Animal Technician (Trainer)

Job Title: Comparative Medicine Trainer

Location: Cambridge, MA 02140

Duration: 04 Months

Job Description:

Provide hands-on training in study support techniques in mice and rats, identify training gaps, and coordinate rollout of global training programs while supporting vivarium operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Comfortable handling mice and rats safely and assessing pain and distress in the species.
• Provide hands-on training (dosing, bleeding, anesthesia monitoring, etc.) to Comparative Medicine Husbandry technical staff as well as scientists e.g., ability to coach trainees with varying levels of experience.
• Participate and assist in delivering classroom training sessions as well as attend recurring training meetings.
• Assist with reviewing and revising Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), training modules and Computer Based training (CBT) modules.
• Coordinate global training activities which includes scheduling and coordinating training sessions.
• Serve and work along-side other trainers, subject matter experts, IACUC and veterinarians.
• Data entry to include managing training records in the electronic management system and record review to ensure accuracy of records/catch discrepancies.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Assist with managing training colonies and maintaining animal and training records.
• Collaborate with research units to develop new procedures under the guidance of Global Training leadership.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 2+ years
• Experience in laboratory animal training and rodents
• Knowledge of regulations (The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals)
• Strong professional communication skills and language skills, adaptable working style

Preferred

• LATG certification
• Pharmaceutical industry and/or lab animal training experience

Work Requirements

• Regulatory compliance: Work Client Global and Local IACUC Guidelines, Corporate Animal Welfare Policy, and under AAALAC guidelines
• Up to 10% of travel
• On-site role
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, excellent motor skills/eye-hand coordination, wear PPE and adhere to Environmental Health and Safety practices, including PPE (e.g. N-95 or PAPR use, work in a Biosafety Cabinet)