Supervisor, InVivo Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking an supervisor to join our Integrated Toxicology (ITox) team at the Kansas Site.  This site is the first of its kind, bridging CRL’s Discovery and Safety Assessment business units, while bringing automation to standard lead optimization toxicology study models to deliver rapid study results to our clients.  When you join our team, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. This role will be responsible for the oversight of in-vivo operations staff and all daily functions to support animal care and study execution.  They will provide, coordinate, document, and schedule routine and highly complex training activities for In-Life, Animal Care, and Cage Wash personnel.  This individual will also be responsible for defining a new technical training plan, in alignment with the global program, that includes developing, revising, and implementing the use of training documents and processes. They will also provide leadership and/or support of new hire orientation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide guidance in the day-to-day activities of assigned departmental employees to ensure accurate, high-quality work, and adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures (SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols). Ensure schedule is prepared daily, accurately reflecting required tasks and workload. Serve as a model as it relates to effective time management, communication, and utilization of resources.
• Perform technical tasks to support completion of study tasks (as needed).
• Lead and mentor less experienced training personnel.
• Work with department management to coordinate and facilitate multi-species technical training at all levels of complexity for department personnel.
• Maintain and update all documents and databases used for the support and conduct of training tasks, including but not limited to training standards, training records, training timelines, and proficiency standards.
• Provide oversight, scheduling, and coordination of training animal use to enable optimal learning while prioritizing animal care and welfare.
• Practice/maintain advanced technical skills and procedures, work independently, and follow operating procedures and processes.
• May conduct sponsor/visitor tours and interact with clients.
• Provide input/review of new, and/or revised processes, operating procedures, training standards, quizzes, proficiency standards, and other training documents.
• Assist in facilitating, coordinating, and scheduling new hire orientation and on-the-job training for personnel.
• Participate in recruiting efforts by assisting in interviews and selecting qualified non-exempt level departmental personnel.
• Assist in the scheduling, coordination, and execution of study procedures.
• 24/7 emergency duty coverage as assigned.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in scientific related discipline.
• Experience:  4-6 years related experience in animal science, biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  AALAS certification ALAT/LAT level strongly preferred; or other applicable certification/licensure.
• Other:  Demonstrated advanced technical and analytical skills. Effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to handle a variety of laboratory animals. Proficient in technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals required. Understanding of basic, intermediate, and complex study design and protocols. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 25 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.  
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending upon the species housed. 

Comments: 
This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

The pay range for this position is $70-75k/year.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.