new hires and existing employees on an on-going basis, ensuring they can learn critical skills needed for career progression. The Trainer is responsible for maintaining training checklists, conducting competency backssments, training existing staff on new workflows (as applicable, and participating in regulatory audits if requested.
This position requires strong training, presentation, facilitation, and communications skills. The ability to draw from both internal and external resources and knowledge to develop training materials and maximize effectiveness is required. Responsibilities: Competency backssments on the duties of Lab Scientist Training of new employees in role in conjunction
with Supervisor(s) Ensuring new employees have all the tools required during training. Develop programs and curriculum for the employees of the organization for in-job training.
Updating training program with accordance to current processes and following proper approval chain. Developing and updating job aides as needed for employees, in collaboration with Quality Department. Collaborate with management to identify training needs and schedule appropriate training sessions for employees. Communicate with management to determine training needs and training schedules of employees. Communicate to management the status of personnel, procedures, workloads, etc. in a timely manner, notify management
of any present or potential issues related to quality of service, processes, or compliance.
Identify problem areas and develop recommendations and plans for solutions. Analyze the effectiveness of training and develop appropriate modification if needed. Develop systems to monitor and ensure employees are performing their responsibilities according to the training. Provide support and mentoring for new employees while conducting an evaluation and identifying sections where improvements are needed. Works with the QA and Safety Supervisor; attends Committee meetings to implement changes as needed. Leads and/or assists in the development/ongoing continuous quality management for the laboratory.
Evaluates and assists with lean projects in the laboratory that works to improve overall processes to help the company provide quality care in a cost effective and timely manner to its patients. Travel required. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: Education : Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or similar. Experience : 2-4+ years of high complexity PCR based laboratory experience required! Previous/current experience with training scientists in a CAP regulated lab required. Ability to edit, create and maintain SOPs and training documents.
Broad understanding of sterile technique and cleaning for a PCR lab. Basic understanding of the data and internal controls. 2+ years of testing using Open Array workflow and Quant Studio instruments. Knowledge/Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and exceptional oral & written communication. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. Ability to work independently and complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. ABOUT OUR CLIENT: MP's client is the nation's leading PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, advancing healthcare through decentralized patient-directed testing, large-scale surveillance pathogen testing, antimicrobial stewardship, and value-based care programs.
In a global environment threatened by growing antimicrobial resistance, rapid diagnoses matter. MP's client sets the pace for industry-leading laboratory operations through unparalleled turnaround time, yielding insights that mobilize accurate clinical decisions. With over 20 years in the clinical laboratory industry, MP's client provides services to over 10,000 clinicians nationwide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Salary Range : $75,000 - $90,000 per year Final compensation for this role is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills and certifications. Lab Location : Clarksville, IN. (10 minutes from Louisville, KY). This position will require travel to various other lab locations if training is needed! 40% travel is what is estimated for this role today. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and more. Shift/Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday (8-hour shifts, start time around 2:00am - 4:00am). Night shift!
