Global Training Officer Jobs

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Training and Support

• Supports the global rollout of LIMS through appropriate training and training materials
• Training documentations
• Assists the global teams and application support group in resolving LIMS issues
• Training team
• Assists the LIMS training manager in upskilling the training team
• Creates, updates, and maintains training-related documentations
• Reviews training-related documentations
• Plans, designs, and implements LIMS* global training package and delivers the training program based on organizational needs

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures that the LIMS community is updated with new functionality, enhancements and fixes through forum, additional training, new feature training and announcements
• Plans, designs, and implements LIMS global training package and delivers the training program based on organizational needs in a standard or customized format covering but not limited to the following:
• User-friendly navigation through LIMS menus
• Collaborates with the business and LIMS teams to ensure that new LIMS functionalities, updates/enhancement, and fixes are incorporated into the appropriate training, training materials and training documentations
• Detailed explanation and demonstration of functions and laboratory process and principles behind such functions
• Provides technical expertise to project stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of LIMS projects
• Assists in resolving issues raised to application support group or global LIMS teams
• Spearheads training needs analysis and communicates training needs to stakeholders
• Coordinates training events and creates necessary documentation thereof (e.g., training plans, data sheets, evaluation reports)
• Supports the global rollout of LIMS through training (instructor-led training delivered virtually or on site) and training materials designed according to the specific needs of the trainees (customized according to the roles, business process, laboratory workflow process, types of samples, tests, best practice, and global standards)
• Reviews training plans proposed by the Head of Training Management and provide feedback based on experience
• Produce clear training materials based on user type (end users, superusers, laboratory managers, business managers, IT support, support teams, deployment teams and global LIMS teams)
• Ensures that users of any level are continuously upskilled in using LIMS by means of classroom or web-based trainings

Qualifications
Education: A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.) is required.
Experience

• Desirable adult training qualifications.
• Minimum 5yrs laboratory experience
• Microsoft Office (Word, excel Power Point).
• Good understanding of laboratory practices and techniques (i.e., Good Laboratory Practice) and laboratory accreditation requirements (ISO 17025).
• Video editor software (Camtasia or similar).
• Laboratory Chemist, Software Engineer or Laboratory experience required.
• Fluent in English and French (Written & Spoken).

Required Skills
With training experience

• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity
• Able to adjust schedule to accommodate different time zones
• Previous experience in using a LIMS system would be an advantage
• Good understanding of laboratory practices and techniques (i.e., Good Laboratory Practice) and laboratory accreditation requirements (ISO 17025)
• Business sector experience would be an advantage but not required
• Acts quickly and decisively and works well under pressure
• International exposure and flexibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Bilingual (English/French) mandatory

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.