Director, Animal Core, Som, Stravitz-sanyal - Richmond, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:

The Director of the Animal Core will be critical to support the scientific mission of the Liver Institute.

The Institute has recently onboarded a Chief Scientific Officer and our scientific strategic plan requires the hiring of this position to support core projects designated as main-line projects for SSLI related to studies involving animals.

Assistant Directors support strategic goals and the university mission by providing daily administration of a research program or administrative function.

They are operational managers responsible for the supervision and development of staff or the development and implementation of services.
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Core-related activities and service as Director:

Maintain DIAMOND mice for intramural and extramural projects
Maintain multiple dietinduced and genetic models of MASLD, Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, Heart failure, Chronic Kidney Disease as needed by SSLI investigators
Maintain IACUC and compliance for all SSLI animal projects
Work with individual SSLI investigators to design their animal studies
Develop a budget for each project using animal experiments including animal facilities charges
Oversee activities of all staff from SSLI who use animal core facilities
Oversee and/or perform Mouse metabophenotyping and metabolic studies (including but not limited to ITT. GTT, insulin clamps, tail vein injections etc.)
Work with IACUC and veterinary sciences at VCU to ensure compliance for animal experiments and oversee record keeping for all projects involving animal experiments
To work collaboratively with the Director of the Biorepository and SSLI IT team for seamless integration animal and tissue core and biorepository activities
Ensure timeliness of start up and implementation of animal studies done as part of SSLI approved research projects
To oversee training of staff and trainees in use of animals in research
Develop and maintain a charge master for use of animal resources for different tiers of SSLI members and for grant development
Oversee and support animal core use needs for approved SSLI research projects.
To oversee maintenance of equipment related to animal studies including metabolic cages and normothermic metabolic chamber studies
To meet with SSLI members who need animal models to facilitate protocol development for IACUC and set up study implementation and procurement and care of animals.

Core Responsibilities:

35% -Design and Analysis of specific projects involving animals and participate in the design team

30% To design metabophenotyping experiments for preclinical proof of mechanism projects that are part of SSLI preclinical to clinical translational pipeline
15% Work with tissue core, biorepository and IT teams to ensure data integrity and storage of data in a secure manner
10% Participate in meetings with external sponsors related to access to director's projects
10% To generate reports for NIH and other external entities and leadership on status of specific projects as needed.

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Minimum Hiring Standards:

Master's of Science in basic science discipline
Significant experience, 10+ years, in laboratory and rodent colony management
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong problem solving and time management skills are essential, including ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and deadlines
Continuously assess operations of unit assigned; identify needs and direct process improvement initiatives or communication strategies aimed to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness
Must have excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications skills, be proactive in asking questions and seeking guidance when needed
Must be precise, thorough, and reliable and perform daily activities with mínimal supervision
Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe required
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a diverse environment required

Additional Information:

ORP Eligible:

YES
Hours / weeks 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Director, Animal Core
University Title: Assistant Director RS 13
University Code: (32331Y32333Y)
University Job Family: Research & Innovation
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