Associate Director, IACUC (14 / 10 / 2025)...

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Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Associate Director, IACUC to lead our team supporting animal research. This key role is critical in stabilizing the team, managing increasing workloads, and improving morale. The ideal candidate will build professionalism, knowledge, and expertise within the team while enhancing the services provided to the research community.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, white-glove concierge customer service to faculty and their research teams.
• Effectively manage the growth and increasingly complex animal subject regulations.
• Review and update IACUC protocol review and approval procedures.
• Develop and implement iStar-IACUC enhancements to improve the time to approve animal protocols (including implementing protocol templates based on species).
• Coordinate laboratory inspections with the IACUC Chair and DAR Executive Director, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Supervise, train, and manage research coordinators and administrative staff supporting IACUC operations.
• Provide professional development for the IACUC administrative team.
• Create knowledge and expertise to manage current and future workloads.
• Invest in staff to improve morale and retention.
• Improve turnaround times for service inquiries and requests.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Minimum Experience

The annual salary range is $91,415.41 - $120,000.00, considering various factors such as experience, education, and internal / external market conditions.

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