Animal Research Coordinator

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for an Animal Research Coordinator to provide support for our government customer in San Antonio, TX. This role involves ensuring all research protocols, schedules, and regulatory documentation are developed, submitted, and maintained in accordance with institutional guidelines. The coordinator will assist with protocol writing, study source document preparation, and submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). They will coordinate one or more simultaneous projects for the PI/Director, communicate regularly with Departmental Supervisors to schedule study-related activities, and document all regulatory, research, and administrative actions to ensure continuous study compliance. The position requires conferring with the investigator on experimental design and establishing study participant contact procedures. The coordinator will execute animal research studies and perform advanced clinical procedures, including hands-on handling and operational experience with swine models. Specialized surgical and clinical procedures on swine models are expected, such as internal jugular/femoral Swan Ganz catheter insertion, application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, and continuous physiologic vital sign interpretation. Administration of scheduled and emergent treatments via infusion pumps, standard pressure bags, IV catheters, or central lines is also a key responsibility. The role includes providing instruction to laboratory personnel on research laboratory techniques and equipment usage, maintaining high data integrity, organizing research information, and supporting the dissemination of scientific findings. Continuous Quality Control (QC) on study source documents and large research databases is necessary to ensure data accuracy. The coordinator will manage data collection workflows, build comprehensive study files, and assist with the preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentation graphics. They will prepare and deliver required periodic reports, correspondence, and other research documentation directly to the PI. Project budgets will be managed, necessary supplies procured, and administrative software systems utilized effectively. Budget preparation for project execution and active monitoring of research study budgets are also part of the role. Research equipment and supply catalogs will be utilized, and purchase requests processed in accordance with IACUC requirements. Available software systems for accounts tracking, publication submissions, purchase orders, credit card purchases, and processing incoming/outgoing funds will be used. Comprehensive schedules will be developed, and correspondence prepared to support overall administrative research operations. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science related discipline.
Must provide proof of immunization, or immunity from or screening for the following diseases according to DHA guidelines equivalent to that provided to active work Armed Forces: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis, Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Contract employee who has direct patient care) and influenza for all personnel.
Must have current American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) training, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and demonstrate familiarity with GCP in practical application.
Must be familiar with IACUC research protocols for both laboratory and clinical environments.
Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain a CAC card.

Nice To Haves

Any certification(s) through AALAS ( i.e. - ALAT, LAT, and/or LATG) are highly desired.
Some experience with benchwork is highly desired.
Trauma related biomedical research in a DoD environment highly desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure all research protocols, schedules, and regulatory documentation are developed, submitted, and maintained in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Assist with protocol writing, study source document preparation, and submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Coordinate one or more simultaneous projects for the PI/Director and communicate regularly with Departmental Supervisors to schedule all study-related activities.
Document all regulatory, research, and administrative actions to ensure continuous study compliance.
Confer with the investigator on experimental design and establish study participant contact procedures.
Execute animal research studies and perform advanced clinical procedures to support ongoing protocols.
Execute animal research protocols, requiring hands-on handling and operational experience with swine models.
Perform specialized surgical and clinical procedures on swine models, including internal jugular/femoral Swan Ganz catheter insertion, application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, and continuous physiologic vital sign interpretation.
Administer scheduled and emergent treatments via infusion pumps, standard pressure bags, IV catheters, or central lines.
Provide instruction to laboratory personnel on various research laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
Maintain high data integrity, organize research information, and support the dissemination of scientific findings.
Conduct continuous QC on study source documents and large research databases to ensure data accuracy.
Organize research information, manage data collection workflows, and build comprehensive study files.
Assist with the preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentation graphics to support research findings.
Prepare and deliver required periodic reports, correspondence, and other research documentation directly to the PI.
Manage projects budgets, procure necessary supplies, and utilize administrative software systems effectively.
Assist with budget preparation for project execution and actively monitor research study budgets.
Research equipment and supply catalogs; recommend and process purchase requests for projects in accordance with IACUC requirements.
Utilize available software systems for accounts tracking, publication submissions, purchase orders, credit card purchases, and processing incoming/outgoing funds.
Develop comprehensive schedules and prepare correspondence to support overall administrative research operations.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.