Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Comparative Medicine Trainer Location: Cambridge, MA Type: Contract Compensation: $23-$28.95 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0
Overview 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.
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.
- Coordinate 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.
- Ability 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.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ref: #558-Scientific