Technical Training Manager, Molecular Biology

Identify and define technical learning objectives for the department, ensuring a deep understanding, whilst maintaining effectiveness and compliance of training.
- Translate learning objectives into modular and blended learning, accessible to a multi-generational workforce, ensuring up-skilling and compliance. Supervise and coordinate the creation of training material with technical subject matter experts.
- Act as a technical trainer while championing a 'train the trainer' approach. Point of contact within the leadership team to provide guidance on training.
- Provide excellent pastoral care to employees whilst maintaining high standards of performance management.
- Inspire and motivate people with excellent leadership and communication skills to ensure you drive the enhancement of key processes and procedures to deliver efficiencies.
- Support your employees and wider team in continuous employee development to ensure we have high performing individuals and teams.
- Maintain a good understanding of health and safety in an R&D environment and a willingness to promote a safety-first culture

Bachelor's degree or higher in the area of Molecular Biology or Biological Sciences with a strong molecular biology component, or equivalent experience.
- Laboratory workflow knowledge, preferably in a molecular biology setting e.g. PCR, qPCR, dPCR and/or NGS technologies
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven direct line management experience of a small team (5-15 people).
- Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem solving and ability to be a strong decision maker.
- Strong understanding of product development processes, including stage gate methodologies would be highly desirable.
- Stakeholder management experience and having worked in a regulated environment would be desirable.

QIAGEN Manchester is a leading centre for molecular diagnostics, focusing on companion diagnostics and personalized healthcare in oncology. We design and develop diagnostic products, utilising RNA and DNA technologies, at our purpose built state-of-the-art facilities close to Manchester city centre.

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
We offer:
- Possibility to develop in an international company
- Attractive pension
- Private Healthcare
- Private Dentalcare
- Gym membership contribution
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of retail discounts and offers
- Opportunity to join internal QIAGEN communities
- Enhanced maternity package
- Flexible working options
- Bonus/commission
- 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service)
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
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