Training Specialist

ThermoFisher Scientific; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Bonus

Annual merit increase

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

ThermoFisher Scientific is seeking an Operations Training Specialist to design and maintain comprehensive training programs for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a GMP environment.

You will ensure employees are trained to meet quality and regulatory standards, develop engaging learning content, and track program effectiveness across cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes documentation, continuous learning, and compliance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or clinical operations.
• Formal training qualification or certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and materials.
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools.
• Strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow GMP requirements.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive training programs for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate training initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Create engaging content and track program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and solutions.

Skills

GMP knowledge

cGMP regulations

Training delivery

E-learning platforms

Project management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Operations Training Specialist

As part of the ThermoFisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Operations Training Specialist at ThermoFisher Scientific, where you will have a key role in developing and maintaining comprehensive training programs for our manufacturing operations. You will ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain our high standards of quality and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Working in a GMP environment, you will coordinate comprehensive training initiatives, develop engaging content, and support a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Your contributions will enhance the organization as you design and implement training programs, maintain documentation systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs, create effective learning solutions, and track program effectiveness. This role contributes directly to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or clinical operations
• Formal training qualification or certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and materials
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools
• Strong presentation and facilitation abilities
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow GMP requirements
• Problem-solving skills and ability to recommend process improvements

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Employees must be able to wear:

• Cleanroom suits
• Hair coverings and beard coverings where applicable
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Face coverings as required
• Work in a temperature-controlled cleanroom.
• Stand and walk for an entire shift. (10-12 hours)
• Perform repetitive movements, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Follow GMP procedures and contamination-control rules

What We Offer

• Compensation
  • Competitive Pay
  • Performance Related Bonus where eligible
  • Annual merit performance-based increase
• Excellent Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.