Job Description:

Training Supervisor

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Training Supervisor within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will be responsible for assisting the Training Program Manager in managing daily operations and staff involved in the training program. Specifically, they will assist in the developing, implementing, and maintaining a program for training DLAR and research personnel on species specific animal husbandry, welfare, and common veterinary procedures consistent with DLAR business needs, institutional practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Incumbents must utilize a combination of instructor-led, computer based, and interactive training methods to support the needs of the program.

The candidate will:

• Supervise personnel including assessing and recruiting labor needs, creating work assignments, managing employee performance and training serving as a mentor, and facilitating professional development.
• Training development and strategic planning includes assessing training, facility, and site needs.
• Provide support and services Division leadership to ensure needs and perimeters are met.
• Provide support and services to researchers and their teams to ensure study perimeters are met.
• Establish and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with immediate staff, as well as various DLAR (vet services, administration) and University (IACUC, EHS) departments
• Promote animal welfare and well-being.
• Ensure that the daily operations and activities of the training team are accomplished in accordance with DLAR guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, University policies, federal regulations, and industry standards and guidelines.

A successful candidate must have two years of lab animal experience with one year in a supervisory capacity; consistently demonstrate professional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; execute effective time and process management; possess positive customer service and team-building skills; be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Zoom) and to learn CAMS (DLAR business application software); be available to work occasional weekends and holidays; stand for extended periods of time; lift 50 pounds; push/pull heavy equipment and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks.

Preferred candidate will have completed criteria in the DLAR Career Development Program. Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Summary

Supervises team and coordinates training operations and materials. Develops and implements standard operating procedures in conjunction with program needs and all regulatory requirements. Monitors billing, maintains records, and ensures compliance with protocols, standards, and regulations.

Essential Functions

The employee must be able to:

• read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicable;

• follow written and verbal instructions;

• have sufficient visual acuity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns, safely handle and restrain the animal species involved with his/her duties, and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of animal husbandry and care and in the cash wash areas;

• wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S;

• work directly with live or dead animals and clean or soiled bedding and caging with reasonable accommodations if necessary;

• accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS);

• effective written and verbal communication in English, including the use of email;

• and receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas in accordance with DLAR and/or EH&S policies and practices.

Physical Effort

The employee must be able to:

• stand for extended periods of time throughout the majority of the work day;
• lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds including but not limited to caging and equipment, bags or boxes of animal diet and animal bedding, and operate flatbed hand trucks or pallet jacks to move heavier objects or weights exceeding 50 pounds;
• perform repetitive motion tasks that involve pushing, pulling, reaching, and/or bending;
• physically handle and restrain a variety of small and large laboratory animals;
• and negotiate and navigate around animal facility caging, equipment, and the physical plant.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Supervisor - Animal Care Training

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Animal Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Some holidays and weekends

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Some holidays and weekends

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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