Manager, Training & Compliance

We are seeking a Manager, Training & Compliance who will lead staff in supporting the mission of the Animal Research & Care of JHU and works to ensure university compliance with federal regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research, and to ensure that the animal program remains fully accredited.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the semi-annual inspections for all areas of JHU where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, and testing. Documentation may include deficiency notices, follow-ups, and reports.
• Provide education and training sessions to update staff on federal and state regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research.
• Regularly teach classes and provide hands-on animal training to animal care and lab personnel.
• Manage and mentor all Training and Compliance staff.
• Oversee monthly rounds at animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and labs.
• Lead and perform focused compliance inspections in the winter & summer.
• Guide and supervise staff in performing protocol post-approval monitoring (PAM) visits to laboratories and satellite housing locations.
• Direct collaboration and coordination with other departments (e.g. RAR and HSE).
• Conduct grant-to-protocol congruency reviews.
• Draft and edit ACUC Office procedure and guidance documents.
• Oversee the review of approved protocols for specific procedures; observe & train animal care and lab personnel for proficiency in awake animal use procedures.
• Collaborate with staff in creating communication materials: postcards, handouts, and billboards.
• Lead the Training and Compliance team with the preparation for and finalizing of the compliance-related portions of AAALAC Program Description.
• Serve as subject matter expert to staff in the fact-finding and evaluation of possible noncompliant animal-related issues.
• As a full voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), conducts semi-annual inspections and monthly animal use protocol review.
• Conduct literature searches as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or related field.
• Five years’ related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Supervisory experience required.

• Master's Degree in biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or another related field.

Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications

• Familiarity with federal regulations and policies regarding the roles and responsibilities of Animal Care and Use Committees.
• LAT or LATG certification, or veterinary technician training, strongly preferred.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Animal Research Protocol Management - Advanced
• Animal Welfare Compliance - Advanced
• Compliance Auditing - Advanced
• Documentation - Advanced
• Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
• Literature Review - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Process Development and Training - Advanced
• Training and Development - Advanced

Classified Title: Manager, Training & Compliance  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp,) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: Animal Care and Use Committee  
Personnel area: University Administration