What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Services Trainer position at Weill Cornell Medical College?
Title : Veterinary Services Trainer
Location : Upper East Side
Org Unit : Veterinary Services
Work Days : Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours : 35.00
Exemption Status : Exempt
Salary Range : $64,350.00 - $68,800.00
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Supports the animal resource program at both Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). This position conducts employee training, develops training materials, assesses training deficiencies, onboards new employees and provides continuing education to Veterinary Services (VS) staff.
Job Responsibilities
Onboards new VS employees under the direction of the Head of VS and VS Managers.
Under the direction of the Lead, eLearning & QA designs and develops a formal training program for Veterinary Technicians (VT), Senior VT, and VS Specialists including in-person, web-based, and hybrid training modules.
Provides formal onboarding and continuing education training programs for VS staff.
Develops training guides and instructional documents.
Documents and verifies completion of training for all Veterinary Service (VS) staff
Oversees the Veterinary Technician Continuing Education Seminar Series, including schedule development and documentation of attendance.
Provides training and oversight for participants in the Veterinary Services Experiential Learning Program.
Conducts hands-on training to ensure that the care provided to laboratory animals is consistent with departmental, institutional, local, state and federal regulations, AAALAC accreditation standards and industry best practices.
Creates, reviews and / or updates SOPs and associated training modules. Provides training to staff on pertinent changes.
Maintains VS training catalog and training transcripts in the departmental learning management system.
Conducts training assessments of veterinary technicians to ensure continued compliance and understanding of departmental policies.
Administers clinical treatment to animals, collects diagnostic and environmental samples, and administers euthanasia as required to support VS operations.
Conducts orientation, seminar, and / or wet-lab trainings for staff responsible for using animals in research and / or working in the vivarium.
Provides support to the enrichment and behavior program as required.
Keeps abreast of developments in methods, standards, and requirements for training in animal research and adult learning.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary.
Education
Experience
Approximately 5 years of related experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine.
Approximately 2 years training experience is highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with primate handling, primate behavior, and primate training techniques
Experience with providing health care to common laboratory animal species
Knowledge of adult training methodology and hands on technical training
Strong aptitude in data input and data management in a learning management system.
Licenses and Certifications
AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or higher
LATg certification preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Position requires the handling of animals (pigs, rabbits, rodents, non-human primates).
Potential exposure to animal bites and scratches, needles or other sharp instruments, infectious agents, radioisotopes, toxic chemicals and / or radiation.
Must be able to handle fractious animals.
Must be flexible to work long hours and provide essential staff functions as needed.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian / Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Salary : $64,350 - $68,800
