Provide research compliance program administration and facility management with a primary focus on animal care and use. Through interpretation and application of research compliance rules and regulations, this position coordinates and prioritizes the maintenance and operations of university animal facilities.
Essential Functions:
Interprets regulatory rules and regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policies to guide and update the university’s animal care and use program and review processes. Performs preliminary reviews of animal use protocols submitted to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Serves as a liaison between researchers and IACUC to resolve review issues. Communicates professionally with the university community, other universities, federal agencies, and sponsors. Diligently handles sensitive and/or confidential information, documentation, communication, and issues. Developed written programs, procedures, and guidance pertaining to animal care and use. Conducts post approval monitoring to assess compliance. Primary facility manager coordinating animal monitoring, recordkeeping, facility scheduling, sanitation, and operational support of animal facilities. Conducts or assists with surgeries, procedures, breeding activities, euthanasia, and associated material handling and disposal. Conducts training for facility users and university community who may enter animal facilities. Coordinates facilities maintenance. Develops program, procedures, and guidance for facility and equipment operation and maintenance.
For more information, go to: https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/497580/animal-research-coordinator-sr
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 5 years experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations and animal care and use requirements. Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies for use in programs and processes. Ability to prioritize workload with a sharp attention to detail. Ability to manage concurrent projects.
About Us:
Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Boise State University is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Research demonstrates that people thrive when they feel welcome, respected, and inspired. We seek applicants who are committed to helping us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Applications from members of historically marginalized groups, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Provide research compliance program administration and facility management with a primary focus on animal care and use. Through interpretation and application of research compliance rules... and regulations, this position coordinates and prioritizes the maintenance and operations of university animal facilities.
Level Scope:
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Typically holds a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.
Essential Functions:
? Interprets regulatory rules and regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policies to guide and update the university’s animal care and use program and review processes.
? Performs preliminary reviews of animal use protocols submitted to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
? Serves as a liaison between researchers and IACUC to resolve review issues.
? Communicates professionally with the university community, other universities, federal agencies, and sponsors.
? Diligently handles sensitive and/or confidential information, documentation, communication, and issues.
? Developed written programs, procedures, and guidance pertaining to animal care and use.
? Conducts post approval monitoring to assess compliance.
? Primary facility manager coordinating animal monitoring, recordkeeping, facility scheduling, sanitation, and operational support of animal facilities.
? Conducts or assists with surgeries, procedures, breeding activities, euthanasia, and associated material handling and disposal.
? Conducts training for facility users and university community who may enter animal facilities.
? Coordinates facilities maintenance.
? Develops program, procedures, and guidance for facility and equipment operation and maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
? Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
? Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations and animal care and use requirements.
? Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies for use in programs and processes.
? Ability to prioritize workload with a sharp attention to detail.
? Ability to manage concurrent projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 5 years experience
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $60,000; commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.
