Technical Trainer 8196P2


Date: January 2023
Classification & Title: 8196P2, Animal Care Professional 2
Working Title: Technical Trainer
Percent Time: 100%
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday– Friday
7:00am– 3:30pm

Term: A – 12 month appt.
Type: Continuing
College/ Admin Unit: RAR
Campus Location: Minneapolis

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for providing hands-on training in technical skills.   The incumbent will also identify training gaps and help develop methods to close any gaps identified.  The position will provide feedback directly to the Vet Tech Managers to help determine that a new veterinary technician has successfully passed probation.  The Technical Trainer must have a clear and detailed understanding of all vivarium’s and be able to support training throughout RAR.  
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Training (70%):
Conduct training of new technical employees including training new RAR vet tech employees in specific techniques as well as University Investigators and their staff (dosing, bleeding, anesthesia, etc…in various species)
Help maintain training records of new employees
Mentor new RAR Veterinary Technicians.  Provide feedback to the Vet Tech Managers in regards to the quality of work completed by new employees
Assist in onboarding new RAR Veterinarians, Veterinary Residents, and Veterinary Technicians
In collaboration with research staff determine what training they may need and assist them with achieving the training
Review and provide recommendations for new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/Standards of Care (SOC) and updates to current SOPs/SOCs
Create and refine training material
Conduct training that fulfill both elective and IACUC-mandated training requirements for research staff
Train non-technical staff to safely work with a variety of species
Schedule training with RAR employees and research staff through professional communication

Strategic Planning (10%):
Based on the strategic plan for the department assess the future need for training and development
Evaluate current training methods and programs.  Determine how to further enhance training programs
Assess training programs to ensure that they contain the appropriate level of technical content for personnel
Review and provide recommendations for new SOP/SOC and updates to current SOP/SOCs
Work with Training and Compliance Lead to identify any training gaps and design corrective actions


Inventory Control (10%):
Maintain equipment and supplies needed for training
Coordinate with managers and animal care supervisors any needed equipment for new employees

Professional Development (5%):
Participate in department, college, and University events, meetings, projects and initiatives.

Additional Duties (5%):
The RAR Training and Compliance Lead and Veterinary Technician Manager may change or assign other duties to this position


PHYSICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS     :
Proof of current Tetanus vaccine must be provided before starting of employment
Rabies vaccines or titer will be complete or employee may complete a declination form
Measles vaccine or titer will be completed
Toxoplasmosis titer will be drawn or declination form completed
There will be exposure to animal allergens
Annual test for Tuberculosis will be completed
Due to high level of noise annual hearing test are performed
The employee may work in wet rooms
Employees may work in outside environments in all weather conditions
Employees may be required to wear Powered Air Purifying Respirator or N95 Mask

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS  or veterinary technician degree with 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and experience equal to 6 years
Ability to perform various technical techniques (injections (SC, IV, IM), gavage, blood collection) in various species

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Veterinary Technician Certification
3 years of experience working with animal husbandry within a research facility.
1 year experience coordinating and managing training programs
Professional Trainer Certificate
Documented success in developing and implementing training programs
Demonstrated knowledge of learning principals, instructional design as well as project management expertise
AALAS Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist Level
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced Computer skills including spreadsheets and maintenance using – Excel and Google Sheets. 

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