Automation Equipment Training Specialist

Position Overview

The LAS Operations Training Specialist Is main responsibility is to prepare facilitate and perform training for new and existing LAS team members as well as equipment users. This role is crucial in ensuring that all team members are trained properly and that their competencies are successfully met. To achieve this you will be required to shadow our equipment service team to expand your knowledge and stay informed of day-to-day expectations. Furthermore this role will be responsible for editing training materials assessments and competencies to reflect current processes. Lastly this role will need to complete assigned competencies and end-user-proficiency assessments for learners and file all training documentation appropriately.

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Schedule communicate and lead technical training classes.

• Identify and adapt training style to meet learner needs.

• Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions such as customized classroom instruction in-lab coaching hands-on/on-the-job instruction virtual training and other modalities as needed.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training.

• Respond to technical questions or seek guidance if answers are unknown.

• Assist in retraining employees as needed.

• Help develop the training expertise behavior mindsets and skillsets of team members.

• Collaborate with other trainers cross-functionally.

• Assist in creating editing and maintaining training materials or process documentation.

• Maintain accurate records of training in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Display excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build solid working relationships with peers at all levels of the organization.

• Work with the equipment service team to schedule a time to shadow different service events.

• Lead and motivate others even when not in a position of authority.

• Display excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and circumstances effectively.

• Ability to quickly respond to and understand new information.

• Display excellent time management and ability to remain focused when working independently.

• Display strong organizational skills and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to continually learn improve and apply new training skills.

• Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.

• Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies as well as regulatory requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 15% of a typical day.

• Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical day.

• Ability to travel 15% of working time away from work location may include overnight/weekend travel.

• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (e.g. mechanical electrical industrial) Training and Development or field related to the essential duties of the job; Associates Degree and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors Degree; or High School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
• 2 years of experience as a technical trainer corporate trainer or related training experience.
• 2 years of experience servicing laboratory or medical equipment.
• Strong understanding of instructor-led virtual instructor-led technical and/or hands-on/on-the-job training.
• Strong computer skills including internet navigation user of virtual meeting tools email usage word processing and data/records management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated environment specifically under FDA ISO CAP and/or CLIA.

• Knowledge of ISO 17025:2005 and 21 CRF Part 820 requirements in regard to inspection measuring and test equipment.

• Basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methodology.