Training Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Location: Frederick, MD. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

The position will be located in Frederick, MD supporting Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Division.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Training Specialist operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. The Training Specialist has the authority to control the scheduling and monitoring of the training to assure effectiveness and proficiency. The Training Specialist must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance, and provide suggestions for problem prevention / resolution.

 A day in the Life:

• Positively impacts the performance of the Operations teams through training gap analysis, design of necessary job aids and other written material.

• Identifies appropriate methods for improving the overall compliance levels to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards of work.

• Ensures that training addresses all levels in the process, procedures, regulatory requirements and techniques used in all areas of Frederick LSG Operations and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the training.

• Works with Subject Matter Experts in the departments to help develop ‘on the job’ training content to ensure effective training.

• Manages the weekly training meeting to schedule, coordinate and, if necessary, facilitate classroom trainings.

• Creates, develops, and manages site wide training programs

• Runs a week long onboarding boot camp for new hires and collaborates with associated managers to ensure new hires have effective 30, 60, 90 day onboarding plans

• Develops necessary documentation (i.e., Work Instructions, SOPs, Proficiencies and Job Aids) to support the knowledge needs of the organization.

• Creates Frederick Operations training plan.

• Identifies and validates instructional material content and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts.

• Works closely with Supervisors to analyze the Operations and make recommendation for improvement.

• Manages projects from initiation to closure; develops work plans; secures appropriate resources and coordinates tasks

• Develops robust and time bound training plans that ensure that on the job training needs are met.

• Manages the Learning Management Systems and assigns trainings to ensure compliance.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:Education

• Required: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or related field and 4+ years experience in training and development, instructional design, or a related field  OR minimum 10+ years experience in training and development, instructional design, or a related field

Experience

• 4+ years experience in training and development, instructional design, or a related field with degree

• Minimum 10+ years experience in training and development, instructional design, or a related field without degree

• Preferred: 4+ years in an FDA regulated environment​​

• Preferred:  2+ Years of Leadership Experience

• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to work in a controlled manufacturing environment; is required to lift up to 45 lbs. and may be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $75,000.00–$112,500.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards