Comparative Medicine Trainer

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training in study support techniques in mice and rats, identify training gaps, and coordinate rollout of global training programs while supporting vivarium operations.
• Comfortably handle mice and rats safely and assess pain and distress in the species.
• Train technical staff and scientists in procedures such as dosing, bleeding, anesthesia monitoring, etc., coaching trainees with varying levels of experience.
• Participate in delivering classroom training sessions and attend recurring training meetings.
• Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training modules, and Computer Based Training (CBT) modules.
• Cook up global training activities, including scheduling and organizing training sessions.
• Work alongside other trainers, subject matter experts, IACUC, and veterinarians.
• Manage training records in the electronic management system, ensure record accuracy, and review records for discrepancies.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Manage training colonies and maintain animal and training records.
• Collaborate with research units to develop new procedures under guidance of global training leadership.

Requirements

• BS/BA with 2+ years of experience in laboratory animal training and rodents.
• Knowledge of regulations including The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Strong professional communication skills and adaptable working style.
• Preferred LATG certification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or lab animal training is advantageous.
• Able to work onsite, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and wear PPE.
• Able to adhere to Environmental Health and Safety practices, including PPE such as N-95 or PAPR, and work in a Biosafety Cabinet.
• Regulatory compliance with company and Local IACUC Guidelines, Corporate Animal Welfare Policy, and AAALAC guidelines.
• Up to 10% travel required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory animal training and rodents.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or lab animal training.
• Ability to work onsite, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and wear PPE.
• Adherence to Environmental Health and Safety practices, including PPE such as N-95 or PAPR, and work in a Biosafety Cabinet.
• Regulatory compliance with company and Local IACUC Guidelines, Corporate Animal Welfare Policy, and AAALAC guidelines.

Skills

• Hands-on training in study support techniques in mice and rats.
• Training and coaching of technical staff and scientists.
• Review and revision of SOPs, training modules, and CBT modules.
• Global training activity coordination.
• Management of training records and audits.
• Collaboration with research units and subject matter experts.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Pay

• $23-$28.95

Schedule

• Onsite – onsite