Animal Technician 5, Trainer

15-Mar-2024

Yale Animal Resources Center - Operations

86861BR

University Job Title

Animal Technician 5

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade E

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)

Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

60 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Training Manager, Yale Animal Resources Center, the trainer will provide, coordinate, and assess staff training in accordance with the YARC Training Program and standard operating procedures, regulatory guidelines, institutional, local, and federal policies.

Essential Duties:
1.  Effectively train and assess staff in husbandry of all YARC species, sanitation, humane euthanasia, and vivarium tasks via individual, classroom, or group sessions. Strong ability to change the delivery of information based on an individual’s needs that maximizes efficiency. 
2.  Attentively monitor and assess learning progress, including process metrics. Confidentially communicate development and/or deficiencies to trainees and management in a timely manner.
3.  Oversee assignments completed by trainees and grade level trainers to ensure work has been completed according to departmental standards and that deficiencies are corrected and reported in a timely manner.
4.  Assess complex situations and act independently to resolve the issue with tact. Know when to escalate situations to management.
5. Coordinate, create, and conduct specialized training and cross training for staff and researchers. Perform retraining of staff upon request from unit managers.  Manage documentation according to University and federal policies.
6. Create, prepare, or edit training content (e-learning or written).
7. Ensure SOPs are current and compliant with University, federal, and local polices.
8. Oversee and coordinate projects or work processes, such as SOP Focus Groups.
9. Train staff in adjustments to work procedures that ensure production optimization and high-quality animal care. Delegate training to grade level trainers. 
10. Make recommendations for programmatic changes that facilitate the effective training of staff.
11. Conduct Individual SOP Reviews with staff and write up assessment for management.
12. Provide task and training time requirements to Schedulers for coordination of assignments.
13. Train staff in computer use, this includes Microsoft Office Suite and Yale specific systems.
14. Train staff to observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness, stress or deviations in welfare conditions and administer prescribed treatments. 
15. Onboard new staff according to departmental and university requirements.
16. Will perform additional related tasks as necessary.
17. Perform husbandry when operationally necessary.

**Must Pass YARC (Yale Animal Resources Center) Clearance. ** This form is filed with Employee Health in a confidential file specific to employees who work at YSM Buildings. Offer is contingent upon successful health screening.

Essential Duties

1. Provide administrative leadership of a unit or function, including overseeing and coordinating projects or work processes, and distributing and monitoring the work of at least 2 regular FTEs as a lead worker. 2. Act as expert resource to investigators and staff in one or more areas of animal technology. For example: 3. Develop, implement, coordinate, oversee and/or maintain complex departmental projects such as rederivation and cryopreservation; BL 3 operations. 4. Working with managers coordinate complex experimental procedures for investigators which involve specialized techniques such as surgical procedures. 5. Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness and stress and deviations in animal conditions. Feed, house and handle animals in accordance with institutional, local and Federal regulations. 6. Provide research and technical support to investigators. Conduct or oversee procedures such as blood collection, injections and/or routine surgical procedures. Prepare reports and provide updates to investigators regarding the status of animals. 7. Using protocols established by PI or manager, manage and maintain breeding colonies for research. Establish and carry out strategic breeding plans according to specific protocols or instructions. 8. Maintain detailed records regarding animal colonies such as births, deaths, weaning, and breeding and other records required by institutional, local and federal regulations. 9. Train and/or instruct staff on sanitation, animal handling, restraint and care techniques, appropriate to level. 10. Maintain a working liaison with other appropriate departments/units across campus. 11. Perform additional related tasks as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated ability to train staff, students, or researchers. Demonstrated ability with coordinating work of others. Well-developed interpersonal skills; proven experience working within a team.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated ability working with multiple species and understanding of cage wash. Sensitivity to and appreciation of research animals. Ability to recognize signs of animal well-being, illness, and abnormalities. Ability to pull 70 lbs.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Well-rounded verbal and written communication skills. Accuracy, reliability, and good attention to detail.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Workday, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Good attendance record.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Working knowledge of husbandry/sanitation procedures. Two years of training experience. Experience creating training plans. Working knowledge of SOPs.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to pull 70 lbs.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

LATg certification

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check, a valid driver’s license and a car available.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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