Training Specialist 1

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Job Title: Training Specialist I - Microbiology Division

Location: Lenexa KS

Division: Microbiology Division

Company Overview: Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to making the world healthier cleaner and safer. Our Microbiology Division provides comprehensive solutions and workflows for food clinical and pharmaceutical environments. We serve a diverse range of markets including food manufacturers and labs clinical and healthcare pharma and biotech sectors. Our products include culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products designed to meet the needs of pharmaceutical food and clinical laboratories.

Discover Impactful Work: As a Training Specialist I you will play a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge base and skill sets of our team members. You will be responsible for conducting and supporting new employee orientation developing training materials and ensuring the effectiveness of training programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and provide support for new employee orientation programs.
• Assess training needs and develop training programs to address those needs.
• Create and maintain competency-based learning (CBL) programs onboarding programs and on-the-job training (OJT) sessions.
• Develop and deliver structured discussions ad hoc training and PowerPoint presentations.
• Promote safety work habits and adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels to identify and address training needs.
• Collect and communicate metrics pertaining to the timely completion of training initiatives.
• Coordinate and conduct training programs to support operations.
• Create instructional materials and actively seek current training methods and best standards.
• Assist in planning creating and implementing training courses and materials for the Analytical Development Department.
• Identify and drive continual improvements with an ambisious vision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education training and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Background in Quality and Operations is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of industry-related experience
• Experience in a training coordinator or qualified trainer role within the healthcare medical device industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in creating engaging and interactive training materials including videos and e-learning modules.
• Strong coaching mentoring and motivational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple tasks.
• Hands-on experience with e-learning platforms and proficiency with sales methodologies is advantageous.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch periodically for prolonged periods.
• Ability to manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard computer monitor and read materials for prolonged periods.
• Ability to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear for prolonged periods

Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration an annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an innovative forward-thinking organizational culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.