Biomanufacturing Skills Corporate Trainer

Instructor of Biomanufacturing Skills Training Job Title: Instructor of Biomanufacturing Skills Training Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Job Type: Full-Time Faculty, Technical Training / Instructor Development Classification: E-1 Salary Range: 50% Grant Funded - (Heavily Dependent on Experience) Reports To: Director of BioPharma Manufacturing and Employer Partnerships Who We Are: Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success Our Values • Empathy - We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are. • Integrity - We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State. • Agility - We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State. • Impact - We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

This is a dual-track role combining hands-on technical instruction with a structured pathway to instructor certification through the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT). First, this position is a training and development role in which the incumbent will complete a structured certification pathway to become a credentialed NIBRT instructor for Ivy Tech Indianapolis. This pathway combines online academy coursework, mentorship from international NIBRT trainers, and in-person training at NIBRT's campus alongside industry experts and skilled technicians. Upon certification, the instructor will deliver NIBRT-licensed biomanufacturing curriculum locally, extending Ivy Tech Indianapolis's training capacity and industry credibility. In its second capacity, the Biomanufacturing / API Operator Instructor is responsible for delivering structured foundational trainings for incumbent employees and new operators entering biotechnology and biomanufacturing operations. This role ensures learners achieve operator-level competency in biopharma production, aseptic processing, quality assurance, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The instructor will translate core concepts such into applied, hands-on learning experiences that prepare employees to safely and effectively operate within a biomanufacturing production role. 50% Grant Funded - (Heavily Dependent on Experience) Key Responsibilities The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Approximately half of this role is dedicated to completing a structured, employer-sponsored certification pathway with NIBRT. Over the course of the first year, the incumbent will: Complete coursework through the NIBRT online academy, building foundational and advanced knowledge of bioprocessing, upstream and downstream biomanufacturing, and cleanroom/aseptic technique. Engage regularly with international NIBRT trainers and subject matter experts to build technical knowledge, refine hands-on process skills, and receive coaching on instructional delivery standards. Travel to NIBRT's campus (Dublin, Ireland) for in-person, immersive training alongside industry experts and skilled technicians, gaining direct experience with NIBRT's pilot-scale bioprocessing equipment and facilities. Progress through NIBRT's instructor development milestones, culminating in certification as a qualified NIBRT instructor authorized to teach NIBRT-licensed programs at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. Collaborate with international NIBRT trainers and technicians, incorporating feedback to continually improve technical