Microbiology Trainer

Purpose and Scope

Responsible for delivery of training for all quality control microbiology test methods including raw materials, finished product, bulk water, EM and stability samples to the QCM team. Responsible for creating, revising implementing and archiving training processes and training material to ensure that the training provided to the team is comprehensive and current to applicable cGMP standards, and will monitor its effectiveness.

• Schedule and monitor training of new employees to ensure a smooth transition into the laboratory.
• Serve as Trainer for the QC Microbiology Lab including the delivery of training on technical topics to the QCM team.
• Perform training of all new hires, including skills verification, basic documentation, and LIMS/ MODA use.
• Mentor and train junior analysts in a variety of sample preparations and lab techniques.
• Mentor analysts in day‑to‑day testing and documentation after training to ensure retention of training materials and demonstration of best practices.
• Assist newly trained analysts in troubleshooting methods or instrumentation.
• Design and maintain a robust onboarding and training program for new hires to the QCM team.
• Develop and deliver technical training as required in relation to microbiology and aseptic techniques.
• Support the introduction of new methods/techniques/technologies into the QCM Lab.
• Manage the training program for QCM including planning and facilitating workshops and supporting the translation of the output to procedural/process updates.
• Create and maintain up to date training matrices for each applicable site.
• Documentation flow and paperwork practices – Improving Right First Time and reducing GDP errors within QCM through training improvements.
• Develop simplified and effective scheduling for training activities to maximize available resources.
• Coach and train new and existing employees on the knowledge and skills required for job function.
• Partner with management to review and update employee training matrices in the ELMS.
• Gather data about training metrics and work with management to ensure efficiencies, effective learning outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Assist microbiology management in ensuring training requirements are met for new and existing employees prior to performing job tasks.
• Provide in person coaching to employees post‑training to ensure retention of training materials and demonstration of best practices through training audits and GEMBA’s.
• Facilitate the regular review and updating of training materials.
• Audit training records to ensure complete and accurate recording of employee training documentation.
• Serve as department Learning Administrator for microbiology employees ensuring accurate assignment, recording and documentation of training activities in the Electronic Learning Management System (ELMS).
• Maintain qualification as a trained trainer and assessor and work with management and L&D to ensure adequate trainer and assessor availability across all shifts and locations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for departmental training materials and processes. Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and L&D to develop and update them.
• Ensure documentation of all activities and maintain training records according to good documentation practices data integrity and ALCOA+.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of employee skills matrices for the purpose of identifying skill gaps and planning training activities.
• Provide support to department leadership with the implementation of ELMS enhancements and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Upon delegation, may be responsible for representing the QC Microbiology laboratory when communicating with outside departments. Provide support to the department leadership with the implementation of new training systems and related continuous improvement efforts. Generate new ideas to create efficiencies and improve processes; willingly support new ideas and process enhancements.
• Prioritize tasks and perform job duties with guidance from management. Work to complete tasks in an efficient manner and serve as a productive member of the department.…