An exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager across molecular biology to join a world leading Molecular Diagnostic organisation.
Job Title: Technical Training Manager – Molecular Biology Duration: Permanent Location: North-West of England SRG are working with a global Molecular Diagnostic company who as a result of continued worldwide success and expansion, are now looking for a Technical Training Manager to support the training requirements for a large team of Assay Development Scientists.
The successful candidate will implement innovative professional learning approaches, define technical learning objectives, and drive process improvements.
They will also line manage up to 15 lab-based staff members, providing pastoral support and aiding in professional growth.
Benefits: Attractive pension Private Healthcare Private Dentalcare Gym membership contribution Bonus/commission 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service) Key responsibilities: Identify and define technical learning objectives for the department, ensuring a deep understanding, whilst maintaining effectiveness and compliance of training.
Translate learning objectives into modular and blended learning, accessible to a multi-generational workforce, ensuring up-skilling and compliance.
Supervise and coordinate the creation of training material with technical subject matter experts.
Act as a technical trainer while championing a 'train the trainer' approach.
Point of contact within the leadership team to provide guidance on training.
Provide excellent pastoral care to employees whilst maintaining high standards of performance management.
Inspire and motivate people with excellent leadership and communication skills to ensure Maintain a good understanding of health and safety in an R&D environment and a willingness to promote a safety-first culture Position Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in the area of Molecular Biology or Biological Sciences with a strong molecular biology component, or equivalent experience.
Laboratory workflow knowledge, preferably in a molecular biology setting e.g.
PCR, qPCR, dPCR and/or NGS technologies Strong interpersonal skills with proven direct line management experience of a small team (5-15 people).
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem solving and ability to be a strong decision maker.
Strong understanding of product development processes, including stage gate methodologies would be highly desirable.
Stakeholder management experience and having worked in a regulated environment would be desirable.
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Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to Behruz Sheikh at For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Behruz on 07949870690.
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