UTHealth Houston · 3 months ago
Training Specialist I- Research Support Animal Center
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Training Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering training that ensures compliance with animal welfare and scientific standards, while equipping personnel with necessary knowledge and skills. This role involves developing curricula, conducting refresher courses, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the research support team.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Instructs employees in various vocational skills to assist the employees to obtain their career objectives
Develops and coordinates the training programs, manuals, programs, and materials to assure a high quality of instruction
Assists department representatives in determining training needs
Prepares all advertising for training classes or seminars to assure awareness and participation for the assigned area
May be responsible for orientation of new employees
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or experience in lieu of education
One year of experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement
Excellent communication skills
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (156)
2024 (133)
2023 (83)
2022 (111)
2021 (64)
2020 (64)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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