POSITION SUMMARY:  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 Compliance Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. 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 local travel may be required in support of PAM and IACUC inspections (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:  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.

MUST-HAVE

• BS/BA degree required OR 1-2 years related experience within vivarium/animal handling experience within laboratory, including experience in the use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.

• 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 a quick learner able to set priorities by handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong ability to organize, analyze, interpret and present data

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

NICE-TO-HAVE

• 3-4 years related experience, including experience in the use of animals in research, teaching and testing.

• Strong understanding of statistics preferred

• Clear understanding of the regulatory guidance (e.g., USDA, AAALAC, etc.) that may impact administrative functions.

• Completes recurring assignments independently and selects the most appropriate method or approached to do so within prescribed limits of authority.

• Refers new or unusual problems to supervisor and work is only reviewed periodically for soundness.

• Uses diplomacy to resolve problems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Minimal exposure to small rodents and chemical and biological hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. 
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Full-Time (40 hours/week Monday-Friday), Non-Exempt

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