Administrative Laboratory Manager

Job Family:

Laboratory Animal Technician (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for an Administrative Laboratory Manager. The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health. This is a combined position that involves NHP animal care as well as Administrative Tasks for the lab. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Maintain NHP Census for rhesus monkeys housed in Bldg. 49 CAF Poolesville.

• Organize and maintain animal study proposals (ASPs) for Lab investigators.

• Prepare and processes documentation for personnel actions for new staff, current staff, and departing staff in the LN Branch.

• Maintain laboratory records, reports, and files.

• Serve as liaison between PI and Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) Coordinator for all administrative tasks for the ASPs including addition of new personnel and submitting amendments.

• Assist/Coordinate on POTS orders.

• Organize training for new staff working with Nonhuman Primates (NHPs) and schedule an Animal Exposure Program (AEP) enrollment appointment with Occupational Medical Services (OMS).

• Maintain Safety Training records for all Staff working with NHPs.

• Maintain update LN Lab Safety Training Tickler file.

• Track animals that are transferred to and from ASPs to complete the USDA report each Fiscal Year using the FMP NHP census.

• Prepare travel authorizations and vouchers.

• Serve as the backup Timekeeper for the lab.

• Organize room reservations and maintain schedule for LN lab meetings.

• Ensure that all members of the laboratory are updated with regard to laboratory safety requirements.

• Arrange transportation from Poolesville (or other NIH facilities) by coordinating with NIMH vet staff, VMRB, and the CAF.

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Neuroscience, Scientific Research, Clinical Research, Laboratory setting, and/or related science experience.   

• Must be comfortable around NHP.

• Experience in Animal Handling: Non-human primates, Mouse

• Animal Behavior knowledge and experience

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Excel, and/or Word

• Videoconferencing experience using Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

• Previous experience using NIH POTS.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulat