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Supervisor LAM

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Ashland, OH, US, 44805

Job Summary

BASIC SUMMARY: Oversee technical and operational performance of the support staff in the laboratory animal medicine department. Provide direct supervision and guidance in the day to day activities of assigned employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Oversee daily operational activities and supervise a group of non-exempt employees. Ensure optimum group performance. · Ensure accurate, high-quality work and adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols]. · Prioritize workload of group. · Resolve technical and operational issues. · Work with veterinarians and Management to implement new processes, procedures, and services. · Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements within the department. · Manage supplies and inventories for assigned supervisory workgroup. · Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices. · Assist in the development, maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs. · Responsible for personnel management activities such as: scheduling, personnel actions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.), training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions and preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews. · Recommend short-range operating objectives, organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans. Assist in the development of a departmental plan for backup and succession of key technical personnel. · Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of departmental training programs; ensure that direct reports receive departmental orientation and necessary on-the-job training. · Oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records. · Identify and implement opportunities for staff skills and career development. · Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions. · Ensure equipment and animal maintenance schedules are completed as needed (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually). · Coordinate and conduct regular team meetings with assigned staff. · Act as liaison between technical staff, internal departments, and next level of management, communicating expectations, business needs, and opportunities for improvement. A supervisor is expected to work, at times, in the area where the staff is working, which may involve exposure to animals, chemicals, and/or biohazards. · Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: · Education: Associate's degree (A.A./A.S) in veterinary, pharmacy technician or related discipline, preferred. Bachelor's degree (B.A/B.S.) or equivalent in biology, animal science or related field, recommended. · Experience: 3 years of experience in a GLP laboratory environment and experience with research and investigative procedures, techniques, and literature. Six months to one year in a supervisory role. Prior management of veterinary support personnel preferred. · An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. · Certification/Licensure: RVT/CVT/LVT preferred. LAT or higher. · Other: Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals required. Advanced technical and analytical skills; problem solving and leadership skills. Computer literate.

COMMENTS: · May occasionally work weekends/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule.

About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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 20,000 employees within 110 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

Job posted: 2023-03-14