Associate Operations Manager (Laboratory Animal/Life Sciences)

Associate Operations Manager (Laboratory Animal/Life Sciences) Req ID #:  167015 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 Cambridge, MA, US, 02142 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 an Associate Operations Manager for our Insourcing Solutions Department located in Wilmington, MA.

Provide direction. leadership and training  of personnel and operations to maintain performance levels consistent with and according to client and company standards.  Manages a staff of animal care supervisors, research support staff, veterinary technicians, animal care technicians, and animal facility attendants, and collaborates with the client veterinary and administrative support staff. 

The following are responsibilities relate to the Associate Operations Manager: Assists in information gathering and sourcing candidates for new and current contracts. Acts as corporate liaison to designated contract business clients to assess contract performance - including meeting or exceeding standards with respect to animal health and welfare, facilities condition, sanitation levels and facility security.  Reports findings to Operations Manager  with recommendations for improvements. Actively interacts with client representatives as required to respond and facilitate the resolution of problems, including, but not limited to the allocation of space, use of equipment and personnel, diagnosis of and control of disease, provisions of animal care and adequate veterinary care. Supports site leadership to build competence among employees by participating in appropriate training activities and through appropriate supervisory related activities (e.g. recruitment, separation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, etc.).  Participates in employee programs and activities.  Supports and affirms the company policy of Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action. Conduct walkthroughs at assigned facilities to assist the operations managers. Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with all applicants, clients, vendors and company personnel Job Qualifications The following are minimum qualifications related to the position Associate Operations Manager: Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in animal science or related field of study required. Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience years of experience in multi-species vivarium management experience and/or laboratory animal science technology for a laboratory animal program required. Demonstrable experience with managing direct/indirect costs, barrier and conventional facilities, working with large and small animals 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 (LATG) preferred. Other: Knowledge of laboratory animal facilities operations. Understanding of animal husbandry and in-vivo technical skills. Ability to adapt and respond timely to the needs of client to ensure that excellent customer service is always provided. ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with coworkers, research staff, and managers. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 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. 

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 >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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