Corporate Technical Trainer (NIH, Bethesda, MD)

Under the direction of the Corporate Operations Manager(s) and multiple Project Managers the Corporate trainer shall be responsible for the following, included but not limited to: Provide competent and responsible direction of Contractor staff in support of specific contract requirements within multiple facilities/vivariums. This will require close working relationships with contract trainers and managers. Provide hands‑on instruction, knowledge sharing and training for all assigned contract technical, animal husbandry, and vivarium operation requirements for all laboratory animal species (rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits and non‑human primates specifically and other various laboratory animal species). Ability to train and provide instruction for veterinary medicine and technical procedures for surgery, pre and post‑surgery care, anesthesia monitoring, wound care, triage, topical treatments, pain management, body condition scoring, general animal behavior observations and all other SOP related veterinary medicine procedures. Provide general supervision and control of staff resources, accomplishment of performance goals, submittal of contract deliverables, compliance with facility SOP’s, assist with the maintenance of a health and safety program. Assist with and develop training classes and special topic presentations as needed or assigned. Periodically review training records of staff for multiple departments. Assist with the development and revision/update of training records for all contract positions. Assist the Corporate Training Coordinator and contract Facility Trainers with annual Training Audit reviews of contract specific training programs for multiple facilities. Coordinate and conduct monthly training meetings with all contract trainers and/or supervisors to implement company training goals and expectations. This task will require knowledge of all company training programs at specific contracts. Provide ongoing technical training to include presentations, safety procedures and contract‑related requirements. Provide training for new hire orientation, initial job‑specific tasks, remedial training as needed and AALAS certification classes. Review training received by contract staff and monitor training reports from contract supervisors. Assure that all employees maintain their technical competence by providing annual, and as needed, proficiency assessments. Conduct Quality Assurance inspections of multiple contract sites. Prepare inspection findings into reports for contract site. Analyze and report on quality assurance trends and monitor implemented preventative measures. May interview potential applicants for open positions. Work with Project Managers and Corporate Operations Manager(s) with priority contract related initiatives. Work with subordinate employees to ensure that all work is performed according to each contract’s Statement of Work. Assist in the SOP development and review process. Understands and follows all approved SOP’s and Quality Assurance Standards for animal care. Familiar with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in the work area. Prepares and submits required training reports, charts, logs, and inventories as requested by the Corporate Training Coordinator and contract Project Managers. Will be responsible to obtain continuing education units to stay abreast on new and developing information concerning the laboratory animal field. All other duties as required. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum of 6-8 years working in an animal research environment with an emphasis on training, supervision, quality control, and veterinary technical procedures. Experience working with NHPs, rodents and other various regulated species. Ideally a B.S. or A.S degree in biology, animal science or related field and American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level, CMAR preferred. Ability to work independently in a complex program and interact with all levels of the organization. Ability to conduct class instruction to individuals and large groups. Demonstrated and proven ability to perform common animal facility veterinary technical skills and surgical support procedures. Comprehension of veterinary terminology for laboratory animals. Must have a business command of the English language, both written and spoken. Proven ability to develop and maintain PowerPoint, Excel, and other related software programs.

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