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Training & Development Manager - Lab

Lenexa, Kansas

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Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting-edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.

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Category Laboratory Location Lenexa, Kansas Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Training & Development Manager - Lab - Lenexa, KS - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Manager, Training & Development role is responsible for the successful development, coordination, and implementation of processes and procedures to support the development and pipeline of future laboratory professionals.   

Pay Range: $90,900+ per year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!


  • Develop relationships and partnership with local Middle School and High School educators to educate on Medical Laboratory Science as a career
  • Partner with local high school educators to foster Real World Learning experiences through client connected projects, job shadowing, and internship opportunities
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities that offer Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnology, or Histotechnology education programs
  • Facilitate and execute Clinical Rotation partnership agreements with applicable colleges and universities in collaboration with the Quest legal department
  • Promote and advocate internal personal development for MLS/MLT opportunities and leverage online educational partnership for Quest employees
  • Coordinate and facilitate onsite student tours and clinical rotation of MLT/MLS students
  • Function as a liaison for all Quest employees participating in online lab science programs. 
  • Manage all employee agreements for online laboratory science programs 
  • Participate in local recruitment opportunities and career fairs in high schools and universities as needed
  • Establish goals, accountabilities, action steps, milestones and timelines for Learning & Development Projects 
  • Prepare and submit project updates 
  • Partner with internal/external communities of practice to identify opportunities to leverage existing/emerging technologies at low to no-cost 
  • Conduct on-going research into best practices in Learning/Training technologies and identify opportunities to increase utilization of training 
  • Build and maintain Learning Dashboard and Metrics 
  • Create a dashboard to provide visibility to upcoming changes/training and provide on-going communication to Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Group Leads. 
  • Metrics to drive utilization and improvements. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

  • 5+ years in a health care environment 

Preferred Work Experience:

  • 5+ years leading adult learner training

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

  • Strong Organizational Skills and consistently meets or exceeds deadlines
  • Demonstrated strong service orientation and interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Business Acumen 
  • Collaboration 
  • Learning Agility 
  • Drive for Results 
  • Interpersonal Savvy 
  • Process Management 
  • High level proficiency in Microsoft Office products 

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Life Science field

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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Benefits

We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.

  • Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision

    From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.

  • Annual incentive plans

    All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.

  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

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