Non-Credit Instructor - Biotech Bootcamp

Requisition ID: req3740

Job Title: Non-Credit Instructor - Biotech Bootcamp

Department: The Office of Talent Strategy

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Employment Status: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Contract

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Schedule: Varies; Monday and Wednesday, 6-9pm for 12 weeks.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Non-Credit Instructor, Biotech Bootcamp Teach a non-credit workforce development training program in biomanufacturing. This workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of biomanufacturing topics to introduce students new to the industry to basic concepts to prepare for entry-level biomanufacturing roles. The Biotech Bootcamp is three months in duration, with classes typically held three evenings per week.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Quality Orientation, Positive Approach, Communication, Guiding Interactions, Energy

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction and Program Support

Facilitates learning of Workshop topics including: Biotechnology Industry Overview; Safety; Measurements in the Laboratory; Good Manufacturing Practices; Good Documentation Practices; Contamination Control and Aseptic Processes; Cleanroom Gowning; Operational Excellence in Manufacturing; Materials Handling; Process Control; Upstream and Downstream Processes; FDA Regulations and Clinical Trials.

Collaborates with other team members to assure program success and sustainability. Communicates with the lab instructor(s) on workshop progress and individual student needs to ensure a seamless student experience between lecture-based class days and lab-based class days. Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and facilities. Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi.

Customer Services and Classroom Support

Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Communicates progress in the course to students promptly. Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established college policies and procedures. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.

Assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing appropriate resources. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Creates a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel valued and able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Ensures accessible and inclusive curriculum design and teaching strategies, and specifically promotes, advises, and supports curriculum development aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning environment.

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Actively participates in staff development workshops which contribute to personal and professional growth.
Attends all required department meetings and trainings.

Usual Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee regularly stands and walks for extended periods of time, and occasionally sits. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force of up to 10 pounds when moving files, boxes and other materials.

Working Conditions

Virtual instruction and/or typical office/academic environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices. Must travel to various Columbus State campuses and sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: biomanufacturing industrial operations, standards, and regulations. Knowledge of workshop topics. adult learning theory; delivering adult instruction; communication and computer; organizing and coordinating training programs. Skilled in: communication, verbal, non-verbal and written: ensures understanding, adjusting to audience; maintaining the audience's attention; present in logical manner and summarize information to audience; defining clear goals. Ability to: focus on the customer; educate and understand customer's needs and concerns; follow a logical sequence; use learning aids; build collaborative relationships; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; problem solve effectively; exhibit a pleasant public manner; originate correspondence; work independently demonstrating initiative; maintain accurate and complete work records; apply analytical thinking; maintain good public relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate of Applied Sciences Degree. Three (3) years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing facility. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).