About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for onboarding and training employees in the Research & Development department. Facilitates development of laboratory-based training plans and curricula for existing employees, and for new hires to ensure smooth transition into their new roles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates new hire and existing employee training plans.
- Manages scheduling of training tasks and coordinates with the various R&D trainers to ensure new hires are trained in a timely fashion.
- Updates and supplements training opportunities as the department priorities and skill requirements change.
- Analyzes existing training requirements and content and makes recommendations for updates.
- Ensures consistency in training curricula across departments and with the company.
- Coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Control for review of new training curricula.
- Tracks training attendance and trainee performance. Provides feedback to supervisors.
- Maintains training records. Generates and distributes weekly training reports to team managers.
- Conducts training sessions and assists employees through the training process.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific field or relevant work experience.
- A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years of training management experience
- Experience working in a laboratory setting
- Experience with Biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of general laboratory terminology, proper laboratory equipment handling practice, and safe work practices.
- Solid organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks and manage indirect resources.
- Logical problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to organize and move tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, identify and advocate for continuous improvement.
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines for project completion
- Ability to interact professionally at multiple levels within a client-oriented organization
- Familiarity with MS Office and standard productivity tools.
- Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated