GAWCT – Learning Development and Training – Designated Trainer (Livestock)

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) seeks an enthusiastic colleague for a designated trainer role within our Global Animal Welfare Compliance and Training – Learning Development and Training group, primarily focusing on care and use of livestock animals, supporting research and development of veterinary medicines in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The incumbent will be responsible for training all new and current personnel involved in the care and use of animals within Zoetis, as applicable.

Role Description

• Provide training primarily on appropriate husbandry, animal handling, dosing methods, sample collection and advanced skills for livestock species in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and guidelines in a research setting.
• Provide training in appropriate animal husbandry, handling, dosing methods and sample collection and advanced skills for other laboratory animal species, as needed.
• Have sufficient visual and hearing acuity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species-specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns. 
• Evaluate and provide feedback on progress and competency of trainees
• Accurately and legibly document written information in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including the use of email.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate training records in the computerized system.
• Safely handle and restrain the animal species involved with assigned duties and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of training activities.
• Must be able to wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 masks and respirators, as required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S.
• Facilitate and participate in a variety of workplace learning events, such as new employee orientation, caretaking basic skills training, animal welfare
• Participates in a network of trainers across sites and ensures consistency of training and competency assessments for all staff working with animals
• May assist in selecting/developing teaching materials and tools such as manual, handbooks, demonstration models, visual media aids, computer tutorials, intranet, and reference materials. 
• Applies and articulates working knowledge of regulations, mechanisms, logic, and structures for training requirements.

General expectations

• Maintains good rapport with Zoetis animal users, researchers, the IACUC, training team and other Zoetis groups
• In-depth understanding of adult learners and learning styles along with ability to clearly present topics to technical staff in a classroom, virtual or hands-on setting.  Familiar with the concepts of compassionate care, and able to adapt training methodologies to meet the learning styles of the target audience or person.
• Individual is flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Shares knowledge, information, and resources with the team
• Seeks opportunities and offers to help team members who need assistance.
• Verbal and written communication is professional, easy to understand and clear
• Uses collaborative problem solving
• Maintains proficiency in related animal care and use procedures and compliance with all training guidelines and policies. Actively participates in continuing education and skill-building activities.
• Schedule is Monday – Friday; with weekend activities expected on rare occasion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.  Bachelor's Degree in the biological sciences or related field preferred.  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Laboratory Animal Science or a minimum of 3 years of related experience with livestock species within a research setting
• 2-4 years Training experience required
• LAT (or comparable) certification preferred or ability to complete within 6 months of hire
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and ability to learn and use additional applications
• Must have strong technical skill sets in varying techniques in cattle or swine, and other research livestock species as needed.
• Must have experience with the use and maintenance of standard equipment within a research-based animal facility.
• Possess interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of federal regulations related to the care of laboratory animals desirable
• Understanding of laboratory operations and data collection a plus

Full time

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