California Comparative Medicine Training Lead

BioSpace; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term incentive programs

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training across its California research sites, including Irvine and the ABA campus in South San Francisco. You will develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on laboratory animal science, animal care, vivarium operations, and regulatory compliance.

As primary trainer for California operations, you will partner with leadership, researchers, EHS, and facilities to ensure competency, readiness for inspections, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary laboratory animal science programs and animal welfare regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering classroom, technical, and hands-on training programs.
• Experience supporting laboratory animal research operations, vivarium management, training programs, or regulatory compliance activities.
• AALAS Certification, LAT or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives for California research sites, including Irvine and ABA campus.
• Develop and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and online training on lab animal science and vivarium operations.
• Coordinate schedules, onboarding, and continuing education for staff.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance documentation.
• Support global training initiatives and learnings program improvements.

Skills

Laboratory animal science

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

AALAS LAT or higher

Education

Bachelor's degree +6 years

Master's degree +3 years

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Comparative Medicine Training Specialist to lead training across its California research sites, including Irvine and the ABA campus in South San Francisco. You will develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on laboratory animal science, animal care, vivarium operations, and regulatory compliance.

As primary trainer for California operations, you will partner with leadership, researchers, EHS, and facilities to ensure competency, readiness for inspections, and