Temporary CLATR Instructor (Part-Time)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Animal Welfare is hiring a Temporary Center for Laboratory Animal Training Resources (CLATR) Instructor. Reporting to the Principal Veterinarian, the instructor ensures CLATR provides consistent, high-quality, compliant training to research and operations staff. The role connects veterinary oversight, training program development, and day-to-day research operations through hands-on technical instruction, instructional resource maintenance, and support for complex procedures.

The instructor trains students, faculty, and staff in regulatory compliance, animal handling, and technical procedures across multiple species, including substance administration, venipuncture, and euthanasia. The role also provides and monitors general anesthesia during training, supports surgical and procedural instruction, develops educational materials, and contributes to ongoing improvement of training programs and procedures.

Operational duties include managing a rodent colony with attention to animal welfare and the 3Rs, maintaining equipment and instructional spaces, managing inventory, and providing technical guidance to research staff. The instructor coordinates training logistics and records, supports student employees, documents controlled-substance use, and works with veterinary leadership and research units to maintain compliance and improve training quality. This position is temporary, part-time at 60% FTE, and onsite at the UW Seattle Campus. It is a first-shift position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major study in a basic applied science and two years’ worth of formal technical education in veterinary science and/or in vivo research.
• Education and experience as a veterinary technician, CVT, RVT, or equivalent.
• Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications to be forwarded to the hiring manager.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated competence in independently assessing problems, identifying and applying necessary resources, and moving deliverables forward.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proven exceptional judgment and dependability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of formal reports and informal correspondence.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information and translate it into reports, metrics, and data visualizations.
• Experience communicating sensitive information with tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships at all levels while addressing complex and sensitive issues effectively.
• Experience with program operations support in an administrative office at the University of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction to students, faculty, and staff in regulatory compliance, animal handling, and technical procedures across multiple species.
• Provide and monitor general anesthesia during training and instructional activities.
• Adapt instruction for learners with diverse backgrounds and experience while maintaining course standards.
• Support surgical and procedural instruction, including anesthesia monitoring and technical guidance.
• Create, update, and deliver educational materials, including classroom content, demonstration models, and video tutorials.
• Assist with development and continuous improvement of training programs, laboratory procedures, and instructional resources.
• Maintain and manage a rodent colony, monitor health, and assign rodents to classes in ways that prioritize welfare, support the 3Rs, and uphold compliance.
• Maintain clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory equipment for training and research support.
• Clean and stock instructional spaces and ensure supplies are available.
• Plan and manage inventory for classroom and laboratory activities.
• Provide real-time technical guidance to research staff on procedures, complications, and best practices.
• Support concurrent training and operational needs with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate training activities across departments using learning management systems, Microsoft Bookings, Outlook, and other platforms.
• Assign, track, and document training completion and compliance in electronic systems.
• Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling, materials, and classroom readiness.
• Provide indirect oversight and coordination of student employees supporting classroom and training functions.
• Maintain accurate training records and controlled-substance-use documentation.
• Ensure training and activities align with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and animal welfare standards.
• Use, monitor, and document controlled substances in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Reinforce research protocol compliance through training and operational oversight.
• Collaborate with the Attending Veterinarian and Principal Compliance Veterinarian to keep course content and training resources up to date.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in rodent techniques, animal welfare, and research methodology.
• Collaborate with veterinary leadership and research units to identify training needs and improve program effectiveness.
• Analyze training outcomes and design improvements to learner competency, animal welfare, and research quality.
• Develop instructional content and share resources with other CLATR instructors.
• Participate in team efforts to improve training delivery and consistency across instructors.
• Stay current on emerging techniques and procedures and integrate them into training programs.
• Identify trends and gaps in the institutional training program and recommend corrective actions.
• Work independently with strong organization, dependability, and communication skills.
• Perform related duties as required to support CLATR’s training and operational mission.

Benefits

• Benefits are referenced for temporary, per-diem, and less-than-half-time positions at the provided UW benefits webpage; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• The University describes opportunities for professional growth and an environment known for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level