Research Associate Supervisor

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** About

The Role
** As an RA Supervisor, you will be supervising the technical aspects and daily activities of the Scientific Services functional team. Responsibilities include direct supervision of Research Associates and/or Research Specialists in the vivarium; conducts interviews, hiring, and training of employees; plan, assign, and direct work for employees as well as manage their performance; address complaints and resolve problems pertaining to the function of Scientific Services.
** What You'll Do Here
*** Ensure staff maintains Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
* Create, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to animals, technical procedures, and facility issues.
* Assist with managing workload balancing across Scientific Services to ensure optimal study results.
* Monitor progress of studies during the In-Life phases to verify adherence to study guidelines and time lines.
* Determine the training required of department staff and work closely with technical process management to ensure compliance to training requirements.
* Attend and participate in meetings regarding study planning.
* Ensure the staff maintains animals and facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Ensure staff adherence to study conduct as described in Protocol.
* Ensure documentation of study and facility data in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations to include: animal assignment, anesthesia, euthanasia and necropsy records; treatment sheets and study events summaries. Ensure adherence to Protocols including proper and timely dosing, treatments, surgery schedule, necropsy schedule, etc.
* Compile research materials including protocols, schedules for projects, etc.
* Assign and oversee duties of personnel necessary to complete daily schedules.
* Ensure the scheduling and assignment of the required animal species for studies in consultation with the Study Scientist or Study Director.
* Ensure proper scheduling and planning of studies.
* Follow up on reports regarding clinical issues with animals, data collection or equipment problems and resolve when possible.
* Provide management with feedback and answers to questions and concerns regarding studies and technical needs.
* Ensure Scientific Services work activities are in alignment with department goals and objectives.
* Directly supervises several employees.
* Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
* Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
** What You'll Need to Succeed
*** Bachelor's degree, specializing in science and/or equivalent experience
* At least 3 years working in a research environment, CRO preferred
* At least 1 year training employees
* LATG certification preferred
* The ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Info Path, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Able to adapt easily to new software programs.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; the ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
* Ability to understand and utilize appropriate mathematical concepts for calculating and interpreting scientific data.
* Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.
* Demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment. Ability to manage change. Readily adapts to new projects. Positive attitude toward work and co-workers. Be comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees. Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.
** What We Offer
** The pay range estimated for this position is $80,000 annually. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based…