Bio Science Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary And Duties

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access.

Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents.

This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose. Please note that this is an as-needed non-credit instructor position that is subject to grant funding.

Job duties include:

• Evaluate student performance through exams, practical assessments, and projects.
• Ensure students understand and adhere to federal and state regulations governing sterile processing.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance for students pursuing sterile processing or bio-manufacturing careers.
• Offer constructive feedback and assist students in meeting competency requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare facilities, biotech companies, and certification organizations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on training material.
• Support both internal and external training and qualification in aseptic gowning and processing.
• Oversee student activities in a simulated or actual sterile processing environment.
• Ensure proper use of sterilization equipment, cleanroom protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Maintain lab safety and compliance with industry standards.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• N/A

Working conditions include:

Flexibility with schedule to cover evenings and weekends, as necessary. This position is contingent upon grant funds.

ADA and other requirements include:

Positions in this class typically require ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields such as Life Sciences or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in an aseptic manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of cell-based products.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with training methodology, adult learning theory, instructional design and Train-the-Trainer programs.
• Teaching experience in a classroom or corporate setting.
• Curriculum and module design experience.
• Experience in aseptic cleaning or GMP cleaning, or titles such as Cell Processing Specialist or Aseptic Production Associate.

Knowledge, skills & abilities include:

• Must have organization and analytical skills.
• Must exhibit careful attention to detail and display mature judgment.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing software such as Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot sterile processing and bio-manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.

Core Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.
• Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.