Biomanufacturing Training Lead & Instructor

Wake Tech; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Tech invites applications for a Biomanufacturing Training Program SME and instructor role. The position develops lecture material, leads courses, and serves as SME in Biomanufacturing disciplines, coordinating with NCSU and Wake Tech for industry-aligned curricula.

Responsibilities include supervising adjunct trainers, planning lab activities, and delivering in-person and virtual modules. A Master’s (PhD preferred) in a related field plus 5+ years in a cGMP setting are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferably in bioengineering, engineering, or a life science related field.
• Five years of experience working in a cGMP environment, with domain-specific expertise in biomanufacturing (e.g. fill-finish, drug production, downstream processing, automation).
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's license and approval required by the College’s liability insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach Biomanufacturing courses with domain-specific expertise (e.g., fill-finish, drug production, downstream processing, automation).
• Develop new lecture materials, syllabi, slides, activities, and assessments for in-person and virtual delivery.
• Serve as Wake Tech SME in BioIndustrial, BioAutomation, Biomanufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Drug Product Filling.
• Oversee adjunct trainers and lab personnel, including hiring supervision, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Apprenticeship Division and CTDs to identify training needs and deliver courses or apprenticeships.
• Perform lab activities such as course setup, materials preparation, autoclave operations, orders, and equipment service monitoring.
• Design and develop class and laboratory activities related to the area of expertise; develop certificate programs.
• Respond to requests for course modules with training solutions; plan future training roadmaps with management and industry clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Curriculum design

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Lifelong learning

Education

Master’s degree in bioengineering/engineering/life sciences

PhD in bioengineering/engineering/life sciences (preferred)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

Wake Tech invites applications for a Biomanufacturing Training Program SME and instructor role. The position develops lecture material, leads courses, and serves as SME in Biomanufacturing disciplines, coordinating with NCSU and Wake Tech for industry-aligned curricula.

Responsibilities include supervising adjunct trainers, planning lab activities, and delivering in-person and virtual modules. A Master’s (PhD preferred) in a related field plus 5+ years in a cGMP setting are required.