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We are seeking a Program Services Manager within the Research Animal Resources (RAR) program.  The program will support the Johns Hopkins University animal research enterprise in the conduct of a wide array of animal research studies, especially those pertaining to Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL-3) containment work like COVID-19. This position is integral to developing an integrated animal modeling service for Hopkins investigators.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage ABSL3 facilities and its laboratories Manage ABSL3 facilities and its laboratories.
• Coordinate with environmental, health and safety personnel, animal and laboratory users, and husbandry personnel on the proper use of the facilities and other related items.
• Coordinate with husbandry personnel provisions for animal care.
  
• Ensure facility compliance with rules and regulations.
  
• Train new users.
  
• Manage equipment.
  
• Manage daily operations of the facility.
  
• Ensure safety for all personnel working in the facility.
• Manage, coordinate and lead animal research studies and experiments.

• Manage AMS technicians and coordinate other team responsibilities like clinical case management with other veterinary technicians.
  

• Act as liaison between researchers and RAR.
  

• Create study budgets and other financial reports.
  

• Write SOPs, animal care and use protocols, and other related documents.
  

• Maintain records and conduct data analysis.

• Respond to and manage clinical calls, with and upon instructions from veterinary team.
  

• Perform animal experimental techniques as requested, including restraint, IM, IV, IP and SQ injections, blood and tissue collection, anesthesia and analgesia, surgery techniques, and animal breeding colony management.

• Perform diagnostic lab techniques like in-house parasitology and basic microscopy.
  

• Do sample, inoculum, and equipment and supplies inventory.
  

• Order drugs and general supplies.
  

• Control drug management and drug dosing/dispensing.
  

• Teach/train other JHU personnel on collection, drug administration, or surgical techniques.
  

• Research and devise new techniques as necessary.
  

• Other duties, as assigned.

Special Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent recordkeeping skills, and proficiency with use of computer programs, including spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to work independently but must be a team player, and able to cross train with other veterinary technicians, in order to provide cross-coverage as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger and hand dexterity required to restraint animals and manipulate things.
• Significant standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer on a frequent basis.
• Ability to see within parameters in order to work with animals and visualize work.
• Ability to wear appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) as assigned for the animal housing room, especially a PAPR.
• Must not have allergies to rodents like mice and rats.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  

• Five years related experience in laboratory animal science or animal research.

• One plus years of personnel and facility management.
• Some financial management experience.
• AALAS LATG certification or Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) anesthetist/specialist certification.
• Work experience in use of animals in infectious disease research, especially in Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL)-3 conditions.
• Experience in leading and coordinating animal research studies.
• Ability to conduct statistical analyses using programs like GraphPad Prism.

Classified Title: Program Services Manager   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $54,080-$74,390-$94,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 7:30-4:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Admin Research Animal Resources  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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