Manager, IACUC

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JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for managing the IACUC office, including the ability to organize the review of policies, animal protocols and concerns and incidents. This position will build professionalism, knowledge, process improvement to improve work efficiency and expertise within the office while enhancing the service provided to the research community. In addition, the position will include performing employee evaluations and disciplinary actions, manage components of regulatory and accreditation agency inspections, and ensures projects are completed in a timely manner.

Job Duties

• Responsible for training and mentoring of IACUC staff, participates in interviewing and hiring of new IACUC personnel and makes recommendations for promotions.
• Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing, new/replacement equipment, and/or services.
• Organizes, trains, and directs the IACUC's review of policies, protocols, concerns and incidents and other materials as needed.
• Organizes and coordinates IACUC meetings.
• Coordinates various projects, programs, and procedures; Ensures all tasks are completed by established deadlines.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures (ARC SOPs, IACUC policies, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
• Maintains strict confidentiality as appropriate.
• Manages and oversees staff of the IACUC office.
• Conducts and reviews employee evaluations.
• Performs and reviews disciplinary actions for IACUC staff.
• Manages components of regulatory and accreditation agency inspections.
• Provides backup oversight of the IACUC Office in the absence of the Assistant Director of IACUC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in the life sciences

• Experience
  4 years directly related experience with at least 1 year in supervisory capacity.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CPIA) CERT PROF IN IACUC ADMINISTRTN Certification as an IACUC Professional Upon Hire or
  (CPIA) CERT PROF IN IACUC ADMINISTRTN - eligible for certification and obtain within 1 Year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work may require telephone and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.
• Work requires ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written communication).
• Work requires ability to effectively interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Work requires good interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands
  Handling
  Talking

• Working Conditions
  Office Setting

PACT STATEMENT

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.