Lab Manager & Biomanufacturing Instructor

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** About the Opportunity
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* Job Summary:

** The Laboratory Manager of Biomanufacturing Analysis and Training Laboratory (BATL) on the Burlington, MA Campus will report directly to the Lab Director. This role combines laboratory operations management with a strong focus on workforce development in biomanufacturing. The position will oversee comprehensive laboratory operations while developing and delivering training programs that prepare students and professionals for careers in the biomanufacturing industry.

Key responsibilities include designing hands-on training curricula, conducting workforce development workshops, managing training equipment and facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and serving as the primary instructor for both academic courses and industry partnership programs. The Lab Manager will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs through practical, skills-based training initiatives.

At the College of Professional Studies (CPS - ), we serve as a dynamic workforce development hub at the intersection of industry and academics. We empower our community of lifelong learners to build successful careers in groundbreaking fields through experiential learning, world-class research, and strategic industry partnerships. Our vibrant, collaborative community transcends traditional boundaries, pairing cutting-edge research with practical workplace wisdom.

CPS is committed to fostering lasting professional connections that cultivate lifelong success, with access to a powerful global network of over 257,000 alumni across 180 countries. Our diverse faculty of scholar-practitioners guide students to create lives aligned with their highest aspirations while developing literacy in technological, data-driven, and human-centered approaches essential for tomorrow's workforce.

As a staff member at CPS, you'll be an integral part of this transformative ecosystem, directly contributing to student success while growing professionally in an environment that values innovation, diversity of thought, and continuous development.

As a staff member at CPS, you'll be an integral part of this transformative ecosystem, directly contributing to student success while growing professionally in an environment that values innovation, diversity of thought, and continuous development.
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* Qualifications:

** Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, bioengineering, or a closely related field.
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* Required Experience:

*** Minimum of 2-3 years laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting with supervisory responsibilities
* Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering technical training programs or workforce development initiatives
* Working knowledge of biological, biochemical, and biomanufacturing equipment, laboratory research experiments and procedures
* Experience with cell culture aseptic procedures, operating and maintaining biomanufacturing equipment (bioreactors), preparative chromatography, and analytical instrumentation
* Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible training materials for diverse audiences
* Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT safety regulations and biohazardous materials handling procedures
* Experience in curriculum development and instructional design for hands-on laboratory training
** Highly Desired:
*** Teaching experience of 2-3 years in an academic or industry training setting
* Experience with industry-standard biomanufacturing processes and cGMP principles
* Track record of developing workforce development partnerships with industry
* Experience with competency-based training and assessment methods
* Background in adult learning principles and vocational education
* Certification in relevant areas (e.g., ISPE, ASME-BPE, or similar)
** Job Duties (out of 100%)
**** Workforce Development and Training Program Management (35%)
*** Design, develop, and implement comprehensive biomanufacturing training curricula for workforce development programs
* Create hands-on laboratory exercises that simulate real-world biomanufacturing scenarios
* Develop…