Mgr, Clinical Services

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

4d•$106,200 - $167,200•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal direction and in compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Research & Development Division study requirements, and applicable regulations and guidelines—including USDA regulations, the NIH Guide, and Good Laboratory Practices—the Manager oversees animal care and related Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) activities. The role directly supervises and leads up to 15 animal care workers, with responsibility for their training, development, motivation, and safety. The manager assigns work, ensures its completion and quality, and administers personnel policies and contract employee agreements. The position ensures that quality support for research laboratory animal programs is a team effort among LAR, research staff, and other support organizations. It collaborates across projects, communicates work-related information to project teams, and may represent the functional group on department teams or committees. The role also independently performs technical duties related to laboratory practices, supplies organization, and laboratory records management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related in vivo field.
At least 2 years of experience in a research in vivo field.
Skills in animal care, animal handling, animal husbandry, animal management, animal welfare, facility management, laboratory management, scientific editing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and team coordination.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Biology or a related in vivo field.
5 years of experience in research laboratory in vivo management.
ALAT or AAALAS certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across departments with members of the Research & Development Division community.
Compile managerial reports, including manpower, attendance, and records reports.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with departmental and research staff.
Lead training for departmental and research staff in specific activities.
Direct up to 15 animal care personnel in laboratory animal care and husbandry.
Oversee animal orders to meet research needs, coordinating purchases with area veterinarians and ensuring adequate housing, equipment, and manpower support.
Collaborate with other LAR personnel to develop and implement equipment and process validation programs, including sanitation procedure validation, water testing, airborne particulate analysis, and temperature and light-level testing and validation.
Maintain animal source and transaction records in compliance with company, state, and federal requirements.
Develop, implement, and monitor the use of SOPs for daily activities.
Manage husbandry equipment, including rack washers, bottle washers, tunnel washers, automated bedding systems, and bulk sterilizers, and train employees in their operation.
Participate in rotational weekend and holiday duty.