Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago
Training and Post Approval Monitoring Coordinator, Lab Animal Resources
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expBinghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the SUNY system that promotes student success, research, and service. The Training and Post Approval Monitoring Coordinator is responsible for coordinating training for new research personnel and ensuring compliance with regulations in laboratory animal resources.
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Responsibilities
Schedule and conduct mandatory in-person training orientation sessions for new PIs and new research lab personnel. These sessions cover specific operations of Binghamton's lab animal program and facility workflows and are scheduled as needed
Hold rodent hands-on trainings for individuals or small groups to support their research goals. These trainings include but are not limited to:
Animal handling and restraint techniques
Injection techniques
Blood withdrawals
Breeding colony management
Rodent surgery support and aseptic technique
Euthanasia with CO2
Monitor activities on IACUC protocols
Assist in information gathering in response to findings of noncompliance; report and share information with the IACUC
Shadow LAR staff members to ensure husbandry tasks are carried out per SOPs
Conduct facility rounds to ensure proper procedures are performed in the interest of personnel safety and animal welfare
Partner with the veterinary staff and the IACUC to develop policies, guidelines, and SOPs for the animal care program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or LVT/RVT and ALAT Certification
At least five years of work experience in a laboratory animal research facility
At least three years of rodent bio-methodology experience
Working knowledge of animal research policies and regulations (i.e., The Guide, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare Act, and NYS Department of Health Regulations for laboratory animal facilities)
Proficiency in understanding and adherence to compliance of laboratory animal regulations
Experience in preparing and conducting trainings
Effective oral and written communication skills and project reporting skills
Preferred
Working knowledge of accreditation related to Laboratory Animal Resources as applied in a university setting
Experience in reviewing and research protocols and/or working with an IACUC
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, unions, and non-discrimination policies and procedures
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