Manager, Animal Facility - Center for Discover & Innovation Jobs in Nutley at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases.  The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Manager, Animal Facility is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the animal facility overseeing the administration and technical management of the Laboratory Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI).

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Animal Facility at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Oversees the supervision and performance standards of all animals care team members, including supervisory staff.
• Assures medical center compliance with all federal, accreditation and industry standards with regard to the laboratory animal/basic research program; including but not limited to: - Animal Welfare Act - Code of Federal Regulations Title 9 and amendments (9 CFR), - FDA Good Laboratory Practices as they pertain to the animal/basic research program, - DEA with regard for the use of controlled substances, - National Institute of Health's Animal Welfare Assurance, - OSHA and EPA regulations, - Institutional Animal Care, - Use Committee (IACUC), - American Association for the Accreditation of Animal Care International (AAALAC) guidelines.
• Monitors research activities to assure the experimental protocols are being carried out as approved.
• Works closely with Biosafety Officer and Radiation Officer in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the use of Biohazards within the animal facility (e.g. radiation, carcinogens, and genetically altered viruses).
• Establishes and oversees service contract on all specialized equipment in the facility, evaluates purchasing needs, approves invoices for payments, oversees and approves the billing of services to users of the facility.
• Ensures daily compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all aspects of the daily operation of the department including but not limited to administration, husbandry, safety, colony maintenance, animal health program, equipment operation, quality control, biological monitoring and training.
• Assists in the development of training programs for department staff, researchers and their staff with regard to the laws, regulations, animal handling, zoologic techniques and personal safety.
• Working knowledge of the latest technological advancements in animal research. Including the creation of bio-engineered transgenic animals, bio-containment systems, environmental and animal monitoring system, and barrier sustained research models.
• Oversees animal health programs, in conjunction with the clinical veterinarian, and assures all animal care and use procedures, policies and activities are in accord with public law, accrediting agency standards, and public policy guidelines .
• Monitors research activities to assure investigator research procedures are in accord with approved protocol.
• Adheres to the standards identified in HMH Organizational & Managerial Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Mandatory six-month probation period to complete the required training for this position.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of an FBI background check and other regulatory approvals for admittance to BSL3 facilities and/or select agent facilities.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's in a biological or clinical science preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Center Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification preferred; must be completed by 18 months of employment.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• CMAR certification preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Compensation
Minimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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