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About the Role

The Trainer-CCMS is responsible for executing a comprehensive training program for animal care and cage wash staff to ensure proper handling and care of research animals under the direction of the Q.A. Education Manager/Director. This role involves hands-on training for new hires, temporary workers, and existing employees to meet specific metrics, understanding and adhering to all approved SOPs and Quality Assurance Standards. The Trainer will also assist in developing new training methods, preparing materials, and managing training records, while being familiar with daily facility activities and employee concerns. A forward-thinking and creative approach is desired to enhance learning abilities and staff performance.

Responsibilities

Perform and document all relevant husbandry training for new and existing hires for all CCMS husbandry areas.
Assist in all cross-training efforts for new and existing hires.
Confer with management, supervisors, and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring technical training and to better understand changes in site SOPs, procedures, and regulations.
Assist in developing teaching aids, such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training and refresher training in laboratory animal techniques.
Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate the effectiveness of technical training.
Report on the progress of employees under guidance during training periods to the Q.A. Education Manager/Director.
Provide didactic and hands-on technical training on SOPs.
Monitor technical methods used by employees and make on-the-spot corrections.
Assist employees with problems concerning how to perform specific tasks related to their positions.
Make suggestions on improving technical procedures in the animal facilities.
Maintain an accurate and complete database for training records.
Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, GLP regulations, safety procedures, and quality assurance standards.
Assist in the SOP review process, including creating and revising SOPs, and ensuring all SOPs are reviewed annually.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

ALAT Certified or B.S. with 2+ years of experience, or 5+ years of experience in Lab Animal Science.
Must receive ALAT certification within one year of position.

Skills

Animal care
Cage wash
Research animals
SOPs
Quality Assurance Standards
Training methods
Training materials
Training records management
Laboratory animal techniques
GLP regulations
Safety procedures

Location

New York metro area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years of experience
5+ years of experience

Education Level

B.S.
ALAT Certified

Salary/Compensations

$58661 - $81675 Annually

About the Company

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence and deliver outstanding patient care.
Mount Sinai has a legacy of achievement, education, and innovation in transforming healthcare.
The organization encourages active participation in creating a culture of fair access to opportunities, inclusive practices, and individual success.
Leaders at Mount Sinai are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
The company strives to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change.
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs.
It includes a school of nursing and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
Mount Sinai advances health by addressing complex healthcare challenges, discovering and applying scientific learning, developing safer treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting communities with high-quality care.
The Health System offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics.
It includes over 9,000 physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.
Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals and is highly ranked in various specialties.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is highly ranked nationwide for NIH funding and research dollars.
Newsweek ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside among the world's best smart hospitals.

Equal Opportunity

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.