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Best Practices for Training Laboratory Animal Staff
Regardless of the industry, good managers know their work product is only as good as the quality of their staff. The concerns of the animal care facility manager are no different; a facility’s productivity directly depends on how well their staff members perform, and training plays a crucial role in this outcome.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual employment turnover is 23.4%, and for animal care workers at research labs, this rate may be even higher.

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