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.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $27.00 - 29.56 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
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.
- Regulatory compliance: Work 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)
qualifications:
Required:
- 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
- LATG certification
- Pharmaceutical industry and/or lab animal training experience
skills: Mammalian Cell Culture, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), SOP Development
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
