Salary: $87,504.00 - $96,252.00 Annually
Location : Wake Tech East (Wendell)
Job Type: Full-time, Annual
Job Number: 07452
*DIVISION*: BioTechnologies & Capstone Division
*DEPARTMENT*: Biotechnologies
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
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Position 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.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)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
QualificationsKnowledge, 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
Benefits at a GlanceWake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click
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- State Health Plan
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Care Exchange Notice
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Additional Supplemental Insurances
- Disability Plan
- NC Retirement Plan
- Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
- Paid Holidays
- Prior State Service Verification
- Supplemental Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Benefits
- College Savings Program
- State Employees' Credit Union
- State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
- Employee Discount Program
- Identity Theft Insurance
For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.
**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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Please describe your experience with working in a bioengineering, engineering, or a life science related field.
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Please describe any education and/or training you have received in the fields of bioengineering, engineering, or life science.
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Do you have 5 years of experience working in a cGMP environment, with domain-specific expertise in biomanufacturing (e.g. fill-finish, drug production, downstream processing, automation).
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