Technical Training Specialist

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)  Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities  Education reimbursement 401k program Learning platform And more! 

Position overview

Under general supervision of the Manager of Production Process Training, the Technical Training Specialist develops, coordinates, and conducts technical skill-based training for production employees with an emphasis on the equipment operation, theory and basic techniques. The Training Specialist is responsible for developing training modules and manuals within a framework provided by the training department, conducting needs assessments utilizing needs assessment tools provided by the training department for all manufacturing technical skill-based training, and maintaining the training record databases for manufacturing trainees. The position must evaluate trainees’ performance and make recommendations for retraining or release to appropriate department supervisor. The Training Specialist creates and maintains metrics then communicates information regarding those metrics with area supervisors. The role performs annual re-qualification certifications as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential job duties

Coordinate, schedule and conduct technical skill-based training based upon established curricula Recommend, implement, and administer OTJ and classroom training to enhance employee work performance Perform training needs assessments/analysis (using provided tools), and initiate, develop, and/or coordinate the implementation of specific technical skills training for manufacturing employees based on the assessment, with oversight and approval of the training manager Develop knowledge/skill assessment testing using provided tools, for employees in line with department/job requirements Develop and implement training modules and manuals utilizing provided framework and with training department approvals for manufacturing employees Establish and maintain logs, metrics, filing, and record keeping systems and ensure that all relevant training records are complete, accurate, and up-to-date for all initial training and retraining of employees Establish and maintain annual retraining certifications for all employees Coordinate pre-manufacturing meetings that will review all relevant documentation for a specific process Interface with manufacturing personnel for their specific department

Education, experience, certification and licensures

Required

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or equivalent environment

Preferred

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.      Ability to write and edit technical documents, SOPs, instructions write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Supervisor s, clients, customers, and the general public Ability to apply basic math concepts Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access, as this individual will perform work within these systems on a routine basis Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to organize time in order to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement technical writing and instructions Effective inter-personal relation skills, while maintaining the adaptability to achieve company goals Verbally expresses ideas and facts in a clear, logical, concise and in accepted grammatical style

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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