Project Manager

Company: Alakaina Family of Companies
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Project Manager, to provide technical services for a uniform, consistent, high-quality animal husbandry, and technical support services by utilizing experienced and well-trained staff, preferably certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). in support of approved protocols for animal studies. Support is to be provided out of Silver Springs, Maryland.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Direct on-site management of project/contract, general supervision and control of staff resources.
* Assure accomplishment of performance goals.
* Provide contract deliverables.
* Assure compliance with facility SOPs.
* Maintain a health and safety program.
* Provide a continuous improvement and training program for staff.
* Provide management guidance to the Assistant Project Manager and Supervisors, and meet with the COR weekly or as needed.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

* Certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), with at least 6 years of experience in an animal facility, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience in the management of operations in highly populated rodent facilities, and oversight of multiple supervisors and facilities, and/or functional groups is strongly preferred.
* Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification is strongly preferred.
* Strong understanding of the requirements for AAALAC accreditation and site visits and the NRC Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) and a working knowledge of computer software, particularly eSirius or a comparable electronic facility management system, Microsoft WORD, and Excel is essential for job performance.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

* Must pass a favorable background clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 10 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which include providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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