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Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) provides oversight for the animal care and use program which includes training and continued oversight of activities involving animals. This Instructional Support Technician position consists of two primary functions. As training coordinator, this individual works closely with new Principal Investigators (PIs), research personnel, and animal care personnel to relay general facility operations and teach rodent bio-methodology, as needed. In the post-approval monitoring capacity, this individual ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional regulations and policies by monitoring research personnel and Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) staff to improve program compliance and research outcomes.

As Training Coordinator, specific responsibilities include:

• Schedule and conduct mandatory in-person training orientation sessions for new PIs and new research lab personnel. These sessions cover specific operations of Binghamton's lab animal program and facility workflows and are scheduled as needed.
• Hold rodent hands-on trainings for individuals or small groups to support their research goals. These trainings include but are not limited to:
  • Animal handling and restraint techniques
  • Injection techniques
  • Blood withdrawals
  • Breeding colony management
  • Rodent surgery support and aseptic technique
  • Euthanasia with CO2

As Post-Approval Monitor, the individual strives to establish a collaborative and educational partnership with PIs, the research teams, and the animal care staff to promote and ensure protocol and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance. These opportunities are used to exchange information on updated lab animal program policies, guidelines and SOPs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Monitor activities on IACUC protocols.
• Assist in information gathering in response to findings of noncompliance; report and share information with the IACUC.
• Shadow LAR staff members to ensure husbandry tasks are carried out per SOPs.
• Conduct facility rounds to ensure proper procedures are performed in the interest of personnel safety and animal welfare.

This person will also partner with the veterinary staff and the IACUC to develop policies, guidelines, and SOPs for the animal care program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or LVT/RVT and ALAT Certification
• At least five years of work experience in a laboratory animal research facility
• At least three years of rodent bio-methodology experience
• Working knowledge of animal research policies and regulations (i.e., The Guide, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare Act, and NYS Department of Health Regulations for laboratory animal facilities)
• Proficiency in understanding and adherence to compliance of laboratory animal regulations
• Experience in preparing and conducting trainings
• Effective oral and written communication skills and project reporting skills

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of accreditation related to Laboratory Animal Resources as applied in a university setting
• Experience in reviewing and research protocols and/or working with an IACUC
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, unions, and non-discrimination policies and procedures

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

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Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=195736

Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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