LAR Research and Training Specialist

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuition and Academic Assistance
  
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  And so much more!
  
  
  

• Serve as the acting supervisor for LAR Veterinary Services staff and the Central Procedures Laboratory during Supervisor absences or when delegated.
• Provide daytoday coordination of staff workflow, scheduling, task delegation, and routine check-ins.
• Foster a supportive environment where team members can develop independence while ensuring smooth daily operations.

• Act as a primary liaison with research laboratories: coordinate upcoming procedures, advise on protocols, manage scheduling, and facilitate required documentation.
• Meet with potential clients to support project planning, protocol development, and estimation of project costs.
• Build and maintain tissue collection partnerships across CVM departments and external collaborators.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continual refinement of the VS onboarding and training program.
• Serve as the goto resource for new employee training needs.
• Provide training opportunities for a wide range of learners, including residents, interns, externs, students, and specialized veterinary or research personnel.
• Promote professional advancement for research staff, including opportunities for additional certifications and skill development.

• Assist in the development, revision, and dissemination of SOPs, job aids, and departmental training materials across all of LAR.
• Ensure all staff receive proper training and documentation related to these materials.
• Maintain a clean and compliant work environment in accordance with infectious disease standards.
• Handle medical, biological, and infectious waste according to regulatory guidelines.
• Adhere to all radiation safety, OSHA, IACUC, USDA, AAALAC, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

• Support the design, execution, and management of increasingly complex research projects.
• Perform advanced technical tasks independently, adapting procedures as research needs evolve.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement within the department.
• Lifting up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Comprehensive experience with modern laboratory animal husbandry across a wide range of species, including rodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, amphibians, avian species, and livestock.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations, with proven success in applying compliance standards in daily operations.
• Skilled in maintaining and overseeing accurate regulatory records required by multiple governing agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to researchers, colleagues, and institutional partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a service-oriented environment.