Sr Technical Trainer

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.

Join Kite as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

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Job Description

As a Senior Technical Trainer you are responsible for but not limited to:

• Deliver document and track training activities in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Lead and/or coordinate technical training facilitation qualification and requalification activities.

• Schedule and coordinate training logistics including rooms trainers resources and required trainings (e.g. GMP HR EHS).

• Support tracking reporting and effective utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS).

• Mentors trainers and SMEs informally to ensure delivery quality.

• Create update and maintain rolebased training curricula and qualification materials.

• Create / support the development of training scenarios and presentations including but not limited to: hands-on simulated scenarios presentations regarding procedures job expectations and regulatory requirements and general information intended to expedite development of Manufacturing Personnel

• Perform training compliance audits as required

• Support change controls deviations and CAPAs in collaboration with MSAT QA and QC partners.

• Continuously improve training programs by reviewing feedback and revising training materials to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

• Acquire and maintain working knowledge of relevant scientific principles to design and deliver highquality technical training in support of manufacturing operations.

• Maintain qualification and proficiency in assigned manufacturing areas to effectively support training programs and operational needs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• MS with at least 2yearsof experience or

• BS or BA with at least 4yearsof experience or

• AA with at least 6yearsof experience or

• HS Diploma with 8yearsof relevant experience in manufacturing and technical training.

• Prior experience working in a GMP environment

• Prior experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Presentation skills with the ability to conduct training sessions

• Experience in setting up coordinating and managing On-the-Floor training

• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing including aseptic processing cell culture purification and fill finish operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of training and instructional design

• Viral vector manufacturing experience is preferred.

• Science or engineeringfocused educational background (e.g. biology chemistry engineering or related discipline).

• Proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear concise and traineefriendly formats.

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly motivated with the flexibility to take on temporary responsibilities outside the initial job scope.

• Ability to adapt quickly and think creatively in a fastpaced evolving manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated capability to train coach and mentor staff.

• Detailoriented and wellorganized with the ability to balance competing priorities and work independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Takes full accountability for assigned responsibilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated commitment to working in an inclusive and diverse environment and fostering collaboration.

• Willingness and ability to work offshift hours and weekends as operationally required.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

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