Animal Research Quality Assurance Specialist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role's primary responsibilities include collaborating with Diagnostic Services leadership, QA, and Regulatory Support to manage the rodent health surveillance program, oversee the importation and exportation of research animals, and conduct routine quality assurance assessments of vivaria and associated equipment. The position also involves managing the controlled substance program, including recordkeeping and training, and assisting with investigator animal use training and other research support as needed.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
At least one (1) year of laboratory animal facility experience
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to animals care/use in research
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data
Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
At least one (1) year of quality related experience
At least three (3) years of quality assurance experience
At least three (3) years of experience in an AAALAC-accredited laboratory animal facility
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - upon hire

Responsibilities

Assist with management of the rodent health surveillance and quarantine programs
Conduct necropsies and collect biological samples for diagnostics to include parasitology, bacteriology, serology, and histopathology
Perform quality assurance of equipment and sanitation procedures
Perform routine quality assurance inspections of the vivaria and associated equipment
Develop and update departmental standard operating procedures and policies
Assist with management of the centralized controlled substances program
Coordinate animal importation from commercial and non-commercial sources
Coordinate animal exportation ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Advise investigators and program staff regarding procedural issues
Provide oversight of the rodent quarantine and necropsy suites
Train investigator staff on controlled substance policies and procedures
Develop, maintain, and update training materials related to controlled substance use in animal research
Maintain detailed animal health and diagnostic test records
Maintain records in accordance with relevant agency guidelines to include the state of Pennsylvania, Public Health Service, the USDA, and AAALAC
Order and manage relevant supply inventory
Track and submit charges for billing purposes
Develop and update relevant content for the DVR intranet website
Other duties as assigned