Associate Training Specialist

Job Information

Number
ICIMS-2024-7841
Job function
HR
Job type
Full-time
Location
Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States
Country
United States
Shift
1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

 

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

 

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary:

 

This position assists with developing, implementing, and maintain training materials, programs and records that focus on improving the competencies of team members to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, written procedures and role-based training requirements.  Works proactively to ensure that required training is identified, assigned and completed by affected team member to meet Quality and corporate objectives, and to reduce process deviations and support the production of quality products.  This role also supports employee learning and development by providing support and guidance to stakeholders on various types of learning interventions. 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

  • Assists with the development and maintenance of role-based training requirements by functional group.
  • Supports Training Group owners to ensure group definitions and training requirements assigned to the group meets the needs of the company and the minimum needs for compliance
  • Assists with reviews of new and revised procedural documents and consults with originators and training group owners to ensure compliance with training requirements and alignment with roles.
  • Assists with training needs requests, from origination to development and implementation, to tracking of session completion in SAP and following up with Functional Managers as necessary.
  • Provides feedback to stakeholders on creating learning interventions following the ADDIE model and incorporating adult learning principles, including use of a template library.
  • Provides administrative support for employee learning platforms.
  • Other items as assigned.

Networking/Key Relationships:

  • To be determined based on needs but could include interactions with all departments.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or related equivalent experience

Experience:

  • This is an entry-level position requiring a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with ERP systems desirable.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

 

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

  • Desire and aptitude to quickly learn and apply new knowledge and skills
  • Flexible, organized and able to manage time; balances priorities and meets assigned deadlines
  • Customer-focused and able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people at multiple organizational levels
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Works independently and as part of a team
  • Analyzes situations, thinks creatively, and asks thoughtful questions

Travel Requirements:

  • Approximately 5% of time

 

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

 

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

 

www.werfen.com