Quality Assurance Lead, Laboratory Animal Resources

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6%

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Office of Lab Animal Resources seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator to lead quality control and compliance programs across campus. The role supports the husbandry care manager, develops SOPs, conducts audits, and ensures adherence to AAALAC standards while maintaining animal care operations.

The position involves after-hours on-call rotation, staff training, and collaboration with OLAR leadership to advance policies and procedures governing animal husbandry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• 0-6 months of experience in Animal Care, Administrative, or Compliance fields.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of quality control and compliance programs within OLAR across campus.
• Develop weekly work schedules and write SOPs for the department.
• Conduct routine room inspections and procedural audits of staff; ensure SOP adherence.
• Respond to facilities concerns and manage after-hours facility emergencies as needed.
• Perform staff orientations and training for laboratories on husbandry activities.
• Maintain records for quality control procedures and monitor equipment and facilities.

Skills

English literacy

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

West Virginia University’s Office of Lab Animal Resources seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator to lead quality control and compliance programs across campus. The role supports the husbandry care manager, develops SOPs, conducts audits, and ensures adherence to AAALAC standards while maintaining animal care operations.

The position involves after-hours on-call rotation, staff training, and collaboration with OLAR leadership to advance policies and procedures governing animal husbandry.