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Job DescriptionMain Purpose of Role
- The Junior Technical Training Specialist –is a crucial role, responsible for, development and delivery of technical training programs for Medical device segment employees.
- This role is ensuring that Medical device segment employees are supported in acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge for effective conformity assessments in the ever-evolving landscape of medical device regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Training Course Preparation: Support the Training team in the preparation and maintenance of core training courses related to medical devices, & MDR/IVDR/ISO13485/MDSAP. This includes conversion of raw training material into e-learning modules, leveraging your own technical knowledge and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure all content is highly effective and meets defined learning outcomes.
- Routine administration support to competence and training team including but not limited to training certificates management, enrolments, training records upload into CAPCAP and collaboration with CV reviewers.
- Peer Reviews and Assessments: Assist the Training team in conducting peer reviews and marking assessments for trainee exercises, such as Technical File mirror review, to ensure understanding of the conformity assessment process.
- Training Scheduling: Support the Training team in scheduling training sessions (including CPD, webinars, workshops, Team Calibration and peer-review activities) and tracking the progression and qualification status of new trainees.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Proactively maintain current and in-depth knowledge of relevant medical device regulations, including the EU MDR/IVDR/ISO13485/MDSAP, to ensure all training materials and delivery methods are compliant.
Skills & Knowledge
- Fluent in English
- Teaching & Mentoring Skills: Ability to effectively impart knowledge and support the learning process.
- E-learning and F2F Training: Proficiency in both online and face-to-face training methodologies.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
- Internal Client Focus: Prioritising the needs and expectations of internal stakeholders.
- Project Management & Teamwork: Ability to manage projects and collaborate within a team environment.
- Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the field of medical devices gained in the IVD/MD industry.
- Proven experience in progressively training technical skills, preferably within multinational organizations both in online and face to face methodologies.
Desirable
- Setting priorities and working with minimum supervision.
- Bachelor level education, preferably in engineering, science, or research-based subjects or modules.
Please send your CV in English
Please note that we are only open to candidates that hold a valid work permit in their country of residence.
Additional InformationWhy SGS?
- Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
- Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote model.
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
- Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
- Benefits platform.
Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.
Skills Required
- Fluent in English
- Experience in the medical device field, specifically IVD or medical device industry
- Experience progressively training technical skills
- Experience delivering online and face-to-face training
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Proficiency with e-learning and face-to-face training methodologies
- Excellent communication skills
- Internal client focus
- Project management and teamwork skills
- Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Bachelor-level education, preferably in engineering, science, or research-based subjects
- Ability to set priorities and work with minimal supervision
- Valid work permit in the country of residence
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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