Program Coordinator & Instructor, Biomanufacturing Training

Wake Technical Community College; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Tech is seeking an Instructor and Program Coordinator for Biomanufacturing Training in the Biotechnologies Division. This twelve-month faculty role develops courses and training in partnership with MIT TechAMP at Wake Tech East Wake Campus in Wendell, NC, serving biotech companies and universities statewide.

The position requires strong collaboration with the Apprenticeship Division, industry partners, and regulatory understanding; responsibilities include program coordination, course

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioengineering, engineering, or life sciences preferred
• Five years’ experience in a cGMP biomanufacturing environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license required by the college

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MIT TechAMP biomanufacturing training with NCSU & Wake Tech
• Instruct Biomanufacturing courses with domain expertise
• Develop lecture materials and modules for in-person/virtual delivery
• Serve as SME in BioIndustrial/BioAutomation/Biomanufacturing/Pharmaceutical
• Oversee adjunct trainers and lab personnel; scheduling and evaluations
• Collaborate with Apprenticeship Division and CTDs to meet needs
• Conduct lab activities: setup, materials, autoclave, equipment
• Design classroom activities and lab exercises
• Develop certificate programs in the area
• Respond to training requests with industry-aligned solutions
• Plan roadmaps with management for future training; attend meetings
• Maintain relationships with industry partners and the public
• Represent the college at conferences and advisory boards

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Curriculum design

Instructional methods

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to learn

Education

Master’s degree in bioengineering/engineering/life sciences

PhD preferred

Job description

The Instructor and Program Coordinator, Biomanufacturing Training Biotechnologies Division, is a twelve month faculty position that develops courses and training programs in partnership with the MIT Technologist for Advanced Manufacturing Program (TechAMP) in biomanufacturing. This position will partner with the Wake Tech Apprenticeship Division, 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 biomanufacturing companies. This position will be based at the Wake Tech East Wake Campus in Wendell, 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.

• Assists in the coordination of the new MIT TechAMP biomanufacturing training program, to be developed and offered in conjunction with NCSU and Wake Technical Community College


• Instructs courses in Biomanufacturing, with domain-specific expertise (e.g. fill-finish, drug production, downstream processing, automation).


• 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

• Acts as Wake Tech’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more of the following subject areas: BioIndustrial, BioAutomation, Biomanufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Filling of Drug Products

• Oversees adjunct industry trainers and lab personnel to include hiring supervision, assignments, scheduling, coordinating training activities, goal setting, and evaluations.


• Collaborates with the Wake Tech Apprenticeship Division and Customized Training Directors (CTDs) across the state and their respective community colleges to determine industry training needs and execute course delivery as courses or as apprenticeship programs

Performs lab related activities, such as course setup, lab materials preparation, autoclave operations, lab material ordering, equipment usage and service monitoring.

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 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

Preferences

• PhD degree preferably in bioengineering, engineering, or a life science related field.


• Ten years of experience working in a cGMP 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