Animal Research Coordinator

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking an Animal Research Coordinator to support our government customer in San Antonio, TX. The role involves hands-on animal studies, protocol development, and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with IACUC and DHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating multiple projects, assisting with protocol writing, data management, and preparing research outputs such as abstracts and posters. AALAS certification and GCP training are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Requires proof of immunization per DHA guidelines.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Hands-on experience with swine.
• Completion of AALAS accreditation training for laboratory animals.
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain research protocols, schedules and regulatory documents.
• Assist with protocol writing and IACUC submissions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and communicate with supervisors.
• Maintain data integrity and organize study files.
• Prepare abstracts, posters, manuscripts and figures.

Skills

Clinical research

Hands-on swine work

GCP training

NDA willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

AALAS accreditation training

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for an Animal Research Coordinator to provide support for our government customer in San Antonio, TX.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all research protocols, schedules, and regulatory documentation are developed, submitted, and maintained in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Assist with protocol writing, study source document preparation, and submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Coordinate one or more simultaneous projects for the PI/Director and communicate regularly with Departmental Supervisors to schedule all study-related activities.
• Document all regulatory, research, and administrative actions to ensure continuous study compliance.
• Confer with the investigator on experimental design and establish study participant contact procedures.
• Execute animal research studies and perform advanced clinical procedures to support ongoing protocols.
• Execute animal research protocols, requiring hands-on handling and operational experience with swine models.
• Perform specialized surgical and clinical procedures on swine models, including internal jugular/femoral Swan Ganz catheter insertion, application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, and continuous physiologic vital sign interpretation.
• Administer scheduled and emergent treatments via infusion pumps, standard pressure bags, IV catheters, or central lines.
• Provide instruction to laboratory personnel on various research laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
• Maintain high data integrity, organize research information, and support the dissemination of scientific findings.
• Conduct continuous QC on study source documents and large research databases to ensure data accuracy.
• Organize research information, manage data collection workflows, and build comprehensive study files.
• Assist with the preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentation graphics to support research findings.
• Prepare and deliver required periodic reports, correspondence, and other research documentation directly to the PI.
• Manage projects budgets, procure necessary supplies, and utilize administrative software systems effectively.
• Assist with budget preparation for project execution and actively monitor research study budgets.
• Research equipment and supply catalogs; recommend and process purchase requests for projects in accordance with IACUC requirements.
• Utilize available software systems for accounts tracking, publication submissions, purchase orders, credit card purchases, and processing incoming/outgoing funds.
• Develop comprehensive schedules and prepare correspondence to support overall administrative research operations.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science related discipline.
• Any certification(s) through AALAS ( i.e. - ALAT, LAT, and/or LATG) are highly desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must provide proof of immunization, or immunity from or screening for the following diseases according to DHA guidelines equivalent to that provided to active work Armed Forces: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis, Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Contract employee who has direct patient care) and influenza for all personnel.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Experience in working in a "hands on" capacity with swine.
• Completion of AALAS accreditation training for working with laboratory animals, and the ability to maintain accreditation.
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Familiarity with GCP in practical application.
• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a CAC card.

Employees enjoy competitive salaries.

• Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match;
• medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage;
• tuition reimbursement;
• paid time off;
• and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans.

We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories.

We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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