Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. From accelerating life sciences research to solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we're here to support our customers. Our team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

Job Title: Ops Training Specialist II

Location: Paisley

Employment Type: Full-time 

As Training Specialist you will implement the regional and local learning strategy, ensuring that our people possess, all the necessary capabilities and skills to meet current and future business performance ambitions. This is a critical role for ensuring the smooth running of our Paisley site as well as for promoting a sustained positive learning culture.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Work in partnership with local people managers, the site leadership team and with the regional Learning & Development team to define and implement the GBS Paisley Learning and Development plan that meets short-term priorities whilst focusing on long term business objectives.Proactively lead all aspects of learning initiatives (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate, Administrate), including new hire On-boarding, Professional and Process training, leadership, competencies and culture development initiatives. Build and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external partners.Be point of contact for training completion and administration issues Organize, facilitate team buildings or team development sessions Build, lead, train and support the local internal trainer network, act as the point of contact for themDevelop and maintain training calendar and training catalogue Administrate and track training completion and attendance Create training reportsEnsure audit readiness on the Learning and Development areaSupport HR when L&D is in scope for auditMeasure the effectiveness of training events and learning initiatives, including clear metrics that drives continuous improvementWork with the global and regional Learning & Development Manager to develop, implement and apply local and regional Learning and Development policies and procedures.Acts as the local ambassador for corporate learning and development programmes 

 Skills:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly growing/changing work environmentExcellent communicatorSelf-motivated with a bias for action and a keen sense of urgencyMust possess adequate computer skills in Microsoft 365 Office applicationsDemonstrable ability to work with and influence business leaders to define and implement L&D plans that support long term business objectives.Passion about training, desire and ability to instruct and help othersStrong project – and partner management skillsStrong written, verbal communication skills and presentation skillsPeople-oriented attitudeAbility to handle multiple tasks and solve complex problemsDisplay attention to detail and accuracyGood organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and / or delegate effectivelyDemonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers

Experience:

2+ years trainer experience, preferably in shared service environmentDemonstrable Learning and Development experience gained within a complex, shared services environmentStrong experience in adult learning and developmentEvidence of working within a matrix managed environment with proven ability to influence and drive changeExperience in an operational business environment; demonstrable customer-focused approachProven experience in implementing programs and processes that yield positive resultsExposure to process improvement efforts (e.g. Kaizen, PPI, six sigma, practical process improvement)Experience with a Learning Management System is a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, organizational psychology, adult learning, etc.) is a plus

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.