Ikaria, Inc.

Vivarium Manager

Ikaria is an exciting new company located in Seattle dedicated to the development and commercialization of new products based on reversible metabolic control for its use as a treatment for acute trauma, during surgery and extending the length of time that organs and tissues are viable for transplantation.

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic vivarium manager for our new animal facility. The successful candidate will have a self-starter mentality and solid hands-on knowledge of rodent laboratory animal care, vivarium management, IACUC and current regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all activities for the daily function and operation of the vivarium.
• Daily care and sanitation of animals according to individual species/strain requirements and applicable regulatory and institutional standards.
• Daily health assessment and monitoring by performing daily health checks and sentinel program.
• Regular monitoring and documentation of optimal housing and environmental conditions.
• Maintain all facility records, including daily room logs, inspection reports, health records, protocols, census, and equipment.
• Develop, maintain and assure adherence to standard operating procedures; train all animal users and other personnel entering the animal facility with regards to facility operations and animal care.
• Support researchers in their studies through dosing, clinical observations and basic surgical procedures as needed.
• Set up and manage IACUC; participate in all IACUC activities including facility inspections.
• Coordinate institutional health program in consultation with the attending veterinarian.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including USDA regulations, AAALAC standards and PHS/OLAW guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Biology, Animal Science or related field and at least 5 years of experience in a laboratory animal facility.
• Prior managerial and IACUC experience required; AALAS certification is a plus.
• Work with animals in a research environment, and to provide humane care and treatment to those animals.
• Technical knowledge of anesthesia, euthanasia and surgical procedures performed on rodents.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Must be able to work weekends or holidays if needed.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must be able to work with animals while wearing personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, lab coat or scrubs and other apparel as required.
• Must not be allergic to animals or their bedding.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Visit us at www.ikaria.com.

Ikaria is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best qualified individuals and giving them the opportunity to stretch their abilities.

Please reference Job Code: 06-04WABIO when applying and submit your CV and cover letter by Mail or Email to:

Ikaria, Inc.
Reference Job Code: 06-04WABIO
Human Resources – Job code: 06-04WABIO
1616 Eastlake Ave East
Seattle, WA 98102
Email: hr@ikaria.com

Ikaria, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 02/17/2006