IACUC Administrator

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: IACUC Administrator

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administrator coordinates and provides assistance to ensure that all animal care and use activities related to research and/or teaching conform to all applicable Elanco, State, Federal and other external regulatory requirements and guidelines.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manages all administrative functions of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC also referred to as the Committee) as described in FD-RDAW-SOP-00001, EBP-GAW-002, EBP-GAW-003, and FD-RDAW-SOP-00002, and the Global Elanco Ethics Committee (GEEC), which reviews animal care and use for applicable animal studies at contract research organizations as well as field studies in accordance with Elanco EFP-GAW-002, EFP-GAW-004, and EBP-GAW-001.

• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Committee’s functions and activities, including scheduling and logistics for meetings, inspections, designated review schedules and training new and existing committee members.

• Reviews Animal Care and Use Protocol (ACUP) submissions to ensure compliance with administrative requirements in advance of the IACUC review including completeness of the ACUP and compliance with local standards

• Devises, modifies, and maintains the maintenance and coordination of complex filing systems, records and data systems. (Currently includes the IACUC SharePoint both company wide and committee specific access, the IACUC on-line application and it’s SharePoint repository, as well as numerous veterinary medical records).

• Responds to requests for information and aid in solving a variety of problems relating to ACUP submissions, approvals, amendments, committee comments, application errors, etc.

• Serves as a resource regarding policies and procedures relating to institutional animal care and use or related research compliance functions, with responsibility to occasionally interpret such policies and procedures.

• Oversee and implements the IACUC’s Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) program. The PAM program provides the IACUC with observation of in-life studies and ensures compliance with the approved ACUP, Elanco Animal Welfare Guidelines and government regulations for those studies

• Prepares reports on annual animal usage and IACUC updates for AAALAC, gathers and records animal usage at Fort Dodge site for the Attending Veterinarians annual reporting to the USDA, prepares reports on annual animal usage and IACUC updates for AAALAC

• Responsible for Good Laboratory Practice - 21 CFR 58 (GLP) study protocol execution such as administration of test articles, collection of samples and recording of data in accordance with the study protocol and applicable Elanco procedures

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field

• 3+ years' experience working in a research setting, with animals

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• RVT, CVT or equivalent, knowledgeable in husbandry, care and techniques used in veterinary medicine or animal research

• CPIA status (Certified Professional IACUC Administrator)

• Experience with USDA regulations, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching. 

Additional Information:

• Travel < 10%

• Flexible workspace

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 

• 8-week parental leave 

• 9 Employee Resource Groups 

• Annual bonus offering 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Up to 6% 401K matching 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status