Training Specialist Position

Responsibilities: 

This role will support the identification and development of training for the  Tech Ops Quality Organization Including Quality functions such as Quality Control and Quality Assurance. 

50% Collaborate with functional area subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify the appropriate training method for the content. Provide guidance and /coaching to subject matter experts on how to effective develop training materials. Co-develop the training materials with the SME and then review training materials for effectiveness and compliance to Training procedures and standards. Training Methods may include one of the following: 

• Read and understand 

• Knowledge checks, 

• E-Learning (WBT) 

• Instructor Led Training (ILT) 

• On the Job Training (OJT) 

35% Partner with functional area subject matter experts to develop Training Guides for On-the-job training (OJT), for use in Quality functions. This is part of the Training Guide Development CAPA. 

15% Partner with functional area subject matter experts in the Quality Organization to develop and/or rework WBT and ILT training content per the training material transition protocol project plan. 

Experience & Knowledge: 

Essential: 

• Understanding of GMP requirements. 

• Complete understanding and application of instructional design and adult learning principles, concepts. 

• Technical Writing skills. 

• Effective communication skills both verbal and written. 

• Demonstrate high-level of professional and business judgment when communicating with cross-functional teams and others at all levels of the organization 

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Power Point 

• Collaborative, customer focused and service oriented 

• Ability to prioritize and multitask 

• Ability to work under challenging deadlines and be accountable for completing work within specified timeframes 

• Self-motivated, assertive, and energetic team player 

• Ability to work in and be adaptable to a diverse, dynamic and team oriented environment 

Preferred: 

• Experience in Manufacturing and Quality positions 

• Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). 

• Degree in Instructional Design or Education 

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) 

Skills/Behaviors: 

• 3+ years of experience working in a GMP role in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry 

• 2+ years of experience in training development