About the Role<\/p>\n
\tThermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Technical Molecular Biology Trainer. Use your technical expertise and scientific training experience to train students on the use and application of molecular scientific instruments across the African continent and contribute to our mission of a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. You’ll work with world-class scientific equipment and a diverse, multicultural team to enrich and instill advanced scientific techniques in budding new scientists across Africa.
\n\tIn this role, you will be expected to coordinate, prepare, and deliver scientific and technical training from our training facility located in Pretoria. Work closely with other technical teams inside of Thermo Fisher Scientific and the South African Medical Research Council to ensure long-term success of the Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research (CATIR) training centre.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tProvide scientific molecular training on cutting-edge molecular techniques and technologies to a wide audience of students.
\n\tCollaborate with students to successfully implement and optimize their use of our products.
\n\tCover 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
\n\tSupport the efficient setup, maintenance and improvement of the training premises
\n\tSupport the development of state-of-the-art training approaches\u202fby driving continuous process improvement through problem identification and solving
\n\tTake on additional tasks as required<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tMSc or Higher in a Molecular Biology field or equivalent.
\n\tProven experience with qPCR, Sanger Sequencers, Next Generation Sequencing instrumentation (preferably Ion Torrent)
\n\tStrong scientific knowledge in the fields of Genetics\/Microbiology\/Infectious and inherited disease.
\n\tDemonstrated teaching experience of molecular principals\/ technologies and methodologies
\n\tRobust problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
\n\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
\n\tEffective time management and ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining operational metrics.
\n\tExcellent written and spoken communication in English
\n\tDriven and motivated with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
\n\tLearning management systems experience beneficial.
\n\tExperience with e-learning technologies, digital learning concept and instructional design methodologies
\n\tAbility to adapt and learn new techniques and technologies on the job
\n\tFlexible, stress-resistant personal style
\n\tWillingness to travel 20% of time to receive training when required<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com ) or<\/p>\n
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