Study Director - Toxicologist – Scientific Project Management

About The Role

As a Study Director at Altasciences you will direct and participate in the planning, organization, conduct, and interpretation of animal research according to the regulations, protocols, standards and guidelines, such as USDA, FDA, GLP, etc. You will be responsible for monitoring studies and providing updates to both Sponsors and management and ensure that the employees are performing studies according to protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You'll Do Here:

• Serve as Study Director (SD) and take SD responsibilities. Participate in research projects including, but not limited to, protocol development, preparation and administration of test article, collecting and processing samples or tissues from animals, reporting, etc.

• Plan an outline of research procedures to be followed during the course of the experiment. Writing protocols and reports as well as reviewing study schedules. Communicate with clients regarding updates, amendments, deviations, study results, etc. Provide his/her supervisor with timely updates on any study issues.

• Assist in ensuring that personnel allocated to performing research activities for their studies have a clear understanding of the research protocol, activities to be performed, and are properly trained to conduct the procedures. Monitor the study to ensure all activities are conducted appropriately according to the study schedule, and data are appropriately recorded.

• Utilize appropriate sources of information (the internet, archives, and government agencies, etc.) to collect, record, and analyze information useful for the research projects.

• Prepare study reports, communicate with Sponsors, submission to regulatory agencies, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.

• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in biology, toxicology, or related life sciences fields

• A BS/BA in a relevant field (e.g. Animal Science, Biology, or related field) with a minimum of two years related experience: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer:

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

 Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Review

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