Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Technical Trainer II – GMP Labs
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Job Summary:
As a Technical Trainer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will contribute to developing and delivering effective learning solutions that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You will partner with business leaders to design, implement and evaluate comprehensive training programs that drive operational excellence and ensure regulatory compliance. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you will deliver training to new employees in the following areas: basic laboratory systems, study conduct, technical procedures and proper laboratory procedures.
You will collaborate with project and program leaders to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning programs, products, and services that support our GMP laboratory operations in Athlone. Your work will directly impact employee development, operational effectiveness, and ultimately customer success through improved quality and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
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Presenting and facilitating new employee orientation sessions to introduce GMP principles, laboratory expectations, and quality standards.
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Training laboratory staff on the set up, use, basic troubleshooting, and data interpretation for NEOP modules and techniques such as HPLC, osmolality, appearance etc. including the data acquisition systems.
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Designing, developing and implementing training modules and training materials.
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Managing learning management system activities, tracking metrics, and ensuring training compliance.
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You will collaborate across functions to identify knowledge gaps, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement of training programs.
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Developing proficiency in new technology, software and processes to enable development and support of training and business initiatives.
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Collaborating with project teams and functional leaders to plan, coordinate,
document, and deliver learning solutions that enhance technical competency,
ensure GMP compliance, and support business and regulatory objectives. -
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and small-scale projects that
advance learning program maturity, strengthen training effectiveness, and
optimize departmental processes in alignment with GMP and corporate quality
expectations. -
Partnering with system administrators and quality teams to ensure training records,
curricula, and course materials are current, compliant, and properly catalogued
within electronic learning systems. -
Performing special projects and administrative duties to support department goals,
training system enhancements, and site quality initiatives -
The role requires strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and dedication to helping others learn and develop.
Required qualifications and experience:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (preferably in pharmaceutical, manufacturing or regulated industry)
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Knowledge of laboratory procedures, systems, processes, documentation and analytical instrumentation including data acquisition systems.
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Knowledge of laboratory requirements, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
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Ability to review advanced analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
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Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, virtual training delivery platforms and
various learning design and development software -
Effective ability to query, compile, enter, track and maintain data and records management systems
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Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills to deliver high-quality work within project timelines
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Effective ability to deliver learning products, services and solutions in a collaborative and cross functional global environment, with an understanding of the user perspective
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Excellent project management and organizational skills
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Detail-oriented professional with collaborative mindset
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant.
