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New River Community College

Laboratory Animal Technical Trainer

New River Community College, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Position Details Job Title: TRAINER LAB ANIMAL HEALTH

Position Number: 8150049

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: COMPARATIVE MEDICINE

Location Code: COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: No

Responsibilities

Provide training to CMF Husbandry Staff and HSC Research Staff

Provide new employee orientation to CMF Husbandry Staff

Provide new hire orientation to research staff

Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to Husbandry Staff based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to all facets of the Husbandry operations, including Cage Wash Facility training, animal health checks, use of specialized equipment, and animal husbandry

Provide basic hands-on training for new staff and researchers

Educate research staff on all pertinent Federal, State, Local, and Institutional regulations and protocols

Assist Husbandry Operations Management with Husbandry Staff competency assessment

Provide feedback of Husbandry Staff through continued observation and adherence to the SOPs specific to individual training tasks

Assist Husbandry Operations Management with the documentation of training of CMF Husbandry Staff

Providing feedback as to levels of progression and need for reassessment

Assist with the writing and development of SOPs and training materials

Consistent and ongoing review of documents relevant to the husbandry program

Serve as a quality assurance representative to assess internal SOPs and good practices

Support Husbandry program for monitoring effective sanitization throughout all CCM Animal Facilities

Maintain all documentation relevant to the water quality testing and sanitization monitoring program

Assist with CCM's water quality testing

Assist with the administration and implementation of CMF's Staff Continuing Education Program

Assist with the administration and training of AALAS certification classes

Assist Operations Manager in placing all animal orders, with expertise in particular animal models and strains, in conjunction with the needs of the experimental protocol

Utilizes Lawson to process animal purchase requisitions

Provide backup relief for Husbandry Technicians and other duties and projects as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required

5 years' experience in the laboratory animal field

Qualifications

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures

Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures, and word processing

Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency

Ability to communicate verbally

Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to compose letters and memorandums

Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people

Ability to deal with stressful situations

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks

Ability to work as an effective team member

Ability to lead work teams

Ability to organize workflow

Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill

Ability to interact with internal and external constituents

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is preferred

5 years' experience in the laboratory animal field

American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the LAT level within 6 months of hire

Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Access, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Basic Keyboarding Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Direct animal or patient contact Yes

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Danger

Open Date 08/05/2025

Close Date Salary Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $35.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $27.93/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. Loyola University Chicago mission information is available on the university website. The university focuses on transformative education, research activity, and community engagement. Loyola provides a wide range of benefits and is committed to nondiscrimination in accordance with applicable laws.

About Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university founded in 1870. It is a large research university with multiple campuses and is recognized for academic excellence and community engagement.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33564

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Biology or a related scientific, research-related field? Yes No

Do you have 5 years of experience in the laboratory animal field? Yes No

Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

Applicant Documents Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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