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Interesting Job Post on Monster

MRIGUY

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Anyone catch this ad on Monster? I redacted the company info and some other key info as I am sure I cannot just paste the ad without permission.


Vivarium Manager - XXXXX, PA

XXXXXXX XXXXX, Inc. is a small biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development company located in XXXXX, PA. We are currently seeking a full-time Vivarium/Facilities manager who is highly motivated and capable of working in a collaborative team-oriented environment. The job candidate should want to assume responsibility of managing a small animal vivarium and biological research laboratories. The candidate will be expected to integrate closely with fast-paced research team charged with the responsibility of testing compounds in in vivo models of disease, encompassing a variety of therapeutic areas including metabolic disease, inflammation, CNS and neurodegeneration.

Location XXXXX, PA
Education Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Supervise the feeding, water and general health of all animals that enter the vivarium
· Manage the activities of up to 3 vivarium technicians
· Generate standard operating procedures/protocols for maintaining health of animals and ensure compliance.
· Maintain inventory of supplies needed to operate research facility
· Organize and distribute animals according to research/schedule needs.
· Interact with supervisors to develop and administer schedules.
· Work closely with attending Veterinarian to insure health of all animals
· Generate health status reports of animals
· Provide training/support on in vivo assays (including surgeries and necropsies)
· Supervise performance and carry out other duties related to supervising Research Associates.

Skills/Abilities
· Small animal handling techniques and manipulations
· Various drug administration methodologies
· Ability to work independently and to rapidly adapt to changing priorities and new projects
· Experience with various computer programs including Word, Excel and graphing and statistical programs
 

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I would be curious to learn what sort of research they are doing and on what kinds of animals. They salary would be interesting to know as well.
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There's a lot of pharmaceutical research in the Delaware valley, many little start-ups. I've set up several vivaria there for everything from mice to swine.

Salary can vary widely, depending on funding and the development phase of the product. Anywhere from $40K to $80K. Newer start ups with nothing near commercialization will often offer perks (more vacation, stock options, et cetera) in lieu of a higher salary.

Most amphibian research is academic, now that they no longer use Xenopus for pregnancy testing....
 
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