Hybrid Director, Office of Animal Welfare

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About the role

  • Director of the Office of Animal Welfare overseeing animal care and use at West Virginia University. Facilitating research activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction to OAW and IACUC to ensure that the animal care and use program meets regulatory requirements
  • Supports the effective and efficient operation of the IACUC including animal use application review, regulatory reporting, and record-keeping
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders on matters relating to IACUC processes
  • Assists and directs pre-reviews and advises investigators as needed when completing application submissions
  • Prepares extensive reports on research laws and issues for federal agencies, accrediting bodies and university officials
  • Oversees/Participates in Post Approval Monitoring of research activities in coordination with IACUC
  • Supervises the scheduling and planning of the semi-annual animal use facilities inspections and program reviews
  • Oversees the development of extensive semi-annual reports which are submitted to the Institutional Official
  • Develops and coordinates inter-institutional agreements for collaborative research with other universities
  • Works closely with the attending veterinarian and the IACUC chair in the implementation and maintenance of IACUC policies
  • Oversees AAALAC accreditation processes, reports, and visits
  • Evaluates OAW and IACUC efficiency and implements improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree preferred
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in institutional animal care and use issues and animal welfare
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
  • Advanced technical knowledge of applicable federal regulations related to IACUC and animal welfare
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to provide didactic presentations and training, including preparation of educational materials and hands-on development

Benefits

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year
  • a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks
  • Wellness programs

Job title

Director, Office of Animal Welfare

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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