Animal Care & Use Program Research Liaison

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Research Team Liaison within the Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) to coordinate education, training, and outreach for investigators and research teams, ensuring compliance with ACUP policies. The role provides on-demand consultation, screening, and triage for adverse events and supports cross-team collaboration and accreditation preparation.

The position emphasizes discretion with sensitive information, strong communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, animal science, veterinary technology, public health, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an academic research setting, in an educational/quality assurance role, vivarium, or laboratory research environment involving animal models.
• Sound understanding of federal regulations governing animal research (PHS Policy, USDA Animal Welfare Act, The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).
• Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to review highly detailed scientific protocols for alignment with VCU ACUP standards and guidelines.
• Experience facilitating group communication planning, including soliciting needs and feedback on an annual/quarterly plan for (newsletters, website page review, and outreach).

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and manage the education, training, and outreach strategy for the ACUP Office
• Provide on-demand, consultation, screening, and triage services
• Individual consultation with researchers across the lifecycle of the research process:
• Triag e, coordinate, and track all adverse event submissions from investigators, laboratory personnel, identified by PAM staff, and other reported concerns through to completion
• Project Management
• Engage in cross-team activities and shared priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

Communication

Education & Outreach

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Ethics & Compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, animal science, veterinary technology, public health, or related field

Advanced degree preferred in life sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Research Team Liaison within the Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) to coordinate education, training, and outreach for investigators and research teams, ensuring compliance with ACUP policies. The role provides on-demand consultation, screening, and triage for adverse events and supports cross-team collaboration and accreditation preparation.

The position emphasizes discretion with sensitive information, strong communication, and the ability to manage