Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver a comprehensive training program for staff using various training techniques (e.g. e-learning, coaching, classroom training, hands-on instruction) to enhance employees’ skills, understanding, and performance. 

• Drive the development and documentation of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the animal care operations team in close collaboration with the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operation.

• Engage with staff across multiple levels to foster a collaborative approach to identifying needs for training and standardization. 

• Determine, in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations, which trainings to create, change, and eliminate, and which trainings each staff member must complete.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Environmental Health and Safety to formalize and augment trainings related to general safety, ergonomics, and biosafety.

• Oversee the management and periodic review of internal SOPs and associated materials.

• Assist with reviewing and updating IACUC-approved SOPs and other documents.

• Develop and oversee a “train the trainer” program to ensure consistency in how staff members tasked with training others are delivering content.

• Help assess the skills and performance of staff members and offer feedback to the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations.  Help create tailored training plans as needed.

• Develop and direct a robust onboarding process for new hires to expedite learning and enhance employee engagement.

• Determine areas of focus for ongoing refresher trainings.

• Identify, facilitate, and create opportunities for professional development and continuing education for staff, including establishing a forum for staff members to learn more about the research they are supporting.

• Serve as a backup for the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations in their absence.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience

 

 

Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respiratory equipment (e.g. N95 mask or PAPR), if/when necessary.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in laboratory animal care management with an increasing level of responsibility in work history.  Specialized education may count toward work experience. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in various training platforms and techniques.
• Excellent collaboration and motivational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage time and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• Experience working in ABSL-2 conditions and/or non-human primates preferred.

Additional Information

This is a two-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. 
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values  
  https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.