Preclinical Toxicology Primate Coordinator

Role Summary

With an advanced level of technical expertise, in collaboration with management and nonhuman primate stakeholders, the candidate will provide oversight of the Toxicology Nonhuman Primate colony. Working at providing greater availability with cooperation of teammates by overseeing essential tasks for in/ex vivo research and/or development of studies and to maintain toxicology colony with support from line management. Working alongside the Toxicology Training Coordinator to oversee the NHP training program and advancement in competency of NHP program. Provide day-to-day support on studies within the toxicology group as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Toxicology primate maintenance program and works across departments, as necessary to maintain oversight of the NHP colony management (ordering, etc.). Accurately maintains NHP colony census, including study schedules, training and forecasting of the upcoming project needs for NHP’s.
• As a leader, understands the importance of interpersonal and organizational communication. Recognizes, clearly communicates, and responds (including through implementation) to procedural changes. Recognizes and clearly communicates needs and concerns the primate oversight committee for toxicology operations.
• As a coordinator, work alongside management, Training Coordinator(s) and staff to initiate, administer and oversee NHP training modules and techniques for existing and new technical staff. In addition, coordinate activities and training with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the proper execution of study specific activities while ensuring competency of all techniques. Through use and experience, make high quality decisions to execute responsibilities.
• Excel technically in multiple techniques (across species with strong NHP background), including advanced techniques in NHP’s. Demonstrates broad and versatile technical expertise with an elevated level of proficiency with in/ex vivo techniques (both antemortem and postmortem) across rodents and non-rodent species.
• Across all toxicology animal species, perform routine and complex tasks competently (e.g. but not limited to dosing, blood collection, necropsy, etc), while performing documentation of tasks and observations using departmental SOPs.
• Open to experiment with change and modification of techniques and procedures to keep AbbVie at the forefront of changing needs of research in terms of scientific processes and ethical quality.
• Follows established procedures and protocols, recommend changes for refinement.
• Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines, code of conduct guidelines, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GXP compliance, animal care and welfare regulations.
• Work within AbbVie and outside AbbVie to grow new methods (procedures) for use on Pre-Clinical Safety studies. Learn and understand new experimental techniques (through review of literature or benchmarking techniques). Present new or amended procedures to internal audiences.

Qualifications

• A.S. (or higher) or equivalent degree and 3+ years’ experience with NHP’s (and other rodent and non-rodent species), and eligibility to complete advanced certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LATg, VTS, ASR) or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years’ experience with NHP’s (and other rodent and non-rodent species)and eligibility to complete certification in related field or techniques (examples: AALAS LAT, VTS, ASR)
• Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet knowledge, internet browser navigation, communication such as email and messaging, and industry or department specific software solutions
• Able to perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Practical knowledge, including calculations, and problem-solving ability to carry out job function
• Broad knowledge with NHP’s in a toxicology setting, including in/ex vivo techniques (both antemortem and postmortem).
• Demonstration of AbbVie leadership behaviors and experience