Operations Training Specialist
As part of the Thermo Fisher 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.
About the role
We are seeking an Operations Training Specialist at Thermo Fisher 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive training programs for manufacturing operations
- Ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain high standards of quality and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Coordinate comprehensive training initiatives and develop engaging content
- Support a culture of continuous learning and excellence
- Design and implement training programs
- Maintain documentation systems and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions
- Track program effectiveness
- Support regulatory audits and inspections
- Recommend process improvements
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or clinical operations
- Previous work experience in a cGMP environment, manufacturing, operations, production, or warehouse
- Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices
- Experience developing and delivering training programs and materials
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training documentation systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- 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
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
Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-related bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities