Supervisor Behavioral Services

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 Overview
We are seeking a Supervisor, Behavioral Services at our Safety Assessment site in Reno, NV:
BASIC SUMMARY:
Oversee and conduct all aspects of behavioral services. Assist in the development and implementation of programs supporting research objectives while meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards for animal care, behavior and welfare.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate enrichment devices for the animals' structural and social environment and provide opportunities for species-typical activities
Oversee and coordinate the behavioral observation of animals and the reporting of behavioral abnormalities
Perform, refine or develop behavioral assessments in response to reports of behavioral abnormalities
Work with and provide guidance to supervisory staff in preparation for regulatory inspections; resolve audit findings and oversee client interactions in regards to behavioral requirements
Assist and participate in coordinating study support activities across business subsegments
Develop core animal behavioral competencies for the animal technical staff in conjunction with department management, veterinary, and training staff
Collaborate with the veterinary staff to evaluate and recommend improvements in animal care and behavioral standards to include implementation of programs and treatments for animals needing special attention
Report findings of daily quality assurance screening to Veterinarian and department management and define and implement appropriate enhancements
Revise and update the "Behavior Section" of the AAALAC program
Ensure ordering of animal supplies and equipment is within the established budgetary guidelines
Monitor behavioral trends and assess preconditioned study needs to coordinate the staffing and equipment requirements to meet study and animal requirements
Develop, analyze, and present behavioral observation trends and implement appropriate enhancements
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related field
Experience: 5 years related experience in laboratory animal resources
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
Certification/Licensure: AALAS certificatio
Other: Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and federal regulations/guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals including facility inspection, procurement and distribution of laboratory animals
Knowledge and understanding of animal care and welfare standards as defined by AAALAC, USDA, etc.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong management, organizational, and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree (preferred) + 5 years experience
Experience: Experience working in a GLP and/or regulatory controlled environment required
Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Manager of Animal Resources certification (CM/CMAR) or equivalent preferred.
WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity