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Learning Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Learning Specialist

Covington, KY

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

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Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Dept.: Training/ Global Central Labs

Site Locations: Highland Heights, KY and West Chester, OH - Office based

Discover Impactful Work:

Specializes in onboarding and mentoring of new hires with a focus on new employee orientation at local PPD facilities in Highland Heights, KY and West Chester, OH. Collaborates with functional leads to design, develop and deliver learning opportunities to improve corporate readiness, performance and quality.

A day in the Life:

  • Supports and collaborates with teams to prepare, coordinate, and document the onboarding and mentoring of new hires, focusing on employee orientation to ensure smooth integration, maximize content retention, and support business outcomes and industry compliance
  • Creates varied support materials, presentations, training programs, tools, simulations, and/or micro learning components and modules.
  • Supports small projects that mature key learning programmatic capabilities and refine internal processes for the department.
  • Designs, develops and delivers educational, training, and learning products and services for the business.
  • Prepares, coordinates and/or delivers pre-meeting, learning course, and project working group materials, facilities, and communications per established timelines and milestones.
  • Performs special projects, assignments, and administrative tasks per business needs.

Keys to Success:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)
  • In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Working knowledge of project management standards and practices
  • Basic consultancy skills
  • Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual training delivery platforms, and various learning design and development software
  • Effective ability to query, compile, enter, track and maintain data and records management systems
  • Fundamental ability to translate issues into actionable business solutions
  • Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills to deliver high quality work within project timelines
  • Effective ability to deliver learning products, services, and solutions in a collaborative and cross functional global environment, with an understanding of the user perspective
  • Effective oral presentation and written communication skills

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  • Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
  • Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
  • Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Client-provided location(s): Highland Heights, KY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01293682
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