Quality Assurance Lead - Small Animal Operations

Inotiv; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Manager, RMS Quality (Small Animals) to lead day-to-day QA and compliance for Small Animal operations. You will drive audits, issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/compliance within life sciences and a strong grasp of animal welfare regulations and LIMS. On-site Indiana-based position with opportunities to influence quality culture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or quality systems within life sciences, laboratory animal, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of animal welfare regulations, AAALAC standards, USDA requirements, and quality management systems.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance and compliance activities for Small Animal operations.
• Manage audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, animal welfare, and company standards.
• Partner cross-functionally to promote operational excellence and quality culture.
• Develop staff and provide guidance on quality processes and best practices.
• Support business growth initiatives, risk management activities, and quality integration for new programs or changes.
• Support ongoing recording and management of organizational risks and mitigation activities.
• Assure licenses are in place and renewals maintained; collaborate with relevant departments.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

LIMS

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inotiv is seeking a Manager, RMS Quality (Small Animals) to lead day-to-day QA and compliance for Small Animal operations. You will drive audits, issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/compliance within life sciences and a strong grasp of animal welfare regulations and LIMS. On-site Indiana-based position with opportunities to influence quality culture and operational excellence.