Department Training Specialist

The Department Training Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that department employees receive comprehensive and effective training.

They are responsible for program development, evaluation, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a blend of training expertise, project management skills, collaboration with stakeholders, and adaptability to office and laboratory environments.

Education and Experience :

Required :

• 2+ years of experience in a dedicated trainer role.
• Experience in assessing training needs, designing, implementing, and presenting training modules.

Preferred (Not Required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science discipline
• Experience in a Production Lab Setting.
• Experience training in a Product Login, Shipping / Receiving, or Supply Chain environment.

Essential Duties :

• Training Program Development : Design and develop training programs and curriculum for both orientation and ongoing in-job training of department employees
• Training Assessment and Evaluation : Assess department training needs, implement training modules, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management : Work closely with company management to identify training needs and schedule appropriate training sessions
• Monitoring and Compliance : Develop systems to monitor employees' adherence to training protocols and ensure compliance with company standards
• Support and Mentoring : Provide support and mentoring to new employees, conducting evaluations and identifying areas for improvement
• Quality and Documentation : Ensure all training activities are documented accurately and proficiency levels are reviewed before employees are assigned independent work
• Project Management : Manage various training projects identified for the department, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are executed effectively
• Continuous Improvement : Identify areas for improvement within department processes and training methodologies

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

• Operates in both a professional office and laboratory environment
• Laboratory trainers are required to wear appropriate attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the specific lab requirements
• Physical tasks may include standing, traversing office and lab locations, and sitting at a computer workstation
• Activities such as bending, stooping, crouching, and occasional push and pull tasks
• Ability to use lab equipment and manipulate small hand tools, push heavy carts, and handle lab supplies
30+ days ago