Bio Process Lab

Welcome to Bio Process Lab! This is a lab-oriented competition involving the fundamental science processes of a middle school life science/biology lab program.

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2022 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

Resources & Links

• Bio Process Power Point
• Training Handout
• Biology Principles Review 

Science Olympiad Store Materials

• Bio Process Lab Starter Pack - New for 2022!
• Life Sciences Starter Stack - All the 2022 Bio Events!

Texas Instruments makes material available to Science Olympiad teams through their Educator Loan program. Teams interested in borrowing equipment to practice with learn more about this program here.

Practice Problems & Tests

• Sample Tournament 1
• Sample Tournament 2
• Practice Activities

Event Supervisor Resources

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Bio Process Lab Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

• Event Logistics Manual - Updated for 2022 with new information concerning COVID-19 precautions, running the event in Satellite and mini SO tournament formats, and more tips on the event! 

Career Connections 

• CareerOneStop - Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Career Video
• Health Science Career Cluster Information
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Field of Degree: Biology
• STEM Session on Forensics