Assistant Facility Manager (14DNR)

Assistant Facility Manager (14DNR) Req ID #:  67714 Location: 

Bethesda, MD, US, 20892 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Assistant Facility Manager for ourInsourcing Solutionssite located Bethesda, MD.

The following are responsibilities related to theAssistant Facility Manager:

Review, comprehend and comply with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Cares for and maintains laboratory animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act and the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, as well as, policies and Guidelines and other pertinent regulations and policies. Oversees and coordinates the daily activities of the animal facility to include scheduling of staff for both work days and weekends. Operates and maintains equipment and supplies according to SOPs, safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Complies with safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances. Oversees all aspects of husbandry support, to include related paperwork, cage change scheduling, and supplies. Actively interacts with Project Officers, facility veterinarian(s) and investigators as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints. Works with subordinate employees to ensure that all work is performed according the task Statement of Work. Participates in interviewing applicants for open positions, developing performance improvement plans, and writing employee performance evaluations. Assists in assessing training needs, as well as, developing and presenting training for staff and investigators Performs technical functions required by research protocols such as daily clinical observations, preliminary health exam of sick animals prior to reporting to the Clinical Veterinarian. Oversees the animal surveillance program related to the husbandry staff. Occasionally provides technical support (e.g. restraining animals, collecting blood, collecting tissues, performing injections, treatments, surgical preparation, assisting with research procedures). Occasionally provides animal husbandry and environmental enrichment for colony animals.

The following are minimum qualifications related to theAssistant Facility Manager position:

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience: 3 or more years’ experience in a laboratory rodent and rabbit facility. Leadership experience highly desired or ability to demonstrate ability to lead. 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 at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level (LATG).

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased  to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

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