Director of Operations (Laboratory Animal Leader) at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)



Job Summary

• Provides high level of operational leadership for laboratory animal activities and oversight of assigned staff members; provides direction and guidance on more complex laboratory animal procedures and/or processes.


• Develops and maintains operating procedures and guidelines for animal care staff and facility users; ensures compliance per IACUC and other regulatory agencies; establishes business plans and long-term operational objectives, including ensuring compliance and quality assurance for laboratory animal processes and procedures and developing resource plans (facilities, staff, equipment).


• Conducts a variety of escalated personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal; manages high level assignments and allocation resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that may involve staff in other departments/areas/teams.


• Strategizes and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment); optimizes space utilization and approves all facility renovations.


• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on financial analysis of facility/equipment usage and staff resource needs; reviews overall laboratory animal budget including cost models, makes recommendations, and ensures responsible and appropriate allocation of financial resources.


• Reviews, updates, develops and/or implements various processes, policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's) for animal facility functions and animal care as needed to ensure animal care meets or exceeds all federal animal welfare regulations and guidelines, university policies, and accreditation standards; ensures that SOP's and policies are fully communicated to staff, implemented, and followed.


• Conducts research on animal care regulations, policies and guidelines and implements new policies/processes to ensure compliance; stays up-to-date on emerging technologies, services, protocols/processes, and/or standards to improve laboratory animal research/education efforts; responsible for the implementation of new solutions/procedures to address business needs.


• Prepares management reports and summaries for researchers, senior administration and/or various research committees; acts as advisor for laboratory animal operations; serves on various university committees and task forces related to laboratory animal research and/or education.


• Develops and delivers papers and presentations to related professional associations and groups on behalf of the university as requested/needed.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree preferably in science-related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 4 years of laboratory animal technician or related experience with animal husbandry and/or laboratory animal management


• 1 year of management experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire


• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification upon date of hire

Preferred

• AALAS Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification or eligibility to become certified upon date of hire

SKILLS



Required

• Demonstrated experience in a regulated environment


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Ability to lead/manage others


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data


• Builds and manages effective teams


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent collaboration and team building skills


• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback


• Instills commitment to organizational goals


• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills


• Effective conflict management skills


• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations and guidelines governing the use of animals in research and teaching


• Proven skill in animal handling and restraint across common laboratory animal species; basic biomethodology, including blood collection and injections; and general animal husbandry

Working Conditions / Demands



The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Sr. Operational


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Research


Job Family: Animal Research
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