The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located12 miles westof the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, a pond, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

This position is within the Compliance, Education, & Training Unit (CETU) of the Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS) at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist the CETU in the provision of robust and innovative training and quality assurance programs for the provision of laboratory animal care in support of the mission of ONPRC. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills. The incumbent must be able to maintain an intimate knowledge of multiple ongoing projects through various stages of development and implementation, and effectively communicate the impact and needs of these projects between groups. This position will provide technical support to staff by interpreting and monitoring compliance with program policies and animal welfare regulations and guidelines, writing and updating policies and standard operating procedures, giving technical training, reviewing program operations, and writing reports of findings including recommendations for change. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to establish priorities, the ability to work well under pressure to meet project deadlines, the ability to manage a variety/volume of confidential and business-sensitive documents, and advanced technical proficiency.

• Three years of experience administering or coordinating parts or subsets of a project or program


• A bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two years of the require experience


• Experience in providing constructive feedback professionally to promote the safety and well-being of staff and animals


• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment


• Effective organizational abilities, oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to operate and communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines and completing projects simultaneously


• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks; to be a "self-starter" who identifies, and reports on issues in a timely and effective manner


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, MSTeams)


• Ability to follow written instructions


• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/ or written formats with both technical and professional staff


• Work may involve exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids


• Work may involve exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals


• Work may involve exposure to wet or slick walking surfaces and sanitizing chemicals


• Ability to lift animals (up to 50 lbs), prolonged standing during exams and other procedures


• Good eyesight and normal color vision


• Valid drivers license

• Bachelors degree in science, preferably in a related field such as Animal Sciences, Biology, Physiology, etc.


• Minimum five years of experience in the care of laboratory animal species in a research setting


• At least one year must have been with nonhuman primates


• Experience in database management and/or experience with managing training documentation


• Experience in conducting online surveys and survey data analysis


• Technical skills associated with the care and management of laboratory animal species, preferably nonhuman primates

Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter, CV/resume and references.

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