Merck KGaA Posted September 29, 2026

GMP Training Specialist 2

St. Louis, Missouri, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your role:  

The cGMP Manufacturing Training Specialist 2 at our Cherokee site/3300 S. Second Ave, St Louis, will be expected to design, develop, facilitate and lead staff training programs and initiatives while fostering a collaborative learning culture. You will oversee the training performance and compliance within operations.  You will be responsible for maintenance of the training curriculums within GMP Operations, in addition to continuous improvement of the training systems to ensure they remain consistent with current expectations for manufacturing staff.  This position requires technical knowledge pertaining to GMP Manufacturing and associated quality regulations, training development and delivery, change management, and strong analytical skills.

The cGMP Manufacturing Training Specialist 2 position is a key role within our GMP Operations Systems & Support team.   Expectations of the GMP Operations System & Support team is to ensure “Compliance “and “Readiness” within our GMP Manufacturing teams, ultimately enabling high manufacturing success.   Job duties include:

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Train staff on GMP/GDP standards, safety and quality best practices, API and intermediate production techniques, and proper operation of manufacturing equipment and records.

Led comprehensive onboarding and delivered group and individual training for new Operations staff across a range of technical and operational areas.

Partner with Operations managers to design, execute, and administratively manage comprehensive training programs, including custom instructional materials and visual aids, aligned with core organizational goals.

Design robust GMP training programs by conducting targeted needs assessments across individuals, teams, and operations, leveraging post-training evaluation data to continuously refine instructional methods and learning objectives.

Create and track key performance indicators demonstrating successful training compliance

Identify and implement improvement projects that improve skillset of senior employees and subject matter experts

Lead Train the Trainer initiatives to expand training knowledge and ability of senior staff and subject matter experts

Serve as an Operations Training subject matter expert during customer audits and regulatory inspections

Work effectively cross-functionally by interacting daily with colleagues across the site

Complete/assist with deviations and CAPAs related to training program

The role may require occasional light lifting, up to 25lbs with assistance as necessary, and the ability to bend and twist/turn the body when performing tasks

Role estimated to be 50% system management / project driven, 50% hands on training facilitator.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or any scientific discipline

2+  years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP operations environment (Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT)

2+ years of experience in a training role

                                                              OR

High school diploma or GED

5+  years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP operations environment (Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT)

3+ years of experience in a training role

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Training systems to track and evaluate compliance management and program effectiveness

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

Strong knowledge of GMP API manufacturing

Detailed oriented with a future oriented mindset

Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative and thinks creatively to develop innovative solutions.

Strong training and facilitation expertise, including designing, delivering, evaluating, and continuously improving training programs, curricula, and methodologies while fostering discussion, consensus, and positive change.

Proficiency with ManGo, TrackWise, and SAP systems, along with demonstrated process improvement experience and familiarity with FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Prior training experience in an API manufacturing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in various computer skills, including Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

RSREMD

Pay Range for this position: $79,100.00 - $118,700.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here

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Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
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Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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