Job Description
This position supports the Comparative Medicine Program and plays a key role in providing training and operational support to all animal users within the Houston Methodist Research Institute. The role is responsible for delivering exceptional care, ensuring compliance with Comparative Medicine Program Standard Operating Procedures, and supporting high‑quality, compliant research through effective education and hands‑on training.
Training support spans a wide range of skill levels and species, including introductory rodent handling and husbandry, technical animal procedures, and surgical support for USDA‑regulated species. Through consistent education, oversight, and collaboration, this position promotes animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high‑quality research support and veterinary care.
AALAS certification is highly preferred, and a minimum of three years of training experience in an animal‑based research or veterinary setting is required.
At Houston Methodist, the Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all elements required to successfully and smoothly deliver training to staff. This includes creating the training schedule and managing all notifications and logistics associated with the schedule for a multi-session, multi-course program extending over multiple months. The Training Coordinator is responsible for maintaining documentation of training enrollment. The Training Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating and maintaining reproduction and distribution of training materials. Training will be a mix of delivery methods including classroom and hands on training.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Bachelor or Science degree
EXPERIENCE - 3 years of training experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Experience in writing technical documents and instructional materials.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- An in-depth understanding of instructional design and learning styles.
- Experience in writing technical documents and instructional materials.
- Experience in writing standard operating procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Supports and works closely with Management team and proactively suggests training topics to ensure staff are proficient in skills needed to support ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Advises managers of potential problems with existing programs.
- Primary point of contact for all training sessions and question.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Schedule, perform, and document initial and ongoing training and instruction pertaining to regulations, departmental policies, updated guidelines and procedures, equipment use, and facility upkeep and maintenance. Trainings may occur either with individuals or in group settings. Maintains accurate and complete training records. Manages the logistics and notifications associated with the weekly schedule of activities.
- Coordinates the training schedule, ensuring participants and instructors are notified, materials are in the correct room at the correct time, equipment is available and working, and rosters are maintained.
- Designs, implements, and oversees instructional opportunities for personnel. Adheres to policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets institutional, regulatory and accreditation agency requirements.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Performs and/or assists with proficiency reviews and evaluations of personnel performing technical tasks to evaluate effectiveness and provides immediate corrections.
- Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Identifies cost saving initiatives within the department and communicates recommendations.
- Determines the need for materials, equipment and instruments necessary for training activities. Orders or procures necessary items within budgetary limitations and assists with monitoring training program expenditures and preparing budget reports. Dispenses and maintains records of supplies, equipment, and materials.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.
- Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
- Learns, reviews, suggests improvements, refines and formalizes a variety of animal care, veterinary technical training and facility support practices (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures).
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE - Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Bachelor or Science degree
EXPERIENCE - 3 years of training experience
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start