Training & QA Specialist

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cancer center in New York seeks a Training and QA Specialist for its Education and Quality Assurance department. This role involves conducting compliance inspections, developing training programs, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies in a research environment focused on animal care. Ideal candidates will have experience with animal models and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in research support, compliance, or training related to animal models.
• Certification at the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LAT) level required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of animal care and research laboratories.
• Provide hands-on training on rodent handling and surgical procedures.
• Prepare compliance reports to the IACUC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Technician education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

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Pay Range

$67,900.00-$105,300.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Research Animal Resource Center’s Education and Quality Assurance department is looking for a talentedTraining and QA Specialistto join their team! We are looking for someone who can handle the responsibility of compliance inspections as well as leading all aspects of implementation of the hazardous material program. Role Overview: o Serve as an independent and objective viewpoint to promote a culture of compliance in a manner consistent with institutional policies, goals, and objectives. o Conduct regularly scheduled quality assurance reviews of the animal care program as well as research laboratories where animals are used. o Prepare reports to the IACUC on matters of non-compliance and work to resolve resolutions. o Work in partnership with other RARC departments and the research teams to communicate policies and SOPs and provide education on standard processes. o Develop, schedule and implement training and facility orientation sessions. o Provide hands-on training to research staff on rodent handling and surgical procedures. o Assess technical skills and provide expertise in rodent technical procedures. o Assist in the development of RARC standard operating procedures pertaining to compliance and training.

Key Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in research support, compliance or training related to animal models. o Veterinary Technician education, bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education/experience o Certification at the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LAT) level. o Proven experience in rodent technical procedures and surgical techniques. o A high level of attention to detail and organizational skills. o Eager to collaborate, but feels equally comfortable with independent work.
  
  

Core Skills

• Experience with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) administration preferred but not required. o Basic knowledge of occupational health requirements. o Experience with the safety requirements needed for hazard agents preferred.
  
  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm onsite o Location: 417 E. 68th Street o Reporting to: Michelle Eckstein
  
  

Pay Range: $ 67,900.00-$105,300.00

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York

Posted Date2 weeks ago(6/3/2025 2:43 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-85547

Pay Range $67,900.00-$105,300.00

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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