Lab Animal Research Training Coordinator

DESCRIPTION:

• Organizing training classes, ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment needed for training purposes, and setting up for training events
• Creating and updating SOP’s, training documents, and courses for both online and hands on training. This will include the development and use of electronic methodologies (computer) to improve the availability and upkeep of these documents (i.e. sharepoint, ect…)
• Assisting investigators and veterinarians in method development and implementation of such methods through training within the Labs.
• Provides training and validation of ARC staff regarding the correct performance of their duties and tasks when working with the Animals throughout the different labs
• Provides training to investigators and research staff on routine research techniques (i.e. restraint, blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia) and/or utilizes and schedules Subject Matter Experts to provide this training.
• Manage accounts with AALAS, CITI and other professional/educational institutions and assists with the veterinarian and veterinary technician licensing and credentialing process.
• Ensures compliance with AAALAC standards and position statements
• Utilizes and helps to develop electronic methods for documentation of training (Training Tracker), documents all training events and personnel in attendance.
• Follows up to ensure that those individuals that are not present at the original training event receive the training at another time.
• Assists ARC management in assuring husbandry operations and veterinary care remains in compliance with ARC SOPs as well as the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and the Guide 2011 standards.
• Assists in preparing for AAALAC site visits and IACUC semiannual inspections by preparing the assigned areas for inspection and participating in inspection walk through.
• 50/50 Split of working with the animals in the lab and husbandry, and developing trainings and running trainings within the core in an office and lab setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Animal Science or other Science related field
• Must have prior experience working in an Animal Research setting (2 years)
• Experience working with Large and Small Animals and Husbandry (2 yrs)
• Prior Experience Teaching/Leading trainings in a professional setting (2 yrs)
• Comfortable working with technology and online training tools
• Knowledgeable of federal animal welfare regulations
• Ability to work with small and large animals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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