Responsibilities

-Manage husbandry staff and vivarium operations
- Formulate short and long-term goals for the operation of the vivarium, including setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, establishing timetables, and ensuring timetables are met
- Maintain safety and ensure that the laboratory remains in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Assist in the development of budgets and budgetary recommendations. Compile and deliver reports to support requests for additional head-count or staff promotions
- Hold team meetings, organize team building activities on regular basis, and conduct refresher trainings.
- Responsible for supervision and performance management of direct reports
- Ensure efficient and effective operations of the different teams including department quality control and staff compliance through: establishing quality standards by working closely with QA manager, conducting routine spot checks, writing new/revising SOPs as needed, supporting CAPA meetings to implement corrective and preventative actions, adjusting lab policies/procedures as needed when standards aren’t met.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation pertaining to IACUC, OLAW, and AAALAC
- Monthly reporting of KPIs, analyze trends and develop solutions
- Monitoring vivarium equipment maintenance and certifications.
- Support In Vivo Research Activities, such as PKPD studies
- Support increased utilization of vivarium capacity
- Support In Vivo team to meet study objectives and timelines

Education and Requirements

- An associate degree in animal science or related field is required

- A bachelor degree or master's degree in animal science or related field is preferred

- 5+ years of management experience in a vivarium environment is required

- AALAS certification at LATG level or higher is preferred

Skills Requirement

- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage direct reports in an in vivo environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a training program for direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, evaluate conditions, identify and resolve challenges is required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment is essential
- Demonstrated sense of integrity and confidentiality is essential
- Superior time and task organization, computer, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for own work
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures, observe safety and security procedures
- Conflict resolution, performance & talent management skills are required.

- Comfortable using computers, including advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and internet

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

- Requires physical dexterity of fingers, hands, wrists, and arms.
- Requires overtime hours to be worked, as well as possible work on weekends and holidays
- Picking up and moving materials and supplies

- Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

The California salary range for this position is $66,560 to $80,000 per year. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.