Manufacturing Training Specialist II

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and delivery of technical training for the Manufacturing organization. Also, the Manufacturing Training Specialist II will prepare training, design documents, and manage instructional design projects.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

50% Training Design and Delivery

• Maintain, deliver, facilitate, and continuously improve training including instructor-led sessions, qualifications, and on-line self-paced courses.
• Design & develop training content and materials for technical training for the Manufacturing organization at FDBT based on unit operations.
• Collaborate with SMEs for developing new courses and revising existing ones.
• Conduct theory lectures, and others as needed.
• Training administration (creating and submitting forms, etc.)
• Assist with specific advanced training, and other trainings as needed.
• Create electronic trainings using various technologies, including PowerPoint training, CBTs, Articulate 360, and videos.
• Give specific advanced training, and other trainings as needed.
• Schedule training sessions for manufacturing teams.

30% GMP Compliance

• Use various electronic tools to provide on demand, weekly, and monthly reports
• Assist various groups with CAPAs, DRs, etc., as needed.
• Perform curriculum reviews in Compliance Wire
• Initiate training specific CAPAs, DRs, etc.
• Conduct internal training audits to ensure manufacturing trainers are performing adequately.

20% Training Assessment

• Conduct Training Assessments to identify the level of training needed.
• Perform quality review of training materials, as needed.
• Perform curriculum development.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop strategic relationships, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Must possess good to excellent writing and PC skills with a knowledge base in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Proven success in leading complex projects and bringing them to conclusion.
• Excellent knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to the biotechnology industry.
• Self-discipline and excellent attention to detail.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently, and up to 50 pounds; on occasion.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of relevant experience in either a technical role in a scientific field or industrial setting.
• Associate’s degree and four (4) years of relevant experience in either a technical role in a scientific field or industrial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in either a technical role in a scientific field or industrial setting.
• Two (2) years of prior GMP or other heavily regulated manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous training experience.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and/or manufacturing instruments/equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Note: Academic laboratory or military experience may be considered for this role, in lieu of technical experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Experience with the operation of Biotech/pharmaceutical process equipment in a process development or cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing, conducting, and evaluating training programs.
• Prior experience administering functions of a learning management system

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).