Director, Office of Animal Welfare
WVU Online
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Morgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- 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
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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