What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Animal Vivarium Manager position at Lampire Biological Laboratories?
Job Description: Supervise and manage all personnel and work associated with the small animal laboratory.
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Ensure all requirements of the department are executed in a timely and compliant manner. This may include production and quality activities.
- Ensure all requirements of the associated department/facility are executed in a timely and compliant manner. This may include production, animal welfare and quality activities..
- Maintain compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
- Serve as the example within their facility upholding all Lampire's corporate policies, as well as the Quality Policy.
- Provide training for all department/facility staff.
- Ensure facilities needs are addressed in a timely manner which may include equipment calibration and maintenance, pest management, environmental monitoring, and general cleaning/housekeeping.
- Ensure personnel are following cGMP requirements such as using material from approved vendors, using material that is within expiry, using equipment that is within calibration/PM, only using approved materials, using current approved versions of SOPs and client specs, requesting VAR and NCRs when needed, shipping only material approved for release etc.
- Initiates and assists with Validations and Change Controls, when needed.
- Assist in preparation of investigation reports as part of the Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) program.
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Good organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Windows based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
- Ability to give directions, train others and communicate effectively both orally and written
- Works well with personnel from other functional areas and is willing to hold all staff accountable
Education: Bachelors/Associates degree in science or similar field, or equivalent experience
Working Conditions:
- Generally quiet office environment with minimal noise.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to life or move up to 10lbs
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time.
- May require climbing stairs periodically during the day.
Job Benefits: Lampire Biological Laboratories offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, life, disability insurances, 401k with matching contribution and profit sharing.
Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
