Technical Trainer

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Job Description

The Technical Trainer at Kite is responsible for performing and coordinating all technical writing related activities for the Manufacturing group, including collaborations with key personnel in other departments to ensure proper implementation of Kite policies and procedures. This role develops training documentation using standard operating procedures, subject-matter expert input, and operational processes and delivers instructor-led and on-the-job training, including demonstrations, practice, and skills assessments. The Technical Trainer coordinates curricula, qualifications, learning resources, and training records in partnership with key stakeholders.

This position is based in Frederick, Maryland, and is fully onsite Monday through Friday.

As a Technical Trainer at Kite, you will...

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain training and procedural documentation using standard operating procedures, subject-matter expert input, and operational processes, including coordinating document review, approval, issuance, implementation, periodic review, and retirement.
• Deliver, document, and track instructor-led and on-the-job training, including demonstrations, practice sessions, and skills assessments, in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures.
• Create hands-on simulations, presentations, and other learning materials covering procedures, job expectations, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing operations.
• Create, update, and maintain curricula, employee qualifications, and associated training materials aligned with designated manufacturing job roles.
• Lead or coordinate technical training facilitation and qualification activities.
• Schedule trainers, rooms, learning resources, and required training activities, including GMP, Human Resources, and Environmental Health and Safety training.
• Maintain training assignments, completion information, and other records within the Learning Management System.
• Align standard operating procedures and other technical documents with instructor-led, computer-based, and on-the-job training materials.
• Incorporate feedback from subject-matter experts and procedural document teams to accurately document current and future processes.
• Provide regular updates to management on Manufacturing Training program activities, status, and initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate monthly Manufacturing training metrics.
• Perform compliance self-audits as required.
• Support change controls, corrective and preventive actions, and deviations in collaboration with Site Manufacturing Technology and Manufacturing Science and Technology teams.
• Manage multiple training and documentation assignments while identifying or escalating risks to timelines and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience

OR

Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering instructor-led and hands-on training in a manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience developing training documentation and learning materials from standard operating procedures, subject-matter expert input, and operational processes.
• Experience as a training coordinator, technical trainer, or technical writer in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and their application within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cell therapy manufacturing.
• Experience creating and revising curricula, qualifications, procedural documents, and training materials.
• Experience using a Learning Management System to support training assignments, records, and tracking activities.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and accessible format.
• Strong facilitation and classroom presence skills, including the ability to redirect or manage challenging audiences during training.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor employees and provide practical guidance during training and qualification activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision.

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