Animal Care Program Research Liaison II, Haslett

Animal Care Program Research Liaison II

The Research Liaison II supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) by providing institutional oversight of animal research and teaching activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional standards, including the Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The role includes serving as a voting member of the IACUC, conducting protocol reviews, coordinating and participating in semiannual facility inspections, and performing post-approval monitoring to verify alignment with approved animal use protocols. The position supports investigators through compliance guidance and regulatory interpretation, collaborates closely with veterinary, animal care, and farm staff, and manages components of the animal transportation program. Through routine monitoring, documentation, and communication, the role contributes to the ongoing oversight and integrity of the institutional animal care and use program.Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completion of a four-year degree program in a scientific field, preferably biological, animal, or clinical sciences; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work experience using and handling live animals in a research laboratory, agriculture setting, quality assurance or regulatory compliance; knowledge of veterinary medical practices such as anesthesia, aseptic technique, and drug administration as well as recognition of normal animal behavior and appropriate handling of laboratory, large, and/or agriculture animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.