What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Engineering Training Specialist position at Diagnostica Stago?
The Technical Engineering Training Specialist is responsible for developing and conducting training programs for Internal and External customers for the complete Stago Product line (instruments, reagents and digital products), giving the customer the highest level of understanding, functionality and operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing training on the Stago line of products (instruments, reagents and digital products) to all new hire Engineers on all system types from installation through to decommission. This can be in person (Training Center in Parsippany, NJ or at the customer facility), virtual or streaming training events.
- Responsible for providing training on the Stago line of products (instruments, reagents and digital products) to all customer BMETs (Biomed Engineers) when requested from annual PMs and basic curatives. This can be in person (Training Center in Parsippany, NJ or at the customer facility), virtual or streaming training events.
- Provide lectures to internal and external customers on the complete Stago Product line (instruments, reagents and digital products), addressing safety, installation, programming, maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of the analyzer, following the course outline, handouts, exercises and administering tests. Demonstrates procedures being taught, such as programming, troubleshooting and repair. This can be in person (Training Center in Parsippany, NJ or at the customer facility), virtual or streaming training events.
- Administers written and practical examinations and provides all employee grades to Training Coordinator and / or Director TSG.
- Maintains training department equipment in excellent working condition, units are current on PMs and TBs, this includes customer instruments, FSG training instruments and the instruments in the VIP space.
- Observes trainees in classroom and answers trainees' questions.
- Annually, or as needed, review material to update the training program to ensure continuous improvement. Ensures retired documents are properly archived and only new material is presented. Work on projects as requested by Director TSG.
- Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to obtain information useful to training facility and integrates information into training program.
- Ensures that all Engineers and BMET classes have functioning analyzers, proper reagents and printed material prior to the class starting.
Education and Requirements
- BS degree in related field from an accredited four year college or university required in the field of Engineering; Minimum of 2 to 4 years Stago experience or 3 to 5 years related outside experience required, some training experience preferred.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Microsoft Office Suite. All company usable software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Demonstrated typing / key boarding skills.
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally, if needed. Up to 10% travel may be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires the individual to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent a legally required accommodation, as defined by customer requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.