Job Description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 116

Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4

Job Title Training Coordinator

Department Training Operations | Animal Care Services

Compensation Range $4,751.00 - $5,166.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date November 19, 2022

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date Aug 31, 2023

Summary

Coordinates campus-wide training programs, courses and workshops on laboratory animal science for laboratory personnel in the animal research community at UBC, Lower Mainland Biotechnology industry partners and Animal Care Services (ACS) staff, as well as supervision of externships. Complies with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Guidelines on institutional animal user training at both the Vancouver and Okanagan Campuses. Performs duties related to technical research services.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Training Manager.

Work Performed

Coordinates campus-wide training programs, courses and workshops on laboratory animal science, including online, hands-on and special technical training to animal users. This position is responsible for the following:

Assists with the development, design and delivery of educational programs in laboratory animal science to the research community at UBC, as well as Lower Mainland Biotechnology industry partners and ACS staff. These programs may include handling, restraint, injection, blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia, gavage, husbandry and surgical techniques; short courses for physicians, surgical residents, medical students, research personnel and staff in techniques, suturing and drug delivery. Training occurs at multiple facilities at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses and affiliated Hospital sites.

For animals used in training at the Centre for Comparative Medicine:

Oversees species-specific animal husbandry and care, including ensuring social enrichment is provided for all species of animals, or animals in quarantine.

Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures related to animal infection control within vivaria and surgical laboratories.

Oversees the health monitoring quality assurance program and maintains documentation and animal health records, animal inventory, and animal usage accordingly.

Oversees the daily operations and finances of the University-wide training program, including responsibility for inventory and administration of staff.

Ensures all training activities relating directly or indirectly to animal use and care are in accordance with acceptable veterinary standards and the standards articulated in the Guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. Ensures that matters of researcher animal use and non-compliance are directed to the veterinary staff and the Animal Care Committee for action and makes recommendation in the development of remedies.

Prepares and maintains Animal Care Protocols for animals involved in the training programs.

Researches and develops Standard Operating Procedures that will be used university-wide for common and specialized surgical procedures, administration of substances, sample collection, etc. as well as developing training materials such as videos to be used as references by research personnel.

Supervises, schedules and trains staff and makes recommendations with respect to hiring and providing input into staff performance.

Supervises animal health technology and veterinary students completing externship at UBC.

Provides instruction and training to new Research Animal Technicians in support and husbandry duties, new techniques and standard operating procedures.

Evaluates and maintains the extensive inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for surgical procedures (may include general, soft-tissue, orthopaedic and cardiac surgery) in a variety of animal species. Inventory may include narcotics and controlled drugs, sutures, surgical instruments and linens (sterile and unsterile), anaesthesia monitoring and surgical equipment.

Performs duties relating to technical research services, including various research and special projects as directed by the veterinary staff, such as sample/data collection and analysis, anesthesia, surgical models in support of a research protocol. Records equipment and materials, including consumables used, on a researcher s behalf for billing purposes.

Responsible for maintaining and updating all online training materials.

Responsible overseeing the communication with students regarding course information, registration, examination, certification, as well as managing the associated administrative components.

Responsible for the coordination of training and certification of facility staff/researches who can assist with training at the facility level for students who need additional training to acquire the necessary skill.

Responsible for the certification of people who have taken training at the facility level.

Tracks all animal usage records and prepares reports of animal usage for the Animal Care Committee related to training.

Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Exercises a considerable amount of judgment, responsibility, and initiative in determining work procedures and methods, and coordinating the work of the training program. Errors in judgment may result in financial loss and damage to credibility and image of the department. Errors may impact scientific research and animal welfare.

Supervision Received

Performs duties and responsibilities under minimum supervision. Work is reviewed by the Training Manager.

Supervision Given

Supervises the Assistant Training Coordinator and may provide work direction to Animal Care Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.

Preferred Qualifications

A diploma in Registered Veterinary Technology is preferred.

Experience in the laboratory animal field.

Ability to understand and apply policies, SOPs, instructions and applicable Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines.

A sound theoretical and working knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory animal science.

Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Mosaic, Canvas Catalog, and video editing. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.

Ability to travel around to satellite facilities in a timely manner.

Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.

Ability to read and comprehend technical material.

Be willing to maintain and upgrade training.

Ability to train others.

Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.

Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.

Ability to work toward consensus and resolve differences.

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Ability to effectively resolve complaints and interpersonal conflict in a calm, non-confrontational manner, and by exercising sound judgment.

Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

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