Program Coordinator & Instructor, Biomanufacturing Training

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

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