Specialist - Animal Care & Clinical Operations

Functions, Duties, Tasks

• Supervise personnel and activities in the assigned area to produce high-quality products and results. Prioritize and schedule daily animal care work required to maintain efficiency as well as follow-up to ensure work is completed.
• Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other pertinent information.
• Keen understanding of facility set up and design to facilitate the completion of various study types across multiple species.
• Demonstrated experience in managing facilities, including understanding maintenance needs.
• Train clinical personnel in proper sanitization techniques, biosecurity, equipment use, animal husbandry and handling for various species.
• Demonstrated understanding of study support activities allowing for flexibility to assist GXP and non-GXP studies as needed.
• Work effectively with site R&D and QC clinical teams and external collaborators to achieve overall Elanco deliverables.
• Make recommendations to hire/terminate personnel and discipline personnel as needed according to policies and procedures.
• Requisitions purchase of operating supplies and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment.
• Development and revision of SOPs supporting animal care facility utilization and maintenance.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies required (animal feed, cleaning equipment, chemicals, and PPE).
• Coach care staff and consult with peers, cross-functional team members and third parties on multiple aspects of study preparation and conduct.
• Create a positive work environment that is aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and utilize methods to deliver individual objectives in a high quality, timely, cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrate high levels of adaptability, flexibility and learning agility.

Minimum Qualification

• Associate of Arts/Science with 3+ years relevant clinical experience
• 5+ years relevant experience

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor of Science with 3+ years relevant clinical experience
• Experience with animal handling in a clinical research environment
• Knowledge of word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel)
• Advanced ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• AALAS - LAT (American Association of Laboratory Animal Science - Laboratory Animal Technician) certification

Other Information: Position might require up to 10% travel

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Elanco Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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