Laboratory Trainer - QC

Corden Pharma Colorado• Boulder, CO, US, CO

4d•$89,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the Laboratory Training Program for the Analytical Development, Process Chemistry, Quality Control, and Standards and Stability Groups. Primary focus is to assess training needs in these areas and work with SMEs to develop and deliver training to meet those needs. This includes onboarding training and training progression tracking of new hire chemists, as well as skill enhancing training of existing staff.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to translate technical documents and information into clear, concise training information.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply statistical concepts such as significant figures, frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Presentation and persuasion skills
Training and facilitation skills
Developed written and verbal communication skills
Technical writing and interactive training development skills
Complete understanding of cGMP and GLP

Responsibilities

Ensures efficient, effective, and rapid introduction of new employee resources into these departments. Acts as the primary resource to introduce value, cultural, and behavioral expectations to new Chemists
Delivers in person training to staff as appropriate. Leads the development and improvement of training documents for analytical instrumentation, methods, and method development with input from SMEs and management
Coordinates hands on training with SMEs or contractors for analytical instrumentation, methods, troubleshooting, and improvement, as needed, to close any knowledge gaps or help with department skill development.
Identify and implement improved training methods to increase employee effectiveness. This includes developing or enhancing in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including personnel growth, and increasing effectiveness in present assignments
Perform training needs assessments to ensure training is being implemented where necessary. Follow up with employees and Group Leaders to ensure adequate time is given to complete training in a reasonable timeframe
Work with the HR Training Department to continue to improve the training system and how training is initiated, executed, and tracked.
Collaborate with EHS Group to ensure that safe lab practices are being used and incorporate all relevant safety information. Review incident reports related to lab practices and work with EHS to identify any potential gaps or contributing factors.
Work with departments teams and operational excellence to help train people on the use of 5S and other best established work practices.
Assist with efforts to improve and streamline method development, method transfer, method validation, and analytical instrument operation across the site. Work with other sites in the Corden Pharma network as needed to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control Teams to ensure that training and current best practices support effective method transfer. Gather feedback and implement updated training/coaching to ensure that all GMP documents and reports meet current industry standards and are in compliance.
Help identify and train SMEs to ensure all technologies have a local expert that can assist with issues for specific technologies. Work with those SMEs to continuously improve the best practices and ensure that Organizational Change Management (OCM) is used when rolling out new workflows or procedures
Participates in related site activities, such as troubleshooting and analytical problem resolving, and incorporating any learnings or changes to the training program, including CAPAs for any department related deviations or incidents.
Work with Group Leaders and Department managers to develop any performance enhancement or performance improvement plans as it relates to training
Practices good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as great presentation skills
Develops an understanding of QEH&S principles and regulatory affairs to aid with development of analytical training

Benefits

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance