Career Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Posted: 13-Mar-23
Location: Albany, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 87,081.00
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Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 2023-6446
Responsibilities
The incumbent will Chair the Wadsworth Center's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and oversee the coordination and implementation of effective systems for animal-use protocol review in compliance with the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy and Animal Welfare Act Regulations. The incumbent will oversee the review of scientific protocols, review of proposed significant changes to animal use in scientific studies, performance of regular inspections of research facilities and areas used for animal-based scientific research, performance of regular reviews of the animal care and use program and ongoing assessment of animal care and how animals are used by Wadsworth Center scientific staff. Specific duties include: facilitating IACUC meetings; overseeing the coordination of semi-annual program evaluations and facilities inspections in accordance with guidelines; implementing continuing education opportunities to IACUC members and animal users; staying abreast on animal welfare and laboratory animal use policies and issues surrounding the use of animals in scientific research; summarizing findings of semi-annual program reviews and inspections; and other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of research experience; or a Master's degree in a related field and three years of research experience; or a Doctorate in a related field and one year of research experience.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.
Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in immunology and/or infectious disease; research experience using laboratory rodents; experience interacting with, or previous membership on, an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
