EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Workforce Development
The Institute is a strong proponent of the P-20, Lewis and Clark Initiative and METS initiatives for Missouri. The Institute can assist in these initiatives through the opening of a training laboratory on the Missouri Western State University (MWSU) campus where undergraduate and graduate students alike can learn what it is like to work in a regulated environment. This applied learning aspect will make the University a leader in the region and provide value to employers and employees. The workforce training effort must be part of an integrated effort in conjunction with a program to increase our science and technology training at the most basic level. The IIALS believes strongly in supporting METS efforts that start in the grade schools and continues through MWSU’s degree programs and includes professional development. The IIALS recently approved spending $125,000 to help prepare the Christopher S. "Kit" Bond Science and Technology Incubator for occupancy. The IIALS will occupy 3,000 sq ft of laboratory, office and classroom in the Christopher S. (Kit) Bond Science and Technology Incubator (see below) on the West campus of MWSU.
Animal Health and Nutrition
The location of the Incubator is conducive to fostering animal health and nutrition industries. The Incubator is situated within the Animal Health Corridor, located just 35 minutes north of Kansas City International Airport along I-29 in St. Joseph, MO.
St. Joseph has a strong history in animal health and nutrition:
- Regulatory knowledge of GMPs and GLPs
- Distribution centers
- Regulatory and scientific consulting
- Analytical and CMC preparation
- Manufacturing
Product development
- Stability assessment
Space Configuration
- Phase one saw completion of the first office space and lab. The lab and office are approximately 1,100 square feet.
- Phase two additional office and lab space will be completed into designated spaces.
- Laboratory space will be configured into six generic 400 square feet laboratories.
- Offices space will be developed into 12 generic 700 square feet spaces.
- Spaces are configurable at the current time.
- The largest area is expected to be 3,000 square feet.
- Phase two will be completed as needed to match configuration needs.
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