Purpose

Become a cornerstone of our growth as we prepare to open the doors to our newest facility, the Uvalde Collection Center in Houston, coming September 2024. Kamada Plasma, a proud subsidiary of Kamada Ltd, is seeking a dedicated Training Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The Training Specialist supports the Center Manager and the Assistant Center Manager in overseeing the training and development of plasma center personnel. The Training Specialist must be well organized and work collaboratively with all staff to ensure training is completed appropriately and timely.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary commensurate with experience, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k matching, holidays, and PTO. This full-time position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week at the center and is eligible for overtime.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing training for all plasma center personnel.
• Oversee and ensure all employees are accurately trained in technical areas.
• Coordinate and ensure training audiences are captured for all SOP revisions and center communications.
• Revoke, re-assign or disqualify training for applicable employees as required.
• Cross train in all areas of production and work in production areas approximately 30% of the time.
• Perform direct observation of staff before training for independent performance.
• Identify and certify employees as production area trainers as needed.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of diverse individuals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and communicate with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, local, state, and company regulations related to quality of product, employee, and donor safety.
• Maintain a clean work environment, support center maintenance, and ensure that sufficient operating supplies and equipment are readily available.
• Follow all Safety and OSHA policies and procedures and ensure that all employees comply with such policies.
• Stay current with federal, state, local and company-specific rules, regulations, and practices.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills and to stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare for and present training topics at the Quality Council Meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years' experience in a regulated environment, with a preference for plasma collection center experience in a supervisory or managerial role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cross trained in plasma production procedures.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational and technical skills.
• Disciplined action and execution, ability to drive operational excellence, promote teamwork, and communicate effectively.
• Strong capability to engage, communicate, and work effectively with individuals of varying job levels, geographics locations and dispositions.
• Obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Kamada Plasma is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Qualified individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply now and be part of our mission to save lives!

As part of our commitment to a safe workplace, Kamada conducts pre-employment background checks. By applying for a position, you agree to participate in the background check process if selected as a finalist. Results will be kept confidential, and non compliance or negative results may effect employment eligibility.