Scientist, Quality - Training

PerkinElmer • Customer Site - VA, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, Quality -Training supports personnel qualification and training activities within the Quality Team as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program. This role is responsible for coordinating training programs, maintaining training records, and ensuring personnel competency requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline. OR Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant quality or laboratory experience.
• Relevant quality-related laboratory experience commensurate with level (entry-level candidates through experienced scientists will be considered).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of managing tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively deliver training and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Knowledge of competency assessment and qualification programs.
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping practices.
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and coordinating training programs.
• Experience maintaining training records and competency systems.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience supporting ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, or FDA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory training programs and maintain training records.
• Support onboarding and qualification activities for laboratory personnel.
• Develop, organize, and maintain training materials and competency assessments.
• Monitor training compliance and ensure qualification requirements are maintained.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to support personnel development.
• Provide guidance on documentation practices and quality system requirements.
• Support audits and inspection readiness activities related to personnel training.
• Identify opportunities to improve training processes and knowledge management.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree