Laboratory Animal Assistant Project Manager

Sobran is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Project Manager for our Alanta GA, location.  

Overview:  Responsible for all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of client’s animal care and use program in the Atlanta, GA area.

Job Responsibilities:

(Job descriptions are subject to change to reflect duties and responsibilities.)

Assist and manage aspects of the following based on the Project Manager’s directives:

• Ensure that animals are cared for and maintained in accordance with the Animal Welfare Regulations, U.S. Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Supervise and direct daily activities of project staff to ensure that all required functions are carried out appropriately, including receiving animals, feeding and watering, sanitation and cleaning, handling and restraint, health surveillance, equipment maintenance, supply inventories, animal manipulations, laboratory procedures, and other contract-related duties.
• Follow-up on staff schedules to meet routine and emergency needs of the animals.
• Ensure appropriate staff technical training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Develop and revise all animal facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with review and approval of the client designee(s).
• Ensure that all SOPs, quality assurance guidelines, and protocols are adhered to.
• Report to the client designee(s) any abnormal conditions of the animals or the facility.
• Provide oral or written reports, records, charts, logs, schedules and inventories to the client designee(s) as requested or required by the contract.
• Order and maintain supply and equipment inventories. To include use of electronic systems and associated software.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and training of new staff members in all areas of the facility.
• Communicate needs for facility equipment, logistical support and management to the client designee.
• Assist in contract activities, as necessary, to complete the work required.
• Provide service and advice to investigators on executing their protocols.
• Provide program management support to multiple animal facility and holding sites.
• Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to appropriate personnel..
• Perform other duties as assigned by the contractor.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred,
• certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) required with Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) preferred; 
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory animal facility2 years of which are in a supervisory position. 
• Must have experience in such specialty areas as rodent and rabbit facilities management, exotic species and nonhuman primate facilities management, barrier management, biohazard containment to include ABSL3 operations, and data management. 
• Must complete the required training and receive clearance on the duties of the Assistant Project Manager as outlined on the attached sheet.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.