Training Coordinator, Research & Development

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Gaithersburg, MD

14h•$67,900 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for onboarding and training employees in the Research & Development department. It facilitates the development of laboratory-based training plans and curricula for existing employees and for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into their new roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field or relevant work experience.
Minimum 2 years of training management experience
Experience working in a laboratory setting
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 in the execution and completion of assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field is preferred
Experience with Biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) is preferred.

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.