Animal Welfare, Project Manager

Texas A&M University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation/sick leave/holidays

Defined benefit retirement plan (TRS)

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices seeks an Animal Welfare Project Manager to direct programs advancing research animal welfare and excellence. You will develop training on 3Rs, NAMs, and human-relevant concepts while coordinating across system members to improve welfare practices.

Qualifications include a Doctoral degree in animal welfare and at least three years of related experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in animal welfare or a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Demonstrated activity in animal welfare through training, teaching, and/or publications.
• Knowledge of regulatory/accreditation expectations, data analysis, and experimental design.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Expertise in animal research oversight requirements.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to multi-task and cooperatively support others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct projects and programs aimed at research animal welfare and research excellence, contributing to an overall strategic research infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver training content on animal welfare and related research concepts including, but not limited to, the 3Rs, advanced human-relevant technologies, and novel alternative methodologies (NAMs ).
• Proactively network across members and the broader research community to build awareness of research animal welfare; Assist members with establishing standard operating procedures and other activities that enhance research animal welfare.
• Consult with researchers on the 3Rs, human-relevant model systems, and novel alternative methodologies, providing support for investigator grants.
• Support member accreditation with AAALAC, International.
• Conduct related research, seeking state, federal, and other funding opportunities to advance research animal welfare.
• Promote the work by the Texas A&M University System members in the area of animal research and novel alternative methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal welfare

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Travel ability

Analytical skills

Education

Doctoral degree in animal welfare

Job description

Job TitleAnimal Welfare, Project Manager Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Research Compliance Office Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationDallas, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to:

• competitive health benefits


• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays


• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options


• tuition assistance


• and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct projects and programs aimed at research animal welfare and research excellence, contributing to an overall strategic research infrastructure.


• Develop and deliver training content on animal welfare and related research concepts including, but not limited to, the 3Rs, advanced human-relevant technologies, and novel alternative methodologies (NAMs ).


• Proactively network across members and the broader research community to build awareness of research animal welfare; Assist members with establishing standard operating procedures and other activities that enhance research animal welfare.


• Consult with researchers on the 3Rs, human-relevant model systems, and novel alternative methodologies, providing support for investigator grants.


• Support member accreditation with AAALAC, International.


• Conduct related research, seeking state, federal, and other funding opportunities to advance research animal welfare.


• Promote the work by the Texas A&M University System members in the area of animal research and novel alternative methodologies.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Doctor level degree in animal welfare or a related field.


• Three years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated activity in animal welfare through training, teaching, and/or publications.


• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory/accreditation expectations, data analysis, and experimental design.


• Strong organizational and analytical skills.


• Expertise in animal research oversight requirements.


• Ability to travel.


• Ability to multi-task and cooperatively support others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in an animal welfare related field


• Prior grant funding for research


• Knowledge of advanced human-relevant technologies and/or novel alternative methodologies

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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