Training & QA Specialist

Job Title: Training and QA Specialist

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)
Location: 417 E. 68th Street, New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM (Onsite)
Pay Range: $67,900 – $105,300 annually

About MSK:

MSK is a leading cancer center dedicated to ending cancer for life through cutting-edge research, personalized patient care, and education of future scientists and clinicians worldwide.

Role Overview:

As a Training and QA Specialist within the Research Animal Resource Center’s Education and Quality Assurance department, you will:

• Promote and maintain a culture of compliance with institutional policies related to animal care and hazardous materials.

• Conduct quality assurance inspections of animal care programs and research labs.

• Report non-compliance issues to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and help resolve them.

• Collaborate with RARC departments and research teams to communicate policies, develop SOPs, and provide training.

• Deliver hands-on training in rodent handling and surgical procedures, assessing technical skills.

• Manage implementation of the hazardous material program.

Key Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of experience in research support, compliance, or training related to animal models.

• Veterinary Technician education, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certification at AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LAT) level required.

• Proven expertise in rodent technical procedures and surgical techniques.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with IACUC administration (preferred but not required).

• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.

• Familiarity with hazardous agent safety protocols (preferred).

Equal Opportunity:

MSK is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals during the application and employment process.