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IACUC Chairperson (Finance)



NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

  • Act with integrity in everything we do.
  • Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
  • Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
  • Respond with agility and provide timely results.
  • Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair reports to the Associate Vice President for Scientific Affairs, and is responsible for the following activities pertaining to NAMSA's Minneapolis Lab IACUC:
• \tOversee the IACUC and ensure that reports, meetings, animal welfare concerns, and other administrative duties are appropriately addressed and conducted.
• \tLead the administrative, regulatory, and programmatic activities supporting NAMSA's animal research program.
• \tEstablish and maintain efficient and compliant operational systems that facilitate review of instructional and research activities involving animals.
• \tManage a quality improvement program to promote research and compliance with approved protocols.
• \tManage semi-annual facility inspections, collaborating with IACUC and other leaders to promote best practices for the animal care and use program.
• \tServe as an IACUC member, reviewing committee members and staff.
• \tMaintain AAALAC accreditation and oversee investigations of noncompliance and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant IACUC experience (or equivalent)

• Experience in a regulated environment is desired, specifically experience in medical device testing.
• Experience in conducting research involving animals.
• GLP/GMP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PHS Policy and USDA regulations required.
• CPIA (Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators) preferred.
• Fluency in English is preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with scientific applications, experimental design, metric system, technical writing skills, organizational and communication skills.
• Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations, such as USDA, OLAW, FDA and others.

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kgs). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to spend long hours at computer/work station using keyboard and mouse. Apply

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