Veterinary Scientist

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