Vivarium Manager - Boston (Animal Sciences & Technologies)
About The Position
Are you passionate about Science and eager to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! We are looking for a Vivarium Manager - Boston to join our Animal Sciences and Technologies (AST) team. Here, we prioritize patients and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We foster a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
Requirements
- High school diploma with 5+ years of experience leading a laboratory animal facility is required
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials
- Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience leading a laboratory animal facility is preferred
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment in animal vivariums and the physical plant
- Experience in using technology to improve efficiencies and data reliability
- A working knowledge in quality assurance, inventory control, supply and receiving, cage wash equipment, caging systems, types of bedding, sanitation procedures, autoclaving procedures, and material handling
- Experience modifying or improving processes and systems, depending on the needs of the facility
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the range of disciplines within research
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day management of all infrastructure, supplies, and soft services of the Boston vivarium, providing support to in vivo research and multiple laboratory animal rodent species.
- Evaluate vivarium management practices and establish clear expectations, operating procedures, and policies required to deliver consistent operations for fluctuating colonies.
- Coordinate the ordering of feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment to support animal care and operations based on projected demand, while independently managing routine activities and resolving operational issues.
- Provide leadership to staff and service providers to ensure work is completed to standard.
- Oversee and/or schedule maintenance of the vivarium and all equipment through respective staff members and soft services.
- Ensure all activities meet regulatory, safety, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Support staff development and adherence to best practices in laboratory animal science.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
