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Training Specialist

TennesseeOnsiteFull TimePosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • GMP manufacturing
  • pharmaceutical operations
  • clinical operations
  • cGMP regulations
  • good documentation practices
  • facilitation
  • project management skills
  • accuracy
  • cleanroom environments
  • process improvements

Nice to have

  • formal training qualification
  • e-learning platforms
  • digital training tools

Role summary

ThermoFisher Scientific is seeking an Operations Training Specialist to develop and maintain comprehensive training programs for their manufacturing operations. This role ensures employees have the knowledge and skills for quality and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a GMP environment. Responsibilities include coordinating training, developing content, supporting continuous learning, designing and implementing programs, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify needs and track effectiveness. The position requires a high school diploma, 2 years of GMP manufacturing experience, and strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation practices. Experience with e-learning platforms, presentation, and project management skills are preferred.

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Operations Training Specialist

As part of the ThermoFisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.


DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Operations Training Specialist at ThermoFisher Scientific, where you will have a key role in developing and maintaining comprehensive training programs for our manufacturing operations. You will ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain our high standards of quality and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Working in a GMP environment, you will coordinate comprehensive training initiatives, develop engaging content, and support a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Your contributions will enhance the organization as you design and implement training programs, maintain documentation systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs, create effective learning solutions, and track program effectiveness. This role contributes directly to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
• 2 years of experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or clinical operations

• Formal training qualification or certification preferred

• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices

• Experience developing and delivering training programs and materials

• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools

• Strong presentation and facilitation abilities

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed

• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow GMP requirements

• Problem-solving skills and ability to recommend process improvements

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Employees must be able to wear:

Cleanroom suits

Hair coverings and beard coverings where applicable

Gloves

Safety glasses

Face coverings as required

Work in a temperature-controlled cleanroom.

Stand and walk for an entire shift. (10-12 hours)

Perform repetitive movements, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Follow GMP procedures and contamination-control rules


What We Offer:
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Performance Related Bonus where eligible
Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits
Medical benefits
Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

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