Aseptic technique whether performed on the bench or in a controlled environment such as a flow hood or clean room is a valuable skill used in many areas in the biotechnology industry. These areas may include the manufacturing and testing of medical devices or even the underlying techniques used in the culture of human cells for medical procedures. Many biotechnology companies are interested in hiring students that have a strong conceptual and working knowledge of aseptic training.

In this module you’ll learn how to

- Sterilize media using autoclave.
- Pour agar plates for microbial growth with or without antibiotic.
- Streak a plate.
- Start liquid cultures.
- Complete a gram stain.
- Describe the bacteria you observe in your gram stain.