Priority One Services
Program Manager IV (NIH/DVR, Bethesda, MD)
Priority One Services, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
LOCATION: NIH/Division of Veterinary Resources, Bethesda, MD
SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for all aspects of operation and management of animal care and research at the NIH/DVR in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, contract requirements, facility and animal care and research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), NIH “Guide”, approved experimental protocols and accepted animal care practices. The Program Manager must communicate and interact with contract and DVR personnel to ensure humane care and use of various species of research laboratory animals, and optimum animal facility ancillary support in accordance to experimental protocols, as well as associated federal and state laws and regulations, and other applicable guidelines. In addition, the coordination of all contractual requirements and responsibilities. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological or animal sciences or related disciplines with emphasis on animal care and management in a research environment or a Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred. Minimum six (6) years experience managing a research laboratory animal facility accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALACi). AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level is required. Must also pursue an AALAS Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate with scientific investigators on a daily basis. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to function in a customer-client atmosphere, i.e., assists the company in providing positive responses to customer needs and delivery of quality services to the customer. Ability to follow through on instructions RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES
Oversee operations and management of the animal care and research program in the performance of investigator project requirements; and managing personnel, animal and facility resources in coordination with the immediate Project Managers. Demonstrated experience housing Non-human primates, swine, rabbits woodchucks and rodents. Acts as a direct interface between contract personnel and the DVR Principal Investigators (PIs), Study Directors, Program Directors and other members of the investigator team. Coordinates the investigators’ resource requirements to the DVR Project Officer, Veterinarians, and the Priority One Project Managers, Animal Care Supervisors and their designees. Be a resource of knowledge to ensure all supervisors, veterinary technicians and animal care staff maintain the integrity of all experiments. Manage the assignment and movement of personnel between tasks to balance the level of effort with the scope of work and the level of technical expertise and training as required. Assist with development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Work closely on a regular basis with the QA/QC manager and facility trainers overseeing training records, as well as, in-house training of staff as required to ensure the technical capabilities and preparedness of a well-trained staff. Assure adherence to applicable institutional, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and directives including AWA, OLAW, AAALACi, USDA, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, OSHA, etc. Shall work with the Priority One Safety Manager in developing, directing, and administering an Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program. Maintain awareness of current information on animal care and use legislation, licensing, and certification. Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the establishment and continued maintenance of AAALACi accreditation. Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements. Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling of projects. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, assessment and oversight of a dynamic training program in a rapidly developing facility. This person is expected to be forward thinking, creative, possess strong written as well as verbal communication and teaching skills. Serve as subject matter expert for all areas of the animal facility. Ensure that staff assigned to each position in the facility is trained and proficient in completing responsibilities in accordance with DVR SOPs, policies and guidelines associated with their position. Work with DVR management and veterinarians to identify and prioritize training needs. Write and maintain reports deliverables in accordance with the contract requirements. Participate in the development, review and updates to facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Regular inspection of facility to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and DVR regulations. Any other duties or task delegated by contract or DVR management. Hours
Basic work-week of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace. Hours are dictated by the institutional research schedule, weekend and holiday work maybe required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies. Physical Requirements
Climbing Stooping Kneeling Reaching Standing Sitting Walking Pushing Pulling Talking Hearing Light work; lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 10 pounds, applying up to 10 pounds constantly to move/roll objects. Environmental Conditions
Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area. However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities. Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.
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This position is responsible for all aspects of operation and management of animal care and research at the NIH/DVR in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, contract requirements, facility and animal care and research Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), NIH “Guide”, approved experimental protocols and accepted animal care practices. The Program Manager must communicate and interact with contract and DVR personnel to ensure humane care and use of various species of research laboratory animals, and optimum animal facility ancillary support in accordance to experimental protocols, as well as associated federal and state laws and regulations, and other applicable guidelines. In addition, the coordination of all contractual requirements and responsibilities. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological or animal sciences or related disciplines with emphasis on animal care and management in a research environment or a Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred. Minimum six (6) years experience managing a research laboratory animal facility accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALACi). AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level is required. Must also pursue an AALAS Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate with scientific investigators on a daily basis. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to function in a customer-client atmosphere, i.e., assists the company in providing positive responses to customer needs and delivery of quality services to the customer. Ability to follow through on instructions RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES
Oversee operations and management of the animal care and research program in the performance of investigator project requirements; and managing personnel, animal and facility resources in coordination with the immediate Project Managers. Demonstrated experience housing Non-human primates, swine, rabbits woodchucks and rodents. Acts as a direct interface between contract personnel and the DVR Principal Investigators (PIs), Study Directors, Program Directors and other members of the investigator team. Coordinates the investigators’ resource requirements to the DVR Project Officer, Veterinarians, and the Priority One Project Managers, Animal Care Supervisors and their designees. Be a resource of knowledge to ensure all supervisors, veterinary technicians and animal care staff maintain the integrity of all experiments. Manage the assignment and movement of personnel between tasks to balance the level of effort with the scope of work and the level of technical expertise and training as required. Assist with development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Work closely on a regular basis with the QA/QC manager and facility trainers overseeing training records, as well as, in-house training of staff as required to ensure the technical capabilities and preparedness of a well-trained staff. Assure adherence to applicable institutional, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and directives including AWA, OLAW, AAALACi, USDA, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, OSHA, etc. Shall work with the Priority One Safety Manager in developing, directing, and administering an Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program. Maintain awareness of current information on animal care and use legislation, licensing, and certification. Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the establishment and continued maintenance of AAALACi accreditation. Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements. Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling of projects. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, assessment and oversight of a dynamic training program in a rapidly developing facility. This person is expected to be forward thinking, creative, possess strong written as well as verbal communication and teaching skills. Serve as subject matter expert for all areas of the animal facility. Ensure that staff assigned to each position in the facility is trained and proficient in completing responsibilities in accordance with DVR SOPs, policies and guidelines associated with their position. Work with DVR management and veterinarians to identify and prioritize training needs. Write and maintain reports deliverables in accordance with the contract requirements. Participate in the development, review and updates to facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Regular inspection of facility to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and DVR regulations. Any other duties or task delegated by contract or DVR management. Hours
Basic work-week of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace. Hours are dictated by the institutional research schedule, weekend and holiday work maybe required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies. Physical Requirements
Climbing Stooping Kneeling Reaching Standing Sitting Walking Pushing Pulling Talking Hearing Light work; lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 10 pounds, applying up to 10 pounds constantly to move/roll objects. Environmental Conditions
Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area. However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities. Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.
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