Role Overview
With minimal direction and in compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, our Research & Development Division study requirements, as well as applicable regulations and guidelines to include USDA regs, NIH Guide and Good Laboratory Practices, oversees the details of animal care and related activities of Laboratory Animal Resources, to include direct supervision of and leadership of up to 15 animal care workers. Has responsibility for the training, development, motivation and safety of reporting hourly personnel. Makes work assignments, ensures completion and quality, and administers personnel policies and contract employee agreements. Ensures that quality support of research laboratory animal programs is a team effort between LAR, research staff and other support organizations. Collaborates across projects; communicates work related information to project teams: some contacts outside the department / Company; may represent functional group on department teams or committees. Independently carries out technical duties related to laboratory practices, supplies organization, and laboratory records management.
Responsibilities
•Engages in interdepartmental collaborations with other members of our Research & Development Division community.
•Compiles managerial reports as required (manpower, attendance, records).
•Communicates effectively, both verbal and written, with departmental and research staff.
•Assumes a lead role in training of departmental and research staff in specific activities.
•Provides direction for up to 15 animal care personnel in providing laboratory animal care and husbandry.
•Oversees the ordering of animals to meet research needs. Support activities include coordinating animal purchases with area veterinarians to ensure adequate housing; equipment and manpower support are available.
•In collaboration with other LAR personnel develops and implements equipment and process validation programs. This includes but is not limited to the validation of sanitation procedures, water testing, airborne particulate analysis, and temperature and light level testing and validation.
•Maintains animal source and transaction records in compliance with Company, state and federal requirements. Develops, implements, and monitors the use of SOPs for daily activities.
•Manages husbandry equipment including rack washers, bottle washers, Tunnels washers, automated bedding systems and bulk sterilizers, and trains employees in their operation.
•Is included in rotational weekend and holiday duty.
Education Minimum Requirement
•Required: BS in Biology or related in vivo field
•Preferred: MS in Biology or related in vivo field
Required Experience and Skills
•Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Research in vivo field
Preferred Experience and Skills
•5 years' experience in a Research Laboratory in vivo management
•ALAT, AAALAS certification
Required Skills
Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Animal Management, Animal Welfare, Facility Management, Laboratory Management, Scientific Editing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Team Coordination
Compensation
The salary range for the primary location of this role is $106,200.00 - $167,200.00. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Other Details
•Employee Status: Regular
•Relocation: No relocation
•VISA Sponsorship: No
•Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
•Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
•Shift: Not Indicated
•Valid Driving License: No
•Hazardous Material(s): NA
