PT Biowork Instructor

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College is seeking an instructor to teach NC BioNetwork BioWork Process Technician courses both online and in-person in a lab setting. The instructor will prepare, deliver, grade, and manage course records with attention to up-to-date materials and inclusive teaching practices.

The position is part-time, offering 6–10 hours per week when the course is offered. Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts and training certifications with the application, and provide official

Qualifications

• Essential: Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for individuals and the class both remotely and face to face.
• Essential: Deliver the BioNetwork curriculum and develop training modules.
• Maintain class records and meet deadlines; follow local and state procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on guidance and support to participants, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Tailor instruction to diverse skill levels while ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
• Stay current with curriculum updates to keep materials up-to-date.
• Monitor biomanufacturing industry trends to benchmark practices in the state.

Skills

Biomanufacturing knowledge

Teaching/Training

Communication

Curriculum development

Adaptability

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BioWork Certificate or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canvas (Learning management)

Job description

DEFINITION:

To teach online and face to face in a lab the NC BioNetwork course for Biowork Process Technician. These courses may be held at a variety of times depending on student interest. The instructor for BioWork is responsible for the preparation, delivery, grading and records management of the course.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receive general supervision from the Senior Director, Workforce Development.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for individuals and the class both remotely and face to face.
• Deliver the BioNetwork curriculum.
• Develop training modules in areas of expertise and use classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and support to participants, answering questions and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs and skill levels of participants, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Stay current with updates and changes to the curriculum and teaching methods to ensure training materials are up‑to‑date.
• Monitor biomanufacturing industry trends to benchmark practices in the state.
• Maintains effective working relationships with industry representatives, community college staff and the general public.

• Maintain class records in compliance with local and state procedures and requirements.
• Meet all deadlines internally and externally.
• Complete all mandatory training.

Other Important Functions:

• Knowledge of CFCC processes and procedures and general College policies and procedures.

• Proven experience as a trainer or instructor, preferably in a science and/or manufacturing‑related capacity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on delivering high- quality instruction in a timely manner.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of biomanufacturing.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Advanced word processing methods, techniques and programs.
• Advanced spreadsheet and database knowledge.
• Principles of mathematics.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned.
• Maintain compliance records for college.
• Maintain a variety of financial records and files.
• Perform accounting activities including the maintenance of appropriate files and compiling information for reports.
• Operate a personal computer, calculator and other office equipment.
• Type and word process at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• BioWork Certificate or related degree (chemistry, biology, or science)
• At least 3 years working in a pharmaceutical, science research and/or biomanufacturing CGMP environment
• Teaching experience
• Windows and Microsoft Office experience
• Google Suite experience

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• BioWork certification
• Experience using online learning platforms like Canvas

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• This position will work 6-10 hours per week when the course is offered. Position is dependent on enrollment.