Laboratory Training Assistant

Job Description

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Job Description About Us: Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories’ mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients is expected. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. What Takeda can offer you: Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you. More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Responsible for assisting with the development, design, implementation and execution of specific training and development initiatives. Assists with developing training curriculum and materials based on needs assessments of skills required to perform jobs in the organization, changing compliance requirements, etc.ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with staff training requirements (50%)

  • Assists with developing and updating minimum training requirements.

  • Supports the development and updating of training documents and materials.

  • Monitors progress for semi-annual and annual refresher training for staff as required by training plans or regulatory requirements.

  • Assists with facilitation of new employee orientation process (NEO).

• Assist with design, development, implementation and delivery of specific training and development initiatives to meet training needs across the facility. (25%)

  • Works with business partners to assist with developing and delivering training programs for various initiatives within the laboratory.

  • Deliver training courses as needed.

• Manage administrative function of training department (25%)

  • LMS Admin functions to include monitoring training, assigning training and running reports.

  • Assist with SOP monthly implementation training.

  • Effectively filing and periodically auditing training records.

• Other duties as assigned

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Knowledge of Principles of Adult Learning or previous train-the-trainer certification is preferred.

• Incumbent must have demonstrated excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively with employees of varying levels and backgrounds.

• Attention to detail, good problem solving, organization and analytical skills required.

• Customer orientation, teamwork skills and the ability to actively commit to, support and participate in continuous improvement activities are necessary for success in this position.

• Travel as needed to support goals as well as ability to work flexible hours to meet training needs.

• Familiarity with personal computer and various office computer programs.

• Walking, standing, observing others performing work assignments.

• Ability to work in an office / production environment.

• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

• The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Leadership

• Integrity

• Fairness

• Honesty

• Perseverance

• Putting the patient at the center

• Building trust with society

• Reinforcing our reputation

• Developing the business

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Must be able to determine impact to product quality when training deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

• Must be able to perform assessment of new projects/platforms and determine the level and complexity of training required for the learner, taking into consideration different learning styles.

Interaction

• Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company. Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.

Complexity

• Travel up to 10% of time may be required

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Essential: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology,) preferred. OR Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. AND Experienced trainer with a minimum of 1 year of lab experience.Desired: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college/university in a medical technology.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

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U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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