Facility Manager Trainer

Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional scientific and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health agriculture technology and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Facility Manager / Trainer to be responsible for all daily activities required for the proper care and maintenance of the laboratory animal care and use program for our public health federal customers facility. This position will also serve as backup support in animal care areas in the absence of floor supervisors.

In addition the Facility Manager / Trainer will develop and deliver effective training programs to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff working with animal colonies at federal government facilities.

This is an entirely onsite position at our customers location in Atlanta Georgia. This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and supervision of staff performing husbandry feeding cagewash sanitation and enrichment for small animal species (and large animals as needed) including scheduling assignments and ensuring tasks are completed as directed.
• Ensure that all required functions are carried out appropriately including receiving animals feeding and watering handling and restraint health surveillance husbandry equipment maintenance supply inventories animal manipulations laboratory procedures and other contract-related duties. Assist with animal care and husbandry duties as needed.
• Oversee cagewash equipment monitoring and accompanying documentation.
• Engage with federal customer and lab manager to identify and prioritize training needs and requirements and to ensure that requirements are met for compliance training and documentation.
• Develop review and maintain required training forms materials guides employee training folders and training database in accordance with requirements.
• Design schedule and deliver training programs employees accomplish the work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and facility policies.
• Track trainings conduct assessments and document student progress.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to by the husbandry and cagewash staff and suggest modifications to program management.
• 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 training as necessary based on results.
• Assist with site visits and other inspections.
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation of all activities and results.
• Provide information as needed to maintain adequate supply inventories (chemicals food bedding etc.)
• Provide assistance with procedures clinical support or other veterinarian directed treatments as needed.
• Perform animal transportation duties if necessary.
• Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to management.
• Coordinate and schedule procedures trainings and meetings as needed.
• Participate in maintenance of record keeping systems including but not limited to notes records and other important data.
• Work flexible hours to ensure animal care is carried out in compliance with appropriate timelines to include weekend and holiday coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a laboratory animal facility or biomedical research facility required including 1 year of experience in an animal research training position.
• Experience developing and delivering staff training curriculum to consist of hands-on demonstrations instructional classrooms or a combination of these.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology animal facility operations occupational safety biosafety and biohazard containment.
• Experience in areas of small animal and regulated species facilities management clinical case management technical procedures breeding barrier management and data management highly desired.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of all levels of biohazard containment. Experience in ABSL3 or ABSL-4 laboratories highly desired.
• Must understand and follow appropriate regulatory guidelines SOPs policies safety procedures and quality assurance standards.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Excel PowerPoint Word).
• Be able to don and doff the required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions according to guidelines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and ensure standard policies and practices are followed.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a clear and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Will be required to work with take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Bachelors degree in biology animal science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours to ensure animal care is carried out in compliance with appropriate timelines to include weekend and holiday coverage.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms) frequently.
• Strength and agility to capture restrain and carry medium-sized mammals without causing harm to the animal or self.
• Must have no known allergies to animals feed or chemicals.
• Walking reaching bending and stooping.
• May be exposed to Hazardous materials and will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against exposure to pathogens and chemicals.
• Ability to obtain necessary immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases relevant to laboratory placement including Hepatitis B among others.
• Ability to obtain respiratory clearance and fit testing may be required.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals and potentially infectious biological agents.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor certified 8(a) business owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science technology communication and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

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