Laboratory Animal Skills Trainer

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Technical Skills Training Specialist to provide hands-on training to DLAR staff and researchers on handling, species-specific care, and veterinary procedures. The role includes developing training materials across formats and managing the rodent training colony to ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will train personnel in anesthesia, surgical support, treatments, and routine care, with strong teaching and documentation skills and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Experience with rodents and administering medications; post‑operative care.
• Strong teaching and communication skills; ability to train diverse staff and researchers.
• Willingness to work on weekends/holidays as needed; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical training to DLAR staff and researchers on animal care and procedures.
• Develop and revise training materials using multiple formats (instructor-led, computer-based, interactive).
• Manage DLAR rodent training colony and ensure regulatory compliance; maintain documentation and inventory.
• Coordinate with investigators and DLAR personnel; maintain training records and materials.

Skills

Hands-on training

Teaching skills

Animal handling

Rodent care

Med administration

Surgical support

Documentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Technical Skills Training Specialist to provide hands-on training to DLAR staff and researchers on handling, species-specific care, and veterinary procedures. The role includes developing training materials across formats and managing the rodent training colony to ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will train personnel in anesthesia, surgical support, treatments, and routine care, with strong teaching and documentation skills and the