Lab Animal Operations Supervisor

$60,000 per year

As a Laboratory Animal Supervisor, you will assist in training and supervising technicians in the proper care of laboratory animals and their environment, productivity and growth record maintenance, and ISO 9002 compliance. You will work collaboratively with the local Site Manager and various functional teams including Quality Assurance to improve internal processes and enhance operations.LI-LM1

• Adhere to all regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedure principles for utilization and care of animals used for testing, research, and training under state, federal, and internal company regulations
• Take action to ensure an environment in which humane care and respect for animals are valued and encouraged according to high ethical and scientific standards
• Uphold company bio-security measures to control known or unknown infections in laboratory animals
• Manage to prevent, monitor, and assess health and safety hazards by providing appropriate training and use of equipment and PPE under approved processes and standard operating procedures
• Communicate concise direction and clearly articulate, policies, consequences, and expectations with staff and other departments
• Maintain a high standard of quality in product and staff performance by means of close attention to details at every stage of processes for optimal results; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies
• Assure, monitor, and review animal production protocols are being conducted within IACUC requirements
• Manage weekend emergency response process
• Oversee production and quality of shipping and receiving functions to meet customer deliveries at requested specifications.
• Manage production reporting processes and ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete in a timely manner
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, scheduling, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities
• Monitor and strategize animal colony production levels of various strains to assist in future production planning to minimize over production but still meet customer demand
• Perform general office tasks such as the use of computer program applications to assist in meetings, presentations, data entry, and prepare frequently scheduled reports for analysis with tight deadlines
• Maintain company policy and values

We are looking for the following from the Laboratory Animal Supervisor:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience including direct supervision, setting of performance expectations and management
• Proven track record of additional responsibilities
• BS degree or Associate degree with strong emphasis in Life Sciences
• Demonstrates ability to form, lead, mentor, train and motivate employees in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOP’s and programs to ensure employee and animal safety. Ability to coach and enforce compliance with EH&S polices and AAALAC standards
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and projects, making effective judgments as to prioritizing, time allocation and attention to detail

This position requires that the Laboratory Animal Supervisor be able to:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Actively seeks opportunity to develop own skills and knowledge
• Gives practical support and assistance to enable individuals to get the job done
• Discusses process improvement opportunities within own department and across other areas

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

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Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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