Compensation Information:
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Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: IRC26582
Summary
This is a highly responsible position that provides direct support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Director, office staff, and IACUC Leadership for the purposes of carrying out delegated responsibilities of managing all IACUC activities and maintaining records/documentation as required by Federal, State, and local regulations and Tulane University policies. The employee conducts primary level review of extramural animal care and use relationships to ensure regulatory and animal welfare compliance.
SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:
Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, website system administration, and using and managing software applications.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and make decisions independently.
• Ability to supervise and manage subordinate co-workers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and ability to prioritize projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
• Ability to interact with IACUC staff and research faculty/staff in a positive and professional manner.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of directly related work experience or high school diploma/equivalent and nine years of directly related work experience.
• Two years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) certification or obtained within one year of eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BS) or advanced degree in the sciences preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience working on or with an IACUC.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Federal Animal Welfare Act and Regulations and the National Research Council “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.”
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