Supervisor Behavioral Services

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Overview

We are seeking a Supervisor, Behavioral Services at our Safety Assessment site in Reno, NV:

BASIC SUMMARY:

Oversee and conduct all aspects of behavioral services. Assist in the development and implementation of programs supporting research objectives while meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards for animal care, behavior and welfare.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate enrichment devices for the animals' structural and social environment and provide opportunities for species-typical activities
• Oversee and coordinate the behavioral observation of animals and the reporting of behavioral abnormalities
• Perform, refine or develop behavioral assessments in response to reports of behavioral abnormalities
• Work with and provide guidance to supervisory staff in preparation for regulatory inspections; resolve audit findings and oversee client interactions in regards to behavioral requirements
• Assist and participate in coordinating study support activities across business subsegments
• Develop core animal behavioral competencies for the animal technical staff in conjunction with department management, veterinary, and training staff
• Collaborate with the veterinary staff to evaluate and recommend improvements in animal care and behavioral standards to include implementation of programs and treatments for animals needing special attention
• Report findings of daily quality assurance screening to Veterinarian and department management and define and implement appropriate enhancements
• Revise and update the "Behavior Section" of the AAALAC program
• Ensure ordering of animal supplies and equipment is within the established budgetary guidelines
• Monitor behavioral trends and assess preconditioned study needs to coordinate the staffing and equipment requirements to meet study and animal requirements
• Develop, analyze, and present behavioral observation trends and implement appropriate enhancements

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related field
• Experience: 5 years related experience in laboratory animal resources
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS certificatio
• Other: Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and federal regulations/guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals including facility inspection, procurement and distribution of laboratory animals
• Knowledge and understanding of animal care and welfare standards as defined by AAALAC, USDA, etc.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong management, organizational, and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors degree (preferred) + 5 years experience
• Experience: Experience working in a GLP and/or regulatory controlled environment required

Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.

• Certification/Licensure: Certified Manager of Animal Resources certification (CM/CMAR) or equivalent preferred.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.