SoBran, Inc has a position available to serve as Deputy Program Manager in the NIH in Bethesda, MD.
Primary duties are to assist the Program Manager in the oversight of the program, including direct supervision of facility management and logistics staff. This position will report directly to the Senior Deputy Program Manager.
Duties include:
- Assist in ensuring that contract requirements are met, including proper staffing and AALAS certification requirements.
- Assist with facilitating all activities concerning Contract personnel and Program Management.
- Assist with oversight and management of the quality assurance and control activities of the animal facilities. To include monitoring of animal care, husbandry and other technical support activities while ensuring the safety, security, and physical environment of the facilities and personnel.
- Manage the monthly QA and Safety plan performed by facility personnel.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with representatives of government, investigators, and contract personnel in order to coordinate activities and assist in investigations into matters concerning quality and client complaints.
- Assist in supervising Facility Managers, Administrative Specialists and Research Support Specialists, and assist in preparation of their annual performance appraisals.
- Assist in personnel matters in collaboration with Supervisory staff to include, but not limited to disciplinary issues.
- Participate in interviews and selection of all key personnel.
- Prepare monthly deliverables as specified by the Program Manager.
- Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facilities or immediate vicinity to appropriate personnel.
- Provide direct oversight, supervision, and scheduling for the Logistics Coordinator.
- Act in place of the Program Manager in the event of the Program and Senior Deputy Program Manager's absence.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Experience required:
Qualified candidates will have at least 2-4 years management experience in Lab Animal Care and 3-7 years experience in Lab Animal Care.
Education required:
Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, as well as certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).
Salary :
Commensurate with experience.
To apply for this position, please log on to www.sobran-inc.com and fill out an application for position # 46495 on our careers page.