CATIR Programme Trainer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

MSc or Higher in a Molecular Biology field or equivalent
Proven experience with qPCR, Sanger Sequencers, Next Generation Sequencing instrumentation (preferably Ion Torrent)
Strong scientific knowledge in the fields of Genetics/Microbiology/Infectious and inherited disease
Demonstrated teaching experience of molecular principals/technologies and methodologies
Robust problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Effective time management and ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining operational metrics
Excellent written and spoken communication in English
Driven and motivated with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
Learning management systems experience beneficial
Experience with e-learning technologies, digital learning concept and instructional design methodologies
Ability to adapt and learn new techniques and technologies on the job
Flexible, stress-resistant personal style
Willingness to travel 20% of time to receive training when required

Responsibilities

Provide scientific molecular training on cutting-edge molecular techniques and technologies to a wide audience of students
Collaborate with students to successfully implement and optimize their use of our products
Cover all administrative tasks related to the delivery of a training course like the preparation of the instruments, kits and reagents, course communication and training completion tracking
Support the efficient setup, maintenance and improvement of the training premises
Support the development of state-of-the-art training approaches by driving continuous process improvement through problem identification and solving
Take on additional tasks as required

Skills

qPCR

Sanger Sequencers

Next Generation Sequencing

Ion Torrent

Molecular Biology

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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