Study Supervisor

About The Role

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

What You'll Do Here

• 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• LATG certification is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
• 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.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $31.00 - $35.00 per hour rates. 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
• Free employee parking
• Free lunch, Monday - Friday
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 

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