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Lead Training Coordinator

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Training Coordinator

Allentown, PA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

When you join the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

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Location/Division Specific Information

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - a concept that we internally embrace as "There is a Patient Waiting." Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters.

How will you make an impact?

As part of our global team, what you do contributes directly to our mission; enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What will you do?

Our company seeks a Lead Training Coordinator responsible for providing Onboarding and Continuous Learning for employees working at the Schantz Road and Nestle Way locations including Operations and Supply Chain employees. The individual will deploy training modules in both classroom and production environment settings and assist QSMEs (Qualified Subject Matter Experts) with OJT (on the job training) to complete Task Competency Assessments (TCAs). They will instruct in current Good Manufacturing Principles (cGMPs) and demonstrate and promote the company vision of the 4 I's. Work independently or as a part of a team in the completion of assigned tasks, often without constant supervision. They will provide support for multiple departments to establish course content and training objectives. They will serve as a role model leader, mentor, and guide and perform periodic GEMBA walks.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education / Adult training and/or 2-5 years' in a pharmaceutical and/or cGMP environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates and promotes the 4 I's - Intensity, Integrity, Innovation and Involvement
  • Follows all safety regulations and conducts all activities in a safe, efficient manner.
  • Provides Onboarding Training and Continuous Learning and assists QSMEs with OJT and TCA completion.
  • Applies cGMPs in all areas of responsibility
  • Review employee training records, provides reports, and helps to achieve 100% compliance
  • Supports Management to spread the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) Methodology
  • Conducts new employee Onboarding tours and other non-audit tour requests
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Able to read and thoroughly understand process specific and technical procedures
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Operation's or Supply Chain Processes and Procedures
  • Possess a keen attention to detail
  • Able to comfortably explain processes to new employees up to all levels of management
  • Comfortable enforcing process compliance and adherence to site/department policies
  • Possess sound training and coaching skills.
  • Able to communicate complicated procedures in an easily understood manner
  • Career track and/or accomplishments should demonstrate a passion/successful track record of training
  • Must maintain high ethical standards to support a professional business code of conduct.
  • The ability to interact positively with a variety of skills and experience levels
  • Experience preparing training materials (e.g. - PowerPoint, e-learning, Virtual Reality) and performing training for large groups of hourly technicians (new and veteran), as well as, individual mentoring.
  • Individual needs to be able to carry the basic office equipment commonly used in this role, such as a laptop computer, projector, easel, training material, and up to a 50lb etc.
  • Ability to coach and facilitate teams
  • QSME trained and/or QMT certified preferred
  • Problem-solving and analysis skills preferred
  • Public speaking / presentation skills preferred
  • Experience in cGMP Clinical Pharmaceutical packaging preferred
  • Proficiency in skills required to read, understand, and instruct the SOPs and policies of a GMP environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing continuously (95%-100%)
  • Walk frequently (50% - 79%)
  • Sit (up to 49%)
  • Lift and or carry the max of 50 pounds occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Bend occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Squat occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Reach above shoulder level occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Use of both hands for, simple grasping, pushing and pulling and fine manipulation occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Able to use both feet for repetitive action occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Personal Protective Equipment Certification (PPE) including but not limited to filtering face masks, PAPR, N- 95 masks, half face masks and safety glasses is required to perform this position
  • Must meet applicable visual acuity/color blindness standards to perform visual inspections in a cGMP environment.
  • Work in both hot/cold occasionally (1%-49%)
  • Will be exposed to moving equipment occasionally (1%-49%)
  • May occasionally work in a damp environment (1%-49%)
  • May work at heights occasionally (1%-49%)

Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Allentown, PA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01296657
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program