We are looking for a motivated Senior Training and Surgical Research Specialist to join the Velocigene team. The Senior Training and Surgical Research Specialist will assist the Veterinary Services department in providing timely surgical and hands-on rodent training to researchers and animal care staff at Regeneron. They will also assist in keeping Regeneron inspection-ready by monitoring animal welfare, maintaining complete and thorough training records and ensuring procedures and surgeries are being performed correctly and in alignment with IACUC protocols.

In this role, a typical day may include:

• Overseeing training programs (Introductory, Refresher, Surgery/Aseptic Technique)

• Learning and performing common surgeries at Regeneron

• Conducting Post Approval Monitoring audits

• Scheduling, coordinating and providing training sessions for handling and restraint, technical procedures, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, recovery, post-operative checks

• Conducting proficiency assessments

• Maintaining training documentation and records 

• Ordering materials and supplies for training

• Communicating training session results

• Researching and presenting novel trainings

• Assisting with guideline and SOP development and review

This role may be for you if:

• Are looking to work with trainees on improving their techniques

• Are comfortable providing feedback to Management on trainees

• Have strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills

• Organized with excellent time management skills

• Can function independently with oversight and guidance

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field and at least of 5 years of laboratory animal experience, a minimum of 3 years of that experience with rodents. We are also looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years of previous exposure, experience and proficiency with rodent surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia and necropsy. We need someone with their LATG (SRS or surgical certification preferred.) You should be proficient in common blood collection and injection techniques. We need someone with at least 2 years’ experience training and developing others. Knowledge of protocols, IACUC processes, post approval monitoring, database usage, policies and guidelines, state and federal regulations is a must.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.