Program/Project Coordinator to the MIT Committee on Animal Care
About The Position
PROGRAM/PROJECT COORDINATOR TO THE MIT COMMITTEE ON ANIMAL CARE , Division of Comparative Medicine , will process all aspects of the protocol review for new protocols, renewals, procedural addenda and new personnel addenda to extant protocols. This includes evaluating protocol submissions; ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional requirements; pre-reviewing submissions prior to triaging for veterinary review; determining level of review required, i.e., full committee or designated member; keeping investigators informed of the status of their submissions; relaying post-review comments to investigators; ensuring investigator’s responses to committee comments are complete prior to sending for re-review; monitoring protocol expiration dates and reviewing response dates to ensure no interruption in approval; assisting with the preparation of meeting agendas; attending monthly meetings of the CAC and any ad hoc meetings; and recording minutes of these meetings.
Requirements
- Two years of administrative and/or project/program management experience
- bachelor’s degree preferably in animal science, biology or related field
- basic knowledge of issues pertaining to the use and care of animals in research, testing, and instruction
- excellent organizational, record-keeping, and written communication skills
- proficient computer skills, particularly with proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Drive, DropBox, and Adobe Acrobat
- commitment to promoting research animal welfare and scientific integrity
- ability to work with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
- Applicants must include a cover letter.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of direct IACUC regulatory experience and/or experience working with laboratory animals in a research setting
- CPIA and/or ALAT/LAT/LATG certification
Responsibilities
- process all aspects of the protocol review for new protocols, renewals, procedural addenda and new personnel addenda to extant protocols
- evaluating protocol submissions
- ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional requirements
- pre-reviewing submissions prior to triaging for veterinary review
- determining level of review required, i.e., full committee or designated member
- keeping investigators informed of the status of their submissions
- relaying post-review comments to investigators
- ensuring investigator’s responses to committee comments are complete prior to sending for re-review
- monitoring protocol expiration dates and reviewing response dates to ensure no interruption in approval
- assisting with the preparation of meeting agendas
- attending monthly meetings of the CAC and any ad hoc meetings
- recording minutes of these meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
