Sr Training & Development Specialist

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join us as a Senior Operations Training Specialist and make a meaningful impact developing and delivering training programs across our organization. You'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and promoting a positive culture by designing and implementing effective learning solutions. Working closely with subject matter experts and business partners, you'll conduct learning needs analyses, develop curricula, and deliver training across multiple modalities to support business objectives and maintain compliance standards.

Your work will include creating innovative training materials using various formats (eLearning, videos, simulations, workshops), managing training documentation and schedules, evaluating training effectiveness, and continuously improving programs to enhance learning outcomes. You'll collaborate across functions to ensure training meets quality standards while supporting operational excellence, process improvements, and knowledge retention.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in training/learning & development, preferably in a regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Education, Instructional Design, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present effectively to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and learning management systems
• Experience creating engaging training content across multiple modalities (eLearning, instructor-led, video, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of cGMP/regulatory requirements and quality systems preferred
• Proficient in English; additional languages a plus
• Experience with learning technologies like Articulate, Captivate, or similar tools preferred
• Up to 50% travel may be required for some positions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
• Experience measuring and evaluating training effectiveness