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Assistant Head of Laboratory Animal Research Service
2 months ago
Job Summary:
The Assistant Head of Laboratory Animal Research Service is a key role within our team at TekTree, responsible for assisting the Head of LARS with the oversight of management of the Laboratory Animal Research Service (LARS) vivarium. This position requires a high level of expertise in laboratory animal care and management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of LARS with daily vivarium room rounds and regular communication with scientists, veterinarians, and other stakeholders.
- Administer treatments prescribed by clinical veterinarians and/or the Head of LARS, and monitor animal health and well-being.
- Document all health assessments, treatments, and follow-up care, and maintain accurate records.
- Participate in training initiatives and quarterly sentinel health screening, and assist with implementing changes as required.
- Ensure daily activities required for Animal Facility operations are properly and efficiently conducted in compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and accrediting agency guidelines.
- Schedule and coordinate department training, including emergency preparedness training.
- Train new LARS/Research members and provide working supervision to junior staff.
- Maintain records of training provided, including a list of attendees, trainer credentials, and training outcomes.
- Provide for the care of laboratory animals in a humane, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Observe animals for clinical signs of disease and behavioral changes, and report observations to the Head of LARS.
- Provide and perform coverage for the LARS staff, and observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments.
- Schedule room break down, sanitize service rooms, equipment, and hallways, and sanitize animal rooms.
- Provide routine treatment for common disease problems and monitor health status as instructed by the Head of LARS or Veterinarian.
- Assist in the operation/maintenance of animal, breeding, and procedure records.
- Administer special diets and water according to specified protocols/directions.
- Receive, transport, and distribute incoming and exporting animals as specified by established animal receiving procedures.
- Operate and maintain the cage washer, bottle filler, autoclave, and other support equipment.
- Schedule, transport animal carcasses, biological waste products, and general refuse.
- Schedule and maintain drug/blood and morgue refrigerators.
- Perform collection of biological samples for diagnostic testing.
- Maintain various containment areas, including quarantine, isolation, barrier, irradiation, and biohazard (BSL-3).
- Process and perform special service requests.
- Serve as backup for the Head of LARS during unannounced inspections.
- Maintain the institutional autoclave biological, quarantine, sentinel, and vermin control programs.
- Perform administrative tasks and provide general technical assistance to other animal care/research staff.
- Maintain communication with and provide support for investigators.
- Recognize deviations, unusual occurrences, and animal welfare concerns, and notify responsible individuals promptly.
- Assist with implementing changes as required and monitor effective solutions.
- Oversee, maintain inventory, and manage procurement and proper storage of husbandry supplies/consumables.
- Maintain and process the Transnety's Tag Center.
- Assist the Head of LARS with the move from NYC Center East building to Rye campus.
- The Assistant Head of LARS will perform the duties listed and other related duties as assigned or needed.
- Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma.
- Supervisory experience required.
- At least 5 years of experience in Barrier facility or performing duties in a related area.
- Purina's Laboratory Animal Certification and AALAS Certification Preferred.
