Team Leader – Animal Care

Zoetis

Charles City, US
Animal care and facility management
Safety and potency testing
Regulatory compliance (9 cfr, eu)
The Quality Control Animal Testing Team Leader oversees day-to-day operations, leading and training staff on safety and potency testing, animal care, and facility management

Job Summary

  • The Quality Control Animal Testing Team Leader oversees day-to-day operations, leading and training staff on safety and potency testing, animal care, and facility management.
  • This role partners closely with QC laboratory, manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and ensure timely product release.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing test records for compliance, authoring and reviewing SOPs and Animal Usage Protocols, and managing the departmental budget.

Matching Summary

The Quality Control Animal Testing Team Leader oversees day-to-day operations, leading and training staff on safety and potency testing, animal care, and facility management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal care and facility management
  • Safety and potency testing
  • Regulatory compliance (9 CFR, EU)
  • Standard Methods and SOP authoring
  • Animal Usage Protocols (AUPs)

Nice-to-have

  • Lean/Six Sigma tools application
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
  • Understanding of USDA and EU regulatory guidelines
  • Understanding of Animal Welfare guidelines
  • Ability to ensure compliance with changing guidelines
  • Ability to trouble-shoot problems and implement corrective action

Work Rights

Must have authorization to work in the US

Tailored Resume

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