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Actalent

8d ago

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    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Indianapolis

AI generated summary

  • You need an A.S. or B.S. in Life Science, 2+ years in management, 1+ year in animal/clinical research, and strong attention to detail and communication skills.
  • You will oversee lab animal staff and operations, ensure compliance, manage budgets, optimize resources, train staff, procure animals and supplies, and contribute to policy development.

Requirements

  • Required:
  • A.S. Degree or B.S. Degree in Life Science or related field
  • 2+ years of management/supervision experience
  • 1+ year of experience working within animal or clinical research setting
  • Strong attention to detail and communication

Responsibilities

  • Provides operational management and oversight of laboratory animal staff, facilities, and activities; identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve procedures, processes, and efficiency.
  • Develops and maintains operating procedures and guidelines for animal care staff and facility users; ensures compliance per IACUC and other regulatory agencies; develops and enforces procedures to ensure current and continued compliance with regulations; maintains compliance-related records, information, and/or reports.
  • Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff; analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
  • Plans and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment); optimizes space utilization and approves all facility renovations.
  • Provides guidance and regulatory oversight to animal care staff and facility users, including researchers and their assigned technical research staff.
  • Assesses performance gaps and training needs; provides training to assigned staff to improve laboratory animal operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
  • Analyzes needs, forecasts trends, develops and manages budgets, and approves expenditures; participates in the development of animal per diem rates, and oversees various studies for financial analysis; may participate in seeking and securing external funding in support of operations, including drafting grant proposals and budgets.
  • Supervises the procurement of laboratory animals for research projects from outside vendors and institutions in accordance with all government regulations and campus policies; leads decisions on products and vendors best suited to researcher's needs; manages and oversees procurement and inventory control of all equipment, feed, bedding, and husbandry supplies.
  • Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal husbandry; participates in training and implementation of standard operating procedures; conducts informational research to ensure compliance with all regulatory and campus policies; develops and delivers papers and presentations to related professional associations and groups on behalf of the university as requested/needed.

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Laboratory Animal Operations Manager position?

The pay range for the position is $30-35 per hour.

What are the required educational qualifications for this role?

An A.S. Degree or B.S. Degree in Life Science or a related field is required for this role.

How many years of management experience are necessary for this position?

A minimum of 2 years of management or supervision experience is required.

Is previous experience within an animal or clinical research setting required?

Yes, at least 1 year of experience working in an animal or clinical research setting is required.

What is the schedule for this position?

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm, with a flexible start time within reason.

Where is this position located?

This is a fully on-site position located in Downtown Indianapolis at the Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC).

What are the primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Animal Operations Manager?

The primary responsibilities include operational management of laboratory animal staff and facilities, compliance management, staff training and development, procurement oversight, and budget management.

Will the supervisor have their own workspace?

Yes, the individual will have their own office and workspace within LARC.

How many staff members will the supervisor be responsible for managing?

The supervisor will be responsible for at least 10 husbandry staff individuals, including a team lead.

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 months.

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