Assistant Facility Manager (TB3)

$81,120 - $89,440/Yr

Charles River Laboratories - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Facility Manager at Charles River Laboratories plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the animal facility, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and SOPs. This position involves coordinating staff schedules, maintaining equipment, and managing husbandry support activities. The Assistant Facility Manager will also interact with various stakeholders to address inquiries and complaints, participate in staff training, and perform clinical observations of animals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the animal facility, including staff scheduling.
• Operate and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Manage all aspects of husbandry support, including paperwork and cage change scheduling.
• Interact with Project Officers, facility veterinarians, and investigators to address requests and complaints.
• Participate in interviewing applicants and developing performance improvement plans.
• Assist in training staff and investigators.
• Perform daily clinical observations and preliminary health exams of sick animals.
• Oversee the animal surveillance program related to husbandry staff.
• Provide technical support for animal handling and research procedures as needed.
• Ensure quality assurance in animal health surveillance and facility sanitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four years' experience working in an animal facility, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with rodents and rabbits.
• Current AALAS certification at the LAT level; must achieve LATG within one year of eligibility.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs
• Work-life balance flexibility