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The premier hiring credential for the bioscience industry.

What is the BACE?

line at of award or credentialThe Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) is a national industry-recognized exam offered by Biotility that assesses core competencies identified as valuable to the bioscience industry. BACE credential earners have documented mastery of these core skills and knowledge sets, ensuring they are prepared to handle diverse tasks within a regulated environment. This comprehensive approach also makes these candidates more appealing for long-term career growth and higher-level roles in the biotechnology industry. The BACE credential is verifiable by employers and is shareable on platforms such as LinkedIn, enhancing visibility for job seekers.

Achieving a full credential requires a commitment to preparation, as candidates must demonstrate proficiency across multiple areas. The BACE is made up of eight categories, which together incorporate industry defined standards for competencies and skills.

FREE: Document Your Path to the BACE with Bioscience Industry Badges

For those seeking to chart their journey towards the comprehensive BACE credential, Biotility is thrilled to unveil a new industry badging system. This system enables candidates to demonstrate their achievements with digital badges as they conquer each of the eight categorical areas, allowing them to gain tangible recognition for their expertise as well as to celebrate and share their milestones.

Exam/Badging Categories

Knowledge Portion

  • Technical Skills & Applications
  • Workplace Safety & Culture
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Regulatory Compliance


Practical Portion

  • Biotechnology Skills
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Standard Equipment
  • Experimental Design & Data Analytics

KNOWLEDGE BADGES

BACE badge: Technical Skills and Applications TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATIONS

Mastering foundational techniques used in biotech workplace settings.

BACE badge: Biochem and Molecular Biology BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Employing processes related to molecular biology and protein expression.

BACE badge: Safety and Workplace Culture SAFETY & WORKPLACE CULTURE
Recognizing the importance of safety, ethics, and proper behavior in the workplace.
BACE badge: Regulation and Quality REGULATION & QUALITY

Understanding the regulatory environment and quality practices for biotechnological products and processes.

PRACTICAL BADGES

BACE badge: Biotech Skills BIOTECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Demonstrating mastery of practical technical skills essential for quality work.
BACE badge: Standard Equipment STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Identifying and demonstrating the correct use, handling, and maintenance of essential equipment.
BACE badge: Applied Mathematics APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Applying math skills needed for common workplace calculations and data analysis.
BACE badge: Experimental Design and Data Analysis EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & DATA ANALYSIS
Incorporating key components of experimental design, data analysis, and communicating findings.

Biotility’s bioscience industry digital badging system is FREE, but institutions interested in implementation must register as an Exam Site to gain complimentary access to the BACE Practice Exam Course and Badging Modules.

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