Vivarium Manager
Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Vivarium Manager Are you passionate about Science and eager to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! We are looking for a Vivarium Manager to join our Animal Sciences and Technologies (AST) team. Here, we prioritize patients and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We foster a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person. Accountabilities: As a Vivarium Manager, you will oversee day-to-day management of all infrastructure, supplies, and soft services of the Gaithersburg vivarium, providing support to in vivo research and multiple laboratory animal rodent species. You will be responsible for evaluating vivarium management practices and establishing clear expectations, operating procedures, and policies required to deliver an industry-leading vivarium for constantly fluctuating colonies. Your duties will include coordinating the ordering of feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment for the maintenance of animal care and operations, based on projected demands for services and estimated requirements for supplies and equipment. You will oversee and/or schedule the maintenance of the vivarium and all equipment through respective staff members and soft services. Essential Skills/Experience: • High School Diploma • 3+ years experience leading a laboratory animal facility • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds • Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials • Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support Desirable Skills/Experience: • Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment in animal vivariums and the physical plant • Experience in using technology to improve efficiencies and data reliability • A working knowledge in quality assurance, inventory control, supply and receiving, cage wash equipment, caging systems, types of bedding, sanitation procedures, autoclaving procedures, and material handling • Experience modifying or improving processes and systems, depending on the needs of the facility • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the range of disciplines within research At AstraZeneca, we believe in what science can do. Every day, we work towards pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. As part of our Biopharmaceuticals R&D team, you will play an essential role in this journey. We are a team of dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity. We are always expanding our knowledge to get a broad perspective. It allows us to leverage and fuse our own skills with others to maximise impact. We are always improving. Supported and empowered by our leaders and team, we have the freedom to work on initiatives that benefit ourselves, the business and ultimately patients. Join us today! Be part of a team that follows the science. Be part of an organization that sees every challenge as a learning opportunity. Be part of AstraZeneca - Where science is not just a job but a way of life! AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. | |