Adjunct Faculty – QA/QC Introductory Lab and Science

The School of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct instructors to develop and teach in-person training for MBI’s workforce development initiative related to QA/QC. This 8-week noncredit program is being delivered year-round at the MCPHS Worcester campus. Faculty will be responsible for instructing students on the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level lab administration and operations positions at biomanufacturing companies. Students are non-traditional working adults who hold a high school diploma. 

• Teach on-site in Worcester an estimated two days a week for 3-hour blocks  

• Develop engaging, hands-on laboratory training sessions covering workplace safety protocols, professional PPE usage, industry-standard equipment operation, regulatory-compliant chemical storage, precision measurement techniques, and practical exercises in inventory management, professional documentation, sample processing, and quality control procedures aligned with industry standards and certification requirements 

• Incorporate expertise and participation from industry employees serving as guest speakers 

• Curate and/or develop content (assignments, presentations, readings, discussion boards, quizzes, exams) 

• 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 

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in subject area or related field preferred. 

• Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training  

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

• A commitment to student success and the ability to engage and motivate students in an online format 

• Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving related to launching a new initiative  

 

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