Teacher/Instructor
Company: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy
Location: Gloucester
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
This is not your average teaching position. Gloucester
Biotechnology Academy instructors enjoy a low student to teacher
ratio, students with a passion for science, and support from the
Gloucester community. Our students graduate in 10 months with more
lab hours than a 4-year Bachelor's degree recipient, and are
already making a difference at biotech, life science and
pharmaceutical companies across the state.Reporting to the Lead
Teacher, the Instructor is a part of the Academy's robust teaching
team. Twin passions for teaching and science are a must. The
successful candidate will be a collaborative team player and
exceptional representative of the organization. This is a critical
role as GMGI continues to enhance its quality programs, build
capacity and achieve ambitious goals, and represents a tremendous
opportunity to join a rapidly growing, high-impact organization
recognized in 2022 as the recipient of the Massachusetts Workforce
Innovation Award.
Essential Areas of Responsibility - - - - - - - -Deliver
instruction of theoretical content and practical training in
classroom and laboratory to both vocational (post-high school)
learners and STEM enrichment (middle and high school) students - -
- - - - - -Assist in the training and supervision of new
instructors and teaching assistants - - - - - - - -Prepare lesson
materials, teaching schedules, and daily plans - - - - - - -
-Prepare laboratory for daily experiments, maintain chemical,
consumable, and equipment inventory - - - - - - - -Assist with
student assessments, feedback and professional development - - - -
- - - -Contribute to the continuous improvement of lectures,
curriculum content, labs, assessments, policies, handbook, and lab
manuals, in alignment with industry - - - - - - - -Test new
protocols and draft SOPs - - - - - - - -Assist with the routine and
periodic maintenance of instruments and safety equipment, and
schedule necessary repairs - - - - - - - -Manage orders of
materials and equipment - - - - - - - -Participate in community
outreach, recruitment, orientation, internship placement,
matriculation and alumni supportQualifications - - - - - - -
-Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in biology, chemistry,
molecular biology, or biotechnology - - - - - - - -Individuals with
experience in cell culture are highly encouraged to apply - - - - -
- - -Minimum of one year of experience leading a classroom - - - -
- - - -Passion for teaching and mentoring students - - - - - - -
-Comfort working with modern biotechnology instrumentation and
methods - - - - - - - -Ability to interpret and present scientific
data to individuals with a non-science background - - - - - - -
-Solid understanding of accepted laboratory techniques and
practices - - - - - - - -Basic knowledge of statistical data
analysis - - - - - - - -High energy, can-do attitude - - - - - - -
-Self-motivated, capable of working in a dynamic start-up
environment - - - - - - - -Excellent written and verbal
communication skills - - - - - - - -Integrity towards scientific
research and data quality - - - - - - - -Enthusiasm and commitment
to the GMGI mission of innovative science and educationWho we
areThe Gloucester Biotechnology Academy launched its first class in
2015, and is a hands-on vocational program which trains young
adults to become professional laboratory technicians in the life
sciences, biotech and biomanufacturing. The certificate curriculum
provides hands-on instruction in such in-demand fields as
state-of-the-art genomics sequencing and biomanufacturing, and
students get real-world experience with a paid internship. The
Academy is one leg of a strategy triad of the Gloucester Marine
Genomics Institute (GMGI) which also includes a research institute
and science community initiative expanding the local economy as we
build a vibrant science hub on Cape Ann. The Academy, with
graduation and career placement rates that outpace all norms, is in
a high-growth mode with a fantastic team ready to lead the
organization into its next chapter.GMGI's ambitious mission
addresses critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and
the environment through innovative scientific research and
education. By bringing world-class science and transformative
workforce development to Gloucester's historic waterfront, GMGI is
catalyzing the regional economy.Work environment and other
requirementsThe Instructor is based at GMGI's Gloucester
Biotechnology Academy location, 55 Blackburn Center, Gloucester,
MA. A generous benefits package is provided and salary is
commensurate with experience and other qualifications. GMGI is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all aspects of
employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business
need. In addition to researching diversity in our oceans, GMGI is
committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and classrooms.
We know that varied backgrounds and experiences stimulates
discussion and new ideas. We are taking action on diversity, equity
and inclusion by providing training opportunities to increase
self-awareness as an organization and building a team of staff and
students from uniquely different backgrounds. Our culture is built
on innovation, collaboration and a shared desire to impact our
community.To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume to:
recruiting@gmgi.org.
Keywords: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, Lynn , Teacher/Instructor, Education / Teaching , Gloucester, Massachusetts
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