Research Facility Manager

The newly configured Office of Research, led by the Chief Research Officer, partners and collaborates with the different programs, assets, and resources across ECU campuses and facilities along with various centers and institutes. The Office for Research is responsible for providing resources, advocacy, education, and support to elevate and advance East Carolina University's research community.

The office provides oversight of ECU's research enterprise, including grant administration and ethical practices; ensures compliance with the federal, state, and University rules and regulations; and includes Pre-Award Services, Post-Award Services, Research Integrity and Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, Research Administration Analytics, Research Development, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the University Medical and Behavioral Institutional Review Board.

The Office of Research Development is headed by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development. Under this office are the Office of Research Excellence. the office of Undergraduate Research, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Oversight of multidisciplinary research facilities including Life Science and Biotechnology Building and 4th floor of Ross Hall is under this office.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Research Facility Manager for the Life Sciences Biotechnology Building ( LSBB) and fourth floor of Ledyard E. Ross Hall (Ross Hall). The manager will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development in the Office of Research and works closely with the Chair of the Department of Biology and the Associate Dean for Research in School of Dental Medicine on the day-to-day operations of the two facilities. For duties associated with animal care, the manager will take direction from the University Veterinarian. The major duties of this position focus on animal care and scientific support and maintaining building operations that are broadly supportive of the facility researchers. Although most of the work shift will occur Monday through Friday between 8 and 5, the manager will need to be sufficiently flexible to come in after hours to help address building emergencies (e.g., address issues threatening the care of animals or loss of valuable research materials or equipment).

This position performs the following duties:

Research Animal Care Management - 35%
Manages and provides support and consultation to include technical assistance and guidance in techniques utilizing approved methods and husbandry requirements in animal care. Recruits, supervises, trains, and evaluates student workers and any direct staff reports. Monitors environmental conditions of animal housing with Facilities Services to maintain animal rooms and support areas as required by federal guidelines, accreditation standards, institutional guidelines, and research needs. Serves as primary contact with Facility Services and vendors for HVAC, temperature, plumbing, electrical, and pest control support in the LSBB vivarium. In collaboration with Department of Comparative Medicine ( DCM) leadership, identifies and purchases facility supplies and equipment, such as personal protective equipment, mops and brooms, cage wash supplies, sanitizing agents, etc. Ensures common use areas and shared spaces are properly stocked and maintained and that appropriate accounts are billed. Reviews husbandry and environmental records to ensure that animals are appropriately housed and cared for, and that daily observations and other required documentation is up to date. Ensures that all food, equipment, and supplies are properly stored and maintained, especially in shared spaces such as procedure rooms and cage wash and clean storage areas. Facilitates receipt and shipment of animals. Serves as primary point of contact to coordinate between DCM and PIs for routine programs such as health surveillance, environmental testing, and sanitation monitoring.

Research and Facility Support, Education, and Training - 25%

This position is the primary contact for ensuring training and monitoring for shared instrument usage and upkeep. The position will maintain the Equipment Inventory for scientific equipment across the campus and update it annually. The Research Facility Manager works with ECU facilities and external contractors to maintain building infrastructure, shared laboratory instruments and equipment. The Research Facility Manager will provide support for research projects offering advice and mentoring as needed and maintain detailed reporting of all research project information and make actionable recommendations to stakeholders and principal investigators. This position will be expected to contribute to the performance evaluation of research personnel including research coordinators, research specialists and postdoctoral scholars.

The Research Facility Manager will have responsibility to ensure maintenance of environmental health and safety and prospective health compliance in shared lab spaces in LSBB and Ross Hall 4th floor. The position is the primary contact for periodic log keeping inspections and required mitigations for non-compliance in the shared lab spaces.

Miscellaneous Other Duties - 15%
Provide basic support of building/facility technology and maintenance of LSBB video displays. Facilitate the delivery of gas cylinders and other large shipments to their target destination. Effectively multitask to ensure spaces remain compliant with any relevant federal, state, or local level laws and policies. Work independently, exercise good judgement, and communicate well with others, including faculty, staff, and students. Other duties as required to meet the needs of the position.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Bachelor's degree and two years of general research experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Three years of experience in a basic science and/or clinical translational laboratory. Familiarity with compliance tasks, such as animal care and use, or environmental health and safety compliance.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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