GMP Trainer - 12 Hour Shift

Lonza Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive and supportive environment

Ongoing training opportunities

Exposure to industry-leading systems

Job summary

Lonza Group in Florida is seeking a GMP Trainer to develop employee knowledge across our manufacturing operations. You will design and deliver training programs, support onboarding and qualification activities, and keep training systems compliant with regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Safety teams to build a skilled workforce that backs operational excellence. The role includes creating materials, delivering classroom and hands-on training, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in manufacturing, training, or a related environment.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience creating training content, assessments, and employee development materials.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and training records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, on-the-job training programs, job aids, and assessments.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training covering safety, GMP, GDP, equipment operation, and site procedures.
• Support onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and refresher training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, and training matrices.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure training meets business and compliance requirements.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training solutions to improve employee performance and effectiveness.
• Support training activities across multiple shifts as business needs require.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Training content creation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there is no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses improve people's lives. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that is the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a GMP Trainer, you will play a key role in developing employee knowledge and capability across our manufacturing operations. You will design and deliver engaging training programs, support employee onboarding and qualification activities, and help ensure training systems remain compliant with regulatory and quality requirements. Working closely with Operations, Quality, and Safety teams, you will help build a skilled workforce that supports operational excellence.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a global life sciences company.
• Ongoing training and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading manufacturing and quality systems.
• The opportunity to contribute to products that improve lives around the world.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, on-the-job training programs, job aids, and assessments.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training covering safety, GMP, GDP, equipment operation, and site procedures.
• Support onboarding, qualification, cross-training, and refresher training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, qualification documentation, and training matrices.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure training meets business and compliance requirements.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training solutions to improve employee performance and effectiveness.
• Support training activities across multiple shifts as business needs require.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in manufacturing, training, or a related environment.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience creating training content, assessments, and employee development materials.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and training records.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support training on all shifts as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds overhead without assistance.
• Ability to perform cleaning activities using a 20-foot wand above head height.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection, including respirators or powered air-purifying respirators, and required protective clothing.
• Ability to work in cold environments and perform physical tasks as required.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Success at Lonza is measured not only by what we do, but also by how we do it. We are committed to ethical behavior, sustainability, and putting people first.

Lonza 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, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.