Training, Enrichment, and Technology Specialist, Office of Laboratory Animal Care, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position
of Training, Enrichment, and Technology Specialist, located in the Office of
Laboratory Animal Care. The University of Tennessee maintains various species of
laboratory and teaching animals across the Knoxville-area. Faculty, research
staff, students and lab animal facility staff require training to become
familiar with and conduct the basic husbandry and technical procedures, while
minimizing animal welfare issues.  The primary purpose of this position is to
routinely deliver professional training to a wide variety of laboratory animal
users across multiple animal facilities within the University.  The role
develops and delivers information through the OLAC website modules, in-person
group training sessions, and one-on-one specialized sessions.  The role will
follow-up with trainees during their work to confirm continued proficiency.  The
role works closely with the IACUC Office on regulatory training and
post-approval monitoring follow-up.  The role works closely with facility
managers to guide training of facility staff. The role works closely with the
OLAC Director to develop, document, and train a wide range of individuals of
various processes.

Responsibilities

• routinely deliver professional training to a wide variety of laboratory animal users across multiple animal facilities within the University
• develop and deliver information through the OLAC website modules, in-person group training sessions, and one-on-one specialized sessions
• follow-up with trainees during their work to confirm continued proficiency
• work closely with the IACUC Office on regulatory training and post-approval monitoring follow-up
• work closely with facility managers to guide training of facility staff
• work closely with the OLAC Director to develop, document, and train a wide range of individuals of various processes

Benefits

• Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities.

What This Job Offers

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