Supervisor
Cambridge, MA, US, 02139
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Supervisor to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Watertown, MA.
Why work at Charles River?
We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.
What you will do!
Oversee, provide and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the vivarium, husbandry and technical staff and act as primary liaison for on-site clients and staff for research needs. Collaborate with clients and senior Insourcing Solutions management to maintain operational performance levels consistent with and according to client expectations and company standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and review work of staff as necessary to ensure accuracy and adherence to SOPs.
- Approve timecards, coordinate vacation/time off schedules, and provide emergency animal care or technical coverage as needed.
- Interview and select qualified non-exempt personnel; recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises. Partner with HR to investigate problems and provide timely coaching, training and corrective actions.
- Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of site-specific training programs; ensure that direct reports receive facility orientation, and necessary on-the-job training. Oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.
- Record and compile required data for animal care maintenance, submit work orders for improvements in facility, manage quality control testing and the sentinel program.
- Schedule all required vivarium equipment preventative maintenance and calibration.
- Oversee animal orders, receive new animals, and coordinate movement of animals throughout the facility.
- Review and analyze operational needs and make recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of animal care and services provided to clients.
- Develop, write and implement standard operating procedures for the care and enrichment of laboratory animals and the operation of the facility.
- Evaluate animal environments for compliance and site preparedness for regulatory inspections by AAALAC, IACUC, company SOP’s, and other relevant agencies.
- Respond to all client requests, inquiries, and concerns about animal care and facilities operations in timely manner.
- Create and submit written reports to management as requested.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field required. Five or more years of successful performance as a supervisor in a research animal husbandry and welfare role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. LAT certification required. LATG preferred.
The pay range for this position is $95,000 USD annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Vaccine Mandate
This position services client(s) that requires us to ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will require proof of vaccination from all employees servicing client(s) with COVID-19 Vaccination requirements.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
Nearest Major Market: Cambridge
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston
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