GLP Training Specialist — Compliance & SOP Expert

Altasciences; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altasciences in Columbia, MO is seeking a Training Specialist (All Levels) to develop, coordinate, and ensure GLP-compliant training programs. You will manage SOPs, document control, and cross-train staff across departments, while maintaining training records and supporting QA audits.

The role requires hands-on training, strong organizational skills, and ability to improve processes for accuracy and efficiency in a regulated laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological sciences or related field (education may be substituted with related lab experience)
• 2+ years working in a vivarium setting
• 1+ years staff training experience
• 3+ years in a research or regulated environment preferred
• Professional certification in area of expertise preferred
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office
• English proficiency written and verbal
• Intermediate maths skills
• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and qualification requirements, ensuring compliance with FDA (GLP), L&I, and other regulatory agencies
• Research new procedures, train and oversee their implementation
• Coordinate with department trainers and management to schedule training and cross training
• Train and cross train in the technical execution of current protocols and SOPs, daily activities
• Help identify training staff and ensure uniform training content across trainer staff
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of training programs and may assist with the creation and maintenance of training forms or electronic records
• Focus on process management and standardization to improve efficiency and quality
• Determine proper documentation of training procedures and data acquisition to document compliance
• Work with all groups to improve processes
• Monitor and communicate training deadlines to ensure adherence to schedules
• Communicate training deadlines to study personnel and department management
• Track milestones and ensure training schedules are up to date
• Manage the timely review and assembly of training documentation
• Assign and oversee duties to personnel necessary to complete training objectives
• Provide hands-on training of staff for classes and technical skills, and assesses competency
• Respond to Quality Assurance audits for training processes and corrective actions that require training
• Perform QC review of data in a timely manner
• Work with different departments to help ensure consistency of training practices and organization
• Support and participate in study procedures if necessitated by workload
• Supervise studies, procedures and research assignments and coordinate duties of personnel and study teams
• Participate in evaluation, performance or maintenance of new systems or equipment
• Maintain general organization and cleanliness of work area, including cleaning and disinfecting procedure rooms and preparation areas

Skills

Vivarium experience

Staff training

Regulated environment experience

Documentation & SOP management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences or related field

Job description

Altasciences in Columbia, MO is seeking a Training Specialist (All Levels) to develop, coordinate, and ensure GLP-compliant training programs. You will manage SOPs, document control, and cross-train staff across departments, while maintaining training records and supporting QA audits.

The role requires hands-on training, strong organizational skills, and ability to improve processes for accuracy and efficiency in a regulated laboratory setting.