SUMMARY

This position will be the local site lead for the Mispro global operations and business teams. This position will oversee a site (s) in the NYC area. This position will be responsible for the management of the local vivarium physical plant, supervisory oversight to Animal Care Technicians, as well as operational support to the Mispro client research community in our AAALAC-accredited, global in vivo research support program. The position will report directly to the Director of Operations.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Responsible for ensuring daily operational maintenance of the site animal facilities, supervision of animal care staff, and ensuring appropriate animal care to various laboratory animal species in accordance with all institutional, local and federal regulations.
• Maintain and assure positive client relations in terms of day-to-day support for science.
• Provide and ensure optimal vivarium service support to the Mispro Site Operations in vivo research community.

• Coordinate and document of preventative maintenance of the vivarium physical plant.
• Responsible for compliance with all institutional (IACUC, QA), governmental, and accrediting (AAALACi) protocols & policies.
• Manage and report of site budgetary matters (supplies, daily census, charge-backs).

• Work closely in support of Business & Site Development Teams to develop & expand local site operations, commission new facilities, and identify/on-board new clients.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects and be able to work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be available to support weekend, holiday and after-hour operational responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFYING CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong interpersonal (transparency, professionalism, integrity, trust) and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
• Strong commitment to providing quality research service support, and dedicated to providing humane animal care in accordance with all guidelines and regulations pertaining to Laboratory Animal Care.
• Must be reliable, able to work well independently, and lead personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, while demonstrating a focus on attention to detail in providing quality and consistent results in the execution of all supervisory and managerial duties.
  

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Directly oversee Animal Care Technician staff.

TRAVEL

This position requires between 20% -30% travel in the US and Canada. The travel will mainly be between local sites in the same city/county.

EXPERIENCE

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  8-12+ years (inclusive of 2 - 5 years prior management/leadership experience is highly desirable)

EDUCATION

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  High School Diploma is or equivalent required.
• 2 or 4-year degree in basic science, animal science, or veterinary science is required.
• MA, MS, MBA, or other advanced degree in related scientific/business management field highly desirable.

TRAINING

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  AALAS-LATg, CMAR, ILAM, and/or CPIA (or equivalent) certification is
  

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.