Training Specialist - Life Science Manufacturing

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

At MilliporeSigma, at our 545 South Ewing location in St. Louis we are seeking a Training Specialist.     In this role, you will utilize the capabilities below to enhance performance, drive innovation, and achieve strategic goals.  ot all capabilities are relevant to every role, please refer to your role’s technical capabilities and skills to ensure alignment with the global function.   The hours for this role are Monday-Friday 10:00am- 6:30pm, with occasional need for a shift change. 

• Safety and Quality Excellence: Ensuring the adherence to safety and quality regulations, specifications, and policies to enable strong delivery to the customer. Enabling team members to pre-empt injuries and quality non-conformances by using data-driven insights, formal risk assessments, and proactive safety and quality observations.  

• Building & Empowering Autonomous Teams: Establishing a unified, customer-centric delivery approach by forming cross-functional teams within the organization promoting teamwork and collaboration. Developing autonomous culture within these teams by enhancing individual contributors' skills through targeted training programs & enabling team members to work independently to drive efficiency and innovation. 
• Operational & Supply Chain Excellence: Ability to manage processes and resources to enhance workforce agility, by leveraging tools and processes of Life Science Production System to ensure reliable supply and cost efficiency. Knowledgeable about supply chain components and the flow of goods and services from raw materials to customers. 
• Change Management: Proactively guides teams through change using basic change management concepts. Ability to translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable plan for production floor with storytelling and examples. Ability to minimize resistance, engage stakeholders, and promote adaptability to achieve operational goals. 
• Training Development and Enhancement: Ability to develop and enhance training procedures, ensuring all training materials are up-to-date and effective for new and existing employees. Responsible for training new employees on operational activities, including all applicable department, site, and company SOPs. 
• Quality and Safety Compliance: Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and the ability to conduct quality reviews and enhance safety performance within the department. Conducts safety audits, ensures employees are trained on safe handling of hazardous materials, and assists in addressing unsafe situations.
• Technical Expertise: Acts as a technical resource for employees, providing guidance on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensuring tasks are performed accurately. 
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Proficient in verbal and written communication, facilitating effective training sessions and maintaining positive employee relations. 
• Process Improvement: Actively involved in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and quality within the manufacturing environment. 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc. ) or  educational field with emphasis in science
• 2 + years in scientific manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a training role or coaching role
• Experience writing training documents, determine training objectives and assess training effectiveness
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing
• Detail oriented and process improvement experience

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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