Job Description

Shift Training Specialist I

Summary:

Sterile University serves as Albuquerque Curia’s internal learning and development function, dedicated to training, equipping, and qualifying employees to successfully perform the essential duties of their roles. The Shift Training Specialist is an internal role responsible for ensuring production operators remain current and compliant with all required training. This position coordinates and facilitates on-the-floor technical skills training across specialty areas including, but not limited to, sanitization, aseptic gowning, fill and cap, glass, wash and prep, and compounding.

In this role, the Shift Training Specialist partners closely with Path Guides to support new hire integration and ensure employees receive foundational technical training aligned with operational and compliance expectations. Serving as a key support resource to the Shift Supervisor, this position plays a critical role in driving shift-level training key performance indicators (KPIs) and fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong aptitude for developing others, possesses a passion for knowledge transfer, and is motivated to support employee success within an aseptic manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal training leader within Sterile University, ensuring production operators are trained, qualified, and compliant with all role-specific and regulatory training requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee structured, on-the-floor technical training for new hires across specialty areas including, but not limited to, sanitization, aseptic gowning, fill and cap, glass, wash and prep, and compounding, utilizing Path Guides to deliver established curriculum.
• Support new hire integration by ensuring timely completion of foundational training modules and SOPs; evaluate progress through assessment and observation, and communicate performance gaps and readiness to Shift Supervisors and Managers.
• Provide coaching and developmental feedback to strengthen technical competence, confidence, and adherence to aseptic manufacturing standards.
• Assess and verify shift personnel qualifications using the Skills Matrix; partner with Shift Supervisors to develop and implement remediation plans to address training or compliance gaps.
• Monitor ongoing and annual requalification requirements and proactively communicate upcoming deadlines to ensure continuous compliance.
• Analyze deviation trends and collaborate with Path Guides and Shift Supervisors to develop and deliver targeted training that addresses performance and compliance risks.
• Lead subject matter–specific training sessions to ensure personnel remain current with cGMP, GDP, and internal procedural requirements; maintain Certified Gown Trainer status.
• Ensure accurate and contemporaneous completion of all required training documentation and records.
• Support Shift Supervisors in achieving shift-level training KPIs and promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom
• A demonstrated record of training compliance in Noverant

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals. Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction.

Computer Skills:

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Organization: Is extremely organized and pays attention to detail. Adept at prioritizing, planning, using their time wisely, and meeting deadlines.
• Communication: Writes and speaks with clarity. Is an engaging and succinct presenter.
• Computer Literacy: Familiar with Microsoft Suite and Outlook email communications. Efficient keyboarding. Proficient in using Excel spreadsheets to manage data. Additional computer skills training will be available.
• Leadership: Is eager to learn and implement best practices of adult learning. Unafraid to deliver clear and direct feedback to personnel.
• Collaboration: Builds productive working relationships with team members, Path Guides, subject matter experts, supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Other Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning trainer certification
• May be required to maintain media qualification
• May be required to wear a respirator

Physical Demands:

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.

The essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position.

All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity. Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses. Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents. Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each position’s physical requirements. Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The working environments will vary for each Curia position. The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.

The office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions. It is common to hear conversational noise in the background.

The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile. Therefore, aseptic gowning is required. Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment.

The warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials.

Some positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection.

All environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents.