Manager, Research Laboratory - Colony Management (Lawrenceville, GA)

Colony Manager

The Division of Animal Resources within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a Colony Manager to join our team. Our work consists of managing a nonhuman primate breeding colony to ensure genetic diversity and optimal animal health.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Colony Manager will provide leadership to a team of dedicated colony research specialists responsible for the care and well-being of the NHP breeding colony. The Colony Manager will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with other EPC animal resources managers and center members. The Colony Manager will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI's, research staff, students, and other support services.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone who has worked with nonhuman primates and managerial experience, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervises staff in a large and / or complex research laboratory.
• Responsible for administrative, financial, staffing and planning aspects of research.
• Designs instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment and other vehicles for data gathering and analysis.
• Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research.
• Oversees development and integrity of data collection and instruments.
• Conducts on-going, periodic and final analyses of data, using specialized techniques and programming.
• Writes and collaborates with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts and other publications of research findings.
• Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plan for overall research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

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Pre-Employment Screening Statement :

The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC), in conjunction with Emory University, conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions. These screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check, and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. In addition, the process may include a drug screening with health assessment, and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects.

Note : Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.