Project Manager I (Cagewash Manager)
Description
This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the cagewash program to ensure the integrity of research at Charles River Laboratories. The manager will supervise a team of cagewash technicians, maintain facility standards, coordinate equipment maintenance, and develop/implement standard operating procedures. The position also includes troubleshooting equipment, managing data, and interacting with customers.
What We're Looking For
Plan, organize, and direct cagewash program activities.
Provide daily direction and supervision to cagewash technicians.
Maintain facility operation, condition, security, and sanitation levels.
Coordinate personnel scheduling.
Ensure staff operates and maintains equipment and supplies.
Develop projections for equipment and personnel.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure standards are met.
Evaluate and adjust workflow for efficiency and effectiveness.
Conduct/participate in training activities and ongoing learning.
Develop and implement new or updated SOPs.
Coordinate and communicate special projects/procedures.
Supervise record maintenance.
Generate/submit reports to management.
Coordinate preventative maintenance on cagewash machinery and equipment.
Organize and upkeep physical environments.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs.
Coordinate service visits for equipment.
Identify, document, and/or report environmental or cagewash abnormalities.
Use computer programs for data maintenance and reporting.
Actively interact with customers to resolve requests, inquiries, and complaints, and provide technical assistance.
Ideal Candidate
Associate's Degree (A.A.) in Animal Science or a related field plus 4 years lab animal experience, OR Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) or higher in Animal Science or related field plus 3 years lab animal experience.
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a multi-labor category rodent facility.
AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level (LATG) required.
Customer service experience preferred.
Cagewash equipment maintenance experience preferred.
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (for client-facing roles).
About the Company
Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories is a leading global provider of essential products and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and academic institutions accelerate their research and drug development efforts. In Quebec, the company operates world-class facilities in Senneville, Laval, and Saint-Constant, specializing in preclinical research, safety assessment, and laboratory sciences.
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