We are looking for an experienced Deputy Program Manager to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.

As the Deputy Program Manager, you will oversee the operations and a staff of animal care supervisors, research support staff, veterinary and animal care technician, and animal facility attendants for a multi facility contract. Act as a corporate liaison to designated contract business clients to assess contract performance; supervise record maintenance, generate external/internal reports, and prepare/submit records, charts, logs, and inventories.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist in assessing, developing, and presenting training to staff and investigators; develop course content/materials for training & continuing education for staff to achieve AALAS certification.
• Participate in activities such as recruitment, separation, writing performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and employee programs/activities.
• Investigate personnel problems, develop performance improvement plans, and provide counseling to employees.
• Actively interact with clients to resolve various inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Participate in the development of projections for equipment, supplies, and personnel needed to effectively operate the research facilities.
• Assist facility managers and staff in the selection and purchase of animal care related equipment.
• Develop, review, and write site specific standard operating procedures for the care of laboratory animals, and the operation of the facility.
• Assist in the review and analysis of operational needs; make recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of animal care services.
• Serve as temporary backfill for Facility Managers during vacancies; assist with ensuring animal care staff perform all tasks at or above standards.
• Conduct periodic meetings with staff to ensure awareness of current and future projects, policies, and procedures.
• On occasion, review site QA procedures for various functions within the facility such as animal health surveillance, cagewash/autoclaves, animal shipments, and the HVAC.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Deputy Program Manager:

• High school diploma required; BS degree in Animal Sciences or Biological Sciences is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience working in a large complex animal program, 4 years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in specialty areas, such as rodent, rabbit, and NHP (Non-Human Primate) facilities management, barrier management, hazard containment, and animal facility data management are needed.
• Must be LATG (Laboratory Animal Technologist) certified; preference given to CMAR certification.

The pay range for this position is $125K to $135K USD annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.