Training Coordinator, Laboratory Animal Medical Services
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About the Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS)
The Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) in the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the UC campuses. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.
Job Overview
LAMS is hiring a Training Coordinator to join their team. This position will train researchers and LAMS husbandry and veterinary technicians with hands-on rodent handling and techniques, peri-operative care training, and species-specific training for large animals including rabbits and pigs. This position will serve as a backup for facility orientation and new employee training. This person will also develop and expand the training program.
Essential Functions
- Perform animal handling techniques, preferably in clinical situations.
- Provide training for treatment administration or sample collections.
- Schedule training events and workshops, coordinate with instructors, obtain and distribute required instructional materials, and communicate schedules and details.
- Communicate with University of Cincinnati employees, trainers from external organizations, professional training group members, and consultants via phone, correspondence, or in person.
- Process enrollments and answer routine inquiries regarding courses, schedules, and locations.
- Oversee room reservation process and maintenance of physical space and materials, which may include coordinating technical support, unlocking and locking training rooms, and tracking technical equipment.
- May utilize HR information system and/or database to enter data and produce reports on training statistics, inventory levels or assessments of the programs or instructors.
- Participate in special projects related to Training and Development and/or Human Resources Serve on appropriate HR and university committees.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
One (1) year of professional work experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience in public speaking/teaching.
- Familiarity with Microsoft and ability to learn new software platforms (i.e., Huron).
- Additional veterinary certifications (RVT, LVT, or an AALAS certification of a LAT or above).
- Experience in training rodent surgical techniques.
- Rodent specific handling or experience working with rabbits and/or pigs in a clinical or research setting.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Training Coordinator, Laboratory Animal Medical Services
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