COILS (Career Opportunities in Life Sciences) will allow the adult student, career changer, and transitional worker to gain a fundamental understanding of the Life Sciences Industry.  This certificate program is designed for anyone who has a career interest in an entry level manufacturing position.  The Professional COILS certificate program is designed for experienced professionals working in a regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, food processing, automotive and government who are looking for credentialing in manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality control and customer service beyond their degree!  You don’t have to be a scientist to work in this industry.  There is something for everyone, whatever your interest and career path!

The Buffalo Niagara region has over 150 life sciences companies and several large food processing manufacturers that need specific training. This has opened new career opportunities in production, customer service, process engineering, business, laboratory sciences and more.

“We have many small medical products companies in our region and growing numbers of medium to large companies.  All of these companies –every single one of them-need talented, educated workers to make their businesses successful in national and international markets.” –Anne E. Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research UB School of Dental Medicine.

If you have an interest in a "cutting edge career" that helps improve the health and safety of mankind and would like more information, please contact the Program Manager-Kris Gorman at UB’s Millard Fillmore College at krisgorm@buffalo.edu or  www.mfc.buffalo.edu or www.isciwny.com and Register Today for February 2011 session!

Save the date: "A Look at the Life Sciences: Regulations, Risks and Results". A one day symposium for industry professionals, March 17, 2011, UB South Campus. Visit www.mfc.buffalo.edu for registration information