Training Lead

About the Role

As a Training Lead you will ensure the successful completion of training activities for all Research Associates in Scientific Services in compliance with GLP standards. Assist Training Specialist in training planning, scheduling, coordination, and document management. May provide support for Study Supervisor(s) and Study Director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.

What You'll Do Here

• Conducts training activities for the Scientific Services group to assure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations.
• Provides hands-on training of staff including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering anesthesia, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding, and food removal on laboratory animals.
• Performs uniform training and assessment across all staff in training.
• Possesses strong leadership and interpersonal skills; must be a role model for accurate documentation; mentors new staff; and demonstrates pride in their role.
• Effectively utilizes their position in the department to foster positive work ethics, teamwork and quality, re-constructible data collection in new and current staff.
• Performs and trains others in proper documentation of training procedures and data acquisition in an effort to accurately document compliance with plans, SOPs and protocols while facilitating the efforts of the study supervisors and/or department management.
• Reviews and may revise SOPs and lesson plans to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Works with all groups to improve processes. Performs timely review and assembly of training documentation.
• Carries out training duties, as assigned, to meet training objectives set by Department Management.
• Communicates progress towards training deadlines to Training Specialist and Department Management.
• Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules, etc.
• Handles and restrains appropriate laboratory animals based on site specifications
• Performs QC review of data in a timely manner.
• Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health and problems with animal room.
• Monitors and maintains animals and facilities in accordance to applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains general organization and cleanliness of work area, including; cleaning and disinfecting procedure rooms and preparation areas.
• May work with different departments to help ensure consistency of training practices and organization.
• Supports and participates on safety study procedures if necessitated by workload.
• Creates, reviews, and revises SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures, and facility issues

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma and/or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.
• LAT certification preferred
• Technical Skills: MS Office Suite and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
• Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $27.00 - $30.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Free parking
• Free lunch, Monday - Friday
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 

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