Manager, Training & Compliance - #Staff

John Hopkin’s University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Manager, Training & Compliance to lead staff in supporting Animal Research & Care and to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing animal use in research. The role drives accreditation readiness and oversees inspections, training, and PAM visits within the School of Medicine campus.

You will supervise the Training and Compliance team, collaborate with RAR and HSE, and guide protocol reviews and staff education to maintain AAALAC accreditation status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or related field.
• Five years' related experience in laboratory animal research, animal care, or a training/compliance position.
• Additional education may substitute for experience per JHU equivalency formula.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead semi-annual inspections of all areas where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, and testing.
• Provide education and training sessions on federal and state regulations and policies.
• Regularly teach classes and provide hands-on animal training to staff.
• Manage and mentor all Training and Compliance staff.
• Oversee monthly rounds at animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and labs.
• Lead focused compliance inspections in the winter & summer.
• Guide and supervise PAM visits to laboratories and satellite housing locations.
• Coordinate with RAR, HSE and other departments.
• Conduct grant-to-protocol congruency reviews.
• Draft and edit ACUC Office procedures and guidance documents.
• Review approved protocols and train staff for proficiency in awake animal use procedures.
• Create communication materials: postcards, handouts, and billboards.
• Prepare for AAALAC Program Description and act as subject matter expert on noncompliance issues.
• As a full voting member of IACUC, conduct inspections and protocol reviews.
• Conduct literature searches as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communications

Documentation

Process Development

Training & Development

Animal Welfare Compliance

Compliance Auditing

Literature Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

LAT/LATG Certification

Veterinary Technician Training

Job description

We are seeking a Manager, Training & Compliance who will lead staff in supporting the mission of the Animal Research & Care of JHU and works to ensure university compliance with federal regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research, and to ensure that the animal program remains fully accredited.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the semi-annual inspections for all areas of JHU where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, and testing. Documentation may include deficiency notices, follow-ups, and reports.

• Provide education and training sessions to update staff on federal and state regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research.

• Regularly teach classes and provide hands‑on animal training to animal care and lab personnel.

• Manage and mentor all Training and Compliance staff.

• Oversee monthly rounds at animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and labs.

• Lead and perform focused compliance inspections in the winter & summer.

• Guide and supervise staff in performing protocol post‑approval monitoring (PAM) visits to laboratories and satellite housing locations.

• Direct collaboration and coordination with other departments (e.g. RAR and HSE).

• Conduct grant‑to‑protocol congruency reviews.

• Draft and edit ACUC Office procedure and guidance documents.

• Oversee the review of approved protocols for specific procedures; observe & train animal care and lab personnel for proficiency in awake animal use procedures.

• Collaborate with staff in creating communication materials: postcards, handouts, and billboards.

• Lead the Training and Compliance team with the preparation for and finalizing of the compliance‑related portions of AAALAC Program Description.

• Serve as subject matter expert to staff in the fact‑finding and evaluation of possible noncompliant animal‑related issues.

• As a full voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), conducts semi‑annual inspections and monthly animal use protocol review.

• Conduct literature searches as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or related field.

• Five years' related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Supervisory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Psychology, Behavioral Biology or another related field.

Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications

• Familiarity with federal regulations and policies regarding the roles and responsibilities of Animal Care and Use Committees.

• LAT or LATG certification, or veterinary technician training, strongly preferred.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Animal Research Protocol Management - Advanced

• Animal Welfare Compliance - Advanced

• Compliance Auditing - Advanced

• Documentation - Advanced

• Interpersonal Skills - Advanced

• Literature Review - Advanced

• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced

• Process Development and Training - Advanced

• Training and Development - Advanced

Classified Title: Manager, Training & Compliance

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME

Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp,)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: Animal Care and Use Committee

Personnel area: University Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.