The premier hiring credential for the bioscience industry.
What is the BACE?
The Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) is a nationally-recognized credentialing exam designed to assess competencies and skills of value as defined by the bioscience industry. The accompanying industry-recognized credential is used as a hiring benchmark nationwide; credential earners possess the ability to seamlessly enter the workplace, have demonstrated aptitude for the work, and can be quickly trained on company-specific protocols.
In an effort to address the substantial demand for highly skilled biotechnicians, the BACE was launched in 2012 as an industry-recognized assessment delivered through Biotility at the University of Florida. The BACE credential was developed through engagement with industry experts and is reviewed and updated regularly with oversight from a national advisory board.
The BACE is offered in a pencil and paper format or a computer-based format, and can be administered through a school to many students at a time, or taken individually.
Exam Topics
Knowledge Portion
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Skills & Applications
- Workplace Safety & Culture
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Practical Portion
- Biotechnology Skills
- Applied Mathematics
- Laboratory Equipment
- Experimental Design & Data Analytics
- Serves as a hiring benchmark, providing evidence for mastery of industry-defined standards
- Reduces training time, allowing for rapid transition to productivity
- Overseen by a national industry advisory board to ensure relevance
- Maintained by Biotility, an ISO 17024-compliant credentialing body
“A BACE credentialed job applicant will certainly have a competitive advantage because it mitigates some of the risks associated with true job qualification, provides reassurance of core competencies, and helps in the design of training plans.”
Juan Martinez
Senior Director of Process Development & GMP Manufacturing
Ascend Advanced Therapies
Credential earners could be hired for jobs in countless biotech industry sectors, such as:
- Biomanufacturing
- Quality Systems
- Process Control
- Research & Development
- Pre-Clinical Research
- Clinical Research
- Inventory Control
- Paid Internships
- …And More!
We are proud of our credential earners and their accomplishments.
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