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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), a world-renowned biomedical research organization on Long Island's North Shore in New York, is hiring an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administrator/Manager to support the IACUC committee and provide regulatory/compliance support to Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR).This individual will facilitate all activities of the IACUC, including administration of the protocol review process, semi-annual facility inspection and program review, post-approval monitoring and record keeping. In addition, they will assist with writing and submitting regulatory reports, manage in-house IACUC software systems, and coordinate and facilitate all inter-institutional animal imports and exports. The IACUC Manager will also support training for IACUC members, Responsible Conduct of Research courses, LAR staff career development, and any additional training or re-training of researchers as needed. The IACUC Manager will be integrated into the CSHL Research Compliance office and report to the Director of the Research Operations, and will work closely with the Director of the Animal Facility.

• Corresponding with investigators regarding protocol review processes and other IACUC related communications
• Organizing meetings and activities associated with IACUC and LAR functions
• Maintaining written documentation of all IACUC activities, including official meeting minutes
• Scheduling animal facility inspections and semi-annual reviews
• Maintaining databases of protocols and tracking animal numbers back to protocols
• Notifying investigators when protocols are reaching maximum number of animals
• Conducting yearly renewal of protocols
• Coordinating and performing post-approval monitoring activities
• Performing grant-protocol congruency assessments
• Preparing and distributing all IACUC correspondence including semi-annual reports to the Institutional Official
• Provide training for IACUC committee members, LAR staff professional development, and CSHL research community as needed
• Assisting with all Research Compliance office activities involving use of animals in research

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required;
• AALAS Certification (LAT at least) required;
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) certification preferred but not required.

• Must have at least ten years in laboratory animal research experience and five years involved with either IACUC or other regulatory/compliance-related service.

• Knowledge of laboratory animal technology and federal laws, policies, regulations and procedures governing the care and use of research animals is required.
• Knowledge of public health service policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals, and familiarity with the guide for the care and use of laboratory animals is highly desired
• Working knowledge of medical/research terminology and of methods and techniques in handling small animals is preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, New York State, AAALAC, "The Guide" and PHS policies and procedures is required.
• Must have exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work well with others, including faculty and staff.
• Must demonstrate written and oral communication skills and the ability to initiate correspondence to investigators and produce accurate records.
• Proficiency in PC applications, Windows and Excel is required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to organize effective record keeping utilizing computer software including Word Processing, spreadsheets and database operations is essential.

How to Apply:
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Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor