Senior Manager, Training & Compliance — Animal Research

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

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.