TRAINER 2 (Training & Development Specialist - Compliance, Education, & Training Services)

Department Description

The California National Primate Research Center, CNPRC at UC Davis, is an Organized Research Unit that conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health problems where non-human primates are the animal of choice. In addition to its major efforts in research, the CNPRC is also committed to both UC Davis and NIH missions of teaching and service.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Training & Development Manager, the Training Specialist works in support of the CNPRC Compliance, Education, & Training Services, which includes the development, coordination, and assurance of AAALAC, AALAS, and GLP compliant and accredited training procedures and practices in laboratory animal science.

The primary focus will be training animal care and research staff, students, faculty, and assisting in the onboarding of new staff joining Primate Services and Center's Research Units PIs' labs that require animal training and handling and maintain training compliance of current staff. Provide training support in the areas of research support and animal care for laboratory animals maintained at the CNPRC, coordinating, and completing a large volume of tasks to meet investigators, clinical and operational needs while demonstrating strong leadership, high energy, and a knowledge base in CNPRC animal care and technical functions and staff training. Research support must be performed in a professional manner and will require regular contact with investigative staff. Facilitate and implement a comprehensive animal training program in animal laboratory science.

Works, as delegated by department management, to ensure the successful completion of training activities and maintenance of technical skills. Provides administrative and organizational support in training program planning, onboarding new hires, scheduling, coordination, document management and reporting. Performs quality assurance and/or maintenance of plans, SOPs, worksheets, and other training aides and systems. This position conducts skills-based training to employees, academic appointees, and students, provides training development support to the CNPRC community, develops training materials, and tracks training progress.

The incumbent will conduct training in both animal care and research technical support and will work under minimal supervision in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards governing animal research (NIH/OLAW/AAALAC) and all safety procedures according to NIH standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Contribute to the accomplishment of Primate Services goals, objectives, and standards. Provide leadership, including efficient and clear training assignments to trainees, support departmental growth (orientation and training of a diverse workforce of animal care and research staff), provide training assessments of employees' performance during training sessions, which includes constructive and positive feedback, and providing leadership in all areas of animal care, through leading, directing, organizing and monitoring activities and functions to ensure overall completion of tasks assigned, while ensuring service excellence.

This position is within the Compliance, Education, & Training Unit (CETU) of the Division of Primate Services.

Employee is required to work with animals (nonhuman primates) that are either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous infectious agents such as COVID-19 (SARS-CO2), HIV, SIV, Herpes B, ZIKA, influenza, Chikungunya Virus, and Measles. The emphasis is training employees in the areas of safety, the wear and use of protective clothing, aseptic/sterile techniques, good laboratory practices, and infectious control.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range$25.77/hr. - $48.95/hr. No. of Positions 1Appointment TypeCareerPercentage of Time100%Shift HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.LocationDavis, CAUnion RepresentationNoBenefits EligibleYesApply by Date03/02/23

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) and lift objects weighing approximately 19 kg (42lbs) to approximately shoulder height; able to move, push and pull heavy wheeled equipment such as cage racks (elevation 7 feet high) and loaded carts and animal transfer cages weighing 35 pounds. Lift and move a 25-pound sack of chow.
• Push rolling cages that may weigh from 250-1,000 pounds. Manually lift and move cages weighing up to 90 pounds from wall.
• Able to move unassisted through various animal housing areas located in several separate buildings, and prolonged standing during exams and other procedures which may exceed 4 hours. Perform diversified tasks that may require squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping or standing.
• Restrain animals for prolonged periods of time.
• Position self to move and handle a variety of animals weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Substantial contact with animals, including repeated capture and prolonged restraint of animals.
• Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves, and head covers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Measles vaccination or proof of illness required. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Employee shall participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which may include blood tests, immunizations, -TB screening, Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen training, etc., and are provided to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
• Must be willing to perform assigned duties in BioSafety Level (ABSL) 1, 2, or 3 facility where nonhuman primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus.
• Work may involve exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids.
• Required to wear protective clothing and respirator in circumstances that require personal protection from infectious diseases and animals.
• Work may involve exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Work may involve exposure to wet or slick walking surfaces and sanitizing chemicals.
• Restricted vacation during peak workload periods. Work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Work overtime, occasional weekends on short notice.
• California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically coming into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• AALAS certification at the LAT or LATG level.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science, preferably in related field such as Animal Sciences, Biology, Physiology, etc.
• Experience facilitating training sessions (in-class, online, and one-on-one/small groups) in animal laboratory sciences using skills-based methodologies, on-the-job training, and adult-learning strategies in an animal research facility or animal vivaria.
• 5+ years of experience in the care of experimental animals in research setting and 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a training role in laboratory animal science, veterinary technical training, infection control practices, health and safety practice and evaluation in a research environment, which includes quality assurance and compliance management in the development, and evaluation, documentation, and recordkeeping of regulatory training documents.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge and understanding of animal health and husbandry, behavior, disease control, sanitation processes, aseptic techniques and environmental changes that affect laboratory animals.
• Above average proficiency use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated prior experience in a leadership role highly preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions while having the ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical and technical procedures.
• Skills and abilities to adapt easily to new software programs to support GLP and animal-human contact training, and training on applicable procedures and SOPs within the area of lab animal science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferred License/Certification:

• Professional certification in animal laboratory science (e.g., AALAS, AAALAC, and ASCP).

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Applied experience to assess staff performance during training and skills building sessions and provide appropriate feedback.
• Animal handling training and skills to work with nonhuman primates, which includes recognizing, changes in physical appearance and behavior; experience in performing a variety of animal laboratory procedures such as TB testing, administering IM injections and sample collection; Skill in breeding indoor housed animals, and femoral blood sampling in infant and adult animals
• Experience performing detailed husbandry in all primate housing areas including nursery, indoor, noninfectious, infectious, and outdoor colony.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; and demonstrates attention to detail-to-details.
• Skill to adhere to established standards for educational quality according to industry standards, which includes but not limited to skills to research and analyze learning and development resources and develop recommendations.
• Knowledge and understanding of adherence to biohazard containment procedures necessary for performance in BSL 2 & 3 facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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Salary Range

$25.77/hr. - $48.95/hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

03/02/23


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=49349&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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