Study Supervisor DARTRepro

Summary of Job:

Supervises studies procedures and research assignments; coordinates duties of personnel and study teams; assists with sample and data collection for research studies.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that assigned studies have appropriately trained staff necessary supplies and necessary forms or electronic systems for data collection.
• Performs and trains staff on technical procedures on animals including; injections blood draws collection of urine samples catheterization surgical preparation restraining anesthesia tissue collection animal disposal.
• Monitors progress of studies during the In-Life phases to verify adherence to study guidelines and timelines.
• Attends and participates in meetings regarding study planning.
• Creates reviews and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to animals technical procedures and facility issues.
• Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health and problems with animal room.
• Monitors and maintains animals and facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitors and reports problems with data collection or equipment. Sets up equipment for studies.
• Records and enters raw study data into templates for use by Study Directors.
• Operates and maintains selected laboratory equipment. Ensures equipment is GLP compliant.
• Maintains general organization and cleanliness of work area including; cleaning and disinfecting procedure rooms and preparation areas.
• Provides technical knowledge to training team in developing training manuals and guidelines.
• Ensure animals are housed in accordance with federal and established guidelines.
• Ensures study conduct as described in Protocol. (e.g. dosing treatments surgery schedule necropsy schedule).
• Documents study procedures and results in study notebooks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations (e.g. animal assignment records anesthesia records treatment sheets study events summaries euthanasia records necropsy records).
• Performs QC review study and facility data in a timely manner.
• Completes daily research data (e.g. Protocols schedules for projects).
• Assigns and oversees duties to personnel necessary to complete daily schedules.
• Schedules and assigns appropriate animal species for studies in consultation with the Study Scientist or Study Director. Schedules animal and procedure rooms and surgery suites.
• Reports information regarding clinical problems with the animals data collection or equipment to project scientists.

Scope of Job:

Nature of Leadership Responsibilities:

N/A

Number of Employees Under Responsibility:

None 1 to 9 10 to 24 25 to 49 50 to 99 100

Communication:

Internal: Interdepartmental departmental

External: N/A

Other:

N/A

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree

Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 YRS of related experience

Supervisory Experience:

N/A

Certificates/Licenses /Registrations:

LATG certification preferred

Technical Skills:

MS Office Suite

Language(s) Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
• Bilingual proficiency in French may be required depending on location

Other Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
• Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
• Must be self-directed motivated and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements: *Denotes estimates

N/A: Not Applicable

F: Frequent (34% - 66% of the time)

S: Seldom (1% - 10% of the time)

C: Constant (Over 66% of the time)

O: Occasional (11% - 33% of the time)

WNL: Within Normal Limits (i.e. hearing vision)

Maximum Weight Lifted:

0 10lbs* 11 25lbs*

26 50lbs* 51 100lbs*

Lifting above shoulder level:

S O F C N/A

Lifting between ground and shoulder level:

S O F C N/A

S O F C N/A

S O F C N/A

S O F C N/A

Grasping L/R:

S O F C N/A

S O F C N/A

Climbing or Balancing:

S O F C N/A

Stooping Kneeling Crouching or Crawling:

S O F C N/A

WNL N/A Other:

WNL N/A Other:

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor:

Indoor

Hazardous Materials:

Enter areas where biological or chemical hazards are present. Handles and disposes biological and/or chemical substances and wastes in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Wears appropriate PPE in accordance with policies and procedures. PPE may include but is not limited to: N-95 respirator face mask safety glasses goggles face shield gloves lab coat scrubs shoe covers and hair bouffant.

Holiday/Weekend/Evening Work Hours:

Holiday/Weekend/Evening work hours may be required

Other: (ex. Travel Noise)

N/A

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and activities within the scope of the position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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