Study Supervisor

altasciences; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k)/RRSP Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Sick Leave

Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Study Supervisor to oversee study procedures, coordinate staff duties, and assist with data collection for research projects. You will train personnel on injections, blood draws, sample collection, and other procedures while ensuring adherence to GLP guidelines and protocols.

You will monitor study progress, participate in planning meetings, and help maintain compliant SOPs and documentation.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in science or related field required/strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a research environment.
• LATG certification preferred for role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to adapt to new software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure studies have trained staff, supplies and forms or data systems for data collection.
• Train staff on technical procedures (e.g., injections, blood draws, sample collection, catheterization).
• Monitor study progress for adherence to guidelines and timelines.
• Participate in study planning meetings.
• Create, review and revise SOPs for animals, procedures and facility issues.
• Monitor animal health and behavior; report issues with animal room.
• Ensure GLP-compliance of equipment; set up study equipment.
• Record raw study data into templates for study directors.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and disinfect procedures rooms.
• Provide technical knowledge to training team; develop training manuals/guidelines.
• Ensure animals are housed according to laws and guidelines.
• Document procedures and results in study notebooks; ensure protocol adherence.
• Perform QC review of study and facility data; complete daily research data.

Skills

BA/BS in science

3+ years exp

LATG certification

MS Office

English proficiency

Math skills

Cross-functional

Education

BA/BS in science

Job description

About the Role

Study Supervisors supervise study procedures and research assignments. They will coordinate duties of personnel and study teams and assists with sample and data collection for research studies.

What You'll Do Here

• Ensure assigned studies have appropriately trained staff, necessary supplies and forms, or electronic systems for data collection
• Trains staff on technical procedures including injections, blood draws, collection of samples, catheterization, and more
• Monitor study progress during the in-life phases, verifying adherence to study guidelines and timelines
• Participates in study planning meetings
• Create, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues
• Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal room
• Monitor and maintain animals and facilities in accordance to applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor and report problems with data collection or equipment
• Set up study equipment
• Record raw study data into templates for use by study directors
• Operate and maintain selected laboratory equipment; ensure equipment is GLP compliant
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area including cleaning and disinfecting procedure rooms and preparation areas
• Provide technical knowledge to training team in developing training manuals and guidelines
• Ensure animals are housed in accordance with federal and established guidelines
• Ensure study conduct as described in protocol (e.g., dosing, treatments, surgery schedule, necropsy schedule)
• Document study procedures and results in study notebooks complying with GLP regulations
• Perform QC review study and facility data in a timely manner
• Complete daily research data
• Assign and oversee personnel duties necessary to complete daily schedules
• Schedule and assign appropriate animal species for studies according to the study scientist or study director
• Schedule animal and procedure rooms, and surgery suites
• Report information regarding clinical problems with the animals, data collection or equipment to project scientist
• Assist staff supervisors in developing and completing training plans for team members
• Meets regularly with functional team members and communicate study needs and goals

What You'll Need to Succeed

• BA/BS specializing in science and/or equivalent experience
• 3+ years working in a research environment
• LATG certification preferred
• Intermediate computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; adapts easily to new software
• English proficiency both written and verbal; general reading, writing and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate math skills as related to analyzing scientific data
• Work cross functionally on process improvements

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $26 - $40 hourly. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program