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Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary:

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. This position works under the direction of the Associate Director of Animal Protocol Support and Assurance APSA to provide a high level of professional support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC , research staff, and APSA staff to meet the institution's responsibilities associated with the program's humane care and use of animals in research and education.

Key Responsibilities: Advises, educates and meets with faculty, postdoctoral fellows and technical staff planning protocol submissions. Reviews science and compares methodology with acceptable institutional and regulatory standards published by the USDA, NIH and other relevant entities. Reviews incoming protocols, amendments and annual reports for completeness and compliance with committee standards. Possess writing and analytical ability to compose clear, concise, and detailed correspondence to investigators to ensure that the concerns, rationale and technical questions of the IACUC are quickly and intelligently communicated to the investigative staff. Serves as a full voting member of the Animal Care and Use Committee and engages during committee meetings including reviews of protocol noncompliance, submission of newly proposed activities or modifications to existing animal protocols. Actively participates in functions required of the IACUC including semiannual facility inspection, policy review, animal care and use programmatic reviews, and related activities. May supervise staff within the Animal Protocol Support and Assurance group. Reviews grant applications involving the use of animals, to determine if IACUC approval has been granted. Supervises document control systems. Ensures documents are accurate, consistent, complete and organized as they are subject to regular audits. Respects the confidential nature of animal protocols. Seeks opportunity to increase departmental efficiency and streamline workflows. Analyzes current practices to identify areas or processes in need of improvement and proposes solutions. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree is required. Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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