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Laboratory Animal Technical Trainer

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Aug 06, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	TRAINER LAB ANIMAL HEALTH
Position Number	8150049
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
Location Code	COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Provide training to CMF Husbandry Staff and HSC Research Staff Provide new employee orientation to CMF Husbandry Staff. Provide new hire orientation to research staff Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to Husbandry Staff based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to all facets of the Husbandry operations, including Cage Wash Facility training, animal health checks, use of specialized equipment, and animal husbandry. Provide basic hands-on training for new staff and researchers Educate research staff on all pertinent Federal, State, Local, and Institutional regulations and protocols. Assist Husbandry Operations Management with Husbandry Staff competency assessment Provide feedback of Husbandry Staff through continued observation and adherence to the SOPs specific to individual training tasks Assist Husbandry Operations Management with the documentation of training of CMF Husbandry Staff Providing feedback as to levels of progression and need for reassessment Assist with the writing and development of SOPs and training materials Consistent and ongoing review of documents relevant to the husbandry program Serve as a quality assurance representative to assess internal SOPs and good practices Support Husbandry program for monitoring effective sanitization throughout all CCM Animal Facilities. Maintain all documentation relevant to the water quality testing and sanitization monitoring program. Assist with CCM's water quality testing Assist with the administration and implementation of CMF's Staff Continuing Education Program. Assist with the administration and training of AALAS certification classes. Assist Operations Manager in placing all animal orders, with expertise in particular animal models and strains, in conjunction with the needs of the experimental protocol. Utilizes Lawson to process animal purchase requisitions. Provide backup relief for Husbandry Technicians and other duties and projects as assigned - Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required. 5 years' experience in the laboratory animal field.
Qualifications	Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures. Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures, and word processing. Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency. Ability to communicate verbally. Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to compose letters and memorandums. Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people. Ability to deal with stressful situations. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks. Ability to work as an effective team member. Ability to lead work teams. Ability to organize workflow. Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill. Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is preferred 5 years' experience in the laboratory animal field American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the LAT level within 6 months of hire
Computer Skills	Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Access, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Basic Keyboarding Skills
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Danger
Open Date	08/05/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$35.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$27.93/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33564