Sr. Training Specialist

About the role

The Senior Training Specialist functions as a company-wide training leader, responsible for training strategy, standardization, and alignment across multiple departments. This role provides oversight of training frameworks, mentors Training Specialists I and II, and partners with leadership to ensure training systems support long-term business, quality, and regulatory needs. The Senior Training Specialist drives consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement of training programs across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement within department processes and training.
• Assess department training needs and identify gaps or improvement opportunities.
• For New Employee Orientation (NEO), assist with preparing and executing on new employee orientation lab-focused training.
• Collaborate with functional teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs and the effectiveness of established programs.
• Research new training techniques and suggest enhancements to existing training programs to meet the organization's changing needs.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of project management tools (e.g. Gantt Charts, Planner, Trello, Agile, SCRUM, RACI, KPIs).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and works independently.
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and internet usage; knowledge of PowerPoint or other learning technologies.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Soft skills – ability to work with people, approachability, and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentoring, hands-on training, materials development, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of ADDIE or other training development models.
• Effectively collaborate with SMEs, leaders, and other staff to meet the training and development needs.
• Talent development and strong desire to develop others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of applicable experience.
• Or AA/AS or equivalent with 5 years applicable experience.
• Laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with managing and facilitating training programs in at least one department or equivalent experience.
• Industry certification or equivalent education in training required.

Skills

• Project management tools (e.g. Gantt Charts, Planner, Trello, Agile, SCRUM, RACI, KPIs).
• Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and independent work capability.
• Microsoft Office, email, and internet usage.
• PowerPoint or other learning technologies.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Soft skills – working with people, approachability, and providing constructive feedback.
• Mentoring, hands-on training, materials development, and presentation skills.
• ADDIE or other training development models.
• Collaboration with SMEs, leaders, and other staff.
• Industry certification or equivalent education in training.

Benefits

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