New River Community College
Laboratory Animal Technical Trainer
New River Community College, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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?
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting
Internal Job Posting
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Website
Other
How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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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?
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting
Internal Job Posting
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Website
Other
How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr