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The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to deliver in-person workforce training for MassBio’s Bioversity program. This 8-week, noncredit program prepares adult learners for entry-level roles in biotechnology lab operations.
This role is designed for professionals with hands-on experience in laboratory operations, facilities, or support functions within biotech, pharma, or research environments. The instructor will translate real-world lab workflows into practical, job-ready training that prepares learners to succeed in roles such as lab technician, lab operations associate, or facilities support.
Students are non-traditional adult learners preparing to enter the biotech workforce. Instruction should emphasize applied skills, workplace readiness, and operational understanding over theoretical science.
- Teach on-site in Dorchester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks between the hours of 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
- Deliver engaging, hands-on training sessions focused on day-to-day lab operations, including:
- Lab safety and PPE in real-world environments
- Equipment use and maintenance (freezers, CO₂ incubators, LN₂ systems, etc.)
- Sample handling and storage workflows
- Receiving, inventory management, and material tracking
- SOP execution and documentation practices
- Translate complex lab environments into clear, accessible concepts for entry-level learners
- Emphasize how work gets done in a lab setting (workflow, communication, accountability)
- Facilitate practical exercises and simulations aligned to real lab scenarios, such as:
- Equipment handling and troubleshooting
- Inventory and materials management
- Following and writing SOPs
- Identifying and correcting operational errors
- Develop and administer effective assessments in a variety of formats on the key learning concepts
- Provide feedback to students regarding the subject matter and the professional skills needed to be hired and perform well in the workplace
- Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of other MCPHS online and on-campus courses
- Identify tactics to improve the course based on feedback from its initial delivery
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in subject area or related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory operations, lab support, facilities, or biotech/pharma environment
- Experience working with common lab equipment (e.g., freezers, incubators, LN₂, gas systems)
- Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to supporting adult learners entering the workforce
Desired
- Experience teaching subject matter for students entering health professions
- Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard
- Experience with video-conferencing platforms, such as Zoom
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