Arc Trainer, Animal Resource Center

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Summary

Works under general supervision to assist with providing training for the ARC employees and research staff.

 Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year experience in the animal care field/operations.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification or higher preferred.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

 Job Duties

• Assists with training materials, handouts, and other training tools.
• Assists with departmental training sessions: group and one-on-one training.
• Assists with training new hires in various animal facilities for cage wash equipment operations, animal husbandry, and animal techniques.
• May assist with conducting approved, basic animal techniques with research staff.
• Organizes and inputs training documentation.
• Prepares, organizes, and cleans before and after training classes.
• Follows all ARC Standard Operational Procedures, IACUC Policies, the Guide, and PHS Policy for all training.
• Maintains working knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the care and use of research animals, as well as the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires knowledge of personal computers, presentation software, and desktop software packages.
• Work requires good verbal and written communication skills.
•  Work requires ability to deliver effective presentations and training seminars.
• Work requires ability to operate multimedia equipment.
• Work requires ability to maintain accurate written records.
• Work requires ability to read, write, speak, and conduct analysis.
• Work requires ability to conduct prolonged speaking, walking, and standing.
• Work requires carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

 Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in office area.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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