Microbiology Trainer I

Emerge Talent Cloud • Windsor, CO

91d • $71,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Microbiology Trainer I is responsible for the delivery of training for all quality control microbiology test methods including raw materials, finished product, bulk water, EM and stability samples to the QCM team. This role involves creating, revising, implementing, and archiving training processes and materials to ensure that the training provided is comprehensive and current with applicable cGMP standards, while also monitoring its effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, education or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in a GMP microbiology laboratory environment required.
• Previous experience in technical training capacity strongly preferred.
• Competent in the knowledge and application of federal cGMP regulations and their application to laboratory testing and review of processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training and actively coaching others on a variety of job tasks such as job specific skills, documentation and GMPs.
• Ability to maintain an environment conducive to learning and create conditions for the successful transfer of learning.
• Proficient with training and mentoring junior analysts.
• Well versed in laboratory instrumentation and aseptic technique.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, understand and follow new learning and teaching techniques.
• Must be adaptable to shifting priorities and operate with a sense of urgency while maintaining high quality.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and monitor training of new employees to ensure a smooth transition into the laboratory.
• Serve as Trainer for the QC Microbiology Lab including the delivery of training on technical topics to the QCM team.
• Perform training of all new hires, including skills verification, basic documentation, and LIMS/ MODA use.
• Mentor and train junior analysts in a variety of sample preparations and lab techniques.
• Mentor analysts in day-to-day testing and documentation after training to ensure retention of training materials and demonstration of best practices.
• Assist newly trained analysts in troubleshooting methods or instrumentation.
• Design and maintain a robust onboarding and training program for new hires to the QCM team.
• Develop and deliver technical training as required in relation to microbiology and aseptic techniques.
• Support the introduction of new methods/techniques/technologies into the QCM Lab.
• Manage the training program for QCM including planning and facilitating workshops and supporting the translation of the output to procedural/process updates.
• Create and maintain up to date training matrices for each applicable site.
• Improve documentation flow and paperwork practices to reduce GDP errors within QCM through training improvements.
• Develop simplified and effective scheduling for training activities to maximize available resources.
• Coach and train new and existing employees on the knowledge and skills required for job function.
• Partner with management to review and update employee training matrices in the ELMS.
• Gather data about training metrics and work with management to ensure efficiencies, effective learning outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Assist microbiology management in ensuring training requirements are met for new and existing employees prior to performing job tasks.
• Provide in person coaching to employees post-training to ensure retention of training materials and demonstration of best practices through training audits and GEMBA’s.
• Facilitate the regular review and updating of training materials.
• Audit training records to ensure complete and accurate recording of employee training documentation.
• Serve as department Learning Administrator for microbiology employees ensuring accurate assignment, recording and documentation of training activities in the Electronic Learning Management System (ELMS).
• Maintain qualification as a trained trainer and assessor and work with management and L&D to ensure adequate trainer and assessor availability across all shifts and locations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for departmental training materials and processes.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and L&D to develop and update training materials.
• Ensure documentation of all activities and maintain training records according to good documentation practices data integrity and ALCOA+.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of employee skills matrices for the purpose of identifying skill gaps and planning training activities.
• Provide support to department leadership with the implementation of ELMS enhancements and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent the QC Microbiology laboratory when communicating with outside departments as delegated.
• Generate new ideas to create efficiencies and improve processes; support new ideas and process enhancements.
• Prioritize tasks and perform job duties with guidance from management.
• Maintain compliance to all Tolmar health and safety policies, as well as OSHA standards.
• Accountable for maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork, cordiality and respect towards co-workers.
• Exhibit a positive and understanding attitude at all times.
• Interact respectfully with all other employees and management.
• Identify issues and possible solutions and escalate those issues and solutions to the department senior leadership or management as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership in compliance and data integrity.
• Participate in required monthly safety trainings and annual HAZ-COM, biohazard, RCRA and API handling trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual pay range $71,000 - $76,000 depending on experience.
• Equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree