SUPERVISOR, VIVARIUM OPERATIONS - Champions Oncology : Job Details

TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION: Supervisor, Vivarium Operations

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Provide strategic and daily leadership for all vivarium operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide input into strategic departmental direction and leadership, including staff recruitment, development and motivation, oversight of improvement projects, and capacity assessment

* Provide daily oversight of vivarium operations and teams.

* Assist with the selection and mentorship of Team Lead(s), and team members

* Participate and prepare for regulatory and client audits and visits

* Interface with cross functional teams to identify and improve interactions

* Assist in the development, and then implement, metric driven performance management

* Participate in vivarium expansion efforts

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Experience and ability to oversee animal care programs and vivarium operations.

* Understanding of vivarium and laboratory design

* Experience with preclinical in vivo pharmacology or oncology studies in mice.

* Ability to work quickly, effectively, and productively in a team-oriented environment.

* Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment in making timely decisions.

* Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.

* Inherent flexibility to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment.

* Understanding of animal welfare regulations and standards (e.g. AAALAC, OLAW)

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Minimum of BS degree in biology, pharmacology, or related field.

* Minimum of 3 years of related experience including 1 year in a leadership role.

* Experience in contract research animal facility or industry setting required.

* Continuous improvement experience preferred.

* AALAS LAT certification required. LATG and CMAR preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Must be able to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel

* Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds

* Must be able to sit for long periods of time using a computer in a typical office environment in a multi-level facility

* Some activities require repetitive motion and reaching, pulling or pushing

* In carrying out the duties of the job there will be frequent exposure to fumes and chemical hazards

* Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.