Senior Animal Resources Training Coordinator- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position's primary responsibilities include training and assessing veterinary technical staff and assessing and training research surgeons in basic techniques. This position also has a practical component, with duties such as administering anesthesia to large animal surgical models and possibly performing basic rodent technical procedures for researchers. Additional duties include training researchers and DAR staff as needed to support the overall goals of the training team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience which includes laboratory animal and training experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• LATg certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in teaching or biological sciences are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and training in aseptic technique, basic surgical competency and anesthetic management (e.g. suturing, intubation)
• Onboarding new technicians
• Assessing skills and practices of existing technicians
• Developing and coordinating continuing education for veterinary professionals
• Managing training for visiting vet tech students
• Administering and monitoring of anesthesia of large animal surgical models, primarily swine
• Conducting procedural technical assists for researchers (e.g. Blood collection, injections), primarily rodents
• Might directly or indirectly manage other training staff

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior