Animal Care and Use Coordinator (ACUC)
Guidehouse
**Job Family** **:**
Laboratory Animal Technician (Digital)
**Travel Required** **:**
None
**Clearance Required** **:**
Ability to Obtain NACI
**What You Will Do** **:**
We are currently searching for an Animal Care and Use Coordinator (ACUC) to lead and support the NHLBI animal research program. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.
+ Manage all administrative functions associated with the NHLBI Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); provide administrative support to the committee and researchers.
+ Manages the in-house developed Animal Study Proposal software.
+ Schedules and coordinates meeting logistics, semi-annual facility and program review, timely preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, decisions, and related materials.
+ Conducts intake review of protocol submissions and follows up to ensure completeness.
+ Serves as liaison and represents the IACUC in responding to inquiries and providing information, guidance, interpretation, or clarification within scope of authority.
+ Manages and maintains official and electronic records and files.
+ Coordinates workflow and processes administrative paperwork.
+ May perform other administrative functions and related duties as required.
**What You Will Need** **:**
+ Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree plus TWO (2) years of related experience OR High School Degree plus FOUR (4) years of related experience is equivalent to a Bachelor’s.
+ A minimum of THREE (3) years related biomedical experience using animal models.
+ Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, expedite, and resolve issues to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Assurance approved by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).
+ Sound judgment, discretion, and demonstrated ability to interpret policies and guidelines, and to independently resolve problems of ordinary difficulty.
+ Excellent proactivity, planning, follow-through, and organizational skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Excellent timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
+ Demonstrated proficiency taking and transcribing notes and minutes and/or formal proceedings.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and similar computer skills are necessary.
**What Would Be Nice To Have** **:**
+ Experience working in biomedical research using animal models.
+ Experience in animal care and use, institutional review, research administration, audit, or other area of research, compliance, or oversight.
+ Strong understanding of animal subject regulations and the ability to effectively navigate complex protocols.
+ Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining computerized databases and tracking systems.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
**What We Offer:**
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
+ Parental Leave
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
+ Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
+ Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
+ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
+ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
+ Care.com annual membership
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
+ Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
**About Guidehouse**
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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