Trainer

What we're looking for

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in a life science or engineering discipline preferred
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, along with general understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of computer applications, SAP, ETQ is desirable
• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs, and respond with appropriate action/delivery

How you will thrive

• Identifies potential training needs and develops applicable training material.
• Conducts safety, quality and first day orientation classes for new hires.
• Responsible to effectively teach knowledge, concepts, and skills encompassed within the curriculum.
• Makes all arrangements necessary for the placement of trainees, capabilities and QWI; supervises trainees in that training.
• Prepares and submits a course of study including program objectives, student performance objectives, and daily lesson plans.
• Continually reviews the curriculum and makes necessary recommendations for changes in process.
• Conducts regular process audits of QWI's and behavior observations of employees in specific process.
• At the completion of associate's training, completes appropriate sign-off of QWI's.
• Accurately and punctually submits to the Supervisor all forms and completed trainings for required filing.
• Attends meetings as required by the Supervisor.
• Provides effective coaching and mentoring while acting as a liaison between the Supervisor and the associate
• Analyzes instructional situations and develops an effective course of action to achieve maximum learning by the associates(s)
• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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