Laboratory Animal Trainer at SGS Consulting Massachusetts

SGS Consulting; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Strides Counseling is seeking a Laboratory Animal Training Specialist to ensure safe handling of mice and rats, provide hands-on training in dosing, bleeding, and anesthesia monitoring, and lead classroom sessions within a regulated research setting.

You will review SOPs, coordinate global training activities, and maintain training records while collaborating with veterinarians, IACUC, and subject matter experts to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in laboratory animal training and rodent handling.
• Knowledge of The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred LATG certification.
• Preferred pharmaceutical industry and/or laboratory animal training experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle mice and rats safely while assessing animal health, pain, and distress.
• Deliver hands-on training in dosing, bleeding, anesthesia monitoring, and other study support procedures.
• Conduct classroom training sessions and participate in recurring training meetings.
• Review and update SOPs, training materials, and CBT modules.
• Coordinate and schedule global training activities.
• Work with trainers, veterinarians, IACUC, and subject matter experts.
• Maintain training records and data entry in electronic systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage training colonies and maintain animal records.
• Collaborate with research teams to develop new procedures under leadership guidance.

Skills

Laboratory animal handling

Hands-on training

Rodent dosing

IACUC/AAALAC knowledge

SOP documentation

Data entry

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA with 2+ years experience

LATG certification (preferred)

Tools

PPE use & biosafety practices

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle mice and rats safely while assessing animal health, pain, and distress.
• Deliver hands‑on training in dosing, bleeding, anesthesia monitoring, and other study support procedures.
• Conduct classroom training sessions and participate in recurring training meetings.
• Review and update SOPs, training materials, and Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules.
• Coordinate and schedule global training activities.
• Work with trainers, veterinarians, IACUC, and subject matter experts.
• Maintain training records and perform data entry in electronic management systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage training colonies and maintain animal records.
• Collaborate with research teams to develop new procedures under leadership guidance.

Skills:

• Laboratory animal handling (mice and rats)
• Hands‑on training and coaching
• Rodent dosing, bleeding, and anesthesia monitoring
• Knowledge of IACUC, AAALAC, and Animal Welfare Regulations
• SOP and training documentation
• Data entry and electronic record management
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment
• Attention to detail and regulatory compliance

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in laboratory animal training and rodent handling.
• Knowledge of The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: LATG certification.
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical industry and/or laboratory animal training experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, wear PPE (including N-95 or PAPR), and work in Biosafety Cabinets.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.