The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a QA/Trainer to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generate plans to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff working on laboratory animals.

Will develop staff training curriculum to consist of hands-on demonstrations, instructional classroom, or a combination of these. 

Ensure each employee is trained/proficient in such a way that the work is accomplished in accordance with SOPs and facility policies and perform employee assessments to verify proficiency in technical tasks; prepare, review, and maintain required training forms, employee training folders, and training database in accordance with requirements.

Work with the Animal Research Compliance Office (ARCO) to ensure that IACUC requirements are met for training and documentation and work with management to identify and prioritize topics for staff training.

Assist with contract research study execution with husbandry and technical procedures as needed. 

Develop and conduct Quality Control schedules and inspections.

Generate QA/QC reports based on findings and evaluate corrective actions.

Monitor performance over time, perform remedial trainings as necessary based on results.

Assist with AAALAC International site visits and other inspections.

Oversee and schedule occupational health appointments for new hires and annual physicals; maintain appropriate documentation of results.

Assist with VSP QA or training needs, such as SOP or policy writing.

Use computer based programs, and database management to comply with company and program requirements.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

BS/BA is desired.

Must be AALAS certified at the LATg level or above.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in an animal facility of similar size and scope.

Minimum one (1) year of training experience, preferably in an animal research training position.

Must possess strong verbal communication, teaching skills.

Must be knowledgeable of veterinary medical terminology and animal facility operations.

Must be able to understand and follow appropriate regulatory guidelines, SOPs, policies, safety procedures, and quality assurance standards.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must pass NACI background check

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

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