Research Supervisor - Northern Biomedical Research : Job Details

Role Summary The Research Supervisor will engage in the leadership and development of Research staff. The Research Supervisor will be responsible for recognizing opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration that will advance the NBR Team's ability to efficiently and accurately complete studies and deliver an excellent product to our sponsors. Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Research Departmental development including, but not limited to, communicating expectations and business needs to direct reports.
• Oversee performance, development, training needs, and accomplishments for all direct reports.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, hire staff as needed and resolve all employee relations issues.
• Serve as the liaison between staff, other departments, and management to communicate expectations and business needs along with serving as the point of contact for all studies.
• Develop and maintain departmental systems and SOPs. Assist in the development and communication of departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocol, and regulatory compliance of all direct reports.
• Recognize, initiate, and lead improvement activities.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and data collection including paper and electronic data review for GLP compliance.
• Will work closely with In-Life Coordinator to schedule and manage study functions.
• May coordinate with Animal Care Supervisor to maintain required Research functions/coverage per study.
• Express comfortability with training and use of expertise in the lab environment along with performing routine and complex technical procedures and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent in animal or life science-related discipline with a preferred minimum of 4 years of related animal science experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred.
• LAT/LATG certification Preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• Excellent understanding of study design and protocols as well as laboratory operations and data collection.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to the care of laboratory animals.

Behavioral Expectations

• Resourcefulness/Creativity
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision Making
• Time Management

Special Requirements

• The role will spend approximately 60% in an office setting and 40% in the laboratory. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of, and/or exposure to, animal tissue and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending ladder without restriction.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and extended shifts with short notice.