Comparative Medicine Trainer

Integrated Resources, Inc

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Animal Research, Animal Training, Coaching, Communication Skills, Comparative Medicine, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Corporate Policies, Data Entry, Environmental Health, Laboratory, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operational Support, Procedure Development, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Training Program, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Comparative Medicine Trainer
Job Location: Cambridge, MA
Job Duration: 4 months (1 Year Contract with the possibility to extend)

Pay rate: $27.98/hr on W2.

Job Description:
  • 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.
  • Comfortable handling mice and rats safely and assessing pain and distress in the species.
  • Provide hands-on training (dosing, bleeding, anesthesia monitoring, etc.) to Comparative Medicine Husbandry technical staff as well as scientists e.g., ability to coach trainees with varying levels of experience.
  • Participate and assist in delivering classroom training sessions as well as attend recurring training meetings.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), training modules and Computer Based training (CBT) modules.
  • Coordinate global training activities which includes scheduling and coordinating training sessions.
  • Serve and work along-side other trainers, subject matter experts, IACUC and veterinarians.
  • Data entry to include managing training records in the electronic management system and record review to ensure accuracy of records/catch discrepancies.
  • Support audits and inspections.
  • Assist with managing training colonies and maintaining animal and training records.
  • Collaborate with research units to develop new procedures under the guidance of Global Training leadership.
Qualifications
  • BS/BA with 2+ years.
  • Experience in laboratory animal training and rodents.
  • Knowledge of regulations (The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).
  • Strong professional communication skills and language skills, adaptable working style.
Preferred
  • LATG certification
  • Pharmaceutical industry and/or lab animal training experience
Work Requirements
  • Regulatory compliance: Work Client Global and Local IACUC Guidelines, Corporate Animal Welfare Policy, and under AAALAC guidelines
  • Up to 10% of travel
  • Be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, excellent motor skills/eye-hand coordination, wear PPE and adhere to Environmental Health and Safety practices, including PPE (e.g. N-95 or PAPR use, work in a Biosafety Cabinet)

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