Technical Trainer - Laboratory
Aspen Pharma Group
2023/09/22
Eastern Cape
Job Ref #: TTLabSept23
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancies that exists in Capability Department. The successful incumbent will report to the SVP Training Manager. All applications are to be received on or before 29 September 2023. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.
Job Description
- Plan, direct, conduct and facilitate on the job training activities in respective production area.
- Targeted upskilling of workforce in line with strategic direction set for Capability.
- Ensure new employees are trained to assume assigned roles, and current employees’ skills and knowledge are aligned with work responsibilities.
Job Requirements
Training development
- Develop curricula for specific roles, in collaboration with departmental management and support functions.
- Develop material for training programs and review, evaluate and modify existing and proposed programs.
- Develop relevant assessment tools, on the job observations (practical observations) and job aids.
Training planning and administration
- Prepare and administer site training programs.
- Plan and track training activities.
- Coordinate with managers and SMEs to ensure software and equipment training is up to date and content is aligned with SOPs and departmental / technical requirements.
- Maintain training records for employees in production area and report on training activities, as required.
- Ensure compliant documentation is kept of training activities.
- Support and assist other departmental work when necessary to maintain current understanding of needs.
Training facilitation
- Conduct training programs and sessions, as applicable to the production area.
- Train on applicable procedures and processes as per regulatory requirements.
- Administer and evaluate training assessments.
- Assess and evaluate on the job application after completion of the training.
- Put measures in place to address competency gaps after the training.
- Deliver topic specific training as required.
- Understand and train on applicable procedures and processes required in regulatory requirements.
Skills Required
Background/experience
- 6 years' relevant experience
- Practical experience in a relevant technical field
- Pharmaceutical industry experience and/ or experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Understanding of training procedures and techniques
- National Diploma in relevant technical field (Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biomedical Science / Engineering), or a related discipline
Specific job skills
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
Competencies
- Meeting Deadlines
- Finalising Outputs
- Making Decisions
- Customer Awareness
- Interrogating Information