QC Microbiology Training Coordinator

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The Training Coordinator supports quality control and assurance by training and mentoring the microbiology department in environmental monitoring, in-process microbiology testing, water testing, gas testing, and any required client specific testing.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field.
• 4 or more years of related work experience in a lab or pharma, biopharma, and/or biotech manufacturing environment.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in an Aseptic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Map out training plans and schedules and designing/developing training programs.
• Audit job code curriculum and lead the design and development of training materials.
• Identify appropriate training methods per case (virtual, simulated, mentoring, on-the-job training, professional development classes, etc.).
• Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each educational session.
• Perform audits for training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform on the floor audits of training execution and materials.
• Perform any training or SOP/TM revisions that result from Action Items/CAPAs.
• Maintain qualifications for routine Micro tasks.
• Support routine tasks as needed including, but not limited to water sampling, environmental monitoring, and compressed gas sampling.
• Serve as primary trainer for tasks performed by Microbiology staff.
• Maintain laboratory equipment - including coordination of calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Comply with applicable GMPs.
• Maintain good practices with regards to processes and/or internal conditions leading to an aseptic environment.
• Maintain laboratory logbooks and other forms to document proper GLP testing.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.