Team Leader - Operations Training

Team Leader I - Operations Training

Location:

Ashland, OH.

We are seeking a Team Leader I - Operations Training for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH. Responsible for providing, coordinating, documenting and scheduling training sessions for onboarding and routine to highly complex training activities. Assist leadership team with the coordination for developing new technical training and for developing, revising, and implementing the use of training documents including SOPs.

Lead and mentor less experienced training personnel.

• Work with department management and lead, coordinate and/or provide technical training at all levels of complexity for in‑vivo department personnel.
• Collaborate with Training Department management, cross‑site personnel, and internal/external resources to develop and implement new training and improve the overall training program.
• Assist in providing, coordinating, and scheduling new hire orientation and on‑the‑job training for personnel.
• Ensure that all training provided meets quality and regulatory requirements. Provide additional training in these areas as needed.
• Assist with coordinating biannual review for maintaining, developing and updating all documents and databases used for the support and conduct of training tasks including but not limited to training standards, training records, training timelines and proficiency standards.
• Perform technical tasks to support completion of study tasks (as needed).
• Practice/maintain advanced technical skills and procedures, work independently, and follow SOPs and processes.
• May conduct sponsor/visitor tours and interact with clients.
• Assist with the development, review, and/or revise current processes, SOPs, training standards, quizzes, proficiency standards and other training documents.
• Lead and mentor less experienced training personnel.
• Assist supervisor in prioritizing workload and preparing schedule.
• Assist in the interview and selection of qualified non‑exempt personnel. Assist in developing recommendations regarding personnel actions including hiring, promotions and raises.
• Ensure that department equipment is maintained in good working condition and that department area(s) are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• Serve as a model as it relates to effective time management, communication, and utilization of resources. Provide leadership and motivation to department personnel.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $26–30 per hour. Starting salaries vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience:
  
  4 years related experience with at least 2 years in a training capacity.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level preferred.
• Other:
  Experience in the development of technical training programs and modules required. Experience in the delivery of instructor‑led training (ILT), synchronous online learning (e.g., webinars), and asynchronous e‑learning methodologies preferred. Demonstrate advanced technical and analytical skills. Effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to handle a variety of laboratory animals. Proficient in technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals required.
  
  Understanding of basic, intermediate, and complex study design protocols. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

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