrective Action Preventive Action
  • Creating and Maintaining Document Filing Systems
  • Creating and Maintaining Document Templates
  • Document Change Control
  • Document Review
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Equipment Qualification
  • Establishing a Document Control System
  • FDA Labeling Regulations
  • Good Documentation Practices
  • Guide to FDA Warning Letters
  • Inventory Management
  • Laboratory Safety: Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Laboratory Safety: Chemical Hygiene Plans
  • Medical Device Design Controls
  • Process Validation
  • Quality Audits
  • Regulatory Approval for Medical Devices
  • The 5 Pillar Strategy for a Lean Workplace
  • Writing Controlled Documents


Be sure to check the Events web page for information about seminars and workshops about building professional skills important for the biotech and pharma career pathway.