Gawct – Learning Development and Training – Designated Trainer – Livestock

Gawct – Learning Development and Training – Designated Trainer – Livestock

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree in the biological sciences or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Laboratory Animal Science or a minimum of 3 years of related experience with livestock species within a research setting
• 2-4 years Training experience required
• LAT (or comparable) certification preferred or ability to complete within 6 months of hire
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and ability to learn and use additional applications
• Must have strong technical skill sets in varying techniques in cattle or swine, and other research livestock species as needed.
• Must have experience with the use and maintenance of standard equipment within a research-based animal facility.
• Possess interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide training primarily on appropriate husbandry, animal handling, dosing methods, sample collection and advanced skills for livestock species in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and guidelines in a research setting.
• Provide training in appropriate animal husbandry, handling, dosing methods and sample collection and advanced skills for other laboratory animal species, as needed.
• Have sufficient visual and hearing acuity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species-specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on progress and competency of trainees
• Accurately and legibly document written information in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including the use of email.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate training records in the computerized system.
• Safely handle and restrain the animal species involved with assigned duties and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of training activities.
• Must be able to wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 masks and respirators, as required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S.
• Facilitate and participate in a variety of workplace learning events, such as new employee orientation, caretaking basic skills training, animal welfare
• Participates in a network of trainers across sites and ensures consistency of training and competency assessments for all staff working with animals
• May assist in selecting/developing teaching materials and tools such as manual, handbooks, demonstration models, visual media aids, computer tutorials, intranet, and reference materials.
• Applies and articulates working knowledge of regulations, mechanisms, logic, and structures for training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to the care of laboratory animals desirable
• Understanding of laboratory operations and data collection a plus