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Job Summary-

This position is responsible for providing "hands on" training in basic study support techniques in all laboratory animal species. This position identifies training gaps, develops appropriate training programs to satisfy department training needs, and coordinates the rollout of formal training programs. This position requires a clear and detailed understanding of vivarium operations and provides support to daily operations of personnel and infrastructure

Role Responsibilities-

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required

Provide "hands on" training in basic study support techniques (dosing, bleeding, anaesthesia, etc.) in all laboratory species

Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and quality of department training programs

Provide strategic thinking/planning/forecasting/problem-solving (for issues 1-3 years ahead)

Develop or identify training programs which improve staff skills and/or quality of the work performed

Support Regulatory Compliance and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and assist the IACUC Coordinator, as needed

Assess training programs to ensure that they contain the appropriate level of technical content for personnel

Communicate with vivarium and laboratory personnel verbally or in writing to remain familiar with current technology and to identify training gaps to ensure that current training needs are met

Identify and address department training gaps as necessary and develop training modules to address these gaps, or identify outside training resources, as appropriate

Assemble and manage teams to address specialized training needs, collect pertinent data, and write training modules to support these needs

Work with vendors, as needed to develop and deliver Comparative Medicine (CM) -specific training programs

Act as a resource for investigators on issues relating to the training requirements for the use of animals in research

Interface with IACUC Coordinator, IACUC members and clinical veterinarians and assist principal investigators in all training-related matters

Participate in IACUC semi-annual inspections and USDA, FDA, Corporate Audits and AAALAC inspections, as requested

Write, revise and review Standard Operating Procedures using the document management system

Determine training needs based on colleague feedback and regulatory requirements

Coordinate development of training through a global network of CM training colleagues

Contribute to operational excellence by the collation of metrics showing the efficient delivery of training to colleagues involved in animal care and research

Work closely with CM management to enhance the visibility of our training program, provide guidance as needed, and ensure compliance with all animal welfare regulations

Participate in the conduct of internal audits and other inspections and on occasion assist with the evaluation of third party facility inspections and audits by acting as a CM technical expert

Support entry of learning events, training records, courses and curricula into P2L

Write, edit, submit Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) for all species at the site

Integrate with site to assess and predict training needs

Manage training colonies for all species at site including ordering, dispositioning, creating and reviewing records

Maintain supplies and equipment needed for training at site

Manage all Sign Off Sheets for site, schedule training in a timely manner

Review, assess and manage Subject Matter Experts and ensure that they are training in a timely manner

BS/BA in related field required; MS/MBA in related field preferred

Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or LATG certification (or comparable experience equivalent) preferred

Experience coordinating and managing educational programs

Extensive experience and proficiency in "hands on" training in study support procedures for small and large laboratory animal species

Excellent communication skills with training/education background

Documented success of developing and implementing training programs

Project management experience is required

Experience working with global teams

Working knowledge of Federal Laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the care and use of research animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Must be able to travel up to 60% of time

In general, a colleague at this level will have a minimum 3-5 years of experience

Pharmaceutical or other related industry experience or experience working on research project teams

All colleagues should have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, calendar management and Internet Explorer

Colleagues should be able to use online systems such as time tracking and document management. (e.g. SharePoint, Activity Tracker)

Knowledge and use of other systems based upon job function may be required: Experience with Power2Learn or similar training database.

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Ricky