Clinical Lab Trainer, Molecular

Abbott•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$22 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Position Overview The Clinical Lab Trainer, Molecular I prepares and facilitates training for new hire and existing employee training in the clinical laboratory, with guided direction from operational and training leadership. This role supports the molecular laboratory through subject matter and training expertise to ensure all team members are trained properly and competencies are successfully met and documented.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
1+ years of experience providing instructor led in-person and/or virtual training, either in a laboratory or other setting.
2+ years of laboratory experience with a strong understanding of working in a laboratory or similar environment with professional working knowledge of HIPAA, GLP, GDP, regulatory guidelines, laboratory terminology and equipment.
Strong computer skills including Internet navigation, use of virtual meeting tools and platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, email usage, word processing, and data/records management.
Demonstrated ability to perform Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in a mentorship role or directly/indirectly leading others.
Experience with a laboratory information management (LIM) or LIS software.
Experience working in a molecular laboratory.
Experience in Next Generation Sequencing.
Possession of and ability to maintain ASCP Certification or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide and document new hire training in the department in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Provide and document, in compliance with regulatory guidelines, ongoing in-person and virtual training to lab employees, including: Retraining for errors/corrective actions, Training to support promotions or additional responsibilities, Training new processes or process improvements, including automation, Training new information from the technical transfer group.
Create training materials to support training activities.
Perform and document direct observations.
Schedule, communicate, and coordinate training sessions and learner completions.
Assist in the development and administration of learning exams and/or competency evaluations.
Maintain accurate records of training in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Provide training expertise to the lab teams using these skills and abilities: Ability to effectively transfer knowledge, Assess learners’ needs and adjust training plan and delivery accordingly, Evaluate learning.
Maintain competency in the assigned areas and provide laboratory assistance as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Ability to work designated schedule.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
Ability to work overtime, as needed.