Staff Global Training & Development Scientist

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Staff Global Training & Development Scientist

Position Summary:

Seeking an expert in NGS who is energized by sharing knowledge and best practice. With a focus on customer experience, the candidate will assess the performance needs of internal support staff and customers and design, develop, and implement instructional solutions that enhance their ability to use our leading-edge products. Develop technical courses, contribute to on-line learning programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs. Collaborate closely with internal experts to acquire technical guidance and best practice know-how and continuously update training curricula. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead instructor for new product training and conduct train the trainer sessions to certify regional instructors
• Represent Commercial Training on new product implementation teams and prepare global training strategy and plan
• Conduct needs analyses for target audiences that deal mainly with library preparation protocols, instrument operation, software, and troubleshooting best practices associated with Illumina’s next-generation sequencing and microarray technology products
• Design and develop training materials dealing with nucleic acid sample preparation, sequencing, genotyping, advanced data analysis, and instrument set-up, operation, and maintenance
• Develop instructor-led training courses for internal and external customers that include technical presentations, demonstrations, lab exercises, technical Q&A sessions, and assessments
• Prepare for technical training courses by acquiring necessary supplies, setting-up instruments and support equipment, and coordinating prerequisite tasks with prospective participants
• Continuously update course materials to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and products
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities and implement improvement measures as appropriate based on findings/feedback
• Develop and improve key company processes that support our mission of building a world-class customer support organization

Requirements:

• 3 years biotech/pharma experience preferred,
• Prior experience with DNA sequencing or microarray technologies,
• Experience creating presentations or instructional materials such as PowerPoint
• Strong organization skills, including ability to rapidly balance priorities in a fast-pace environment,
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a highly matrixed global organization,
• Outstanding interpersonal skills,
• Clear vision of and commitment to providing outstanding customer service,
• Must be willing to travel up to 20%

 

Education:

• PhD or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or Genetics required + 3-6 years technical work and/or technical training experience or B.S. + 8 years technical work and/or technical training experience.

The estimated base salary range for the Staff Global Training & Development Scientist role based in the United States of America is: $94,600 - $141,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

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