IACUC Manager

• Stays abreast of changing regulations and proposed changes that may impact the Hospital's animal care and use program. Interprets and implements various government and non-government sponsors' financial guidelines in response to special cases and resolves difficult issues or disputes related to use animals with sponsors or PIs in the course of fund management.
• 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.
• Provides direct supervision, guidance and coaching to office staff in order to encourage optimal output, job performance and provide opportunities for professional growth and career development. Completes administrative responsibilities regarding staffing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Seeks opportunity to increase departmental efficiency and streamline workflows. Analyzes current practices to identify areas or processes in need of improvement and proposes solutions.

• An Associate's Degree is required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Studies related to Related to Animal Care, Compliance or Veterinary Education is preferred but not required.

• 5 years in a research administration environment is required.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.