Training Coordinator, Research & Development

Position Summary

This position is responsible for onboarding and training employees in the Research & Development department. Facilitates development of laboratory-based training plans and curricula for existing employees, and for new hires to ensure smooth transition into their new roles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates new hire and existing employee training plans.
• Manages scheduling of training tasks and coordinates with the various R&D trainers to ensure new hires are trained in a timely fashion.
• Updates and supplements training opportunities as the department priorities and skill requirements change.
• Analyzes existing training requirements and content and makes recommendations for updates.
  • Ensures consistency in training curricula across departments and with the company.
  • Coordinates with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Control for review of new training curricula.
• Tracks training attendance and trainee performance. Provides feedback to supervisors.
• Maintains training records. Generates and distributes weekly training reports to team managers.
• Conducts training sessions and assists employees through the training process.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field or relevant work experience.
  • A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of training management experience
• Experience working in a laboratory setting
• Experience with Biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general laboratory terminology, proper laboratory equipment handling practice, and safe work practices.
• Solid organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks and manage indirect resources.
• Logical problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to organize and move tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, identify and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines for project completion
  • Ability to interact professionally at multiple levels within a client-oriented organization
• Familiarity with MS Office and standard productivity tools.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• There are aspects of this position that may require an individual to work at heights above four (4) feet and move/lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Standard biology laboratory environment with chemical and biological reagents up to BSL-2.
• May be asked to work and train in labs handling pathogens or select agents.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $67,900 to $101,000. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness club membership contribution (voluntary)
• Pet insurance (voluntary)
• Identity theft protection (voluntary)
• Home and auto insurance discounts (voluntary)
• Optional supplemental life insurance (voluntary)

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