The posting
Job Description
The Office of Animal Welfare has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary CLATR Instructor to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Principal Veterinarian, the Temporary Center for Laboratory Animal Training Resources (CLATR) Instructor is responsible for ensuring that CLATR delivers consistent, high-quality, and compliant training to research and operations staff by providing hands-on technical instruction, maintaining instructional resources, and supporting complex procedures. It serves as a critical bridge between veterinary oversight, training program development, and day-to-day research operations.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Instructional Activities (55%)
• Deliver hands-on training to students, faculty, and staff in regulatory compliance, animal handling, and technical procedures (e.g., substance administration, venipuncture, euthanasia) across multiple species.
• Provide and monitor general anesthesia for multiple species during training and instructional activities.
• Adapt instructional approaches to meet the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds and experience levels while maintaining required course standards.
• Support surgical and procedural instruction, including anesthesia monitoring and technical guidance.
• Create, update, and deliver educational materials, including classroom content, demonstration models, and video tutorials.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of training programs, laboratory procedures, and instructional resources.
Operational & Technical Support (20%)
• Maintain and manage a colony of rodents, including health monitoring and assigning rodents to classes in a manner that prioritizes welfare, supports the 3Rs, and upholds compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
• Maintain clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality and readiness for training and research support.
• Maintain instructional spaces, including cleaning, stocking, and ensuring availability of supplies.
• Plan and manage inventory to support ongoing classroom and laboratory activities.
• Provide real-time technical guidance to research staff on procedures, complications, and best practices.
• Support multiple concurrent training and operational needs with minimal supervision while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Program Coordination Support (10%)
• Coordinate training activities across departments using systems such as learning management systems, Microsoft Bookings, Outlook, and other platforms.
• Assign, track, and document training completion and compliance within electronic systems.
• Coordinate logistics and support services for courses, including scheduling, materials, and classroom readiness.
• Provide indirect oversight and coordination of student employees assisting with classroom and training support functions.
• Ensure accurate documentation related to training records and controlled substance use.
Compliance & Regulatory Support (5%)
• Ensure all training and activities align with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and animal welfare standards.
• Utilize, monitor, and document controlled substances in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Reinforce compliance with research protocols through training and operational oversight.
• Collaborate with the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Principal Compliance Veterinarian (PCV) to maintain up-to-date course content and training resources.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for rodent techniques, animal welfare, and research methodology.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement (5%)
• Work collaboratively with veterinary leadership and research units to identify training needs and improve program effectiveness.
• Analyze training outcomes and design strategic improvements to enhance learner competency, animal welfare, and research quality
• Develop new instructional content and share resources with other CLATR instructors.
• Participate in team-based efforts to enhance training delivery methods and instructional quality and consistency across instructors.
• Stay current on emerging techniques and procedures and integrate them into training programs.
• Identify trends and gaps in the institutional training program and recommend corrective actions.
Additional Responsibilities (5%)
• Work independently with strong organization, dependability, and communication skills.
• Perform related duties as required to support CLATR’s training and operational mission.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in a basic applied science
- AND two years’ worth of formal technical education in veterinary science and/or in vivo research. Education and experience as a veterinary technician, CVT, RVT, or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence in independently assessing problems, decisively identifying and applying necessary resources, and integrating them to quickly move deliverables forward.
- Impeccable organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Proven track record of exceptional judgement and dependability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including demonstrated competence in preparation of formal (written reports) and informal (email) correspondence.
- Proven ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information then translate into reports, metrics, and data visualizations.
- Experience successfully navigating communication of sensitive information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious working relationships at all levels while effectively addressing complex and sensitive issues.
- Experience with program operations support in an administrative office at the University of Washington
Working Conditions
- This position is onsite at UW Seattle Campus.
About the Team The Attending Veterinarian is the senior animal-care professional, responsible for ensuring that all animals receive appropriate veterinary care. This role is required under:
- The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and USDA regulations
- The Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (often simply “the Guide”)
- The AV is a mandatory voting member of the IACUC.
This ensures the committee always includes someone with:
- Veterinary medical training
- Species‑specific expertise
- Knowledge of animal physiology, pain, anesthesia, surgery, and welfare practices
https://sites.uw.edu/attendingvet/clatr/
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$36,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$36,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
60.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
