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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 nationally-recognized credentialing exam designed to assess competencies and skills of value, 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 annually 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.

Value of the BACE Credential

  • 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

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

The BACE Credential Jumpstarts Careers & Streamlines Hiring

“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

The BACE Credential Translates to High-Growth Jobs

  • Biomanufacturing
  • Quality Systems
  • Process Control
  • Research & Development
  • Pre-Clinical Research
  • Clinical Research
  • Inventory Control
  • Paid Internships
  • …And More!

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