IACUC Administrator

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary We are currently seeking a Regulatory Administrator . This position is located in West Jefferson, OH ., and will report to the Compliance Manager at the Battelle Biomedical Research Center (BBRC). Assists with the coordination of the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Battelle Biosafety Committee (BSC). Sets-up, participates in, generates meeting minutes for full committee reviews, quarterly meetings, and semi-annual inspections and program reviews. As part of animal care operations, maintains IACUC-approved animal research protocols, including documentation of IACUC approvals, any protocol amendments and related approval notifications. Maintains most recent IACUC semiannual program review and Facility inspection reports covering all relevant facilities/laboratories. Ensures that contractor staff engaged in animal care operations have required certification or training and keep their qualifications current. Monitors and coordinates annual and continuing IACUC training. Participates in all applicable IACUC regulatory or oversight entity activities by preparing for the inspections and accompanying the visit(s). Responds to inquiries from these entities, to note where maintenance is required, and to quickly coordinate any immediate deficiencies that the inspection team has identified for immediate action. Supports department managers in administrative tasks. Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in life/physical science with three years of work experience. Must possess the ability to communicate with all levels of staff in an accurate, concise, and helpful manner. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and management skills with proficient use of computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Must have strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, motivational, and negotiating skills, professional demeanor, customer service orientation, and ability to overcome adversarial interactions in a firm but diplomatic manner. Must be able to work productively with minimal supervision. Must be detail oriented and have superb organizational skills including priority setting, time management, planning and follow-up, and attention to detail. Must be able to follow the guidelines, policies and procedures and to facilitate compliance of others with these rules. Must be willing to submit to a security investigation, meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain both DoD and DoJ security clearances within one year of employment. Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance. Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval. Ability to obtain/maintain CDC approval to work with BSAT material. Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) and/or 3 (BSL3) (biocontainment) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection. Must be willing to be immunized with FDA licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents Must be willing to participate in random drug screening Preferred Qualifications IACUC related experience Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA), AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification, or certification eligible Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to the use of animals used in research is preferred. Knowledge of biomedical terminology and experience in doing research is highly desirable. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs . Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers