Veterinary Scientist

Integrated Resources Inc.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in research and animal care solutions is seeking a Training Specialist. The successful candidate will enhance the skills of staff by providing comprehensive training on laboratory animal care and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires a blend of hands-on experience, effective communication, and project management skills to support the educational needs of personnel working with animals in research.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in training within laboratory setting.
• Experience coordinating educational programs.
• Extensive hands-on training experience in laboratory animal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on study support techniques for laboratory animals.
• Develop and implement training programs.
• Collaborate with regulatory compliance and IACUC coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Training Development

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MBA in related field

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

We’ve stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.

Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients’ success.

Job Description

Job Summary-

This position is responsible for providing “hands on” training in basic study support techniques in all laboratory animal species. This position identifies training gaps, develops appropriate training programs to satisfy department training needs, and coordinates the rollout of formal training programs. This position requires a clear and detailed understanding of vivarium operations and provides support to daily operations of personnel and infrastructure

Role Responsibilities-

• In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required

• Provide “hands on” training in basic study support techniques (dosing, bleeding, anaesthesia, etc.) in all laboratory species

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and quality of department training programs

• Provide strategic thinking/planning/forecasting/problem-solving (for issues 1-3 years ahead)

• Develop or identify training programs which improve staff skills and/or quality of the work performed

• Support Regulatory Compliance and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and assist the IACUC Coordinator, as needed

• Assess training programs to ensure that they contain the appropriate level of technical content for personnel

• Communicate with vivarium and laboratory personnel verbally or in writing to remain familiar with current technology and to identify training gaps to ensure that current training needs are met

• Identify and address department training gaps as necessary and develop training modules to address these gaps, or identify outside training resources, as appropriate

• Assemble and manage teams to address specialized training needs, collect pertinent data, and write training modules to support these needs

• Work with vendors, as needed to develop and deliver Comparative Medicine (CM) -specific training programs

• Act as a resource for investigators on issues relating to the training requirements for the use of animals in research

• Interface with IACUC Coordinator, IACUC members and clinical veterinarians and assist principal investigators in all training-related matters

• Participate in IACUC semi-annual inspections and USDA, FDA, Corporate Audits and AAALAC inspections, as requested

• Write, revise and review Standard Operating Procedures using the document management system

• Determine training needs based on colleague feedback and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate development of training through a global network of CM training colleagues

• Contribute to operational excellence by the collation of metrics showing the efficient delivery of training to colleagues involved in animal care and research

• Work closely with CM management to enhance the visibility of our training program, provide guidance as needed, and ensure compliance with all animal welfare regulations

• Participate in the conduct of internal audits and other inspections and on occasion assist with the evaluation of third party facility inspections and audits by acting as a CM technical expert

• Support entry of learning events, training records, courses and curricula into P2L

• Write, edit, submit Animal Use Protocols (AUPs) for all species at the site

• Integrate with site to assess and predict training needs

• Manage training colonies for all species at site including ordering, dispositioning, creating and reviewing records

• Maintain supplies and equipment needed for training at site

• Manage all Sign Off Sheets for site, schedule training in a timely manner

• Review, assess and manage Subject Matter Experts and ensure that they are training in a timely manner

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related field required; MS/MBA in related field preferred

• Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or LATG certification (or comparable experience equivalent) preferred

• Experience coordinating and managing educational programs

• Extensive experience and proficiency in “hands on” training in study support procedures for small and large laboratory animal species

• Excellent communication skills with training/education background

• Documented success of developing and implementing training programs

• Project management experience is required

• Experience working with global teams

• Working knowledge of Federal Laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the care and use of research animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

• Must be able to travel up to 60% of time

• In general, a colleague at this level will have a minimum 3-5 years of experience

• Pharmaceutical or other related industry experience or experience working on research project teams

• All colleagues should have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, calendar management and Internet Explorer

• Colleagues should be able to use online systems such as time tracking and document management. (e.g. SharePoint, Activity Tracker)

• Knowledge and use of other systems based upon job function may be required: Experience with Power2Learn or similar training database.