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Requisition ID:  118577

ACUC Manager Training and Compliance

We are seeking a ACUC Manager Training & Compliance, that leads staff in supporting the mission of the Animal Research & Care of JHU and works to assure university compliance with federal regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research, and to assure that the animal program remains fully accredited.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the semi-annual inspections for all areas of JHU where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, and testing. Documentation may include deficiency notices, follow-ups, and reports.
  • Provide education and training sessions to update staff on federal and state regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research.
  • Regularly teach classes and provide hands on animal training to animal care and lab personnel.
  • Manage and mentor all Training and Compliance staff.
  • Oversee and conduct rounds at animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and labs.
  • Lead and perform focused compliance inspections in the winter & summer.
  • Guide and supervise staff in performing protocol post-approval monitoring (PAM) visits to laboratories and satellite housing locations.
  • Direct collaboration and coordination with other departments (e.g., RAR and HSE).
  • Conduct grant to protocol congruency reviews.
  • Actively participate in the development and management of institutional policies and guidelines as they relate to animal care and use.
  • Manage the development and editing of ACUC Office procedure and guidance documents.
  • Oversee the review of approved protocols for specific procedures; observe & train animal care and lab personnel for proficiency in animal use procedures.
  • Collaborate with staff in creating communication materials: postcards, handouts, and billboards.
  • Lead the Training and Compliance team with the preparation for and finalizing of the compliance related portions of AAALAC Program Description.
  • Serve as subject matter expert to staff in the fact-finding and evaluation of possible noncompliance.
  • As a nonvoting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) report concerns of noncompliance and findings.
  • Review Satellite Housing forms and coordinate with Satellite Housing (SH) Coordinator any concerns prior to approving location. Identify and follow up on animal welfare concerns within SH locations.
  • Conducts/ Leads/ Supports new committee member training with ACUC Director, Supports/ Develops training & compliance processes for veterinary residents in coordination with RAR faculty veterinarians and ACUC Director.
  • Conduct literature searches as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and respect for confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with federal regulations and policies regarding the roles and responsibilities of Animal Care and Use Committees.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or related field.
  • Five years’ related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or another related field.
  • Supervisory experience.


Technical qualifications and specialized certifications

  • LAT or LATG certification, or veterinary technician training strongly preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Compliance Monitoring Program Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): ACUC Manager Training and Compliance   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East  
Department name: Animal Care and Use Committee   
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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