Organization Overview

The Comparative Bioscience Center (CBC) provides a comprehensive program of animal care in support of the University's in vivo research. The goal of our staff is to provide investigators with the highest level of research support at the lowest cost while ensuring the welfare of the animals used in the research. The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Overview

The Training Specialist oversees the development and delivery of training programs for personnel working with animals, including CBC staff and investigators, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role involves creating training materials, conducting hands-on sessions, developing online content, and assessing competency, particularly in areas such as animal handling, surgical procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Training Development and Delivery

On-boarding and Orientation

Curriculum Creation

Hands-on Training with Competency Assessment

Communication and Coordination

Record Keeping to uphold Regulatory Compliance

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Animal Science, Biology, or a related life science field

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory animal research setting, including a demonstrated track record of training staff in technical procedures and bio-methodology

In-depth knowledge of the PHS Policy, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and USDA regulations

Strong proficiency in maintaining meticulous training records and annual reporting data, ensuring all documentation is "audit-ready" for regulatory bodies

Proven ability to assist scientists with research model development and the refinement of technical skills to ensure study objectives are met while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification (Preferred)

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

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