Associate of Applied Science in Molecular Sciences Technician (Transfer)

This degree prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of research labs. You’ll be ready to conduct routine laboratory work, assist staff, and support overall lab functions. This transfer degree provides training in laboratory protocols, data analysis, technical writing and scientific methodology. Graduates are prepared to continue their education in programs such as Bellevue College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Molecular Sciences. Discover careers in a variety of lab settings, including environmental science, bioscience and chemical research.
This two-year AAS-T degree offers a professionally relevant curriculum that helps students build skills for laboratory technician positions in a variety of environments, including bioscience research labs and chemical research labs. Typical job titles include research associate I, biological technician, chemical technician and laboratory technician.
The Molecular Science Technician is an entry-level position that conducts routine laboratory work, assists staff and supports the overall function of a laboratory. Their duties might include, planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials, recording and analyzing data, demonstrating procedures, collecting, preparing andor testing samples, maintaining equipment, writing reports, reviews and summaries, presenting results to senior staff, supervising staff and keeping up-to-date with relevant scientific and technical developments.

Any applicant who has graduated from high school, or

Is 16 or 17 years old with proof of GED completion, or

Is 18 years of age or older

Acceptable English proficiency test results:

An Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of 61 or a Paper-based TOEFL 500

An academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher

DUOLINGO English Test: 95

A grade of “C” in English as a First Language on the IGCSE or O-level exams

An AP English Language or Literature/Comp score of 3 (Score of 3 places into English 101)

An IB English A exam with a minimum score of 4 (Score of 4 places into English 101)