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Actalent Operations Supervisor - IMMEDIATE OPENING in Indianapolis, Indiana
IMMEDIATE NEED Laboratory Operations Supervisor
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Role Summary:
• Provides operational management and oversight of laboratory animal staff, facilities, and activities; identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve procedures, processes, and efficiency. Plans and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment). Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal husbandry; participates in training and implementation of standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:
Provides operational management and oversight of laboratory animal staff, facilities, and activities; identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve procedures, processes, and efficiency.
Develops and maintains operating procedures and guidelines for animal care staff and facility users; ensures compliance per IACUC and other regulatory agencies; develops and enforces procedures to ensure current and continued compliance with regulations; maintains compliance-related records, information, and/or reports.
Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling, participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff; analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
Plans and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment); optimizes space utilization and approves all facility renovations.
Provides guidance and regulatory oversight to animal care staff and facility users, including researchers and their assigned technical research staff.
Assesses performance gaps and training needs; provides training to assigned staff to improve laboratory animal operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
Analyzes needs, forecasts trends, develops and manages budgets, and approves expenditures; participates in the development of animal per diem rates, and oversees various studies for financial analysis; may participate in seeking and securing external funding in support of operations, including drafting grant proposals and budgets.
Supervises the procurement of laboratory animals for research projects from outside vendors and institutions in accordance with all government regulations and campus policies; leads decisions on products and vendors best suited to researcher's needs; manages and oversees procurement and inventory control of all equipment, feed, bedding, and husbandry supplies.
Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal husbandry.
Participates in training and implementation of standard operating procedures; conducts informational research to ensure compliance with all regulatory and campus policies; develops and delivers papers and presentations to related professional associations and groups on behalf of the university as requested/needed.
Required:
A.S. Degree or B.S. Degree in Life Science or related field preferred
3-5+ years of management/supervision experience
1+ year of experience working within animal or clinical research setting
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Strong people management, leadership, and development skills
Soft Skills
Operational Oversight
Compliance Management
Training and Development
Leadership Skills
Work Environment
Shift & Schedule: 7am - 4pm (Start time flexible within reason) | Monday - Friday
In this role you will work onsite at the Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC). LARC is made up of several different departments that are all connected via tunnels underground and most of the research work is done on the bottom floor of each research building. There are rooms throughout each facility that lend to work being done by specific roles (Cage Wash, Husbandry, Vet Techs, etc.).
This individual will have their own office and workspace within LARC. In addition to time spent in the office environment, they should expect to spend time overseeing the different roles/teams throughout the facility. They will be responsible for at least 10 husbandry staff individuals, including a team lead.
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I am scheduling interviews for this position ASAP and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Grace Williams.
HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to grawilliams@actalentservices .com or CALL: 317 567- 6610
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.