Director, Aseptic Manufacturing

SALARY: $87,380.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 3/5/2025

CLOSING DATE: 3/26/2025 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: Grants & Special Projects*

DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning

REPORTS TO: ExecutiveDirector, Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning

The Director, Aseptic Manufacturing will lead the College's efforts to create New Jersey's Aseptic Processing and Biotechnology Coalition. This position will facilitate collaboration and communication with industry and educational partners to develop high-quality instruction in the areas of Aseptic Cleanroom Technology and Current Good Manufacturing Processes, which are designed to address local workforce needs; increase the employability of jobseekers; and create a talent pipeline from high school to employment. The role will play an important part in developing New Jersey's Aseptic Processing and Biotechnology ecosystem and will represent Middlesex College in this dynamic initiative.

This position will oversee the development of curricula in the areas of aseptic manufacturing and biotechnology for online and in-person delivery. It will also be responsible for the activities in the Aseptic Cleanroom, including: ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies, equipment, and learning resources; overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment; ensuring compliance with standards and regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); and attending departmental and industry meetings and recruitment events.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the College's efforts to build a coalition of industry partners, academic institutions, research institutes, state and government agencies, community agencies, and special interest groups centered around biomanufacturing and cleanroom processing and applications.

Serves as a liaison with Raritan Valley Community College and Mercer County College to create a collaborative educational environment with shared resources.

In collaboration with College leadership, convenes meetings with industry stakeholders, and facilitates communication to identify common employment needs and skills gaps.

Facilitates fundraising for the Coalition by working closely with industry partners, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC), and the Middlesex College Foundation.

Collaborates with the NJCCC to help provide a student-centered vision for the development of a robust training program in aseptic technologies.

Designs high-quality programs aligned with identified industry needs.

Ensures that learning activities are conducted safely and according to industry standards.

Assists instructors with the development of students' learning outcomes that demonstrate technical competence and behavioral benchmarks deemed appropriate by the industry.

Works with instructional staff to ensure all students have a clear understanding of the program requirements and graduates have met all competencies according to industry standards.

Maintains a fully equipped Aseptic; ensures compliance standards and regulations established by OSHA and the ISO.

Attends departmental and industry meetings and recruitment events.

Develops a life-sciences ecosystem that identifies employment skills gaps and coalesces groups of like-minded participants to develop and implement solutions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy
• Four (4) years' experience in aseptic manufacturing of cellular products in a cleanroom environment
• Proven understanding of aseptic techniques and cell manufacturing
• Experience in curriculum design and instruction
• Experience in developing industry partnerships and collaborations
• Supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, medical, and/or laboratory environment
• Regulatory knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Previous experience with GxP good practice regulations and guidelines
• Experience with online instruction
• Prior professional networking and relationship building experience that includes recent and relevant participation in civic, community and/or business organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Understanding of and commitment to the College's mission of service to the community
• Ability to solve problems and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Duration: Until 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend beyond this date contingent on funding. *This is a grant-funded position through the (NJCCC) Center of Workforce Innovation (CWI) Funding and Johnson and Johnson.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with some evenings and weekends required

This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget. Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs. Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding. This appointment is for the specified period only. Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.