ACUP Operations Manager

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VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and its Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) invite all interested candidates to apply for our ACUP Operations Manager position.

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Summary:

The Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing the humane care and use of animals in research.

Typical Duties

• Supervising IACUC administrative staff, including the IACUC coordinator(s) and program specialist.
• Overseeing the protocol submission process, managing protocol reviews (and serving as a backup when needed), and acting as a liaison between researchers and IACUC reviewers.
• Driving process improvements by collaborating with the IACUC coordinator to manage and evaluate Click Commerce change requests.
• Overseeing the operations related to program reviews and facility inspections.
• Managing and overseeing the administration of training programs