Industry Trainer, Aseptic Process, Cleanroom, Manufacturing

Wake Technical Community College; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The position emphasizes developing course materials, supervising adjunct trainers, and collaborating with Customized Training Directors to meet industry needs. A master’s degree and 5+ years in a cGMP/cGLP environment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, regulatory science, biopharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Five years in a cGMP or cGLP environment with septic technique, cleanroom, or manufacturing.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license required by College’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Instructs courses in aseptic processes, gowning, cleanroom behaviors and related content.
• Develops new lecture material and course modules for college, company and student needs.
• Delivers hands-on, industry-specific workforce development courses as SME in aseptic processes, cleanroom operations, biomanufacturing.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Curriculum design

Instructional methods

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Internet resources

Job description

The Industry Trainer, Biotechnologies Division is a twelve month faculty position that develops courses and training programs for clients including customized training departments within the NCCCS, biotech companies from across the state of North Carolina, NC universities and colleges, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and international bio manufacturing companies. This position will be based at the Wake Tech RTP Campus in Morrisville, NC.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs courses in aseptic processes, gowning, cleanroom behaviors and related content.
• Develops new lecture material and course modules including course syllabi, presentation slides, team activities and assessments catered to college, company and student needs including in-person and virtual material
• Delivers hands-on, industry specific workforce development courses to customers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the following subject areas: Aseptic Processes, Cleanroom Operations, Biomanufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Oversees adjunct industry trainers and lab personnel to include hiring supervision, assignments, scheduling, coordinating training activities, goal setting, and evaluations. Performs lab related activities, such as course setup, lab materials preparation, autoclave operations, lab material ordering, equipment usage and service monitoring.
• Collaborates with Customized Training Directors (CTDs) across the state and their respective community colleges to determine industry training needs and execute course delivery
• Researches, designs and develops class and laboratory activities relevant for assigned courses on processes related to area of expertise
• Develops certificate programs related to the area of expertise
• Promptly responds to new and existing requests for course modules by developing appropriate training solutions based on industry needs
• Works with management and cross-functional teams to strategically plan a roadmap of future training and development needs and participates in meetings and committees with industry clients and other stakeholders
• Maintains effective working relationships with industry representatives, state-wide collaborators, community college staff and the general public
• Serves as a representative of the College at industry related conferences and meetings, biomanufacturing forums and advisory boards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task with demonstrated commitment to follow-through expeditiously
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of learning transfer
• Ability to select training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the intended audience
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory guidelines
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of internet resources
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge base

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree preferably in a life science, chemistry, regulatory science, biopharmaceutical sciences or related field
• Five years of experience working in a cGMP or cGLP environment with a septic technique, cleanroom, or manufacturing
• Or equivalnet combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's license and approval required by the College’s liability insurance carrier

Preferences:

• Ten years of experience working in a cGMP or cGLP environment
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience functioning in a leadership role while performing project execution
• Experience creating and delivering in-person and virtual training programs

Essential Personnel:

• TBD