Job Description:

• Performs post-approval monitoring on rodent and exotics colonies, includes rounds of each room on a regular basis.
• Checks on various items, i.e. non-standard care, tumor, post-procedure cards, etc., to ensure animal well-being and monitors protocol compliance and availability of non-standard items.
• Observes PI performed procedures and surgeries to ensure animal welfare, protocol compliance, and aseptic technique.
• Works closely with veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to address and resolve potential investigator compliance issues.
• Performs facility rounds, ensuring program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines are followed, including satellite facilities.
• Co-leads Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) studies, provides guidance and training with rodent technical procedures and ensures required documentation is completed and verified.
• Provides animal care and uses protocol verification for special services procedures, ensuring that investigators are approved for special techniques.
• Participates in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), assists with resolution of facility inspection findings by providing guidance to investigators with action plans and corrections.
• Responsible for the development and teaching of training including hands-on technique training and aseptic surgical procedure for investigators.
• Involved with the development of new training and reviewing/updating of current training.
• Assists with the evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring regular review of the program.
• Coordinates continuing education opportunities for staff, provides options and/or guidance for career advancement or professional growth within the laboratory animal science field.
• Plans own resources and training on various methods and techniques related to molecular-based genetic tests to new laboratory technologists, rotating residents, clinical fellows, researchers, and others.
• Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects. Under a moderate degree of supervision, provides support to clinical research studies.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.

 

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience with biomedical research environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in a research animal setting.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

• AALAS certification at LATg level.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong computer skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Interact and communicate effectively, oral and written, with faculty, investigators, administrators, staff and outside vendors.
• Initiate problem-solving and prioritize tasks.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions

• Sitting in office/computer environment and walking to facilities.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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