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IACUC Administrator II

Explora BioLabs

IACUC Administrator II

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Support overall activities related to IACUC function, which include record management, animal care and use protocol review. Perform review of animal care and use protocols. Responsible for organization of IACUC semi-annual inspection reports and development of animal care and use program in coordination with IACUC and Regulatory Compliance Manager.

    I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    MANAGEMENT OF THE IACUC REVIEW PROCESS:

    • Provide oversight of the animal care and use protocol review process for submission, IACUC review, and investigator communications.
    • Conduct initial administrative and technical screen of all protocols and uses professional knowledge and judgment to assess completeness; makes determination whether the protocol is compliant with institutional, local, state, and federal regulations/guidelines/policies.
    • Serve as a regional/client specific contact for principal investigators for questions related to the protocol review process and initial onboarding.
    • Provide back up for other IACUC Administrators as needed
    • Cooperate with research team to write and review contract research animal care protocols
    • Perform ongoing yearly reviews of active IACUC protocols for compliance with current institutional, local, state, and federal regulations/guidelines/policies.

    OVERSIGHT OF ALL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE IACUC:

    • Assist the IACUC Chair in the smooth and efficient operation of the IACUC and related subcommittees, including scheduling of meetings, setting agendas for meetings, etc.
    • Draft meeting minutes in a timely manner.
    • Manage and participate in the semi-annual inspections and program reviews, including follow up on any noted deficiencies and preparation of draft reports to the institutional official and regulatory/accreditation agencies.
    • Coordinate animal transfers for clients, working with both the Attending Veterinarian and Client Services to facilitate review of documentation and room assignments

    REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

    • Assist IACUC and Regulatory Compliance Manager in USDA inspections, Corporate Audits and AAALAC site visits as requested.
    • Serve as a resource to investigators, colleagues, IACUC members and staff on ACUP/regulatory inquiries for the use of animals in research.
    • Provide Vivarium orientation to all clients
    • Update Explora IACUC policies and animal care SOPs and guidelines as needed.
    • Assist in the investigation and documentation of animal welfare concerns when necessary.
    • Provide support to the post-approval monitoring program; including scheduling, coordinating, participating in, documenting, and ensuring follow up on all post approval monitoring (PAM) activities
    • Some travel may be required in support of PAM and IACUC inspections (5%)
    • Assist with controlled substance dispensations and documentation

    The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

    II. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Occasional movement outside of sitting required.
    • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

    • Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills as well as sensitivity to handling confidential information.
    • Must be detail oriented, flexible and possess the ability to work under pressure.
    • Must be able to work independently, possess good time management skills and prioritize well.
    • Strong ability to organize, analyze, interpret and present data
    • Refers new or unusual problems to supervisor and work is only reviewed periodically for soundness.
    • Uses diplomacy to resolve problems

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • BS/BA degree required.
    • 3-4 years related experience in IACUC function, including experience in the use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.
    • Clear understanding of the regulations underpinning IACUC functions (e.g., USDA, AAALAC, etc.)

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

    • Controlled substance handling experience
    • CPIA and/or AALAS Certification

    COMPUTER SKILLS:

    • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point and OS operating systems
    • Strong understanding of statistics

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    • Hybrid in-office/work from home schedule
    • Must be willing to travel to multiple on-site locations as needed.
    • Must be willing to work for organization in animal life sciences field.

    Job Type: Full-Time (40+ hours/week), Non-exempt with potential exempt status in future.