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Purpose

The Comparative Medicine Training Specialist serves as a critical resource supporting Comparative Medicine operations, compliance, and training programs across AbbVies California research sites, including Irvine and the AbbVie Bay Area (ABA) campus in South San Francisco. This positionis responsible forleading training initiatives, ensuring training compliance and personnel competency, administering key operational and learning systems, and supporting facility readiness and regulatory compliance activities.

The Training Specialist acts as the primary Comparative Medicine trainer for California operations, partnering closely with Comparative Medicine leadership, researchers, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, and other stakeholders to support safe, compliant, and efficient in vivo research activities.

Responsibilities

Training Leadership and Program Management

• Serves as the primary Comparative Medicine trainer for California research sites, including Irvine and the ABA campus.

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers instructor-led, hands-on, and technical training programs related to laboratory animal science, animal care and use, vivarium operations, and research procedures,leveraginginnovative educational technologies to enhance adult learning outcomes.Thismay include but is not limited to:

• Blended and hybrid learning models: combiningin-person, hands-on vivarium instruction with virtual instructor-led sessions (VILT) to maximize flexibility and reach across sites.

• Learning Management System (LMS) integration:delivering microlearning modules, e-learning courses, and on-demand video libraries that support self-paced, just-in-time learning and competency tracking.

• Gamification and interactive assessments: usingscenario-based quizzes, branching simulations, and digital badging/credentials to reinforceknowledgeretention andvalidatecompetency.

• Mobile learning tools: providingquick-reference job aids, Standard OperatingProcedures (SOP)videos, and refresher content accessible on tablets/mobile devices at the point of need in the vivarium.

• Adaptive learning platforms: usingAI-driven content sequencing to tailor training pathways based on individual learnerproficiencyand role requirements.

• Data analytics and learning dashboards: trackingtraining completion, competency assessments, and skill gaps to continuously improve program effectiveness and regulatory compliance documentation.

• Recorded procedural video libraries and screen-capture demonstrations:supporting consistent technique standardization and easy onboarding fornew staff.

• Partners with Comparative Medicine leadership and functional stakeholders to assess training needs,establishtraining priorities, and support workforce development initiatives.

• Coordinates training schedules, manages training requests, and ensures completion of required onboarding and continuing education activities.

• Evaluates traineecompetenciesand collaborates with managers and subject matter experts to ensure personnel are appropriately qualified to perform assigned responsibilities.

• Maintains training records and documentation to support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence.

• Supportsglobal training initiatives and contributes technicalexpertiseto Comparative Medicine learning programs and best practices.

Operational Support and Compliance

• Partners with Comparative Medicine leadership, EHS, and Facilities to promote safe and compliant animal care and research operations.

• Supports facility readiness for inspections, site visits, and accreditation activities, including USDA, AAALAC International, DEA, and internal compliance reviews.

• Maintains awareness of evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to laboratory animal science and animal welfare.

• Identifies operational risks and training gaps and collaborates with leadership to develop and implement mitigation strategies.

• Communicates operational issues, compliance concerns, and training program performance to site leadership asappropriate.

Vivarium Access and Facility Administration

• Coordinates vivarium access requests, verifies training prerequisites, assigns required training, and conducts facility orientation programs.

• Maintainsaccuraterecords associated with access authorization and training compliance.

Learning Systems Administration

• Administers Comparative Medicine training curricula, training matrices, onboarding programs, and training assignments.

• Serves as Global Super Administrator for the AALAS Learning Library, including user administration, training assignments, compliance monitoring, annual renewals, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

• Supports maintenance and continuous improvement of training content and learning management processes.

Document and SOP Management

• Coordinates review, revision, and publication of ComparativeMedicineSOPprocedures and related controlled documents.

• Supports document governance activities, including version control, change management, and publication through approved quality systems.

• Partners with subject matter experts to ensure proceduresremaincurrent,accurate, and compliant with applicable regulations and organizational standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) Committee.

• MaintainsComparative Medicine distribution lists and communication resources.

• Supports special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other operational activities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with6+ years of relevant experience;Mastersdegree with3+ years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary laboratory animal science programs and animal welfare regulations.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing, coordinating, and delivering classroom, technical, and hands-on training programs.

• Experience supporting laboratory animal research operations, vivarium management, training programs, or regulatory compliance activities.

• Knowledge of laboratory animal care anduseprograms, research procedures, animal welfare regulations, and institutional oversight processes.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.

• AALAS Certification, LAT or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Laboratory Animal Science, Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or related scientific discipline.

• Extensive experience delivering technical and hands-on training in laboratory animal science, research operations, or a related field.

• Experience evaluating trainee competency andmaintainingcompliant training documentation.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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