The Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam offered by Biotility designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets defined by the bioscience industry. The exam framework is based on a DACUM analysis, detailing the competencies foundational to technician level positions. Reviewed and updated annually with oversight from a national advisory board, the BACE remains current to industry needs nationwide.

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The BACE Jumpstarts Careers and Streamlines Hiring

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The BACE credential is an industry-recognized credential that documents mastery of the core skills and knowledge valued for entry-level technician positions in the bioscience industry (including, but not limited to: quality control technician, research technician, process technician, specimen collector, and more). The BACE is used as a hiring benchmark nationwide — credential earners require less training than their counterparts, which allows for nearly seamless onboarding.

The BACE has more than 6500 credential earners to date, with more being added every day.

How the BACE Helps Biotechnician Assistants Meet Industry Standards

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Where is the BACE Administered?

The BACE is administered in many states across the country, and in several states it has been formally adopted by the Department of Education.

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