Animal PRC Spec Lead

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 50689

Department: Ctr for Comparative Medicine
Salary/Grade: NEX/12

Job Summary:

This position leads the PRC group, responsible for directly supporting the Supervisor, Business Office and PRC, assisting in facility inventory, animal moves, transfers & space allocations, and helping oversee daily PRC activities. Oversees and assists with performing normal animal procurement, receiving and census functions; leads the PRC group in maintaining good working relationships with animal & supply vendors as well as Principal Investigators (PIs) and their administrative & research staff.  Maintains close interactions with the CCM Business Office and husbandry staff to ensure accuracy and expediency of census data to drive accurate billing.  Provides training to research staff on procurement, receiving and census processes.

Please note: 

Work hours are typically 8-5 but can be flexible and should add up to 40 hours per week; willing & able to work staggered shift schedules including overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary; and available to work on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses as coverage needs dictate. Work stations are close to each other and work space is limited and noise level can be high. Work may require extended hours sitting at a computer terminal and/or several hours of standing and walking in and around the animal facility. Work will require access to the animal facilities.  Must be able to lift or push 25 to 50 lbs. for movement of animal shipping containers. Must be enrolled in the university’s occupational health program which entails filling out a health questionnaire. The health questionnaire is submitted to the university’s occupational health provider for review. Must be willing to undergo job related background check.  Position requires travel between the Evanston and Chicago campuses, as needed.

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