Study Supervisor DART/Repro

120 Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Altasciences Seattle seeks a Laboratory Lead to supervise studies, procedures and research assignments, coordinating duties of personnel and study teams. The role includes ensuring trained staff, data collection, SOP development, GLP compliance, and collaboration with study Directors.

Strong communication, organizational skills and a background in laboratory animal science are required. This position is based in Seattle on-site with full-time hours and a focus on maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• LATG certification preferred.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed, proactive and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises studies, procedures and research assignments; coordinates duties of personnel and study teams.
• Monitors animal studies for adherence to guidelines and study timelines.
• Develops, reviews and revises SOPs relating to animals and procedures.
• Documents and records study procedures and results in GLP-compliant formats.
• Ensures data collection and equipment data integrity and reports issues to project staff.
• Schedules and assigns duties to personnel to meet daily study schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Technical reading

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

LATG certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Summary of Job

Supervises studies, procedures and research assignments; coordinates duties of personnel and study teams; assists with sample and data collection for research studies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that assigned studies have appropriately trained staff, necessary supplies, and necessary forms or electronic systems for data collection.
• Performs and trains staff on technical procedures on animals, including injections, blood draws, collection of urine samples, catheterization, surgical preparation, restraining, anesthesia, tissue collection, animal disposal.
• Monitors progress of studies during the In-Life phases to verify adherence to study guidelines and timelines.
• Attends and participates in meetings regarding study planning.
• Creates, reviews, and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues.
• Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal room.
• Monitors and maintains animals and facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitors and reports problems with data collection or equipment.
• Sets up equipment for studies.
• Records and enters raw study data into templates for use by Study Directors.
• Operates and maintains selected laboratory equipment.
• Ensures equipment is GLP compliant.
• Maintains general organization and cleanliness of work area, including cleaning and disinfecting procedure rooms and preparation areas.
• Provides technical knowledge to training team in developing training manuals and guidelines.
• Ensure animals are housed in accordance with federal and established guidelines.
• Ensures study conduct as described in Protocol (e.g., dosing, treatments, surgery schedule, necropsy schedule).
• Documents study procedures and results in study notebooks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations (e.g., animal assignment records, anesthesia records, treatment sheets, study events summaries, euthanasia records, necropsy records).
• Performs QC review study and facility data in a timely manner.
• Completes daily research data (e.g., Protocols, schedules for projects).
• Assigns and oversees duties to personnel necessary to complete daily schedules.
• Schedules and assigns appropriate animal species for studies in consultation with the Study Scientist or Study Director.
• Schedules animal and procedure rooms, and surgery suites.
• Reports information regarding clinical problems with the animals, data collection or equipment to project scientists.

Scope of Job

• Nature of Leadership Responsibilities: N/A
• Number of Employees Under Responsibility: ☒ None ☐ 1 to 9 ☐ 10 to 24 ☐ 25 to 49 ☐ 50 to 99 ☐ 100+
• Communication: Internal: Interdepartmental, departmental
• External: N/A
• Other: N/A

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 YRS of related experience
• Supervisory Experience: N/A
• Certificates/Licenses /Registrations: LATG certification preferred
• Technical Skills: MS Office Suite
• Language(s) Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals. Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence. Bilingual proficiency in French may be required, depending on location
• Other Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well developed interpersonal skills are required. Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities. Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation. Relevant industry experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• *Denotes estimates
• N/A: Not Applicable
• F: Frequent (34% - 66% of the time)
• S: Seldom (1% - 10% of the time)
• C: Constant (Over 66% of the time)
• O: Occasional (11% - 33% of the time)
• WNL: Within Normal Limits (i.e. hearing, vision)
• Maximum Weight Lifted: ☐ 0 – 10lbs* ☐ 11 – 25lbs* ☒ 26 – 50lbs* ☐ 51 – 100lbs*
• Lifting above shoulder level: ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A
• Lifting between ground and shoulder level: ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A ☐ S ☒ O ☐ F ☐ C ☐ N/A
• Grasping L/R: ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A ☐ S ☐ O ☒ F ☐ C ☐ N/A
• Climbing or Balancing: ☒ S ☐ O ☐ F ☐ C ☐ N/A
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling: ☐ S ☒ O ☐ F ☐ C ☐ N/A ☒ WNL ☐ N/A
• Other: ☒ WNL ☐ N/A

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Hazardous Materials: Enter areas where biological or chemical hazards are present. Handles and disposes biological and/or chemical substances and wastes in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Personal Protective Equipment: Wears appropriate PPE in accordance with policies and procedures. PPE may include, but is not limited to: N-95 respirator, face mask, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, gloves, lab coat, scrubs, shoe covers, and hair bouffant. Holiday/Weekend/Evening Work Hours: Holiday/Weekend/Evening work hours may be required Other: (ex. Travel, Noise) N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. ALTASCIENCES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DEDICATED TO A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ON ANY BASIS INCLUDING RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, VETERAN OR MILITARY STATUS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE ENTITLED TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND STATE LAWS.

About Altasciences

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!