Training Coordinator, Laboratory Animal Medical Services

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About the Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS)

The Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) in the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the UC campuses. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.

Job Overview

LAMS is hiring a Training Coordinator to join their team. This position will train researchers and LAMS husbandry and veterinary technicians with hands-on rodent handling and techniques, peri-operative care training, and species-specific training for large animals including rabbits and pigs. This position will serve as a backup for facility orientation and new employee training. This person will also develop and expand the training program.

Essential Functions

• Perform animal handling techniques, preferably in clinical situations. 
• Provide training for treatment administration or sample collections. 
• Schedule training events and workshops, coordinate with instructors, obtain and distribute required instructional materials, and communicate schedules and details.
• Communicate with University of Cincinnati employees, trainers from external organizations, professional training group members, and consultants via phone, correspondence, or in person.
• Process enrollments and answer routine inquiries regarding courses, schedules, and locations.
• Oversee room reservation process and maintenance of physical space and materials, which may include coordinating technical support, unlocking and locking training rooms, and tracking technical equipment.
• May utilize HR information system and/or database to enter data and produce reports on training statistics, inventory levels or assessments of the programs or instructors.
• Participate in special projects related to Training and Development and/or Human Resources Serve on appropriate HR and university committees.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

One (1) year of professional work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience in public speaking/teaching.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and ability to learn new software platforms (i.e., Huron).
• Additional veterinary certifications (RVT, LVT, or an AALAS certification of a LAT or above).
• Experience in training rodent surgical techniques.
• Rodent specific handling or experience working with rabbits and/or pigs in a c