LAS QC Coordinator & Support Trainer

Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of post-high school education (college, university or technical school) in a science curriculum and three (3) to four (4) years of experience in a research, commercial or hospital laboratory, with a minimum of 3 years of animal experience, or equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform a variety of laboratory procedures using standard laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and leadership experience preferred.
• ALAT level, LAT level and LATG certification is preferred.
• Incumbent is encouraged to sit for ALAT and/or LAT within 12 months as a level 3 technician. LAT and/or LATG within the first 24 months is encouraged.
• Requires strong professional-level written and verbal communication skills, excellent problem-solving and decision making skills, excellent judgement the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Must have the ability to lead and train staff and students.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a wet laboratory environment.
• Will operate standard laboratory equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform lab- and desk-based computer tasks, perform laboratory techniques requiring grasping/pipetting/hand dexterity, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator.
• May work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals and may be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.