IACUC Coordinator
Company: PsychoGenics
Location: Paramus
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Overview of Position:The Quality Assurance (QA) IACUC
Coordinator will report to the Vice President, Quality Assurance &
Regulatory Affairs and IO, to assist in providing a critical
interface between the scientific community, training activities,
and research support, ensuring in accordance with federal, state,
local and Institutional requirements. The QA IACUC Coordinator will
serve as a liaison of the Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC), assisting the IACUC Chair, assuming an
administrative and professional role that will require continuous
contact with individuals at all levels of the organization on a
variety of complex issues.Main Responsibilities:
- Support and assist the IACUC Chair with the direct oversight of
the protocol review and approval process, providing administrative
support to the Committee, and accurate and timely IACUC
correspondence.
- Conduct post-approval monitoring of rodent behavioral and
technical procedures in accordance with approved IACUC protocols,
the final study plan, and SOPs, in an AAALAC International
accredited facility.
- Receives IACUC protocol and amendment submission from the
scientific staff providing initial reviews for accuracy,
completeness and compliance with company policies, Institutional
requirements, and State/Federal regulations prior to submission to
the IACUC.
- Oversees all aspects of the IACUC review cycle from initial
intake of the protocol to final approval. Providing timely and
accurate guidance to Investigators on preparation and submission of
new protocol applications, and protocol amendments and/or
revisions.
- Prepares and distributes meeting agendas and compliance related
materials for committee review.
- Oversees the recording and production of official minutes of
all IACUC meetings; performs editorial review of minutes to ensure
proper documentation of IACUC actions.
- Maintains current IACUC policies and protocol documents in the
company files and in the IACUC data manager system, overseeing
training documentation of staff's protocol and SOP review.
- Coordinates and participates in IACUC semi-annual facility
inspections, assisting in preparation of inspection records, and
evaluation of current practices and procedures.
- Recommend changes or modifications to vivarium and laboratory
procedures to facilitate compliance with PsychoGenics Program
Description, IACUC protocols, program methods, and SOPs.
- Collect and compile information for annual regulatory report
preparation.
- Assists in reviewing, writing, and maintaining up-to-date SOPs
and controlled documents for the QA unit.
- Promotes company polices and operating procedures, to maintain
a compliant and safe work environment.
- Other duties as assigned by QA management. Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Life Sciences, or related
field, or Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology, with at least
3 years relevant IACUC and/or professional experience in animal
research, or veterinary medicine, or a Master's degree with at
least 2 years work experience.
- Working knowledge of AAALAC standard, PHS OLAW, and AW
regulations, Federal regulations, and state laws related to IACUC
and animal welfare, governing live animal research. Familiar with
EPA, FDA, GLP regulations, and commonly used concepts, practices,
and procedures within the QA field specific to preclinical rodent
research.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, to work
under supervision, to work independently with minimal supervision,
and to work effectively as a team member.
- Focused and well-organized with strong attention to detail.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
- Familiarity with animal research protocols, post approval
monitoring, and IACUC procedures.
- Must possess the ability to read and understand scientific
documents such as animal research protocols, regulations, and
policies.Must be able to record and maintain essential records for
a regulated environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent
interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills including
the ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituent
population.
- Proficient computer skills: including MS Office applications,
MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and data manager systems.
- Essential to display sensitivity to the confidential nature of
IACUC and QA work. Ability to function in a fast-paced, high growth
work environment, exercise good judgement, and possess a positive
attitude.
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE), as integral to this role will be scheduled visits to areas
and the facilities where IACUC approved activities occur.Preferred
Qualifications:
- AALAS certification at a LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) or
higher level.
- Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA)
certification.**At this time, PsychoGenics does not sponsor
visas**
Keywords: PsychoGenics, Paterson , IACUC Coordinator, Other , Paramus, New Jersey
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