Southern California Biotechnology Center

The Southern California Biotechnology Center (SCBC) is a regional economic and workforce development center located at San Diego Miramar College. It serves as an “on-ramp” to Life Sciences and Biotechnology programs of study. The goal is to provide structured program pathways to Life Sciences and Biotech students, maximizing both access and success to align with Vision for Success Metrics and Guided Pathways Model.

Our Flagship Programs

For K-12 Students

Entering 5^th-8^th Grades:    S2 Summer Science  Program

Rising 9^th Graders:    Biotech Career Jumpstart Program

11^th and 12^th Graders:  Biocom Institute Life Science Young Leaders High School Internship Program 

For 9-12 Teachers

Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE)

For Community College Students:

Supply Chain Experience (SCE)

Summer 2021 Grant-Funded Biotech Classes

For Job Seekers and Incumbent Workers:

Biotechnology Employment Skills Training (BEST)

Quality and GMP Training

Applied Biotech Program

Medical Lab Tech Program

SCBC Resources

SCBC FAQs

Contacts:

Sandra Slivka, Ph.D.                                                sslivka@sdccd.edu

Rebecca Bowers-Gentry, Ph.D.                            rbowersg@sdccd.edu