Fitz Scientific is a world class monitoring and testing team that meets and exceeds our customers' expectations. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Microbiology Trainer to join a dynamic and growing team of scientists based in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
What we value:
* Safety – Keeping everyone safe
* Teamwork – Working, learning and coaching, so we can be our best together
* Innovation and Technical Development – As a science team we are always learning
* Service – Delivering our services to standard and on time
* Quality – Assurance of our data and learning from failures
Key Responsibilities:
Training / Coaching
* Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements including PPE usage.
* Evaluate employee competency levels to identify any skills gap.
* Develop a detailed training programme to address the skills gap in employees with clear objectives for the training.
* Evaluate the outcome of training with trainees.
* Maintain an up-to-date accurate record of the trainees’ progress and achievements.
* Assist in the development of on-line training records and training recording system.
* Training personnel in all areas of laboratory skills and techniques to meet required/specified standards.
* Formal hands-on training on how to complete a procedure to the standard required and respond to any questions or queries they may have.
* Trainee demonstrates their competence in the skills required to achieve the standards.
* Spiking of micro samples and competency assessments through blind sample assessments.
* Competence assessed against known samples.
* Develop a competency matrix to identify skill levels of trainees and agree plan of action to achieve the standard required.
* Continuous monitoring of employees’ skills on an ongoing basis to maintain the competency levels required.
* Ensure lab supervisors and managers are fully aware of the training schedules for employees.
* Provide lab managers and supervisors with feedback on progress of each trainee on a regular basis.
* Communicate with trainees and lab managers/supervisors on any skills issues to be addressed in a timely manner.
* Be proactive with lab managers/supervisors on reviewing and adjusting training requirements.
* Coaching - Experience led advice, direction, imparting of knowledge to build confidence and encourage development in people.
* Awareness information & hold toolbox sessions to maintain and improve skills levels.
Auditing
* Management of all auditing schedules.
* Completion of audits on a risk basis.
* High risk more frequent / low risk less frequent.
* Set up of internal blind testing and assessments.
* Proof that the training and coaching systems work.
* Draw up/agree/implement training actions to address non-conformances from audit findings.
Develop a risk profiling system – rating areas based on risk arising from:
* Experience of key personnel.
* Training of personnel.
* Incidents of non-conformances.
* PT data.
* Customer queries and complaints.
* Verified non-conformances.
* Volume of work increases or decreases – measured and verifiable.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Bachelors / Masters degree in Microbiology with 3 years experience working in a Microbiology Laboratory environment.
* Thorough understanding of the business.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Good patience to work with trainees at their own pace.
* Good coaching and team development skills.
* Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills to conduct training.
* Excellent presentation skills to present and handle training programmes effectively.
* Very good administration skills to manage training content and maintain records.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Familiar with using the Microsoft suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Have a good coaching style.
* Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
* Experience in conducting internal audits.
* Fluent in English both verbal and written.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland.
Working hours Mon-Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm (37.5-hour week).
The role offers a competitive salary to the right candidate. A great opportunity to gain professional development and growth within the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme.
* Gym membership.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Experience:
* Microbiological Laboratory: 3 years (required).
Work Location: In person.
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